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NPR's Scott Simon takes note of an embittered sale on eBay. A former husband is getting rid of his ex-wife's wedding dress.

British Defense Secretary Jeff Hoon says a decision will soon be made on whether to prosecute British soldiers over the alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Prime Minister Tony Blair's government is under increasing pressure to respond to allegations of abuse from the Red Cross and Amnesty International. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Debra J. Robison from St. Paul, MN. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station KNOW in St. Paul.

Most of the focus over what happened at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison is on the U.S. military. CIA interrogators were also present, and their role in the abuse is under investigation. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

The remains of U.S. civilian Nick Berg will be flown to the United States Wednesday, a day after an Islamist Web site posted a graphic videotape of his beheading. The video indicated the execution was in revenge for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. troops. In West Chester, Penn., Berg's hometown, people express sorrow and outrage. NPR's Ari Shapiro reports.

Despite claims by the Department of Defense that sexual assault in the military has been cut in half, female soldiers and counselors say the problem remains acute. NPR's John Burnett reports.

Singer, songwriter Jamie Cullum has become a star by putting his mark on jazz piano. The Brit's new album, Catching Tales, is a collection of original compositions, jazz standards, and savvy covers of rock and pop classics.

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik will marry Mary Donaldson, a Tasmanian and former Microsoft employee, in Copenhagen Friday. The country is abuzz with news of the wedding, with commemorative coins, stamps and royal wedding sales at malls. Melissa Block talks with Danish Broadcasting reporter Tine Goetze.

The Gap clothes chain releases its first-ever social responsibility report, assessing working conditions in nearly 3,000 factories around the world. It calls for a coordinated response to improve conditions for garment workers. The Gap says it canceled contracts with 136 factories last year because of persistent or severe violations of its code of conduct. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports.

When Hurricane Floyd struck Princeville, North Carolina, in 1999, one of the oldest all-black communities in America was almost lost. But town commissioner Anne Howell was determined to save her hometown. She speaks with journalist Jake Halpern in the first of a five-part series based on his book Braving Home.