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Michigan is the biggest prize in Tuesday's Democratic presidential primaries. But for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who earned an upset win there in 2016, it also holds symbolic importance for his campaign.

Israel and Palestine started another round of peace talks this week. Will this be different from past meetings between the two countries? Guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with Marwan Muasher of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about what these peace talks need to succeed in a changing Middle East.

Supporters of stem-cell research in Missouri have likely turned in enough signatures to place a measure protecting stem-cell research on the ballot. But Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO) has announced he will oppose the measure -- a stance that pro-life groups had long requested.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain is almost certain to win the party's nomination. So, McCain is turning his attention to the general election. This week, the Arizona senator said his success in the general election depends on whether people believe the war in Iraq is working.

President Obama bypassed Congress this week in appointing Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and filling vacancies on the National Labor Relations Board. Republicans called the appointments an unconstitutional power grab and said they were made while the Senate was still technically in session.

The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.

Our sprint through this week's best new albums includes Grey Areafrom the UK rapper Little Simz, Weezer's self-titled "Black Album," the foot-stompers of Hozier, country crooner Dee White and more.

Our shortlist of the best new albums out this week includes a visionary work from The National, the pop wisdom of Carly Rae Jepsen and the raw and defiant sounds of Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Our shortlist of the week's best new albums includes a career-defining release from singer Jamila Woods, the sparkling guitar rock of Charly Bliss and Holly Herndon's genius work with the AI "Spawn."

Our list of the best albums out this week includes The Highwomen's self-titled release, R&B singer Mahalia's remarkable Love and Compromise, new Frankie Cosmos, MUNA, Lower Dens and more.