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The Pittsburgh City Council will start implementing a plan to fight light pollution over the next two years. Scientists say light pollution in cities can make groups of stars hard to see.

Alt.Latino, NPR's show about Latin Alternative music and Latino arts and culture, is taking over NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

President Biden is taking the rare step of sharing U.S. nuclear-powered submarine technology with Australia. He has been working to focus his foreign policy on the threat posed by China.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports a woman in Washington state is suing for contraception to be included in her health care coverage. She argues that contraception is a basic component of woman's health.

Host David Wright talks with blues singer Koko Taylor. Her first recording in seven years is titled, Royal Blue (Alligator Records, ALCD 4873). It features B.B.King (guitar and vocals) and Keb Mo' (on National Steel Guitar, harmonica, and vocals). Taylor sings both the Chicago and Delta Blues.

A sound montage of some of the voices in this past week's news, including including Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R) and Sen. Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D) on the marriage penalty bill; Sen. Trent Lott on his friend, the late senator, Paul Coverdell, who died from a brain hemorrhage; presidential candidates Vice President Al Gore, Gov. George W. Bush, Pat Buchanan and Ralph Nader; and President Bill Clinton on the Mideast peace talks at Camp David.

NPR's Rebecca Perl marks the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by examining the impact the law has had on Pat Broderick, a resident of Washington D.C. Broderick lost the use of her legs in a car accident. She is now a judge in the District of Columbia and says the ADA has helped her do things many Americans take for granted. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with physical or mental disabilities.

Commentator David Ropeik explains why Americans should abandon their fears of food irradiation. Despite its erroneous reputation for making food glow, irradiation is actually, the most effective method of ensuring that this summer's barbecue is free of the germs that harm people.

Eight days of intense track and field competition wrapped up on Sunday night in Sacramento. Coaches and athletes consider these US Olympic trials as one of the greatest track meets in the world. The high levels of competition mean many world class athletes don't make the US Olympic team. KPBS reporter Nancy Greenleese has the story.

NPR's Sarah Chayes reports from Paris where American cyclist Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France today, for the second time in two years. The 28-year old cyclist beat cancer to compete again this year.