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The AFL-CIO labor alliance endorses Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign. Kerry has been attacked by his major remaining rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. John Edwards, for his votes on free trade agreements. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tours the state hoping to convince voters to approve his $15-billion bond measure and a related initiative to limit future spending. The governor says the two ballot initiatives are key to solving the state's fiscal crisis. Analysts say it's Schwarzenegger's fate that may be affected the most by the outcome of the March 2 vote. NPR's Ina Jaffe reports.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Gary Stock from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station WMUK in Kalamazoo and WUOM in Ann Arbor.

The White House has asserted that most of the terrorism currently undermining U.S. efforts in Iraq is perpetrated by non-Iraqis. Terror analysts and Middle East experts differ in their opinion of the nature of the attacks -- and who is behind them. Hear NPR's Michele Kelemen and Rand Corporation policy analyst John Parachini.

Difficulties and disagreements remain as the U.S. vies to meet a June 30 deadline to transfer the governing of Iraq to Iraqis. NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses prospects for Iraqi sovereignty with Joost Hilterman of the International Crisis Group, Juan Cole of the University of Michigan and Isam al-Khafaji, of the Open Society Institute.

Sen. John Edwards and his fellow Democratic presidential candidates fight for the 72 delegates at stake in Wisconsin's primary Tuesday. Edwards gains support comparable to frontrunner Sen. John Kerry. Hear Chuck Quirmbach of Wisconsin Public Radio.

In 1943, a Marine pilot kept a diary during his service in World War II. Lt. Charles C. Winnia chronicled his missions flying against the Japanese in the Pacific, and his love for a girl back in Nashville, Tenn. Winnia was shot down, and never came home. His diary -- nearly forgotten for over 60 years -- was recently discovered and read by his sweetheart, Violet Jane Watkins, for the first time. Read diary excerpts and hear Watkins read Winnia's last letter to her.

At just about every event or campaign stop, there are young people holding up signs. Their mission: to get their candidate's name on television. High school senior Robert Mack, a volunteer for Sen. John Edwards' campaign, talks about why he signed up.

Wesley Clark officially withdraws from the Democratic presidential race. The retired general, who got into the contest late, leaves having won only one primary, in Oklahoma on Feb. 3. He is the fourth major candidate to withdraw. Hear NPR's Korva Coleman and NPR's Greg Allen.

Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton reviews Electrelane's The Power Out (Too Pure Records) and Mylab's self-titled release (Terminus Records).