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We hear an excerpt from a dedication ceremony for the National Japanese American Memorial honoring the patriotism of Japanese Americans during World War II.

NPR's Gerry Hadden in Panama City reports on the fate of a Cuban-American, detained by Panamanian authorities amid charges he was plotting to assassinate Fidel Castro during a Latin American summit conference.

Host Bob Edwards talks with reporter Anthony Kuhn about the news this morning that China has detained another American of Chinese descent. Just yesterday the U.S. State Department issued an alert on the risks for Americans traveling in China.

Scott talks with Harlan McKosato, host of the public radio program Native America Calling. They discuss the likely confirmation of Gale Norton to be Secretary of the Interior and how that might affect Native American concerns. Native American Calling can be heard online at .

The African American middle class has been growing rapidly with the rest of the economy, but analysts say this group often lacks the tools of sensible investment. Steve Tripoli from member station WBUR reports on a new effort by the National Urban League to teach African Americans the ins and outs of investing.

American was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Russian court. Michelle Kellerman reports.

Wabash College professor Melissa Butler discusses her freshman tutorial, The Great American Game.

Commentator Lynn Trenning wonders what happened to the many traditions that were once associated with the American flag.

Comic Judy Carter explores how American stand-up and situation comedy has changed in the last few years.

Meredith Ochs reviews American Roots Music, a four-CD box set of American country, blues, gospel, folk and other genres. (4:30) The compilation is inspired by last year's television documentary series of the same name. Copyright 2001, Palm Pictures. See palmpictures.com.