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Seagle has written for Superman and Uncanny X-Men as well as House of Secrets: Foundation, a supernatural court drama comic. He's teamed up with artist Teddy Kristiansen for the new graphic novel, It's a Bird... In this semi-autographical book Seagle deconstructs the classic Superman myth and reflects on power and powerlessness.

The Pentagon announces new procedures for investigating the deaths of people in U.S. military custody. The new rules call for every death to be reported to military investigators and the Armed Forces medical examiner, who will decide if an autopsy is required. The guidelines are seen as an attempt to quell criticism of detainee deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Thirty years ago, Guy Tyler, an amateur ethnographer, began recording Emmett Van Fleet, the last of the Mojave creation song singers. Over the course of several years, Tyler spent his weekends and holidays meticulously recording the 525 song cycle that recounts the legend of the creation and origin of the Mojave people. These recently rediscoverd recordings have been unheard for decades.

A group of American human rights lawyers is suing two U.S. civilian contracting companies, saying the contractors conspired to torture detainees in U.S.-run prisons in Iraq. The lawyers say both the contractors and the government were involved in a "torture conspiracy" and should be prosecuted. NPR's Ari Shapiro reports.

Simon and Garfunkel made some of the most memorable music of the 1960s and '70s. They are back together on tour, performing old favorites and a new song.

Getting ready to play assassin Jason Bourne, the boyish-looking Matt Damon had to figure out a way to portray a tough guy. So he trained in boxing to change the way he walked. Damon discusses the complexities and challenges of acting with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post about how the race for president is shaping up now that John Kerry has selected his running mate.

Former Rep. Cynthia McKinney is seeking to win back her congressional seat in Georgia. She lost her re-election bid two years ago after making controversial statements suggesting that the U.S. government had advance warning of the Sept. 11 attacks. Joshua Levs reports.

The a cappella group The Persuasions decided to do an album of Grateful Dead songs. As "The Dead" have been icons of sub-culture since the mid 60's, and have inspired more than one generation of devotees (Deadheads), they knew that covering the harmonies would not suffice. They would have to rediscover AND reinvent the music - both for themselves, and the audience.

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry makes his first joint appearance with his running mate, Sen. John Edwards. After their families met in Pennsylvania, the pair headed to Ohio for a traditional political rally. Kerry and Edwards addressed supporters before heading to Florida, beginning a tour of seven battleground states. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.