On The Ground As The Marines Take An Afghan Village Sat, 04 Jul 2009 It's day three of the U.S.-led offensive in the Helmand river valley of south central Afghanistan. NPR's Graham Smith accompanied a squad of U.S. Marines involved in the major offensive now underway in the Helmand river valley of south central Afghanistan.

Gov. Sarah Palin Steps Down Sat, 04 Jul 2009 Yesterday, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced she'd be resigning on July 26th. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.

Acetaminophen Concerns Prompt FDA Recommendation Sat, 04 Jul 2009 A panel of experts from the Food and Drug Administration has recommended lowering levels of acetaminophen in prescription and over-the-counter drugs because of concerns about liver damage. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Joanne Silberner about the proposed changes.