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People from all points of the globe delight in the crusty bread baked by Lionel Poilane, who died in a helicopter crash this week. Poilane's daughters will keep the peasant-bread business -- and their father's memory -- alive. NPR's Scott Simon and Alice Furlaud remember the master baker.

Authorities link a September shooting in Clinton, Md., to sniper suspects John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo. Two Virginia courts will be the first to try the men held in a series of shootings and killings in the Washington, D.C. area and the Deep South. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

Republican gains in the midterm elections will bring a new agenda to Capitol Hill, as the GOP reclaims control of the Senate and adds to its advantage in the House. NPR's Scott Simon takes a look ahead with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN).

Authorities link a September shooting in Clinton, Md., to sniper suspects John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo. Two Virginia courts will be the first to try the men held in a series of shootings and killings in the Washington, D.C. area and the Deep South. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

In South Dakota, Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson claims victory with just 500 votes more than his Republican challenger, Rep. John Thune. In Minnesota, former Vice President Walter Mondale concedes to Republican Norm Coleman. Hear NPR's David Welna.

John talks with Mike Fleeman, a correspondent for People magazine, about the verdict in the Winona Ryder trial. Ryder was convicted today of shoplifting more than $5,000 worth of merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. The jury found Ryder guilty of felony grand theft and vandalism, but aquitted her of burglary. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 6.

In this session, Yola talks about what it means to "own thyself," shedding an inferior version of herself, working with Brandi Carlile and playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a new movie about Elvis.

Robert talks with various Democratic thinkers and leaders about what happened to Democrats in yesterday's election. At issue is whether the leadership and/or party failed to give a clearly defined message and mission. Guests include former Clinton Chief of Staff Leon Panetta, Al From of the Demorcratic Leadership Council, Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).

John talks with Ralph Reed, chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, about Republican victories in his state. Republican Saxby Chambliss won a Senate seat from Max Cleland and Sonny Perdue's win will force Democrat Roy Barnes out of the governor's office. (4:30)

Business groups are pleased with the Republican takeover of Congress. They say they were especially influential this year in electing pro-business candidates. Labor unions and their Democratic allies are, of course, not happy about election results. NPR's Peter Overby reports. (4:00)