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Noah has a remembrance of country singer Faron Young (FAIR-enn), who died today of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police found Young yesterday at his home. A former member of the Grand Old Opry, Young is best-known for his 1961 hit, "Hello Walls," which hit number one on the country charts.

Thousands of new state laws also go into effect today. NPR's David Molpus reports that some of them deal with child support and driving under the influence of intoxicants.

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NPR's Adam Hochberg reports that the insurance commissioner in Florida is threatening to revoke the license of the Prudential Insurance company to do business in his state. The commissioner is unhappy with a proposed settlement to reimburse thousands of customers who were sold unnecessary life insurance policies.

which the Supreme Court hears today. At issue is a Kansas law, similar to those in five other states, that allows authorities to commit a convicted sex offender to a mental institution indefinitely and involuntarily, even after that person has served a full sentence.

NPR's Martha Raddatz reports on another hearing on Capitol Hill today, discussing the effects of possible chemical exposure during the Persian Gulf War. The Pentagon announced today that it is looking for scientists to conduct more studies on how low-level exposure to chemical weapons affects both people and animals. The research is part of the Pentagon's efforts to solve the mystery of why thousands of veterans who fought in the Gulf War have suffered a range of ailments including nausea, chronic fatigue and memory loss.

Personal bankruptcies have increased sharply in the past year. A new study puts the increase at 26% from the year before...a development that many economists find surprising. Analysts say it's unusual for bankruptcy to be increasing without being accompanied by a recession. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

has agreed on a plan to eliminate certain tariffs.

the Bush National Security Council, about the administration's options after they learn to what extent Iran was involved in the bombing of the U.S. base in Saudi Arabia.

Noah talks with Ken Auletta, who writes about the media for The New Yorker, about reports today that Michael Ovitz is stepping down as the number-two executive for the Walt Disney Company. Auletta says that Ovitz' apparent departure is not surprising to industry- watchers...there have been many tensions within the company in the last six months.