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The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine is awarded to J. Robin Warren and Barry J. Marshall for their 1982 discovery that bacteria, not stress, cause peptic ulcers.

Thousands have ordered Acu-Gen's Baby Gender Mentor, which claims to give conclusive proof of the sex of a fetus earlier than a sonogram. But some mothers and scientists say the small biotech company can't deliver on its promises.

One historical character is getting a looser, more colorful look: Alexander Hamilton has now broken free from his oval on the new $10 bill. The redesigned 10-spot was unveiled Wednesday by Treasury Secretary John Snow.

Powerful Texas Republican Tom DeLay reacts to his indictment on a criminal conspiracy charge by saying he has done nothing wrong and calling the prosecutor a "partisan fanatic." Also, other congressmen react to the charges.

Authorities in Indonesia now say at least 26 people died in three separate suicide bombings at restaurants on the resort island of Bali. More than 120 people were injured. The attacks are being blamed on the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah.

Mississippi residents in the areas worst hit by Hurricane Katrina are struggling to deal with mold in their homes. Private contractors are tackling the issue. So is the state. Mold can lead to respiratory and skin problems.

The New York Times reporter Judith Miller was released from jail Thursday after striking a deal to testify before a grand jury investigating the leak of the identity of a CIA agent.

Utah has welcomed New Orleans hurricane evacuees, placing them in apartments and generally putting out the welcome mat. Despite dramatic differences between the two locales, many evacuees say they will stay in Utah.

Many people mark the end-of-year holidays by heading home to reflect on the past year with close friends and family. But what do you do when the home you knew is no longer there to return to? All Things Considered looks at how victims of Hurricane Katrina are redefining the concept of home.

On Raul Midon's debut CD, State of Mind, Stevie Wonder shows up to play the harmonica. Midon's voice and music remind many of Wonder. Midon tells Liane Hansen about his influences and aspirations.