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David Brower of member station KRWG in New Mexico reports that two of the state's leading training centers for the blind have settled their philosophical differences and are now teaching classes together.

500 lifesize fiberglass bovines are roaming the streets of New York. Tourists love them, but cynics say rats or pigeons would be more appropriate. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on the canonization of Tsar Nicholas the Second by the Russian Orthodox Church. The Tsar and his family were the best known victims of the Russian Revolution in 1918, but there is controversy surrounding their canonization as so-called "New Martyrs."

As wildfires burn across the U-S, Asia and Europe, NPR's John Nielsen reports on scientists' efforts to understand and predict the behavior of fires. The method of prediction is similar to the way that meteorologists forecast the behavior of hurricanes and tornadoes.

Steve Krueger of member station KPLU in Seattle reports that Microsoft, a company that was once a political recluse, is now a major contributor to both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns.

Natalya Yefimova reports on the effort to rescue the crew of the sunken Russian submarine and the reaction in Russia.

NPR's Aaron Schachter reports on Frederick's of Hollywood the lingerie company known for its always risky, sometimes crude, products. Now, as it struggles to survive financially, it's toning down its fashions to appeal to a broader audience.

NPR's Martin Kaste reports from Bogota on a new US aid plan to Colombia. U-S officials say the plan is designed to stem the drug trade but skeptics claim it's just a cover for American imperialism.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on another study in the same publication, which concludes that physical and sexual abuse during childhood can lead to long term biological changes in the brain.

NPR's Larry Abramson reports on the open source movement. It may sound unfamiliar, but considering what it's done for operating systems like Linux and Red Hat, it may be the hottest trend in computer programming.