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Every March 14 is celebrated as Pi Day in math classes — and in kitchens — across the country. Pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado presents her Mango Key-Lime Pie in honor of 3.141592 ...

The government has shut down after failed talks in Congress to reinstall funding. We look at what happens next.

On the day before Election Day, Vice-President Al Gore is putting the finishing touches on his bid for the presidency. NPR's Anthony Brooks reports.

NPR's Anne Garrels reports on the MIR space station in the waning days of its 15-year journey in earth orbit. As Russia prepares to drop MIR into the Pacific Ocean next month, the satellite is prompting nostalgia for the glory days of the Soviet Union in many Russians.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the final day of campaigning for Republican Presidential candidate George W. Bush.

On the busiest shopping day of the year, commentator Laura Archer Pulfer takes us on a trip to shopping mall hell.

Noah and Linda have a brief update on the happenings at the Republican National Convention in San Diego, California, which is now in its second day of activities.

Today is National Mustard Day. John talks with Barry Levenson (no, not the filmmaker) who is the curator and founder of the Mustard Museum in Mount Hoab, Wisconsin ( 2:45).

NPR's Mark Roberts reports on the controversy surrounding tomorrow's Columbus Day parade in Denver. The Italian-American community, which organized the event, has broken an agreement with Hispanic and Native American groups to call it an "Italian Pride" day, using not references to Columbus. Italian-American leaders back their decision to break the agreement saying it violates their rights to free speech..

Host Madeleine Brand talks to Capicine Favet, spokesperson for WM Event, organizers of the Giant Bastille Day Picnic in France about tomorrow's celebration. The banquet table stretches from northern Dunkirk to France's border with Spain.