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Noah talks with Steve Crawshaw of the Independent, who is in Belgrade, about the latest in the events there. He describes what it was like to be on the streets there, as protesters took over the Parliament. He also discusses scenarios for which Milosevic might leave office.

NPR's Ted Clark reports on the reaction from other countries to the events unfolding in Yugoslavia. Leaders from around the world are calling for Milosevic to step down.

The U.S.'s top film schools are prioritizing a diverse student body. The demand for better representation on screen and behind the camera requires a talent pipeline from film schools.

Thousands of NPR readers shared what they'd say if someone asked them why they are wearing a mask. Here's a selection of their responses.

Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That's later than covered by many insurance plans.

Fungi, parasites, root rot: Climate change is increasing the risk of trees weakening and dying. Falling trees have increased power outages nationwide, which threaten public health and safety.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Philippe Etienne, France's ambassador to the U.S., who was recalled to Paris after a U.S.-Australian submarine deal drew fury from the French government.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Tim Judah, a British journalist who has covered the conflict in the Balkans for the last decade. Judah is the author of The Serbs: History, Myth, and the Destruction of Yugoslavia and gives his analysis on the recent events in Belgrade. (4:20) {The Serbs: History, Myth, and the Destruction of Yugoslavia by Tim Judah is published by Yale University Press ISBN 1-300-08507-9}

NPR's Andy Bowers reports from Danville, Kentucky on last night's Vice-Presidential debate. Democrat Joe Lieberman and Republican Dick Cheney sat at a table and answered questions from CNN anchor Bernard Shaw about military preparedness, tax cuts, and gay marriage. The tone for the surprisingly civil debate was set early on when both candidates pledged to refrain from personal attacks

David D'Arcy reports on the current boom of movies about artists. And these aren't obscure art-house pieces; the trend is being led by the New York Film Festival. From Jackson Pollock to Cuban poets, the arts are getting their moment on screen.