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As Ukrainian troops push Russian forces away from its second-largest city, the mayor urges thousands of residents to emerge from their makeshift shelters in the city's metro stations and trains.

The Senate is set to vote on a sweeping revision of immigration policy, the first in two decades. If it passes, a showdown is expected with the House over its version of the immigration bill.

Ed Gordon talks with Sean Wilsey, co-editor of The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup, about the FIFA World Cup international soccer tournament, which starts Friday with matches in two cities in Germany. Wilsey says the goodwill generated by global interest in the World Cup can best counter racism among some soccer fans in Europe, who deride black and Latino players — even from their own favorite teams.

In Jerusalem, talks are under way between United Nations and Israeli officials on the possibility of a cease-fire in the weeklong violence between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah. U.S. Marines helped Americans evacuate the region between Israel and Lebanon.

Impulse Records was launched during a golden age of jazz and it featured a variety of legendary artists — from John Coltrane to Ray Charles. Its edgy sound reflected the turbulent politics of the 1960s, the author of a new book about the label says.

New research published in the journal Pediatrics offers some of the first strong evidence-based advice about how to get your baby to sleep at night. One study compared several groups of infants -- some who co-slept with the parents and were held all day and others who were put to bed on a schedule.

Toronto Mayor David Miller talks with Renee Montagne about an alleged terrorist ring that may have planned to bomb targets in Ottawa and Toronto. Most of the 17 terrorist suspects are to appear in court today for a formal hearing. Police expect more arrests related to the case.

Musician Bill Miller, Frank Sinatra's accompanist and musical collaborator for decades, died earlier this month. Musician and Day to Day contributor David Was offers a remembrance of Miller's decades-long career and influential piano style.

In the first of two essays about embryonic stem cells, commentator Terry Smith, recently diagnosed with diabetes, is hoping President Bush won't veto the bill. Smith is a former correspondent for Newshour. We'll hear another opinion on the issue of stem cells later this week.

Statistics compiled by the Iraqi government and the medical community say that 6,000 people were killed in May and June -- civilians who were victims of spiraling sectarian attacks. The statistics were released by the United Nations.

Foster care in Washington, D.C., has undergone dramatic transformation since the early 1990s. But problems still remain in the complex system.

Several states will hold primary elections Tuesday ahead of the general election in November. Madeleine Brand and Alex Chadwick discuss the most interesting contests with NPR political editor Ken Rudin.