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In Baghdad, top U.N. weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei say they are encouraged by what they say is a distinct change in Baghdad's posture toward disclosure. NPR's Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Anne Garrels.

The Chinese New Year, a celebration that starts with the new moon and lasts for 15 days, begins this year on Feb. 1. NPR's Linda Wertheimer looks at a new children's book — Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats — that tells the stories behind this and three other major Chinese holidays. See illustrations from the book and try some recipes.

A government report finds that efforts to limit human exposure to toxins aren't helping kids as much as they are helping adults. The report, issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that children between the ages of 6-11 are sponging up the chemicals found in cigarette smoke and soft plastic toys. It also found that Mexican-Americans have abnormal levels of the pesticide DDT in their bodies and that pregnant women carry more mercury than expected. NPR's John Nielsen reports that federal officials say they are concerned but not alarmed by the findings.

Iraq and the economy are at the top of most Americans' minds. What else is on the president's agenda? Host Neal Conan and guests offer reaction and analysis of last night's State of the Union address. Guests: Gov. Gary Locke (D-WA) *Chair of Democratic Governors Association *Gave Democratic response to President Bush's State of the Union address Rep. Christopher Cox (R-CA) *Chairman of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security *Chairman of the House Policy Committee Siegfried Buschschulter *Washington Bureau Chief, Deutschland Radio *Has covered the last nine State of the Union addresses

The Grammy nominations are out, and Murray Perahia's recording of music by Bach is among them. We hear the third movement from Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 6. Perahia performs with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. (Sony 89690)

Another of this year's crop of classical Grammy nominations is Nikolaus Harnoncourt's recording of Dvorak Slavonic Dances with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. We hear the Dance, Op. 46, No. 6. (Teldec 8573-81038)

Abravanel conducts Vaughan Williams: The late Maurice Abravanel is the man of the hour. His 100th birthday is today, January 6. Later in the hour, we'll hear from his recording of music by Ippolitov-Ivanov. First, the Fantasia on Greensleeves he recorded with the Utah Symphony.

Need a break from the trussed-turkey-and-sugarplums fare that typically adorns Yuletide tables? On Talk of the Nation, Neal Conan talks with Joan Nathan, author of Jewish Cooking in America ; and Ming Tsai, cookbook author and chef-proprietor of the restaurant Blue Ginger in Wellesley, Mass.

In a quest for music that is not typically heard on the airwaves, All Things Considered is talking to people around the country to find out what's in their CD players and tape decks. This week, Eric Levin (luh-VIN), co-owner of the independent record store Criminal Records in Atlanta, Georgia tells Host Steve Inskeep what he's been listening to. Eric's musical selections are: "Favorite Girl" by Joseph Arthur from the album "Redemption's Son" (Enjoy/Universal ASIN: B00007E6WW) and "Talk to me Dance with Me" by Hot Hot Heat from the album "Make Up the Breakdown" (Sub Pop ASIN: B00006L3PY). Eric also is listening to comedy from David Cross's album "Shut up you F**king Baby"(Sub Pop ASIN: B00006YXH0). (6:18)

Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) says he will step down as Senate Republican leader following a furor over remarks that seemed to endorse America's segregated past. Lott faced a Jan. 6 vote on his status as incoming majority leader and a challenge for the post from Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN). Hear from NPR's Alex Chadwick and NPR's David Welna.