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One of Latin America's leading Roman Catholic bishops, Jorge Enrique Jimenez, was kidnapped in Colombia earlier this week. The abduction has drawn outrage from the church as the search for Jimenez continues. Stephen Dudley reports.

Service to America, is a new national awards program that honors individuals for excellence in civil service. Bob Edwards talks with a few of the recipients.

Residents in Morgan County, Tenn., comb through wreckage after Sunday's devastating tornadoes. The storms killed at least 35 people in five states, including at least 16 people in Tennessee. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.

The words "business opportunity" and North Korea never went together before. But now. entrepreneurs are eyeing the possibilities in Stalinist North Korea. It is a high-risk gambit. Only the brave dare tread. NPR's Eric Weiner tells us about North Korea's plans to open a free-trade zone.

Championship arm wrestling has returned to the United States, after a 12-year absence. Lynn Neary talks with Leonard Harkless, president of the United States Arm Wrestling Association.

Music Critic Jim Fusilli has a review of the latest recording from Tin Hat Trio, a group that blends an eclectic array of styles. The CD is called The Rodeo Erodes. (3:45) The CD is on Rope-a-Dope Records.

Tennessee Congressman, Harold Ford Jr. talks with Bob Edwards about his bid to replace Richard Gephardt as the new House Minority Leader. Ford is challenging congresswoman Nancy Pelosi.

Every state has its official sport, and NPR's Cynthia Johnston that in Maryland it is jousting. The state's version is far from a throwback to the deadly medieval contests, but competitors still approach the game like serious family tradition. Jousting may not draw large crowds, but Maryland's devotees say they enjoy the intimate feel of the outings.

Commentator Frank Deford has some words of wisdom for the incoming National Collegiate Athletic Association president, Myles Brand. He takes office January 1st.

Questions arise over whether a new federal accounting oversight committee will be able to do its job after the resignation yesterday of its chairman, William Webster. The board's first scheduled meeting is today. NPR's Jack Speer reports.