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A new documentary, Los Angeles Now, looks at the evolution of the city from largely Anglo to mostly one-time "minorities" that now make up the majority of the city's residents. Director Phillip Rodriguez talks to NPR's Tavis Smiley about the black, Latino, Asian and Caucasian hearts of the city.

The U.S. military says it controls about 80 percent of Fallujah after six days of fighting. Marines are conducting a house-by-house search for insurgents still hiding in the Iraqi city. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Anne Garrels.

If Republicans have demonstrated stronger results with voters on moral issues, what does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party? Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Rep. David Price (D-NC).

On the campaign trail, President Bush said he would simplify the tax code and make current tax cuts permanent, among other promises. Now, with even more Republican support in Congress, he has a chance to make good on those vows. But challenges remain.

The latest edition of What Are You Listening To? features some of the favorite music of animator Rachel Max. Her playlist includes upbeat songs that provide inspiration for her short animated films.

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Eduardo Souss of WOSO radio in Puerto Rico about a recount in the race to become governor of the island commonwealth. The recount of Tuesday's election involves one candidate who supports U.S. statehood for Puerto Rico, against a rival who supports the status quo.

A technology designed to stop a table saw blade almost instantly after it hits human flesh is finding little attention among power toolmakers. SawStop's inventor says it will prevent serious injuries, but manufacturers say the technology isn't proven and cite potential liability issues. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.

Seinfeld is one of the best-loved television comedies of the past 20 years. Now it's coming out on DVD, to the pleasure of many fans. Michael Richards, who played frenetic, frizzy-haired Kramer, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the show that made nothing cool.

Saudi Arabia continues to crack down on political reformers amid a string of anti-Western attacks inside the Kingdom. NPR's Deborah Amos continues her series on Iraq's Arab neighbors with a look at the competing voices for change in Saudi Arabia.

NPR's Michele Norris talks with Scotty Ard of Midwest Quick Throttle Magazine. The magazine's November issue features an interview with Samuel Tilley, a 20-year-old motorcycle enthusiast accused of breaking the Minnesota state speed to the tune of 205 miles an hour. While Tilley has shied away from the press, he told Quick Throttle that his bike simply cannot go that fast. Ms. Ard agrees with him.