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The Bush administration considers removing several animals from the Endangered Species List, saying the populations are now large enough to survive without protection. But ecologists say headcounts are only one way to measure whether a species has recovered. Hear NPR's John Nielsen.

Mission controllers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., burst into applause as the Reconnaissance Orbiter arrives safely to Mars. Only about two-thirds of NASA's Mars missions have survived. The spacecraft is supposed to gather more information about Mars than all previous missions combined.

Fancy gadgets such as the iPod and BlackBerry mobile phone are doing more than just keeping people plugged in to the latest technology. They're also seen as tools that could change history. Clay Shirky, author of Here Comes Everybody, The Power of Organizing Without Organization, describes the phenomenon.

Tales of A Working Mother: A is for Autism

Dana Reeve, the widow of actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at 44. Dana Reeve became an advocate in the quest for a cure for spinal-cord injuries after her husband was paralyzed in 1995. Melissa Block talks with Susan Howley of the Christopher Reeve Foundation.

Reporters Without Borders, an international journalist organization, launches a new campaign to free American reporter Jill Carroll. Carroll was kidnapped in Iraq seven weeks ago and her kidnappers have threatened to kill her if the United States doesn't release female Iraqi prisoners by Sunday.

Tom DeLay's last day as a member of Congress has arrived. During his 22-year career, he rose through the House ranks to become a dominant figure -- serving as Majority Whip and as Majority Leader. His tough tactics were legendary. But he leaves under the cloud of an indictment in Texas.

It is about to get more expensive for many graduates to pay off college loans. Effective July 1, interest rates on two main financial aid programs, Stafford and Plus loans, will be rising. Those still in school, or who haven't yet begun paying back their loans, still have a time to lock in a lower interest rate.

Mexican presidential candidate and feminist Patricia Mercado is winning over many Mexicans who don't trust the nation's main political parties. She's unlikely to win the presidential race in July, but Mercado may win enough votes to guarantee her party seats in Congress. Michael O'Boyle reports from Mexico City about Mercado's political impact.

Kenya's president reshuffles his Cabinet, angering members of his ruling coalition and plunging the East African economic power into a political crisis. Some want to move up elections scheduled for 2007.