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NPR's Ivan Watson in Monrovia reports there are few signs of recovery or reconstruction in Liberia four years after the end of the country's long civil war. Now, the United Nations is threatening to impose sanctions on the Liberian government.

NPR's Margot Adler reports that more than a dozen states have joined a push against telemarketing. New York just enacted its law -- and more than a million people have signed up.

NPR's David Welna reports on the two very different proposals for U.S. energy policy being put forth by Republicans and Democrats.

Tamara Keith reports on California's attempts to stave off an infestation by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, an exotic insect that is gnawing away profits of grape-growers.

NPR's Howard Berkes reports five contenders are vying to replace International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch, who is stepping down after two tumultuous decades at the top.

NPR's Martin Kaste reports Peruvians go to the polls this weekend to begin the process of selecting a new president to replace the disgraced Alberto Fujimori. Fujimori is in self-imposed exile in Japan.

NPR's Andrea Dukakis reports on a new immigrant education class for arrested immigrants offered by Colorado's Eagle County courts.

Forget stumping in the town center. In a small New Hampshire town, the trash dump is the hot spot for politicking. From New Hampshire Public Radio, Trish Anderton reports.

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that California is having its first "Stage 3" power alert since January. Blackouts took place throughout the state.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on the ways in which genome research has helped scientists and doctors identify genes that cause illnesses.