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An estimated 10 million undocumented workers live and work in the United States, making up a burgeoning, low-wage labor force. NPR's Farai Chideya discusses the issue with two members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims: Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX).

Storyteller Mitch Myers recalls an encounter on a subway platform with singer/songwriter Kathleen Mock. While he was waiting for a train, she was playing her song, "Waiting on a Train."

NPR's Farai Chideya reports on the effort of U2 frontman Bono to work with celebrities, religous and secular leaders to try to end AIDS and poverty in Africa.

Leading Shiite politician Ibrahim al-Jaafari is named Iraq's transitional prime minister. A religious conservative, Jaafari is also known for his political pragmatism. Also, President Jalal Talabani and his two vice presidents are sworn in.

Kyrgyzstan's toppled president, Askar Akayev, says he is prepared to return to the Central Asian nation and resign, if his safety is guaranteed. Last week's revolt has left the capital in confusion and uncertainty.

Pope John Paul II was buried in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican Friday, after a three-hour funeral ceremony. A crowd of millions came to pay homage. The funeral commences nine days of mourning, after which the College of Cardinals will choose a successor.

Author Saul Bellow died Tuesday at the age of 89. Bellow won many awards during his career, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize. We hear him read an excerpt from Herzog, one of his three National Book Award-winning works.

In her new book, University, Inc.: The Corporate Corruption of Higher Education, author Jennifer Washburn alleges that universities have begun undermining the public trust. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with Washburn about the world of state-supported universities, their mission to serve the public and corporate donations to fund research.

President Bush's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency may have a confirmation problem. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) threatens to block Stephen Johnson's appointment unless an EPA study on children and pesticides is cancelled.

We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid.