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Since 1985, the state has celebrated the civil rights icon and Confederate general on the same day. Now, a newly signed law removes Lee from King's federal holiday, bumping him to October.

Chinese particle physicist Yangyang Cheng reflects on the legacy of the late Nobel laureate T.D. Lee — how his ideas changed her life, and the limit to his engagement with Beijing.

2: Drummer and lead vocalist for the rock group THE BAND, LEVON HELM (pronounced LEE-von). HELM's Arkansas roots gave the Canadian group an American folk sound. In the 1960's THE BAND got it's start backing Bob Dylan. They went on their own in 1968 with "Music From Big Pink." THE BAND's most recent album is called "Jericho." HELM's written a book about THE BAND called "This Wheel's On Fire" (Morrow). THE BAND is playing Woodstock this weekend, and will then continue to tour.Int 3: Rock musicians DAVID CROSBY and GRAHAM NASH. They're two thirds of the rock group Crosby, Stills, and Nash. The trio is celebrating their 21st year together with a 70 city concert tour and a new album, called "Live It Up." (It's on Atlantic records).

The temporary ban will remain in place until the statue's removal on Wednesday. The FAA says it was putting the ban in place for "Special Security Reasons."

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski recently released his 4.9 billion dollar budget proposal. We ask about funding for schools and a raise for county employees. Plus, why Olszewski decided not to run for Ben Cardin’s Senate seat.

Transcontinental touring musicians (with day jobs) Elias Schutzman and Lazlo Lee; stories of heroism from Lisa Van Wormer, Rich Blake, and Liz McAlister;…

Iacocca was a top executive at two of America's largest car companies — Ford and Chrysler — for decades. He helped develop the Mustang and later rescued Chrysler from near-bankruptcy.

A small box was found in the pedestal that used to hold a statue of the Confederate general in Richmond, Va. It took hours for experts to open the box and find several water-damaged items inside.

DEL MARTIN and PHYLLIS LYON, founders of the Daughters of Bilitis, (Beh-LEE-tis) the first-ever lesbian organization. They started the group in the 1950s way before any gay liberation movement, and during a period of conformity to social norms. Shortly after that, they began publishing, "The Ladder," the first Lesbian magazine. Their landmark book, "Lesbian/Woman," published in 1972 has been updated. The two are also partners in private life, they've been a couple for 39 years. For their work on public awareness of sexual issues, public advocacy, and legislation, the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality will present both Martin and Del with the Society's Public Service Award for 1996. Since we spoke to them in 1992, they continue to remain active in politics. They were both delegates at the White House Conference on Aging. (Originally aired 12

Lee's new film for HBO captures a live performance of Byrne's acclaimed Broadway show. David Byrne's American Utopia is a rousing blend of song, dance and revival meeting.

John Dowland, born around 1563, was a lute player and composer in Renissance England. A new recording of his music is titled, In Darkness Let Me Dwell (ECM New Series 1697/Produced by Manfred Eicher/www.ecmrecords.com). John Potter (Tenor) and Stephen Stubbs (Lute) talk with Jacki about the sadness in Dowland's life and music, and about the decision to include instruments on this recording that did not exist in Dowland's time. The other musicians on the recording are: John Surman (Soprano Saxophone and Bass Clarinet), Maya Homburger (Baroque Violin), and Barry Guy (Double-Bass).

Tasjan has played in bluegrass festivals and also opened for punk bands. Critic Ken Tucker says regardless of the musical genre, the singer-songwriter's third album "proves its worth."

JOHN UPDIKE. America's preeminent writer has written forty-six books, including 17 novels. His latest work is a four-generation saga, a historical novel, "In the Beauty of the Lilies." (

Commentator Amy Dickinson remembers the night in the early 1970s when John Rait, famous for his Broadway performances, came to play in her hometown. Rait has been nominated for a Grammy tonight.

John Morse, a labor lawyer, is a Democratic candidate running for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District seat. Now living in Annapolis, the father of one has run in 18 marathons.

We remember film director John Frankenheimer. His films include The Manchurian Candidate, French Connection 2 and The Birdman of Alcatraz. He died this past Saturday, at the age of 72.

Baltimore Museum of Art Director Asma Naeem joins us as we spotlight a pair of extraordinary BMA exhibitions about Black culture and history, by two visionary artists.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. She announced she had pancreatic cancer in June.

Suhr's resignation came after a number of racial incidents in the department. The latest happened on Thursday when an officer fatally shot a young black woman who had allegedly stolen a car.

Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain. His book, Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir (Harper Perennial) is now out in paperback. He'll discuss his years as a POW, his bid for the presidency, and his endorsement of George W. Bush.