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The loss of half of the nation's flu-vaccine supply has both President Bush and his Democratic rival, Sen. John Kerry, pointing fingers. But facts suggest both men may be placing the blame where it doesn't belong. NPR's Julie Rovner reports.

Luciano Pavarotti's former manager, Herbert Breslin, and classical music critic Anne Midgette have written The King and I, a biography of the legendary tenor. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to the authors about Pavarotti's life and music.

Britain and the United States discuss moving British troops northward so that U.S. troops can be freed to bolster forces in Fallujah. Defense Minister Geoffrey Hoon presented the request to Parliament, but said no decision has been made. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports.

Eight days before Election Day, President Bush visits several battleground states, attacking Democratic challenger John Kerry on security. Sen. Kerry campaigned with former President Clinton in Philadelphia. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Scott Horsley.

In a cave on the Indonesian island of Flores, scientists unearth the bones of a new species of human... a find that could rewrite the history of human evolution. About three feet tall when fully grown, Homo floresiensis resembles our most primitive ancestors, but lived as recently as 13,000 years ago.

Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 80, is hospitalized for thyroid cancer. Rehnquist underwent a tracheotomy Saturday at a Maryland hospital. The court's conservative leader is expected to return to work next week. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Nina Totenberg.

Sen. John Kerry seizes on the disappearance of explosives in Iraq, saying President Bush did not adequately safeguard the weapons. After ignoring the attacks earlier in the week, Bush responded Wednesday. Hear NPR's Scott Horsley and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Insurgent bombers strike inside the so-called "Green Zone" in Baghdad, the heavily guarded area holding the Iraqi government and U.S. embassy. Five people, including three Americans, were killed in the bombings at a restaurant and market. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Emily Harris.

The U.S. Senate race in Illinois has captured the attention of some East Africans. Democratic contender Barack Obama's father was Kenyan and his hometown of Kolego is keenly awaiting the outcome of Tuesday's race. Many there hope an Obama victory will mean good things for their community. Hear NPR's Jason Beaubien.

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says rising energy costs have trimmed economic growth by about three-quarters of a percentage point in 2004. Higher fuel prices could mean a struggle this winter among Americans who use oil to heat their homes. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.