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Julie Zetlin is the United States' top-ranked rhythmic gymnast; she has already qualified to compete in London. And while she wants a medal from the Summer Olympics, she also wants Americans to take her sport seriously.

NPR has obtained information on the latest Pentagon mental health survey from Iraq, showing increased suicide rates, more divorces and lower morale. Top generals will be briefed in the coming weeks.

Karajan shot to the top of the classical music scene in the 1950s, remaining supremely powerful until he died in 1989. He left a legacy of gorgeous recordings, as well as a fair amount of controversy.

The world's top female tennis player, Justine Henin, retired last week after just five years as a pro. Golfer Annika Sorenstam also announced her retirement after 16 years in the game. All-time great athlete Martina Navratilova discusses the appeal of quitting while one is ahead.

The Justice Department's watchdog has published its final report on the firings of nine U.S. Attorneys. Those firings led to one of the most tumultuous chapters in the department's history. Eventually, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was forced to resign along with more than a dozen other top officials. Attorney General Michael Mukasey has appointed a prosecutor to pursue possible criminal charges against them.

Health care is one issue President-elect Barack Obama won't be able to duck. Some 46 million Americans have no insurance, and millions of others are one serious illness away from financial catastrophe. Many people who voted for Obama are expecting him to do something big to fix the problem.

Speaking of the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors — and the White House's role in the firings — Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says, "I acknowledge that mistakes were made here; I accept that responsibility." A top Justice Department adviser has resigned over his involvement in the dismissals.

John Negroponte is expected to leave his post as the director of national intelligence to become deputy secretary of state. The unexplained move appears to be a demotion, with Negroponte moving from a Cabinet-level job to a position one-rung lower on the federal ladder.

President Trump's eldest son posted on Twitter Tuesday an email exchange that seems to show he entertained an offer of help from the Russian government during his father's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jennifer Palmieri, who was a top aide for the Hillary Clinton campaign.

A new WNBA season begins Friday without one of its biggest stars. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is still in custody in Russia following a drug smuggling allegation.