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Months of training culminated with reaching the summit of a 16,500-foot peak, which they named. But there were frustrations and squabbles along the away, and uncertainties as they returned to Kabul.

Enron founder Kenneth Lay and former CEO Jeff Skilling go on trial Monday in Houston. Federal prosecutors will argue that Enron's top executives misled and defrauded investors through deals and statements designed to conceal growing losses at what was once the world's largest energy trading company.

Too busy to cook as summer comes to an end? Don't worry, chef Kathy Gunst wants to show you how to roast one chicken and turn it into three delicious meals.

Throughout his career, Needham did the kind of stunts that would either end with a spectacular shot ... or an ambulance. On Oct. 25, Needham died of cancer at age 82. We listen back to a 2011 interview, in which he tells the stories behind some of his most daring stunts.

At an introductory news conference, Patrick Zalupski and top executives Ken Babby and Bill Cosgrove said there is a sense of urgency to get a ballpark built as part of a revenue-generating, mixed-use development.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in competitive districts across the U.S. with the goal of flipping control of the House of Representatives in the November election.

Fifty years from now, when Americans look back on the riotous break-in at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will it have as much impact as memories of the Watergate scandal continue to have today?

Could former President Donald Trump choose Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his 2024 running mate? Rubio’s getting a lot of attention, along with other possible vice presidential picks. But selecting Rubio would require some constitutional two-stepping.

House impeachment managers will present their opening arguments. The U.S. military examines domestic extremism within its ranks. Twitter begins an effort to try to stop the spread of misinformation.

Four members of the Proud Boys are found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their roles on Jan. 6. Outrage grows over a man's death on the NYC subway. King Charles is officially crowned on Saturday.

Voters take to the polls in Georgia's Senate runoff election. U.S. Capitol Police receive highest civilian honor. China holds memorial for late leader Jiang Zemin.

Alex Mahadevan and Tara Newsom explain how to get involved in the political process and make your vote count, and how you can be a savvy consumer of political news.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss how immigration raids in Minneapolis have captured national attention — stirring questions and fears around the country — including the Tampa Bay area.

Thaddeus Bullard talks about overcoming poverty, finding fame as professional wrestler Titus O'Neil, and helping the next generation.

NPR's Melissa Block reports survivors of the Long Islan Railroad shooting in New York made courtroom statements this past week in th trial of Colin Ferguson. He was convicted of killing 6 people during a shooting rampage on the railroad. Crime victims and their relatives are making their case in court more and more often.

David Culhane reports from Paris on a shakeup in the French defense industry. The government offered the biggest overhaul and the most comprehensive review of French military strategy since World War II. President Chirac announced in an address to the nation today that over the next 6 years military conscription will be replaced by a professional army.

NPR's Chitra Ragavan reports on what's at stake in the up-coming Indian elections that begin Saturday. Voters, which could number almost 6-hundred million, are turning out to cast ballots for one-third of the seats of Parliament. Voters of all classes and castes are said to be disgusted with the government's corruption and question the benefits of democracy.

Suzan Lori Parks is one of the hottest playwrights on the New York scene. The Public Theatre is presenting (starting next week) her latest work for the stage, "Venus." She wrote the screenplay for Spike Lee's latest ("Girls 6") and she's been contracted to write another. Charlene Scott reports.

Suzan Lori Parks is one of the hottest playwrights on the New York scene. The Public Theatre is presenting (starting next week) her latest work for the stage, "Venus." She wrote the screenplay for Spike Lee's latest ("Girls 6") and she's been contracted to write another. Charlene Scott reports.

Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg talks to Peggy Salinger, the daughter J.D. Salinger about her new book Dream Catcher: A Memoir. A testimonial about life hidden away with the Salinger family. (6:53) Dream Catcher: A Memoir is published by Washington Square Press ISBN 06710

in North Carolina between Jesse Helms and Harvey Gantt is not nearly as close as their first contest 6 years ago.

A replica of the Stanley Cup made from 6,000 Lego bricks is stolen from a sports equipment show in Las Vegas.

NPR's Tom Goldman reports from New York, where the Yankees won their 14th straight World Series game last night, 6-5 over the Mets. This latest win puts the Bronx team up two games to nothing as the series heads to Queens to finish on Mets' home turf.

NPR's Don Gonyea outlines the content of President Bush's speech, which emphasized his proposal for $1.6 trillion in tax cuts over ten years. The president promised to protect Social Security and proposed more spending on defense, education, and conservation.

NPR's Don Gonyea reports President Bush took note of the taxpayer's deadline today by attending a tax cut rally sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The president used the occasion to argue for his own combination of tax cuts, totaling $1.6 trillion over 10 years.