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NPR's John Ydstie reports that Iraq's acceptance of a U.N. plan that would allow Iraqi oil producers to export 2 billion dollars' worth of oil likely won't bring an immediate drop in the world's oil prices. But experts say U.S. consumers can expect to see lower prices at the gasoline pump in coming months as a result of the plan.

who has discovered a diary that seems to confirm that Admiral Richard E Byrd became the first person to fly a plane over the North Pole 70 years ago. (5:10).

to lower the number of cars on the island during tourist season. In the past, any car in line for the ferry before a certain time was guaranteed passage to the island that day. But beginning tomorrow, reservations are required two weeks in advance for a space on the ferry.

A monument to journalists killed while performing their jobs was dedicated this week in Arlington, Virginia. Scott speaks with Peter Pritchard of the Freedom Forum, which sponsored the memorial. We also hear part of a speech from the ceremony, given by the mother of one of the journalists honored.

Scott reads letters from listeners.

over two popular, and partisan, proposals, a repeal of the gasoline tax and an increase in the minimum wage. Despite calls for action from both parties, the Senate remained at impasse.

NPR's Margot Adler reports on a novel Federal ruling in which a New York judge has held that victims of handgun violence can sue the firearms industry to discover whether it failed to take steps to prevent sales to illegal buyers.

In the Midwest, unemployment rates are at their lowest in decades. NPR's Don Gonyea reports that midwestern employers are offering competitive wages and benefits in order to attract enough workers.

David D'Arcy profiles film director Arthur Penn. The director of such classics as "Bonnie and Clyde" and "The Miracle Worker" has come out with a new movie.

Scott and NPR's Daniel Schorr review the week's news.