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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of Bush versus Gore. Attorneys for Texas Governor George W. Bush asked for the counting of Florida's presidential ballots to be halted permanently. Gore is asking that the justices to allow the recount to resume. The number of demonstrators dropped today after the wild scene outside the court yesterday. But, inside, many more journalists than usual are watching developments. Noah talks with NPR's Nina Totenberg about the wait for the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

He first became known for his work with "Fairport Convention." He's since gone solo and is known for his dark songs, which blend elements of British folk ballads and the blues. He's released a number of solo albums, including Mirror Blue and Rumor and Sigh. Rykodisc also compiled a retrospective of his work, Watching the Dark: The History of Richard Thompson. Currently, Thompson is performing a show he calls A Thousand Years of Pop Music, which includes British and American folk songs, jazz and pop. This interview first aired October 24, 2002.

The first week in the White House was remarkably smooth and dominated by good news for newly installed President Bush. He hosted members of the Congress by the score and watched as nearly all his Cabinet appointees were confirmed or sworn in. He even got a big thumbs up from Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan, who told a Senate committee he thought the time was right for tax cuts. Meanwhile, Bush benefited from contrast as departing President Bill Clinton remained the focus of controversy. NPR's Don Gonyea reports from the White House.

The education and jobs Afghan women and girls have fought for for years has "pretty much all vanished," says Heather Barr of Human Rights Watch.

At least 25 staff and six customers were stuck — luckily there was plenty of room to spread out. So many beds to choose from. The stranded also dined on the store's food and watched television.

The fires and drought conditions in the state prompted a firework ban for the July 4 holiday. But an exception was made Tuesday night in Denver, where a giant crowd gathered to watch fireworks, and applauded the efforts of those fighting to contain the fires.

Singer/songwriter, guitarist Richard Thompson. He first became known for his work with "Fairport Convention." He's since gone solo and is known for his dark songs, which blend elements of British folk ballads and the blues. He's released a number of solo albums, including Mirror Blue and Rumor and Sigh. Rykodisc also compiled a retrospective of his work Watching the Dark: The History of Richard Thompson. Currently, Thompson is performing a show he calls "A Thousand Years of Pop Music," which includes British and American folk songs, jazz and pop.

Watching baseball and reading books have a lot in common. Both are made for the summer, require some investment of time and — the best part — involve a great deal of sitting. Alan Schwarz details his three favorite books on America's favorite game.

Author and NPR sports show host Bill Littlefield reminds his readers to remain calm while they watch and play sports. His new book is a collection of essays, articles and poems about everything from Major League Baseball, to women's soccer, to Alistair Cooke's love of games.

Who's watching the poll watchers?

Scott Stallings received an official invitation, but it was meant for a pro golfer with the same name. But he's going to the Masters anyway: pro-Scott invited amateur-Scott to watch a practice round.

The owner says customers who watch videos on their phones tend to sit longer at the restaurant — which produces longer waiting times for everybody else. So no more scrolling, and a lot more slurping.