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A leading figure in Iraq's interim governing council dies five days after she was wounded by gunmen outside her home. Aquila al-Hashimi died Thursday of organ failure at a U.S. military hospital in Baghdad. A Shiite Muslim, she was one of three women on the 25-member council, and was in line to represent Iraq at the United Nations. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

Disaster relief workers, homeowners and businesses struggle to recover from Hurricane Isabel in several states as utility companies gradually restore power to millions. The storm renews questions about why more power lines aren't buried underground and about alternative ways to provide power in emergencies. Hear reports from Jessica Jones of member station WUNC, NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Greg Allen.

A probe into the largest electrical outage in U.S. history focuses on an area in northern Ohio, where an investigator says three transmission lines failed just before the blackout. In New York City, power has been restored to most areas. But grid overseers warn of more rolling blackouts as a new work week begins. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden, NPR's Scott Horsley and NPR's Mike Pesca.

Delta Air Lines and its pilots' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, according to a federal mediator. No details of the deal have been announced, but the company was seeking significant cuts in pay and benefits to reduce its cost. Delta pilots will vote on the tentative deal.

An apparent suicide car bomber kills at least 47 people, wounding more than 100. The blast occurred near a police station where recruits were lined up outside. A group suspected of ties to Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

Howard Dean says Wisconsin's Feb. 17 primary is critical for his campaign, although earlier this week he said he will not drop out if he loses in the state. Wisconsin's open primary system allows voters to cross party lines to participate, but it's unclear whether that will help rivals of frontrunner Sen. John Kerry. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and Craig Gilbert of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The ruling, like Friday's decision overturning Roe V. Wade, was split along ideological lines, with the three liberal justices offering dissents.

Vera Wang, the high-end fashion designer, is launching a low-end line of clothing for the retailer Kohl's early next month. She's following in the footsteps of dozens of other luxury makers.

For thousands of years, the Psalms have been a powerful part of Jewish and Christian liturgy. In translation, they contain some of the most memorable lines ever written in English. Robert Alter has published a new translation of the Psalms.

The cost of home insurance in many parts is skyrocketing as more companies refuse to insure homes on the front lines of climate change. Homeowners face displacement if they can't get insurance.