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The nation's largest Spanish-language media company has been sold. A consortium of investors has agreed to pay about $13 billion to acquire the company, which reaches into the homes of about 98 percent of Spanish-speaking households in the United States.

Iran's supreme leader says his country does "not need" to hold talks with the U.S. over Iran's nuclear program. But state TV also reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran is ready to hold such talks if others recognize Iran's right to nuclear energy.

Confronted with illegal border crossing in Arizona, the Maricopa County Sherriff's office has turned to a traditional Western solution: the posse. Wednesday night, sheriff's deputies and members of the department's 300-member reserve force were sent to patrol the desert and round up illegal immigrants.

British guitarist and vocalist Romeo Stodart of The Magic Numbers talks about the band's music. The other members are his sister Michele, and Sean and Angela Gannon (also siblings). In sound, they've been compared to early Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas.

Days after a peace deal was signed between the Sudanese government and the main rebel faction in Darfur, refugees are still fleeing their homes. Vanessa Van Schoor, head of Doctors Without Borders, in Nyala, Sudan, talks with Renee Montagne.

Ed Gordon talks with gospel and soul singer Candi Staton about her music career, and overcoming alcohol and domestic abuse. She has a new album, His Hands.

The former chief of staff of Rep. Bob Ney (R-OH) reaches a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in which he will assist the investigation of his former boss for allegedly doling out political favors to former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Neil Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in the deal.

Since his debut in 1998, Josh Rouse has released seven CDs. His latest, Subtitulo, was recorded in Spain, where Rouse moved after leaving Nashville. Rouse talks about moving to Spain, falling in love, and how his sound changed along the way.

People around the world may lament the United States' disregard for soccer. But some immigrant communities around Southern California have soccer fever. Steve Inskeep reports.

Writer Veronica Chambers discusses her latest book, The Joy of Doing Things Badly: A Girl's Guide to Love, Life and Foolish Bravery. In her book, Chambers encourages women to shed perfectionism and embrace experimentation.