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Scientists have released an updated list of the world's most endangered plants and animals. It's called the Red List and among other things, it shows that gorillas, Asian crocodiles and coral reefs are in a lot of trouble.

Shari Caudron's book Who Are You People? peers into the lives of folks who are fanatical about singular pursuits. Her subjects range from ice fishing enthusiasts to Josh Groban groupies.

The Bush administration decides to move swiftly on some of the 9-11 Commission's recommendations. Some critics see campaign politics in the timing -- just after the end of the Democratic convention, and as the terror alert level is raised for New York and Washington, D.C. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts.

Presidential campaigns mean a busy time for politicos and journalists — and also for satirists. The Washington, D.C.-based comedy troupe the Capitol Steps has been in the thick of it, writing songs and skits that bring out the silly side of the campaign trail.

Guitarist and founding member of the Country Gentlemen, Charlie Waller died Wednesday at his home in Virginia at age 69 of an apparent heart attack. Waller founded The Country Gentlemen in 1957 in Washington, D.C.; the group garnered nearly 70 awards within the music community as they helped popularize country and bluegrass music.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Ben Rosenthal from Takoma Park, Md. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station WETA in Washington, D.C.

Reaction is divided to a New York Times article that explored alleged ethics violations by Sen. John McCain, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination.

In 1985, the British rock quartet Prefab Sprout released its second album Steve McQueen. Influenced as much by Tin Pan Alley as new wave, the record was both hailed and panned by British and American critics alike. Twenty-two years later, age — and a deluxe re-release — has served it well.

The U.S. soccer team fought its way to a 1-1 tie against Italy on Saturday in its second World Cup game. The game was critical for the United States, which took a devastating loss in its opening match last week. Even though the Americans didn't win against Italy, the draw is enough to keep the U.S. team in the tournament.

Shrimper Ricky Robin rode out Hurricane Katrina on the trawler he built himself nearly 30 years earlier. Over the course of the storm, he helped rescue people from the parish and gave them food and shelter on his boat. Three years after Katrina, Robin's story is the basis of a new book, The Good Pirates of the Forgotten Bayous, by Ken Wells.