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NPR's Martin Kaste reports from Santiago, Chile, Augusto Pinochet failed to report for court-ordered psychological tests. It is yet to be determined if the retired general is mentally fit to stand trial for alleged human rights abuses during his dictatorship.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the status of deregulation in the electric power industry. California was one of the first states to partially deregulate its electricity market; the current power crisis there is having a chilling effect on other states considering similar deregulation.

NPR's Cheryl Corley profiles the Harlem Globetrotters, the legendary clown princes of basketball, who are celebrating their 75th anniversary. The team continues to tour world-wide, entertaining millions. Today, however, they return to their roots, with a game in Illinois.

Weekend Edition essayist Susan Arnout-Smith and her husband drive their daughter and her peers to school in a carpool. Arnout-Smith says if you pay attention, you might actually learn something from your teenager.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Renie Dauplaise from Middleton, Wisconsin. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station WERN in Madison)

(Update)NPR's Jackie Northam reports on a lawsuit expected to go to court today against the Ford Motor Company and Firestone Tires. Plaintiffs in the case are seeking more than 100 million dollars in damages against the companies in the on-going dispute over safety problems with the Ford Explorer and Firestone tires.

Whether it was written in 1928 or 1929, one thing is clear: "Singin' in the Rain" is Metro Goldwyn Mayer's signature song, appearing in musical after musical.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Cameron Meierhoefer, an internet market analyst, about the future of retail business on the web.

Lisa talks with writer Paule Marshall about her new book, THE FISHER KING, a story of jazz and family strife in Brooklyn, New York. (THE FISHER KING is published by Scribner)

From member station WNYC, Andrea Bernstein reports on a new CD that pays tribute to New York's gay history. A Gay Century Songbook features music about gay life in New York during the 20th century. It was recorded by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. (A Gay Century Songbook DRG Records 19015)