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Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, known as the "Ten Commandments Judge," makes an appearance at a Tea Party rally in Mobile. The Republican is running for chief justice again despite being removed from the office nearly 10 years ago for defying a federal court order to remove a massive Ten Commandments monument from the Alabama judicial building.

The 'Ten Commandments Judge' Wants His Seat Back

In bright-red Alabama, the race for chief justice of the state's Supreme Court is surprisingly heated, pitting a controversial and archconservative former justice against a relatively unknown Democrat.

For Some, Gridiron The Only Escape From 'Muck City'

Over the past generation, Belle Glade Central High School in Belle Glade, Fla., has sent 30 players to the NFL. The school is proud of that record, but it might have come at a cost. Bryan Mealer's Muck City spotlights the stories of players, their families, their coach and a town that struggles to win a spot on the field — and life.

World Series Heats Up; NBA's Commish Retires

Weekend Edition host Scott Simon talks sports with NPR's Tom Goldman, including the latest in baseball, the NBA and the Lance Armstrong story.

Campaigns Crisscross Nation As Election Nears

It was a week of cross country campaigning for President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. NPR's Scott Horsley and Ari Shapiro were there and join Weekend Edition host Scott Simon to talk about the campaign.

Taylor Swift performs on <em>Good Morning America</em> earlier this week. Her fourth album, <em>Red</em>, was released Monday.

What To Read This Week: Four Parts Taylor Swift, One Part Free Jazz Edition

Find out what Taylor Swift's new album means for the worlds of pop and country, the industry at large, and the singer herself — and meet a cigar-chomping, meat-loving German jazzman.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney places a prayer note during a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem in July. Israel is one of the few foreign countries where residents have a clear preference for Romney over President Obama.

Among Israelis, Romney Appears The Favorite

Surveys taken in many foreign countries show Barack Obama is widely preferred over Mitt Romney. But in Israel, Romney appears far more popular.

Chef Massimo Botturo's recipe for Italy's Parmigiano-Reggiano night, <em>Cacio e Pepe</em> — risotto with cheese and pepper.

For The Love Of Cheese, Diners Unite In Italy

All Italians are being urged to eat a special cheese and rice dish tonight to promote the revitalization of Emilio-Romagna, Italy's famous food production region, after the deadly earthquakes back in May destroyed factories and warehouses.

On Women's Rights, Chile Is Full Of Contradictions

Chile is often heralded as the most developed country in Latin America. But the country lags far behind the region when it comes to women's rights and equality. Annie Murphy reports from Santiago.

Beth Orton's latest album is called <em>Sugaring Season</em>.

Beth Orton: 'These Songs Are My Little Bit Of Sugar'

Orton almost quit music altogether after motherhood and label drama brought her career to a halt. She tells NPR's Jacki Lyden how she found the discipline to start over.

A construction worker finishes a roof in Chicago on Oct. 12. Signs of recovery in the housing market are springing up nationwide, but there's still a ways to go.

Bust To Boom: Why Housing Matters, Economically

The presidential candidates won't let up on their economic talk, but job creation has stolen housing's thunder. Energizing the housing market could drive economic recovery, but a number of economic and political potholes lie ahead.

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