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Musician and actor Seu Jorge's songs are much like his native Rio de Janeiro — lyrical and soaring at times, but with a hint of hoarse sadness... His new CD, Cru ("raw" in Portuguese) captures the spirit of the slums with stripped-down arrangements and surprising sonic touches.

The Juilliard School celebrates the 100th anniversary of its charter, marking a century of preparing fine musicians and performers. The school was the first American institution to rise to the level of its European counterparts.

Business owners and residents returning to parts of central New Orleans are finding limited sanitation service. Small mountains of garbage and hurricane debris line streets and fill median strips.

British musician David Gray made a name for himself in the 1990s with hits such as "Babylon." Now, Gray's moved from self-producing in small studios, to recording with a producer who's worked with U2 and Madonna. Steve Inskeep talks to David Gray about the sound on his new album, Life in Slow Motion.

Charges emerge that HIV-infected foster children enlisted in federally funded trials of AIDS drugs in the late 1980s and early '90s were involved without adequate representation. Investigative hearings are under way in Washington.

Melissa Block continues a conversation with Tom and Joyce DeBaggio, who have lived with Alzheimer's since Tom was diagnosed six years ago. Joyce says she's had trouble coping.

Judge John G. Roberts, President Bush's choice to be a Supreme Court justice, has friends in both parties. His reputation as a bright, questioning lawyer comes with a solid standing as a conservative.

Chief Justice William Rehnquist issues a statement that he is not planning to announce his retirement, and he will stay on the Court as long as his health allows. The 80-year-old chief justice was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last October. He was released Thursday from a Virginia hospital after being treated for fever.

Doyle Lawson grew up admiring Bluegrass legends — and now he is one. His mandolin and voice have been heard with bluegrass pioneers like J.D Crowe, the Country Gentlemen and Jimmy Martin. Lawson's band, Quicksilver, started in 1979, forging a mix of bluegrass and gospel that has earned them numerous awards. Their latest release is You Gotta Dig a Little Deeper.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says his department, which merged 22 agencies in 2003, is being transformed into a coherent organization that serves one purpose.