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2: Broadway singer JOHN RAITT. He's the father of singer Bonnie Raitt. The two have collaborated on a new album of show tunes, "The Broadway Legend," (Angel). RAITT made his Broadway debut as Billy Bigelow in the original production of "Carousel." He also was in the original Broadway cast and film of "The Pajama Game." He's performed in many other musicals including "Oklahoma," and "South Pacific." (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES AFTER THE 1:00 FLOATER) (REBROADCAST from 11

the likelihood of nuclear weapons production by North Korea, following North Korea's apology for a submarine incursion into South Korea.The U.S., Japan, and South Korea would provide North Korea with light water nuclear reactors to generate electricity. In exchange, North Korea has pledged to freeze its suspected nuclear weapons program.

NPR's Elaine Korry reports on efforts by Odwallah Inc., a growing natural foods company, to recover from the fallout from a recent outbreak of E.coli bacteria in its products. One child died and 50 more were made sick by E.coli bacteria in apple juice sold by Odwallah. Now the company is hoping its reputation as a maker of wholesome food can save the company, but Odwallah has to get through a raft of lawsuits and a drop in its stock price first.

Liane speaks with Darlene Love, one of the great singers from he girl-group era of rock and roll. She speaks of the joys and the difficulties n working with legendary producer Phil Spector, who was just starting to create he production style known as "the wall of sound." Love also explains the onfusion over the song "He's a Rebel," which was released under the name of the rystals, though it was performed by Love and the Blossoms. She also has some cting credentials, having played Danny Glover's wife in all three "Lethal eapon" films.

A new federal law requires most meat, seafood, fruit and vegetables to carry labels identifying their country of origin. Farmers and independent ranchers support the new regulation, arguing that a label that says "Grown in the U.S.A." will help sell products. But some retailers and big livestock companies oppose the law. NPR's Greg Allen reports.

This past week marked the 59th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, the event that ushered the U.S. into World War Two. The day after the bombing, the Library of Congress sent archivists out onto the streets of Washington, D.C., to record people's reactions to the event. As part of our American Talker series, we present a sampling of that historic tape. (3:00)For more information on the American Talker series from Sound Portraits Productions and City Lore in New York, visit their website at http://www.soundportraits.com.

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries holds an emergency meeting Sunday. They will talk about an output hike to fill a supply slump caused by Venezuela's petroleum strike, now in its fifth week. That disruption, and tensions with Iraq, have the Bush administration lobbying OPEC for a production hike. NPR's Lynn Neary talks with Vahan Zanoyan, CEO of PFC Energy.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright D.L. Coburn, who wrote the original Broadway version -- as well as the teleplay -- of The Gin Game. Mr. Coburn talks about the decision by PBS to offer affiliate stations a version of the production without swear words. PBS didn't inform him of the decision until after he was called and asked about it by NPR.

Dollar Tree made the announcement of the price hike Tuesday. The company says the increase will allow it to offer a wider variety of products.

Most of the big hits in the multi-billion-dollar toy business come from independent creators like Richard Levy, who co-developed the popular Furby. Levy has licensed more than 125 products, and now Levy has published a book of tips for other would-be inventors. NPR's Liane Hansen takes a tour of his suburban basement workshop. (5:45) Richard Levy is the author of a new book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cashing In On Your Inventions. Levy's publisher is Prentice Hall; ISBN: 0028642201.

For the first time, crude oil prices rise above $50 a barrel in world trading, despite efforts by OPEC to calm markets. The price is a response to the slow recovery of U.S. oil production following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and unrest in key producers Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Nigeria. Hear NPR's Jim Zarroli.

Some nutrition experts worry new trans fat labels won't stop shoppers from buying foods -- such as cookies, crackers and chips -- made with the heart-damaging fat. Others point out the FDA requirement already has some manufacturers reformulating their products. NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports.

The world seems obsessed with the Titanic, which went under nearly 100 years ago. At a museum in Britain, you can study Titanic products. Items include: Iceberg Beer, a Titanic Barbie doll which looks like Kate Winslet's character from the movie and a Tubtanic bathtub plug.

Candy Funhouse in Ontario says the CCO will taste test thousands of sweet products each month. The company told CNBC that the job pays $100,000 a year and applicants can be as young as five.

Starting with this year's nominations, the Grammy Awards will split its prize for country album of the year into two distinct categories: traditional and contemporary.

Legislation in the state House would give employees of small businesses a new way to save for retirement with a "Work and Save" payroll deduction program.

Sarah Paulson talks about her many roles in American Horror Story, her Netflix series Ratchedand her Hulu movie, Run(out 11/20). Then she plays an R&B music parody game celebrating ampersands.

The 47-50 vote came as Sens. Mitt Romney and Susan Collins sided with Democratic senators to preserve a filibuster of Judy Shelton's confirmation. Two other Republicans missed the vote.

Toronto R&B star The Weeknd, Eminem and Beyonce will headline the April music festival, one of the world's largest. But its bookings also point to a shifting mainstream.

We asked our panel of public-radio hosts to share their favorite new tracks. The resulting mix includes a Swedish R&B singer, a rising L.A. country star and an 18-year-old rapper.