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NPR's Debbie Elliott reports a Florida jury will soon decide how much in punitive damages the tobacco industry should pay to some half-million Florida smokers. The same jury has already found that the tobacco companies made a dangerous and defective product. It awarded nearly thirteen-million dollars in compensatory damages to three plaintiffs. Now, the attorney for the smokers is asking for a judgement of as much as 196-billion dollars to punish the industry for its past conduct. But lawyers for the cigarette companies say that kind of an award would put the companies out of business.

NPR's Richard Harris reports on the future of the international space station. Russia launched a new module for the station yesterday after two years of delays. This move brings the space station closer to being a permanent outpost, though it will probably be another six years before the station is finally complete.

The pandemic has contributed to a shortage in bus drivers, so Gov. Charlie Baker says 250 Guard members with commercial driver's licenses will be brought in to help.

Host Bob Edwards talks to reporter Barnaby Phillips about the recurring pipeline explosions in Nigeria, in which hundreds of people have died.

Commentator Mary Swander bought an abandoned Amish schoolhouse and turned it into a home. When the students returned for a reunion, she found it served as common ground between them.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Paul Eisenstein, editor of The Car Connection.Com, about a new car buying concept called, Build to Order. Using the Internet, car buyers will be able to specify which options they want on their new car, and to get delivery in a reasonably short time, perhaps as little as a week. Presently, the dealership has to order a customized car from the factory, and it can take months to deliver.

NPR's Eric Westervelt examines the fallout from last week's video taped beating of a Philadelphia man by police. The incident has heightened concerns about police training nationwide, and is another setback for the Philadelphia Police Department, already being watched by the federal government for racial bias.

Commentator Elissa Ely talks about the barber that comes to the hospital where she works. The patients look forward to his visits. The barber connects with one particular patient in a way that Elissa -- a psychiatrist -- was never able.

MANN AND WEIL CONTINUED.12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next fresh air songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill. Their hits include Youve Lost That Lovin Feelin, On Broadway, Uptown, and We Gotta Get Out of This Place. Thats coming up on the next Fresh Air.

Host Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Ted Clark about the latest developments at the Middle East Summit at Camp David. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is reportedly preparing to leave Camp David.