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The U.S. leads an operation against insurgents in an area south of Iraq's capital. Known as the "triangle of death," the region has been the scene of almost daily attacks on Iraqi government troops and police. NPR's Anne Garrels reports.

The bipartisan 9/11 Commission made 41 recommendations for reforming the intelligence establishment this summer. But House and Senate negotiators have been unable to work out differences between their respective bills, and passage of a bill appears unlikely before Election Day. NPR's David Welna reports.

The nation's nuclear power plants are working to meet Friday's deadline to comply with new anti-terrorist security standards. They include more guards, more training, more barriers and better surveillance. Hear NPR's David Kestenbaum.

Insurgents in Iraq step up attacks on workers contributing to the reconstruction of the battered nation. Commanders in Iraq say the U.S. can't withdraw its troops until Iraqis are able to take responsibility for their own security. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

On the campaign trail, terrorism and the economy dominate this election cycle, eclipsing one issue that clearly differentiates the presidential candidates, the environment. Hear NPR's Elizabeth Arnold.

Former President Jimmy Carter remains committed to his Christian faith and to what he sees as the American values of peace and fairness. We have a conversation with Jimmy Carter about democracy, politics, and the former president's new book.

The Israeli government formally notifies Jewish settlers in the Gaza Strip they have 48 hours to leave their homes or be forcibly removed. Thousands of soldiers delivered eviction orders, but most settlers have refused to leave.

The 9/11 Commission will soon release details on an inquiry into the military intelligence unit Able Danger. At issue is what the group knew about hijacker Mohammed Atta before the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Jim Nayder, host of The Annoying Music Show, offers some selections of irritating music that he thinks might coax the departed Elvis Presley to make an appearance.

Iraq's National Assembly votes to extend its deadline to draft a constitution by one week. The extension was agreed to after Kurdish leaders requested more time; feverish last-minute talks failed to resolve contentious issues, from the role of Islamic law to regional autonomy.