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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wants Syria to use its influence to rein in Hezbollah. And Syria wants diplomatic engagement with the United States. But Rice isn't planning on talking directly to Damascus. She's counting on friendly regional governments to carry the U.S. message to Syria.

The concert poster for Judy Garland's 1961 performance at Carnegie Hall proclaimed her the "world's greatest entertainer." Rufus Wainwright is certainly less well-known than Garland, but he's retaining the set list and the superlative billing for his recreation of that legendary show.

The hook-heavy foundation of The Format's Dog Problems is aided by involvement from an assortment of power-pop greats. The album does a terrific job of paying homage to the band's pop elders — Brian Wilson, Harry Nilsson and others — while keeping its sound refreshingly current.

Republican Brian Bilbray emerges victorious in the fight for the suburban San Diego House seat once held by jailed Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Bilbray narrowly beat Democrat Francine Busby, a local school board member, in a special election.

The U.S. wants Iran to stop its uranium enrichment program. So far, Iran has publicly refused to consider changes to its nuclear program. But now the country is hinting that there may be room for negotiation, after all.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announces a proposal for all passenger cars and light trucks to be fitted with electronic stability control systems.

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy first teamed up six years ago on mental health legislation. Now, we check in on this unlikely duo's work to update it.

As she was walking home from her favorite bookstore, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly realized she lost her wallet. Just as she was about to cancel her credit cards a man reached out saying he had found it.

NPR's Ari Shapiro spends a day at the Medyka border crossing to see how the flow of refugees has changed over the nearly three months since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A woman who grew up Mormon and her wife visit the LDS Church's temple in Washington, D.C., as it's briefly open for public tours.