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Critic Kenneth Turan reviews the short film, George Lucas in Love, which is enjoying considerable success, even though it's only available on one internet site.

NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports on efforts by Amtrak to increase business in face of the threat of losing their government subsidy in two years. Amtrak is introducing a new program designed to get travelers who have had a bad travelling experience to give the train service a second chance.

NPR's Kenneth Walker reports from Pretoria on the intense disappointment and anger that spread across South Africa today when the governing body for international soccer named Germany as the host of the 2006 World Cup. Many had expected South Africa to be selected, and South Africans were prepared for the country's largest celebrations since Nelson Mandela was elected president in 1994. South Africa would have been the first African nation to host the Cup. Winning that honor would have also been a huge financial and political boost for the country.

David Greenberger reviews the CD Winners Never Quit, by Pedro the Lion. The band is a trio, but the creative force behind all the music and lyrics is David Bazan. You might find this CD in your record store under the category Christian rock. But Bazan might bristle at that categorization. The album weaves together songs about faith and doubt, without preaching or proselytizing.

Liane talks live with NPR's Julie McCarthy from Northern Ireland, where Protestants will attempt to march through the Catholic neighborhood of Portadown today.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the race for a Senate seat in Rhode Island. Following the death last year of longtime Republican Senator John Chafee, Democrats hoped to pick up a seat in this largely-Democratic state. But now Chafee's son, Lincoln Chafee, who is filling out his father's term, appears to be a strong candidate to win it himself.

Weekend Edition commentator Al Lubrano has been spending his weekends hanging out in the Pennsylvania countryside with would-be cowboys.

Leaders of the Episcopal Church this weekend approved an agreement with the country's largest Lutheran denomination, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to permit sharing of clergy, sacraments and church strategy. The alliance brings together two large churches from different Christian traditions, and is not without controversy among members. Church leaders hope it will enhance worship and community in both faiths. NPR's Mark Roberts reports from Denver.

Well??? Across America this weekend, hundreds of thousands of kids and many of their parents ignored television and sports, and instead read a book. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth in the children's series, went on sale Saturday to much hype. Jacki gets a review of the latest installment from Max Landerman, age 9, of Washington.

NPR's senior news analyst Dan Schorr reviews the week's news.