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Commentator Chris Tsakis gets his heart broken and finds comfort in the corniest songs -- songs he'd despise if they didn't echo his emotions so perfectly.

The Iraqi parliament unanimously rejects the return of U.N. arms inspectors. Meanwhile, U.S. officials say Iraq has ordered a large quantity of an antidote for nerve gas, suggesting Saddam Hussein may be preparing to protect his troops if he uses chemical weapons against the United States. Hear statements from Iraqi lawmakers and NPR's Tom Gjelten.

U.S. bishops meet in Washington, D.C., to discuss changes to their proposed policy for dealing with sexually abusive priests. The Vatican seeks revisions to items it says conflict with church law. Hear NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Kathleen McChesney of the church's Office for Child and Youth Protection.

The Supreme Court hears arguments in two cases testing the constitutionality of laws that require convicted sex offenders to publicly register their addresses upon release from prison. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

Lately big-name studios have largely bypassed Boston in favor of cities where making movies is cheaper. Teamsters union issues hike the cost of filming in the Hub, and are under investigation. NPR's Phillip Martin reports.

Members of the House and Senate return to Washington for a "lame-duck" session of the 107th Congress. Meanwhile, the White House and lawmakers reach agreement on a compromise plan to create a new Department of Homeland Security. Hear NPR's David Welna, Pam Fessler and Mara Liasson.

It may be the largest heist ever attempted at a racetrack. Federal authorities in New York accuse three men of tampering with a computer system to "claim" $3 million in winnings at last month's Breeder's Cup. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports.

Arab TV network Al-Jazeera broadcasts an audiotape it claims features the voice of Osama bin Laden. In the tape, the voice praises recent terrorist acts and threatens Western nations against any attack on Iraq. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

Host Bob Edwards and Ken Hackett of Catholic Relief Services discuss the looming hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa and Southern Africa. Hackett says millions of Africans already are affected by drought and could be without food by March. Making the problem worse is the AIDS pandemic. He says relief agencies desperately need more help from international organizations and donor countries.

Residents in Morgan County, Tenn., comb through wreckage after Sunday's devastating tornadoes. The storms killed at least 35 people in five states, including at least 16 people in Tennessee. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.