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Sen. John Kerry's campaign makes last-minute stops in several states before his arrival at the Democratic National Convention later in the week. The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate is attempting to shore up support in swing states throughout the Midwest. Hear NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

Marion Jones, who won five medals at the Sydney Olympics, loses her last chance at a medal in Athens. Jones finished fifth in the long jump Friday. Then a failed handoff in the women's 4x100 meter relay led to the disqualification of the U.S. team. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.

U.S. and Iraqi forces suspend a military offensive against Shiite fighters in Najaf while talks are held between Iraqi officials and representatives of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Meanwhile, pro-Sadr demonstrations erupt in cities across Iraq. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

After a 20-month investigation, the Sept. 11 commission will release a report offering a broad review of the events of that day, as well as the role Iran and Iraq may have played.

President Bush begins a four-state campaign tour Friday with a stop in Missouri, ending the traditional silence usually observed when an opponent holds a political convention. The president's statements indicate he's going on the offensive against Sen. John Kerry. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Engineers at a California electric utility are searching for missing nuclear fuel. The fuel doesn't pose a significant risk, but the case highlights the much bigger problem of how to store increasing stocks of nuclear waste. Hear NPR's Christopher Joyce.

Two federal judges rule that only poll workers may challenge voter eligibility in Ohio, warning that Republican and Democratic plans would disrupt the polling process. Appeals have already been filed in the key swing state. Hear Janet Babin of member station WCPN.

The House approves a sweeping new plan for reorganizing U.S. intelligence agencies, adding many provisions not included in the plan approved earlier by the Senate. Negotiators for the two chambers of Congress will must quickly reach a compromise on their versions if the legislation is to survive. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

U.S.-led military forces continue their aggressive hunt for insurgents in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, employing bombing attacks and house-to-house raids by Marines. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and ABC News correspondent Martha Raddatz.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates President Bush on his reelection. The two men have said they are sure U.S.-Russian relations will continue to improve. The question for some analysts is whether the two countries are getting much of substance out of that relationship. Hear NPR's Lawrence Sheets.