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Nebraska Sen. Ernie Chambers tried to sue God, blaming Him for "death, destruction, and terrorization of millions." The court clerk says he discovered a court filing that purports to be from God. The document says people have free will. So God is not responsible for their misdeeds.

Faced with growing protests against their authority, the military regime in control of Myanmar, formerly Burma, threatened to crack down on the protesters if senior Buddhist leaders don't rein them in. The protests began with thousands of monks marching barefoot through the streets in maroon robes.

One baby was born at Advocate Christ Medical Center outside Chicago. Another at a hospital in Burlington, N.C., in Room 2. And in Salt Lake City, two different hospitals delivered babies at 2:22.

Wall Street investment banks are releasing quarterly results this week, and the news has been alarming. Merrill Lynch announced losses of more than $8 billion. The investment firm's move into the subprime market was directed by its CEO. Now, there are questions about his leadership.

Major League Baseball's record books are ready for some big numbers, including homeruns for San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds and pitching for New York Mets' Tom Glavine. Sporstwriter Howard Bryant, author of Juicing the Game, talks with Scott Simon.

Pop diva Mariah Carey talks to Ed Gordon about her early rise to superstardom, her highly publicized emotional meltdown, and her return with a Grammy-winning album.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with composer Rhiannon Giddens about the Silkroad Ensemble. A couple of years ago she replaced famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma as the creative director of the ensemble.

The women's FIFA World Cup kicks off this week in Australia and New Zealand.

The U.S. House has rejected a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. The rejection is a blow for the Bush administration and for congressional negotiators who backed the deal. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down more than 770 points on the news.

Two sources confirm the Justice Department sent a letter to former Vice President Mike Pence saying the investigation would close without any finding of criminal wrongdoing.