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Aug. 28: A flooded road in Peshawar, Pakistan.

Update: USAID Says Figures On Flood Aid In Pakistan Misinterpreted

The aid does not appear to be helping to mend U.S.-Pakistan relations, however, the Christian Science Monitor reports.

Former CIA Agent Pleads Guilty To Leaking Info

A former CIA agent who was charged with leaking classified information to reporters has pleaded guilty. The deal with John Kiriakou came after the judge dealt the defense a big blow by saying prosecutors did not have to prove Kiriakou intended to harm the United States when he revealed the name of a covert operative.

Watch the wash or watch the debate? This woman was at a laundromat in Manhattan during Monday's debate.

59.2 Million Tuned In To Monday's Debate, Smallest Of The Audiences

There were 67.2 million viewers for the candidates' Oct. 3 faceoff and 65.6 for the debate on Oct. 16. One reason for the decline on Monday: Major League Baseball and the National Football League were also on the air Monday night.

The new iPad Mini is displayed after its unveiling at an Apple event in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday.

Hands On With The New iPad Mini: Lighter, Costlier Than Rivals

Apple unveils a smaller version of its popular iPad tablet. NPR's Laura Sydell gets a hand-on look and finds that the iPad mini is lighter and thinner than she expected. But starting at $329, is it too expensive to compete with other small tablets?

Dow Falls 243 Points On Worst Day In Months

The stock market fell sharply Tuesday morning. Disappointing earnings from DuPont and 3M led the rest of the Dow lower.

Afghan soldiers stand at attention during a ceremony transferring authority from NATO-led troops to Afghan security forces in Afghanistan's Kunar province. The transfer of responsibility for security from NATO-led ISAF forces to Afghan troops is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2014.

U.S. Eager To Step Aside; Are Afghan Forces Ready?

Officially, U.S. and allied commanders say that Afghan forces are "in the lead" on security in their country. But with the transition to Afghan control looming, senior U.S. officers say that's just wishful thinking. The U.S. needs to stop coddling the Afghans, these officers say, and let them do their job.

Nick Staback, who lost both of his legs to a bomb in Afghanistan, talks with his mother, Maria Staback, in Scranton, Pa. Maria Staback took a leave of absence from her job to move in with her son while he was recuperating at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington, D.C.

Vet Walks On New Legs, With A Little Help From Mom

On a foot patrol in Kandahar, Nick Staback lost both of his legs after he stepped on a homemade bomb. Over the next year, his mother, Maria, became a tough coach as he learned to walk on two prosthetic legs, and together they adjusted to what she calls the "new normal" for their family.

A visitor looks at a bank of TV screens at a consumer electronics show in Berlin. While TV and movies are available on many devices, consumers often struggle to find exactly what they want, television critic Eric Deggans says.

So Many Screens, And So Little Time To Watch

While supersized TV screens have a proud place in many American homes, our viewing habits are changing. Even as DVRs and online services alter the meaning of "TV," phones, tablets and game devices crowd pockets and coffee tables, offering new chances to watch video.

Richard Mourdock, Republican candidate for Senate in Indiana.

'God Intended' A Pregnancy Caused By Rape, Indiana Candidate Says

Republican Richard Mourdock, who is running for Senate, ignited controversy with his explanation for why he opposes abortion in the case of rape.

Superman's Alter Ego Quits 'The Daily Planet'

The mild-mannered reporter apparently decided to show a little steel after being scolded one time too many by editor-in-chief Perry White. After seven decades on the news desk, he rails against the newspaper's new emphasis on entertainment and scandals.

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