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A company that reverse engineers computer chips came upon a curious discovery: The engineers designing the chips were also leaving behind microscopic pieces of art.

The 2011 Masters Golf Tournament, one of the most prestigious sporting events, swings into action Thursday. And while all eyes may be on household names like Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, one person to look out for is a 19-year-old Japanese phenomenon named Ryo Ishikawa. Melissa Block talks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Damon Hack about the young golfer and his pledge to donate his entire 2011 earnings for the Japanese relief efforts.

Two women use music to show the world a fuller picture of their homeland, Pakistan. They have a piece called "The Happy Song" on their album in progress, about beauty in a time of turmoil and intolerance.

Since Iraq's oil infrastructure is a regular target of the armed insurgency, the country has created a special police force to give its refineries and pipelines better protection. And it has brought in some members of Italy's national police to teach recruits modern techniques that will help improve their skills and professionalism.

In Washington, D.C., and at federal agencies across the country, the big question employees are asking on the eve of a possible government shutdown is: Am I essential or not? Workers and agencies that are deemed essential will be kept on the job if a shutdown occurs.

Talks at the White House on Wednesday night did not produce a budget agreement, and a government shutdown is still looming. President Obama, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican House Speaker John Boehner left the meeting saying they will continue to work toward a settlement.

President Obama and congressional leaders met last night. Lawmakers will resume their negotiations today.

With no budget deal agreed upon as of yet, the Friday's deadline to avoid a government shutdown inches closer. Ari Berman of The New Republic argues that a mixture of Democratic cowardice and Republican stubbornness is what brings us to the brink of a government shutdown.

In an interview with CNN, the woman whose story of allegedly being raped and beaten by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has gotten attention around the world, says she is grateful for the international support she's getting.

Tuesday's state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin will shape a court that could rule on Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining plan. With only one justice being able to swing the court, all eyes are on these results.