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Former Iraqi Spy Chief Joins Aziz in U.S. Custody

U.S. officials take custody of a former Iraqi spy chief. The arrest of Farouk Hijazi comes a day after Tariq Aziz, Iraq's highly visible former deputy prime minister, turned himself in to U.S. officials. Some believe Aziz may be able to disclose information on the status of Saddam Hussein. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Guy Raz.

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