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A scientist who studied anthrax weapons for the federal government has committed suicide. Bruce Ivins, who worked at the biodefense laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md., was being investigated in connection with the 2001 anthrax attacks that killed five people.

In his second inauguration speech, President Bush invokes the memory of the September 11 terrorist attacks and calls for a renewed dedication to "freedom." He also implores young Americans to "make the choice to serve a cause larger than your wants, larger than yourself." Hear NPR's Alex Chadwick and NPR Washington, D.C., editor Ron Elving.

For San Francisco motorists, four dollars for a gallon of unleaded self-service regular is about to become the norm.

Women's protests have been gaining momentum in Iran for the past several years, in part because of several outspoken female activists. They fight against Islamic laws that allow for the stoning of women and inequality with men.

A novel by T.C. Boyle and a new film starring Liam Neeson both explore the personal life of Dr. Alfred Kinsey, who became famous in the 1940s and 1950s for his research into human sexual behavior. Tom Vitale reports.

Zbigniew Brzezinski, national security adviser for President Jimmy Carter, assesses the foreign policies of the three most recent U.S. presidents in Second Chance. He says Washington has squandered its first chance at global leadership.

J.K. Rowling gave the commencement address at Harvard on Thursday. While some graduates were giddy to hear from the Harry Potter author, others grumbled. They noted that Harvard is known for inviting heavy hitters, like Bill Gates, to address students.

The House of Representatives begins debate Tuesday on a nonbinding resolution expressing disapproval of President Bush's plan to increase U.S. combat troops in Iraq. The debate could extend through the end of the week.

When Gene Roddenberry was putting Star Trek together, NBC execs had some advice: "Lose the Martian." We all know how that turned out: Mr. Spock (a Vulcan) ranks among the most fascinating characters in TV history.

One year after a group of Somali Bantu settled in Columbia, S.C., the refugees are still learning to adapt to life in America. But, as a new generation is born in the United States, a community is pitching in to help the Bantu integrate.