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Trumpeter Steven Bernstein hunts for music that's been overlooked by classic jazz. He does his musical detective work in a back room he calls his "laboratory."

As China's strict communist ideology erodes, prostitution booms. But Christian churches are sprouting in the heartland. In the third of a series on his journey through the world's most populous nation, NPR's Rob Gifford notes the resurgence of prostitution and religion.

Government investigators continue poring over the documents and photographs that led to this week's terror warnings, some of them from a laptop computer seized in Pakistan. The files reportedly contain detailed information about financial institutions in New York City, Newark and Washington, DC. Hear Homeland Security advisor Frances Townsend and NPR's Michele Norris.

Writers often have precise rituals for putting their thoughts on paper. Spy novelist Daniel Silva admits his approach is manically methodical. As part of the Creative Spaces series, Silva invites NPR's Michele Norris into his den to talk process.

President Bush has nominated House Intelligence Committee Chairman Porter Goss (R-FL) to direct the Central Intelligence Agency. But it's unclear what Goss' role would be, as Congress considers a proposal to create a national director to supervise the CIA and other intelligence agencies. Hear NPR's Pam Fessler.

In a one-day visit to Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld praises the country's efforts to register voters ahead of the October elections. Addressing Afghanistan's booming opium production, Rumsfeld says U.S. forces will step up their efforts to crack down on the country's drug trade. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and reporter Rachel Martin.

in Kabul, preparations are being made for Afghanistan's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Foreign organizations are trying to give the country's political parties the information, tools and tactics they need to become viable parts of the democratic process. Hear reporter Rachel Martin.

Humanitarian and rights groups say Sudanese government forces and Arab militiamen have committed fresh attacks throughout Darfur, including helicopter gunship bombings, rape and raids. Hear NPR's Jason Beaubien.

President Bush nominates Rep. Porter Goss (R-FL) to direct the Central Intelligence Agency. Goss is chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and a past CIA officer. But his political background has lead to concerns of a confirmation battle. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

The Federal Reserve helps set the pace -- and the tone -- for the U.S. economy. While the body's interest rate changes ripple across global markets, the public knows little of its inner workings. Now a former Fed governor, Laurence Meyer, has written a book about his six years there. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Meyer.