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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.

Aaron Alpern of Wyoming Public Radio reports on the status of the Black-footed Ferret. The species was declared extinct in 1979, but two years later one was found in Wyoming, and eventually a colony was discovered and nursed back to health.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on Vice President Al Gore's speech to union members yesterday in Chicago. In his talk, Gore spoke of how critical working people are in his race for the presidency.