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Leaders from 22 Arab countries end a summit meeting in Tunis by adopting a plan for political and social reform. Dispute over the issue had delayed the Arab League session by two months. The promise of reforms led Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to leave the meetings Saturday. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and New York Times reporter Neil MacFarquhar.

Essayist Naomi Lewin connects the 17-year cicada season to world events. Lewin, living in Cincinnati, also traces the bugs' place in literature, from the Bible to cookbooks.

Afghanistan is preparing for new national elections in September, but a major obstacle could be the nation's powerful warlords. NPR's Renee Montagne recently visited the Afghan city of Herat, on the border with Iran, to profile one of the warlords whose cooperation -- and willingness to give up some power -- may hold the fate of a nation. See exclusive photo essays, and hear more stories in this series.

In a turning point in American history, the Supreme Court ruled 50 years ago that separate educational facilities for blacks were inherently unequal. A look at how Americans reacted, through the letters they wrote to their president, Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The first day of state-recognized same-sex marriage in the United States was a whirlwind for gay couples tying the knot in Massachusetts. Weddings took place from western Massachusetts to the tip of Cape Cod, with couples hailed as "pioneers." But the unions will not be recognized by the federal government or in most other states. Hear NPR's Tovia Smith and NPR's Robert Siegel.

In her new book, Georgetown University law professor Sheryll Cashin argues that modern segregation is often by choice -- a choice that involves finding a neighborhood that offers strong schools and safe streets. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Cashin.

The EU ban on Russian oil imports will likely lead to higher crude and gasoline prices, further upending energy markets.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Julie Zelman from Bennington, Vermont. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station Vermont Public Radio in Bennington.

It's the 200th anniversary of the Corps of Discovery, and even the descendants of folks who may or may not have seen Meriwether Lewis and William Clark off as they departed into the West are gathering to mark the occasion. Hear NPR's Scott Simon.

Best-selling author John Irving is known for creating sweeping narratives spiked with melodrama and full of vivid characters, complex plots and overwhelming information. It's easy to see why he credits his style to lessons in storytelling from Victorian author Charles Dickens. For Intersections, a series on artists' influences, NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.