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Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Rob Gifford in Beijing. They discuss the latest developments in talks between U-S and Chinese officials over the incident of the U-S Navy plane grounded in southern China.

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.

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.

NPR's Jack Speer reports that many investors are learning they owe taxes on losing mutual funds.

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.

When composer George Gershwin died in July 1937 at age 38, doctors said the cause was brain cancer. But a new examination of Gershwin's autopsy slides has cast doubt on that diagnosis. Host Bob Edwards talks to pathologist Dr. Gregory Sloop, who says his findings show the tumor that killed Gershwin may have been benign and easily operable, had it been properly diagnosed.

Commentator Danielle Crittenden says Laura Bush is just the kind of first lady she had in mind.

Sir Harry Secombe, the popular British comedian of both television and radio, has died. A star of Oliver and The Goon Show passed away in Surrey, England, on Wednesday, at the age of 79.