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NPR's David Greene spoke with Roza Otunbayeva, who assumed leadership of Kyrgyzstan on an interim basis in April, following a bloody coup.

Adieu, Christina Romer. The Chair of the Council on Economic Advisers delivers a farewell address at the National Press Club.

After a 15-month study of mental health issues in the U.S. Army, it released a report on drug abuse, suicides, and other problems. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli goes over the report with NPR's Robert Siegel.

Professional Golfer Paul Goydos Shoots A Rare 59 At The John Deere Classic

In Washington, Warren, the chairwoman of a congressional panel that oversees the Troubled Asset Relief Program, has become a polarizing figure. Progressives think that's a good thing. If the president decides to nominate Warren, she could face a tough confirmation battle.

An historian of Russian and Soviet espionage says that the sort of deep-cover espionage allegedly practiced by eleven suspects is "almost unprecedented."

Senator Patrick Leahy spoke with NPR's Michele Norris.

NPR's David Greene spoke with Susan Rice, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, about the situation in Sudan, ahead of referendum votes there.

A federal grand jury has indicted former Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, charging him with one count of obstruction of Congress, three counts of making false statements and two counts of perjury.

Flooding has displaced hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis, leaving many of them without shelter, or access to food and medical supplies. Punjab Province, one of the country's poorest parts, has been left in particularly bad shape.

A drift-prone herbicide called dicamba continues to plague the Midwest, despite promises to end the problem from the chemical's backers. A top seed industry executive now has joined dicamba's critics.

The delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics officially kicked off with a subdued Opening Ceremony. Devoid of fans and many athletes, the ceremony still managed to be a somewhat celebratory affair.