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Wall Street Journal reporters Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell say that champion cyclist Lance Armstrong was at the center of "the greatest sports conspiracy ever." Their book chronicles everything from group blood transfusions on the team bus to extensive efforts to silence and intimidate those who might expose the abuse.

Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Yes We Can Apologize; A Spire By Any Other Name; Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Sunday!

Chicago public school students are out of school for a second straight day because of a teachers' strike. But the main sticking point isn't pay. Teachers are fighting a series of reforms that are being implemented in school systems around the country. Host Michel Martin speaks with Chicago Public Radio's Education Reporter Linda Lutton.

Knell joined NPR in December 2011. He came after the resignation of Vivian Schiller, who left after two high-profile controversies. Now he's moving to National Geographic for what he says is an opportunity "I could not turn down."

By Thursday evening, Congress had easily passed the bipartisan spending deal, which had been crafted by lawmakers from both the chambers. The vote was 83-16 in the Senate and 300-128 in the House.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the Senate judiciary and commerce committees on Tuesday and the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday.

GOP Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, charged by President Trump to come up with an Obamacare replacement, tells Steve Inskeep that drug prices are too high. NPR's Alison Kodjak comments on the discussion.

Nationwide deaths related to black market fentanyl pills are rising. Many victims are people who got hooked on pain pills following medical procedures.

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to country musician Chase Bryant about his new album, "Upbringing." It's his first release since a mental health crisis and a failed suicide attempt.

Long security lines at airports have forced hundreds of passengers to miss their flights. David Greene talks to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about what is being done.