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A U.N. envoy meets with Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric, seeking to resolve the dispute over the cleric's call to elect a transitional assembly. U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says he agrees with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's demand for elections but is unsure whether a vote could be held before a June 30 U.S. deadline for a power transfer. NPR's Deborah Amos reports.

The Justice Department says Jose Padilla, accused of plotting to detonate a bomb containing radioactive material, had conspired with top al Qaeda leaders in his plan. Padilla, a U.S. citizen, has been designated an enemy combatant and held without charge or access to counsel for two years. Officials say he planned to detonate explosives, possibly to destroy apartment buildings in U.S. cities. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

The Badgers surely derailed a lot of brackets in the second round of the men's tournament on Saturday, after defeating the top-seeded Wildcats, 65-62.

Hear the ZZ Top guitarist like you've never heard him before.

Instead of chatting with Alex Trebek at the top of the show, Michael Pascuzzi used that time to ask his girlfriend Maria a big question. Remembering the show's format, she answered, "What is yes?"

Dolly just hit the top of the Dance and Electronic Digital Song chart with the song "Faith." She teamed up with Swedish DJ Galantis and Mr. Probz.

President Trump pledged to rebuild Houston and Texas bigger and better than ever. However, he has also proposed eliminating federal flood mapping and the federal government's top disaster agency.

The psychedelic Franken-pop monster features production by Top Dawg's Sounwave, saxophone by Kamasi Washington and backing vocals by Cara Delevingne and Jenny Lewis.

Tell us your new obsession. We'll reveal the top vote-getters in an upcoming episode of All Songs Considered.

The restaurant chain is collaborating on clothing with Forever 21. The Taco Bell themed clothing will include tops, bodysuits, hoodies, and sweatshirts. The clothes will be available online too.