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Baghdad's new police force begins work Monday with new uniforms and new leadership. Zuhar Abdul Razaq, a former police officer chosen by the U.S. Army to temporarily lead the force, says he will focus on reassembling the police force and on controlling the looting and lawlessness that has pervaded the city since U.S. forces invaded more than three weeks ago. Hear NPR's Guy Raz.

An apparent car bomb explodes outside of a mosque in the Muslim holy city of Najaf, killing at least 75 people, including prominent Shiite cleric Ayatollah Mohammed Baqer al-Hakim. Al-Hakim led a political party that operated in exile for years in Iran during Saddam Hussein's regime, and had cooperated to a degree with occupying U.S. forces. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Lyrical guitarist Joy Clark shares her upbeat vision with host Rhiannon Giddens.

See a preview of Episode 6, airing Feb. 8, at 9pm ET.

On May 6, 1882, President Chester A. Arthur signed into law The Chinese Exclusion Act.

The pupil midwives prepare for their final exams; two young brothers are found abandoned.

When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange.

Susan and Andreas visit Stefan in prison. Will Susan solve Cecily's mysterious disappearance?

Lucienne is forced to confront painful memories buried in her past.

James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface.