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The federal government says the grizzly bear has recovered in and around Yellowstone National Park. In 30 years since it was put on the threatened species list, the grizzly has tripled in numbers. Now, protections for them are expected to give way to rules for hunting and trapping.

Connie Roberts works the graveyard shift as a waitress/cook at a Maryland diner. The shift leaves Roberts with little time for her family -- and less to plan her future. NPR's Noah Adams continues his series on Americans working low-wage jobs with a profile of Roberts.

As part of NPR's series on The Changing Face of America, NPR's David Molpus reports on workplace equity between parents and non-parents. Some childless workers say they have to work more so that parents can tend to their children. They complain they are the ones expected to pick up the slack during work crunches and holidays.

The coalition focused on making Americans healthier is frustrated with the Trump administration's stance on environmental toxins and most recently, its support of the company that makes the pesticide.

NPR's Changing Face of America series continues with a report on managing workplace stress. Increasingly, workers have less time for family, for their communities and for themselves. Some companies, though, are trying to change that. For example, Merck, the New Jersey-based pharmaceutical corporation, is redesigning the way work gets done and providing amenities to reduce workplace stress. NPR's David Molpus talks to people who are trying to cope with the demands of work and life. (8:15) More info at: http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/001002.cfoa.html.

"The challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone," King Charles told lawmakers Tuesday as part of a visit to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence from Great Britain.

President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

A day-long odyssey that began at the Capitol Rotunda, then to the Washington National Cathedral, and finally on a presidential jet to Southern California came to and end Friday when the late President Ronald Reagan's casket was interred at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley. Rachael Myrow of member station KPCC reports from along the motorcade route leading from Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station on the coast, where the late president's casket arrived, to the library in the inland valley.

As part of NPR's Changing Face of America series, correspondent David Molpus has the first of four reports this month on America's changing work environment. This week, Molpus reports on the democratic workplace with a profile of the Austin, Texas based Whole Foods Market. Molpus explores how the company's unorthodox management practices have helped it grow into the country's largest natural food grocery chain.

Reports say President Bush's new Iraq strategy is likely to be carried out by new commanders. Media reports say the president will replace the two top generals in the region.

Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass deportation.

The Wall Street roller coaster of the last few weeks has at least one bystander cheering. Fidel Castro told more than 100,000 Cubans that the "disaster" on Wall Street could lead to a "new era" where the advantages of the Cuban economic system become clearer. Tom Gjelten reports from Cuba for Weekend Edition Saturday.