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The casket of former President Ronald Reagan is loaded onto a caisson in Washington, D.C., after arriving from California. After a procession, the late president's body will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda until Friday. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor.

Jurors hear opening statements in the trial of indicted political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko, who is accused of a slew of corruption charges. He's received national attention because of his relationship with Senator Barack Obama.

Many Kurds distrust the Arab-dominated interim government now in charge of Iraq and feel betrayed by a lack of guarantees over the future of their autonomy. Although most Kurds would prefer independence, Kurdish leaders are seeking a compromise that would allow Kurdistan to be part of an Iraqi federation. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

The trial of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs began this week in southern Utah. Jeffs is charged with being an accomplice to rape after arranging a marriage between a 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old cousin.

The Florida Department of Health is kicking off a series of events across the state where students can get immunizations needed for school – for free....

Criminal charges against former White House aide I. Lewis Libby have focused new attention on the man he worked for. Vice President Dick Cheney's support for the Iraq war and his ideas about the treatment of detainees have drawn criticism.

Lawmakers aren't happy about media reports of poor supervision at group homes for foster kids in South Florida.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former attorney general Dick Thornburgh. He served under President George H.W. Bush and shares his remembrances.

The Florida Department of Education is investigating the Sarasota County School District after a state judge found the district placed a number of...

Utah lawmakers say the No Child Left Behind Act is unfair. Last year, they were close to opting out of the federal mandate altogether. When U.S. education officials threatened to pull another hundred million in federal funding, the rebellious lawmakers reconsidered. From member station KCPW in Salt Lake City, Julie Rose reports.