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John Guardo was once a hood. He served time on Rikers Island. Now, he's a law-abiding citizen with a job. This is his story, in his own words.

party -- 20 years after the death of General Franco -- although it will not have a parliamentary majority.

Authority to crack down on Hamas.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CURRENTLY WAITING FOR ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION LETTERS FROM THEIR FAVORITE COLLEGES. WE TAKE THAT OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER AN ADMISSION ESSAY THAT CAUGHT MANY PEOPLE'S ATTENTION.

of yesterday morning's bombing... the fourth in nine days.

Commentator Elissa Ely talks about a patient who hardly spoke, moved with difficulty, and stayed locked in the same position for hours. One day, she has a visitor who talks to her intently and inspires her to cure herself through words.

reaction to the passage of the Helms-Burton Bill tightening sanctions on Cuba.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports that Israeli troops destroyed the family home of a suicide bomber responsible for 18 deaths last week. Israel's foreign minister put additional pressure on Palestinian Authority President Yasser Araft, saying if Arafat doesn't crack down on Muslim extremists, Israel will do it for him.

Bob Mondello reviews the Coen brothers' new comedy thriller, Fargo. It's a picture set in the Midwest, and the humor comes from accents that are as flat as the landscape.

Linda talks with NPR's chief political correspondent Elizabeth Arnold about the string of Republican primaries and caucuses throughout the country today and how the results may affect the political futures of the GOP candidates.