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In this Dec. 3, 2007, photo, musician Levon Helm appears on <em>Imus in the Morning</em> in New York. The 71-year-old musician's family said Tuesday that he was in the final stages of cancer.

Levon Helm, Drummer For The Band, Is In The Final Stages Of Cancer

His family made the announcement on Helm's website. His distinctive vocals can be heard on classics such as "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."

Billy the Marlin cheers during a game between the Miami Marlins and the Houston Astros at Marlins Park in Miami.

Those Wild And Crazy Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are back in the news. That's no surprise to Frank Deford, who thinks the team is one of the zaniest in baseball.

Bo Van Pelt celebrates his hole-in-one during the final round of the Masters on April 8. New research suggests that golfers may be able to improve their games by believing the hole they're aiming for is larger than it really is.

Can You Think Your Way To That Hole-In-One?

Psychologists have come up with an interesting twist on the old notion of the power of positive thinking: They've shown that you may be able to improve your golf game by believing the hole you're aiming for is larger than it really is.

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman vetoed a bill that would spend government funds on prenatal care to illegal immigrants. He has that service for illegal immigrants should be provided by churches and private organizations, not with taxpayer money.

Unusual Alliances Form In Nebraska's Prenatal Care Debate

The state's Legislature voted to spend government funds on prenatal care for illegal immigrants. The governor vetoed the legislation, but some lawmakers are looking to override the veto in a vote on Wednesday.

Shareholders Of Citigroup Reject Big Paychecks

At Citigroup's annual meeting Tuesday, 55 percent of shareholders voted against big paychecks for the firms top executives. Citigroup's latest pay package saw the CEO take home some $25 million, despite dwindling share values. The vote is not binding, but analysts call it historic.

Also: Poll shows dead heat between Romney, Obama; Secret Service continues investigation into agents' conduct in Colombia; Ozzie Guillen returns to the dugout in Miami.

Where's the Line Between Profiling, Policing?

Host Michel Martin speaks with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, who chaired the first Senate hearing on Tuesday about racial profiling since before 9/11. The controversies surrounding the killing of Trayvon Martin and revelations that New York Police monitored Muslim groups served as the backdrop. Martin is also joined by NPR's Carrie Johnson.

Merle and Patricia Butler (at right) accepting their ceremonial check earlier today.

Retired Couple Bought Winning Mega Millions Ticket In Illinois

"I turned to my wife, who was right there with me, and (I said) 'We won,'" Merle Butler told reporters today. "She kind of looked at me funny, and I said, 'No, we won.' She started giggling. And she giggled for about four hours I think."

Drinking On The Job: Is 2012 The New 1966?

The TV show Mad Men has won fans for breathing life — and a heavy whiff of bourbon — into the fictional workplace of the 1960s. And it seems that some U.S. companies are still at it — at least, they're making sure their employees have easy access to liquor and beer.

Spain's King Juan Carlos prepares to leave a hospital in Madrid on Wednesday. Spain's King Juan Carlos says he is sorry for having gone on African elephant-hunting trip.

King Of Spain Issues 'Unprecedented' Apology For Elephant-Hunting Trip

The King took an extravagant trip to Bostwana while Spain suffers an economic crisis.

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