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NPR's Eric Weiner reports that Admiral William Fallon today offered another high-level personal apology for the ramming of a Japanese fishing boat by a U.S. submarine. Nine people aboard the fishing boat are missing and presumed dead, and anger in Japan has increased in the days since the accident. Although President Bush has apologized, many Japanese are upset that the commander of the submarine has not; they are not satisfied with his statement of regret. Mr. Bush sent Admiral Fallon to Japan to meet personally with families of the victims and to offer an apology that might satisfy Japanese cultural expectations.

Jazz bassist Ron Carter has more than two thousand recordings to his credit. From 1963-1968 he was part of the Miles Davis Quintet with Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, and Wayne Shorter. Over the years he's played with Randy Weston, Herbie Mann, Betty Carter, Eric Dolphy, Sony Rollins, McCoy Tyner and others. Carter's new CD is The Golden Striker, from Blue Note Records. The interview originally aired Oct. 15, 2002.

The three Holmes Brothers have been playing music since 1979, a mix of gospel and blues — particularly electric blues. Their new CD, Simple Truths, features both originals and songs by Willie Nelson, Hank Williams and Bob Marley. Grammy-winning producer Craig Street, who has worked with Norah Jones and Cassandra Wilson, produced the record. Meredith Ochs has a review.

The Green Bag law review makes it its mission to get the legal profession to loosen up. Along those lines, they created bobblehead dolls in the likenesses of Supreme Court justices William Rehnquist and John Paul Stevens. NPR's Michele Norris talks with editor and bobblehead creator Montgomery Kosma.

Observers of the Supreme Court are speculating who might fill a vacancy should Chief Justice William Rehnquist retire at the end of this term. Business groups and conservative Christian organizations are already battling for whomever President Bush might nominate. They're expecting a nominee who's against what they see as judicial activism. Liberal, labor and civil rights groups are preparing to oppose anyone who will, as they see it, turn back the clock.

The Omaha rockers use an odd mix of instruments: flute, glockenspiel, cello, bells — and tap shoes for percussion. Band members Jamie Williams and Derek Pressnal discuss the CD Wild Like Children.

New music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah; Johnny Marr teams up with Modest Mouse; Country rock, folk poet Lucinda Williams; American Standards from Erin McKeown and more.

The Australian indie rock band performs songs off its debut album, Call A Doctor.

The personal differences that surfaced during the studio sessions of the spellbinding country duo The Civil Wars resulted in a canceled tour, a dissolved partnership and a second album that crackles with tension.

Cervical cancer, which is largely preventable, and if caught early, highly treatable, has an outsized impact on Black women's mortality, a January study finds.

Wyoming closed 2023 as the state with the highest gun suicide rate. Mental health professionals are seeing some positive change in response and prevention efforts.

Among the hopefuls who might take home trophies at this weekend's Tony Awards are costume designers William Ivey Long and Dominique Lemieux. Jeff Lunden talks to the two about their work on Cinderella and Pippin, two of the season's better-upholstered revivals.

As the leaders of the world's industrialized nations meet in Gleneagles, Scotland, protesters gathered outside. Thousands demonstrated for more aid for Africa, against war, and against the G8 itself. A police plan allows protesters no closer than 500 meters from the site.

Nigerian funk musician William Onyeabor has been a mystery for years. Since recording in the 1970s and '80s, he has completely dropped off the music map. When Luaka Bop Records wanted to assemble some of his work, the road to securing a signed contract took on its own twists.

For decades the Navajo Generating Station provided a good livelihood for Navajo and Hopi tribes. But the plant is scheduled to close next year, leaving 500 workers scrambling for an alternative.

For 34 years, the William Grant Still Arts Center in Los Angeles has showcased diverse dolls for children. This year's theme, Jazz Superheroes, incorporates Marvel characters and musical giants.

The queen will reportedly host Prince Harry, Prince Charles and Prince William at her country estate on Monday to discuss the couple's plans to "step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family."

Video is said to show the Wilmington officers exchanging racist and sometimes threatening remarks. The county's district attorney has thrown out cases involving the former officers amid a bias review.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about the impacts and strategies involving Russia's latest offensive on northeastern Ukraine.

NPR's Ayesha Racoe speaks with Yale Law School professor William Eskridge about confusion in the lower courts on many hot-button issues and the lack of direction from the Supreme Court.