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Opening statements are scheduled Tuesday in the federal fraud and conspiracy trial of former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling. Both are accused of lying about Enron's financial health. The energy company collapsed in 2001 after revelations of hidden debt and inflated profits. Ed Mayberry of member station KUHF reports.

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin orders a temporary halt to coal mining in the state after two more mine workers die in separate accidents. A total of 16 miners have died on the job in West Virginia since Jan. 2. Manchin called on all coal companies to cease production until safety checks can be conducted.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration has begun a review of the emergency plans of every state and big city in the country. Boston is one place that's done much to update its plans. But there are still gaps in the city's efforts to protect its residents.

The California condor nearly went extinct, dwindling to just 22 in the wild by the 1980s. Condor, a new book by NPR's John Nielsen chronicles successful efforts to bring back the winged giants through trapping and breeding programs.

From member station WMUB, Gary Scott reports on reaction to the president's speech Tuesday night at a Veterans of Foreign War chapter in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio.

Morning Edition commentator Frank Deford says that baseball needs to rethink some aspects of its investigation into the alleged steroid use of Barry Bonds and other baseball players.

NASA marks a sad occasion this week, the 20th anniversary of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. NPR's Howard Berkes remembers the rush to understand why the Challenger had exploded.

After the levees broke in New Orleans, investigators went around looking for stopped clocks. By plotting clock times and locations, investigators are piecing together how and when parts of the city had flooded.

A white gunman dressed in military-style clothing allegedly killed 10 people at a Buffalo grocery store. Here's what we know about him.

After the stunning Hamas election win, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas asks Hamas to form a new government. Abbas and his Fatah movement indicate they are not interested in a coalition.