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From member station K-P-B-S, Russell Lewis reports on the Marine Corps' investigation into the crashes of V-22 Osprey planes last December. The crashes are blamed on computer software problems and hydraulic failure.

NPR's Mike Shuster reports on developments in the Chinese Navy that may be of interest to the U-S military. The new Chinese ships could prove a significant threat to U-S aircraft carriers.

NPR's Debbie Elliott reports on the ruling against a former T-W-A flight attendant who says the tobacco companies were to blame for the smoke in the airplane cabin which aggravated her lung disease. This is the third second-hand smoke case to go to trial, and the third time a jury rejected the claim.

NPR's Emily Harris reports from Washington on new attempts for political appointment reform. The slow process affects all incoming administrations' ability to make a budget and move their programs forward.

Susan Kaplan from member station W-F-C-R in Amherst, Massachusetts reports on a trend in the Jewish community. More and more Jewish adults are looking for ways to reconnect with their faith.

NPR's Vicky O'Hara has the latest on the intensive efforts to secure the release of 24 crewmembers of a U.S. surveillance plane that made an emergency landing on a Chinese island on Sunday. U.S. embassy officials held their second meeting with the detained crew. The two sides have discussed "precise" ideas on a possible deal and President Bush is "pleased that events are moving forward."

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports from the Capitol on the Senate's effort to reduce President Bush's proposed tax cut. Even Senate Republicans are refusing to commit to a budget agreement until they are assured the causes THEY consider important will receive an increase in spending.

NPR's Christopher Joyce reports on the pandas' shrinking habitat in China. Sichaun (SITCH-oo-awn) province where the pandas are raised has been hit hard by human growth over the past ten years.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR White House Correspondent Don Gonyea. They discuss President Bush's diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate between the U.S. and China. The Navy crew members are headed home this morning.

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports that more and more taxpayers are using filing services which offer instant refunds. But some consumer groups are warning against the practice, saying that instant refunds are high interest loans offered to those desperate for money.