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Microsoft's announcement that it will begin paying cash dividends to shareholders receives a lukewarm response from other technology companies, which face increasing pressure to follow Microsoft's lead. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

A new study published in Pathophysiology suggests that pure oxygen applied directly to chronic skin wounds, such as bed sores and diabetes-related ulcers, may help them heal more quickly. NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports.

Commentator Frank Deford says American sports fans are beginning to behave like Europe's notorious soccer Hooligans by rioting in victory and defeat. He says this trend reached a new low after the Oakland Raiders loss in last Sunday's Super Bowl.

An ethics scandal and infighting among officials at the U.S. Olympic Committee prompts the Senate to hold hearings. Lawmakers say they'll try to re-organize the panel's leadership. NPR's Howard Berkes reports.

A woman from Belleville, Michigan, runs afoul of the law after suffering bitter disappointment in a quest to satisfy her sweet tooth.

What did Americans think about President Bush's speech? NPR's David Molpus, David Schaper and Brian Naylor talk with folks around the nation to see what people are saying.

As President Bush prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, NPR's Juan Williams joins residents of a St. Louis suburb for a discussion about Iraq, the economy and other issues the president's speech is likely to cover. Listen to more of the discussion at npr.org.

Before World War II, 15 million Jews lived in Eastern Europe. Most of their stories were lost through war and migration. But now, a group of researchers is compiling the largest regional online archive of Jewish life, past and present. NPR's Guy Raz reports on the Centropa project -- view some of the photos included in the archive, and read the stories behind the images.

Martin Sheen is not the president of the United States, even though he plays one on television. In an interview with NPR's Bob Edwards, the West Wing actor discusses his role can serve the nation in trying times. Hear an extended version of the Morning Edition interview at npr.org.

Record companies settle a $67-million class-action lawsuit filed by attorneys general from 41 states, agreeing to pay money to anyone who purchased a CD between 1995 and 2000. The suit alleged that major record labels conspired to keep CD prices artificially high. NPR's Jack Speer reports.