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Ramon Miller (left) of the Bahamas crosses the finish line ahead of Team USA's Angelo Taylor to win the 4x400m relay gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

U.S. Men's 400m Relay Team Claims Silver, As Bahamas Win Gold

The Bahamas men's team has won the 4x400m relay, edging past a surprisingly quick U.S. team to take the gold medal. It was the first gold medal for any male athlete from the Bahamas. The quartet ran a time of 2:56.72, setting a national record. The U.S. set a season best of 2:57.05 to take silver.

Matthew Perry and Brett Gelman of NBC's <em>Go On</em> appear in a promo shot especially for the Olympics.

Can NBC Get Its Fall Shows Into The Olympic Spotlight?

Commentator Andrew Wallenstein says that NBC is trying hard to use the Olympics to promote its fall lineup, but history demonstrates it's not going to be easy to find success with that strategy.

Does That Colorful Tape Olympians Wear Even Work?

Kinesio tape has caught the eye of many an Olympic viewer the last two weeks — covering the muscles of volleyball players, javelin throwers, even swimmers. It was invented decades ago by a Japanese chiropractor. Athletes say it eases muscle strain and allows healing, but research has yet to prove the effectiveness of the tape. Melissa Block talks with Amy Powell, a sports medicine doctor at the University of Utah about the tape.

Time, CNN Suspend Fareed Zakaria's Column, After Plagiarism Claim

Zakaria apologized for a passage that appeared to be lifted from a New Yorker piece.

David Rakoff, the author of <em>Half Empty, Don't Get Too Comfortable </em>and <em>Fraud, </em>was a frequent contributor to <em>This American Life</em>. He died Thursday at the age of 47.

David Rakoff Saw The World In All Its Dark Beauty

Known for his sobering honesty and biting wit, David Rakoff said it was healthy to employ "a certain kind of clear-eyed examination of the world as it is." Rakoff died Thursday in New York City after a long battle with cancer. He was 47.

Marian McPartland hosted NPR's <em>Piano Jazz </em>for 33 years.

Marian McPartland's Storied Life, Told 'In Good Time'

The jazz pianist and longtime host of NPR's Piano Jazz tells her story in a new documentary full of archival footage, family photos and interviews.

Volunteers water saplings planted in Cunningham Park in Joplin, Mo. The trees were planted to help reforest Joplin after a deadly tornado last year destroyed many of the city's trees.

Joplin's New Trees Struggle To Survive Amid Drought

When a powerful tornado slammed into Joplin, Mo., in May 2011, 161 people were killed. The tornado also knocked down thousands of buildings and destroyed more than 15,000 of the city's trees. Lack of rain is now threatening the survival of thousands of donated saplings planted to reforest Joplin.

The Republican ticket at this morning's announcement in Norfolk, Va.: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.

Romney Picks Wisconsin's Ryan To Be His Running Mate On GOP Ticket

The chairman of the House Budget Committee has been tapped to be the vice presidential nominee on the 2012 Republican ticket.

Romney Picks Rep. Paul Ryan

Mitt Romney Announces His Running Mate

Gov. Mitt Romney announced Saturday morning that Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will be his running mate for the 2012 Republican presidential ticket. Weekend Edition Saturday guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the latest news from the presidential campaign.

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