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The Washington Nationals play their home opener at RFK Stadium Thursday, the first regular season Major League game in the capital in 34 years. Michele Norris talks with Mike Wise of the Washington Post.

International health officials meeting in Vietnam Wednesday express concern about the potential for a bird flu pandemic in Asia. The disease has killed some 45 people in the region.

President Bush endorses the 9-11 Commission's recommendations for the creation of a national intelligence director and counterterrorism center. But the offices will not be established inside the White House, as the commission proposed.

It was probably the most vexing curse in all of sports -- until last night. The Boston Red Sox won the World Series for the first time since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.

Sen. John Kerry concedes the state of Ohio's 20 electoral votes, solidifying President Bush's victory in the election. Kerry and his running-mate, Sen. John Edwards, had been reluctant to bow out of the race. Hear NPR's Ron Elving and NPR's Neal Conan.

As U.S. forces seek out the last remaining pockets of resistance in Fallujah, insurgents in Mosul, Baqouba and other Sunni Muslim towns and cities are back on the offensive. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

U.S. Marines are making final preparations for an offensive against Fallujah, a stronghold of insurgents in Iraq. A 60-day state of emergency was called Sunday for most of the nation. NPR's Anne Garrels reports.

Pope John Paul II reportedly had a restful night after being rushed to a hospital Tuesday, suffering from breathing problems brought on by the flu. Church officials say the move was precautionary.

Pope John Paul II is resting following a tracheotomy and is eating normally, according to a Vatican spokesman. The pope was rushed to the hospital Thursday morning with flu symptoms and breathing difficulties.

A public interest group -- The Center for Public Integrity -- expresses concern about the lack of transparency regarding contracts the government is awarding for reconstruction work in Iraq. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports.