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Albert Pujols is making his return to St. Louis after more than 10 years away. Cardinals fans have given him a warm welcome home despite a bitter breakup after the 2011 World Series.

Jeremy Bloom delays a promising career in college football to focus on becoming one of the best mogul skiers in the world. His eyes are on the Salt Lake City Olympics. Howard Berkes has the story.

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with James Taylor about how an informal jam in the studio resulted in his new recording of the original version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."

We have gathered the stories from five people who talk about a "first" Christmas. Fr. Morgan Silbaugh tells of his first sermon. Ann Howard remembers her first sober Christmas. Jenny Spinner tells of her first vegetarian Christmas. Michael Alvear tells of his first Christmas in the United States. And Clea Simon shares the first Christmas after her father died.

The Islamic world once led the globe in science and religious tolerance. But in his new book on Islam, historian Bernard Lewis describes a culture in turmoil. Lewis talks with All Things Considered host Robert Siegel about the politics of hate and historic choices ahead.

As President Bush aims to develop a missile defense shield, experts warn the limitations that killed a Cold War system could pose similar problems today. NPR's Brian Naylor looks at the Nike missile system.

Thousands of people live and work around the 16-acre site known as Ground Zero. Daily, they are reminded of Sept. 11. They must confront clean-up crews and the throngs of tourists who come to visit. Join Robert Siegel for a tour of the perimeter of the site and conversations with dentist Jeffrey Shapiro, lawyer Peter Sloane, art buyer Michelle Chant, students Jenny Chen and Sarah Blakeley and financial writers Stephanie Auwerter and Brett Nelson.

Artist Steve Keene has produced more than 100,000 paintings, which he sells for a few dollars each. He talks with Scott Simon on Weekend Edition Saturday about why he considers his work a sport. Visit him online at http://www.stevekeene.com.

A wartime mandate is shifting the FBI's mission and training. NPR's John McChesney recently visited the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., and found the bureau on a crash course to address the challenge of terrorism.

Planet nurseries, violent star births and the color of the universe are the talk of this week's American Astronomical Society meeting. NPR's Richard Harris reports for All Things Considered.