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It may be graphic, it may be violent, but author and humorist Mishna Wolff has purchased no less than three copies of Hubert Selby Jr.'s Last Exit to Brooklyn. As much as she is revolted by the characters' flaws, she is inspired by their courage.

A story for Valentine's Day from WBEZ's This American Life: "When You're In Love, the Whole World is Jewish." Host Ira Glass talks about the drama of trying to be "just friends" with an ex-girlfriend. The meaning of the title will be clear if you hear the piece. Tapes of This American Life can be purchased by calling 312-832-3357. (THIS PIECE ORIGINALLY AIRED ON TAL on 11/15/96)Film critic JOHN POWERS reviews the new Clint Eastwood film "Absolute Power."12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next archive edition of Fresh Air. . .actress GENA ROWLANDS (jen-ah...roe-lenz). She spent three decades collaborating with her late husband John Cassevetes. Recently she worked with another Cassevetes -- her son Nick on the new film "Unhook the Stars." Also - a story for Valentine's Day from This American Life. That and more coming up on today's Fresh Air.

Many Americans have spent the past few days preparing to combat terrorism with duct tape and plastic sheeting. On Monday, the White House suggested consumers purchase these supplies to seal up doors and windows in the event of an attack using a chemical or biological weapon. That government warning sent consumers racing to hardware stores and home improvement centers but left bio-terrorism experts puzzled. As NPR's Jon Hamilton reports, many experts say most people don't need an airtight room, and those who do will probably want something safer than duct tape and plastic.

Buy Now, Pay Later services are growing in popularity, as people take advantage of the ability to pay a little up front and then pay off their purchase over several months.

The defendants allegedly took part in a scam that sold more than 7,600 fraudulent nursing degree diplomas from three Florida-based nursing schools, according to recently unsealed federal indictments.

Fox News settles a major defamation lawsuit. Abortion pills could be heavily restricted in many states unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Pentagon reviews the way classified data is distributed.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington said an intern had accidentally used the organization's account to respond to a tweet from Amnesty International.

At 156 years old, Big Ben — London's famous clock — is chiming six seconds behind schedule. Fixes could silence it for three years. Still, Big Ben's unauthorized twitter account keep ticking.

Doctors often take a patient's race into account when making a diagnosis--or ruling one out. Professor Dorothy Roberts says this practice is both outdated and dangerous.

Ross Walsh received one of those emails asking for money. He replied that he was trying to send it but the transfer didn't go through. He convinced the scammer to send him money to verify the account.