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The Islamist group Hamas is known to use tunnels on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip to smuggle weapons and other goods into the territory. Christian Science Monitor reporter Dan Murphy, who has spent time with workers who dig the tunnels, says the stretch of the border between Gaza and Egypt is dotted with these "rudimentary" tunnels.

Scott Simon continues the conversation about the stimulus package, and the tax problems of some of President Obama's Cabinet nominees, with NPR political analyst Juan Williams.

The 100-ton concrete-and-steel contraption designed to siphon off the oil fouling the Gulf of Mexico is at the spot in the sea where a blown-out well is spewing hundreds of thousands of gallons a day. BP says it's expected to be dropped in place this afternoon.

In the past two Congressional elections, young Democrats picked up seats with a promise to bring change to Washington. With voters seemingly soured on politics-as-usual, those new Democrats are trying to keep from being painted with the "establishment" brush. But Republicans are trying to make the so-called Majority Makers the Majority Takers.

Weather-related delays actually favor American star Lindsey Vonn, who wants more time to heal from a painful shin injury. But they could drain momentum from fellow American Bode Miller, who won a bronze medal Monday in his first Olympic event, the men's downhill.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are returning to work on efforts to craft a bill to overhaul the nation's health care system. House and Senate leaders have pledged to get health bills passed by both chambers before members leave for their annual summer break next month. However, sometimes Congress acts at its own pace.

After attending a prayer service in Washington, President Obama began Wednesday to tackle urgent issues that will define his first 100 days in office: the reeling economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

British Defense Secretary John Hutton is trying to convince his counterparts in NATO that they should commit more troops to Afghanistan. He says that war is the defining conflict for NATO in this part of the 21st century. Hutton explains why to Renee Montagne, and also acknowledges where mistakes have been made in the campaign.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was one of the most influential gospel-rockers of the '30s and '40s. But until recently, her grave remained completely unmarked, bereft of a proper memorial. Now fans can finally pay their respects to a woman who was strumming guitar windmills before Pete Townsend was born.

Administration officials say Middle East expert Dennis Ross could move soon from the State Department to the White House. The move would signal that the administration is aiming for a more unified strategy on Iran and the entire Middle East.