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Sen. John Kerry concedes the state of Ohio's 20 electoral votes, solidifying President Bush's victory in the election. Kerry and his running-mate, Sen. John Edwards, had been reluctant to bow out of the race. Hear NPR's Ron Elving and NPR's Neal Conan.

The presidential candidates continue to trawl the battleground states. In New Hampshire, President Bush gave a speech dwelling largely on Sept. 11. Opponent Sen. John Kerry, in Florida, kept his focus trained on attacking Bush's approach in Iraq. Hear NPR's David Welna and NPR's Scott Horsley.

More than 30 people are killed in blasts targeting U.S. military convoys in the Baghdad area. A car bombing outside the mayor's office in the Abu Ghraib area, west of Baghdad, kills two Iraqis and one U.S. soldier. In Fallujah, three Iraqis are reported killed in a U.S. air strike. Hear NPR's Paul Brown.

U.S. Marines are making final preparations for an offensive against Fallujah, a stronghold of insurgents in Iraq. A 60-day state of emergency was called Sunday for most of the nation. NPR's Anne Garrels reports.

Sen. John Kerry accuses President Bush of ducking responsibility for mistakes in Iraq, as Bush emphasizes the need for decisive leadership. Both candidates are in multiple battleground states. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Scott Horsley.

President Bush signs a new law that would make it harder for trial lawyers to file class-action lawsuits, many of which the president sees as frivolous. The law would move many of the suits to federal courts.

Pope John Paul II is resting following a tracheotomy and is eating normally, according to a Vatican spokesman. The pope was rushed to the hospital Thursday morning with flu symptoms and breathing difficulties.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak surprises many by announcing he wants his nation to hold a multi-candidate presidential election. Egyptians have not had a choice in a presidential vote since Mubarak took office 24 years ago.

Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras empties the mail bag that was overflowing with new music. Mexico and Spain are represented as are Joni Mitchell and Amy Winehouse.

A public interest group -- The Center for Public Integrity -- expresses concern about the lack of transparency regarding contracts the government is awarding for reconstruction work in Iraq. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports.