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New activity at Mount St. Helens -- from steaming plumes to oozing lava -- has geologists monitoring the Washington state volcano very closely. But ecologist Charlie Crisafulli, who has studied Mount St. Helens since 1980, says he's eager for another eruption. Hear NPR's Howard Berkes.

As the presidential race nears an end, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry put extra focus on health care -- and the small percentage of undecided voters who say the issue could affect how they cast their ballot. Some experts believe neither candidate's plan will bring down medical costs. NPR's Julie Rovner reports.

Mount St. Helens continues a slow eruption that has the general public thinking about the drama and disaster of 1980. But geologists believe the volcano cannot create the same kind of damage this time around. NPR's Howard Berkes reports.

The Federal Communications Commission has warned Sinclair Broadcast Group that it will take action if a program critical of Sen. John Kerry violates regulations. The FCC cannot preemptively prohibit the stations from airing the program. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports.

The latest edition of What Are You Listening To? features some of the favorite music of animator Rachel Max. Her playlist includes upbeat songs that provide inspiration for her short animated films.

After mass protests and charges of fraud, Ukraine's Parliament nullifies the results of the nation's recent presidential election. It's unclear how the former Soviet republic will choose a new leader. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Lawrence Sheets.

Unrest persists in Mosul as U.S. and Iraqi forces continue their offensive in Fallujah. Thousands of Iraqi police abandoned their posts in Mosul this week after an attack by insurgents. U.S. and Iraqi forces were sent in. U.S. officials call the situation "fully manageable." Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

The two Mars rovers, Opportunity and Sprit, are showing signs of wear... not surprising, since their mission was expected to end in April. But they're still beaming signals to Earth. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

A group of foreign mediators meets with Ukrainian government and opposition leaders in a bid to end the crisis sparked by this week's disputed presidential election. Tens of thousands of opposition supporters continue to march in the heart of the capital, Kiev. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

Pennsylvanian Republican Sen. Arlen Specter amassed opposition in his own party when he said that pro-life judicial nominees would have a tough time making it through committee. The moderate Republican talks about his recent comments and how they might affect his future in the Senate. Hear Specter and NPR's Steve Inskeep.