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Andy Warhol once said he would like for his tombstone to be blank. That didn't happen. To honor the icon of pop art, the Andy Warhol Museum, located in his hometown of Pittsburgh, is streaming video from his gravesite.

Those onboard included former pop singer Junaid Jamshed, according to local media. Pakistan's aviation agency says the crash seems to have been an accident, not the result of an attack.

The South Korean pop star is in rarified territory. The next most-popular video — Justin Bieber's "Baby" — has only 1.04 billion views.

For years, the Wheaties slogan — "breakfast of champions" — has been invoked by beer lovers who pop open an adult beverage before noon. Now the company's putting its name on a beer.

Journalists MONICA YANT KINNEY and TOM GINSBURGRock critic KEN TUCKER considers what pop music Al Gore and vice presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman might use tonight at the conclusion of their convention. Linguist GEOFF NUNBERG takes a look at the trouble the media had trying to find the words to describe vice presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman.12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next fresh air . . .the aftermath of the protests in Philadelphia. . . As the Democratic convention continues in L.A. we take a look at how protestors were treated in Philadelphia -- we talk with journalists MONICA YANT KINNEY and TOM GINSBURG. Join us for the next fresh air.

Marty Stuart was on the road at age 12. He played with Lester Flatt, Doc and Merle Watson, and Johnny Cash before launching a solo country career. A new CD reflects his roots in gospel music.

"I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion," the pop star said, prompting cheers from the audience.

Singer MEL TORME. For more than 50 years, Torme has been one of most accomplished and versatile pop and jazz singers. Known for years as "The Velvet Fog," Torme, who grew up in show business, first made his reputation in the Big Band era as a songwriter, arranger, drummer and singer. He later sang in MGM musicals. Described by Ethel Waters as "the only white man who sings with the soul of a black man," Torme is one of the few white performers to share the spotlight with jazz greats like Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald. "The Mel Torme Collection: 1944-1985," a four CD box set, has just been released. (Rhino) (REBROADCAST FROM 10/19/88)REV.: Another segment from Ira Glass' new show, "This American Life": Chinese-American writer SANDRA TSING LOH with a story about her eccentric father who lives in LA. He was hitch-hiking one day and was picked up by actress Angelica Houston.

This week's All Songs Considered features a gorgeous, solo piano instrumental from Rhye, Tiny Desk contest winner Quinn Christopherson's unique look at male privilege, psych-pop via Ari Roar and more.

The long-running roots-pop band's new music nicely re-creates a honeyed, harmony-rich sound while still expanding it in subtle, appealing ways.