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The FBI won't close the investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks that killed five people. On Wednesday, the FBI is expected to share some evidence against scientist Bruce Ivins who committed suicide after emerging as a key suspect in the attacks.

Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, whose office was a target of the anthrax attacks in 2001, says he wants to know more about the investigation that pointed to scientist Bruce Ivins as the government's main suspect. Ivins died last week in what has been ruled a suicide.

China has revoked the visa of former Olympic speedskater Joey Cheek. Though he was given no explanation, Cheek says he suspects his Darfur-related activism may have prompted the move. He runs Team Darfur, which highlights the violence in the region.

Government investigators have said they may have been weeks away from indicting Bruce Ivins, the army scientist who committed suicide last week. NPR's FBI correspondent Dina Temple-Raston talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the latest developments in the anthrax investigation.

As U.S. airlines continue to face record losses due to the escalating cost of fuel, some carriers are beginning to consider what was once deemed a last resort — raising airfares.

The Justice Department has made some evidence public in the case of scientist Bruce Ivins, the government's suspect in the 2001 anthrax mailings that killed five people. A U.S. attorney said he is confident that the evidence would have been enough to make the case in court. Ivins committed suicide last week.

The FBI released documents Wednesday, including e-mails written by Bruce Ivins, the Army scientist who killed himself after learning he was the prime suspect in the anthrax attacks investigation. The e-mails reflect what many call evidence of Ivins' declining grip on reality.

Regular featured guest Loriene Roy has completed her term as president of the American Library Association. In an exit interview, Roy shares highlights from her time leading the group, what the future holds for her and one final list of suggested literary "musts" for the inquiring mind.

Beijing officially launched its Summer Olympics with a four-hour opening ceremony that combined high-tech pyrotechnics, a celebration of China's heritage and some glittery show business. The event appeared to go off without a hitch.

Georgia this weekend prepared for increased ground attacks as Russia sent more troops and hundreds of tanks into the breakaway province of South Ossetia on Saturday. President Bush urged Russia and Georgia Saturday morning to declare a cease fire.