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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.

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.

NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is William Wallace from Belen, N.M. He listens to Weekend Edition over the Internet.

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.

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.

A donors' conference in Tokyo this past week revealed the limits on international aid to Iraq. Instead of new promises, wealthy nations promised only to do a better job of meeting past pledges of support. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

NPR's Melissa Block talks with NPR's Ron Elving about last night's vice-presidential debate in Cleveland. On domestic issues, both candidates stretched the truth -- about their own record and that of their opponent.