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China's former premier is dead. Its missing defense minister was dismissed. The foreign minister is in Washington. And trouble may be brewing in the South China Sea.

Idaho is having its worst summer for wildfire smoke in 25 years and has been America's top smoke producer since June. One megafire will likely only stop when snows arrive.

Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowledge the next phase poses serious challenges.

There are some songs that are synonymous with - or are perhaps more famous than - the movies they accompany.

Jonathan Coulton must ask mustache questions in this ZZ Top music parody about iconic facial hair.

NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on the bribery scandal embroiling the government of India. Several top politicians in the ruling political party have resigned.

NPR Diplomatic Correspondent Vicky O'Hara reports on today's White House meeting between President Bush and Jordan's King Abdullah. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict topped the agenda.

Weekend Edition Sunday host Lynn Neary talks with rising opera star Juan Diego Florez, who some say will take over from Luciano Pavarotti as the world's top tenor. Sunday, May 12, 2002 .

All Things Considered host Robert Siegel speaks with Sari Nusseibeh, the newly appointed top political representative for the Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem, on the path for peace and the need for moderation and reason in the Middle East.

In a gravity-defying move, rapidly revolving hard-boiled eggs will push themselves upright and spin like a top. NPR's Joe Palca explains the science for All Things Considered.