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Democrat Jennifer Granholm is Michigan's governor-elect. She'll join a group of newly elected chief executives across the country who face tough times, shaky state economies and dwindling funds. Granholm speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

French pornographers are up in arms over a plan to ban their products from national television. Lawmakers say the ban would protect children and reduce sexual violence. NPR's Nick Spicer reports.

Officials have known for years that Benton Harbor, Mich., has high levels of lead in the water. Now, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has set an 18-month goal for replacing the lead pipes throughout the city.

While more states are banning gay marriages, more gay couples are living together long-term. More are also splitting up. NPR's Tovia Smith reports on the travails of gay couples in long-term relationships who split up -- with no legal referee to guide decisions of property rights and child custody.

Thirty-four Senate seats, all 435 House seats and 36 governorships are at stake in this midterm election. NPR's Robert Siegel and Linda Wertheimer prepare to host special election-night coverage. They are joined by NPR's Mara Liasson in Washington, Adam Hochberg in North Carolina and Phillip Davis in Florida.

The U.N. Security Council unanimously passes a resolution demanding that Iraq disarm and ordering new weapons inspections. The U.N.'s 60-day timeline for inspections could delay possible U.S. military action against Iraq. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara and Tom Gjelten.

Iraq says it is considering a U.N. Security Council resolution ordering Saddam Hussein's regime to disarm or face "serious consequences." Meanwhile, tens out thousands turn out in Florence, Italy, for an anti-war protest. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

The electric chair is on its way out as an instrument of death in the United States. Nebraska is the last state to offer no alternative method of execution. A book by Richard Moran chronicles the history of the electric chair. Moran speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.

Republican gains in the midterm elections will bring a new agenda to Capitol Hill, as the GOP reclaims control of the Senate and adds to its advantage in the House. NPR's Scott Simon takes a look ahead with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN).

Republican gains in the midterm elections will bring a new agenda to Capitol Hill, as the GOP reclaims control of the Senate and adds to its advantage in the House. NPR's Scott Simon takes a look ahead with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN).