Morning Edition

Olive Stephens was elected mayor of Shady Shores, Texas, in 1972. Richard Nixon was president, and the TV show Dallas had yet to premiere. Thirty-nine years later, Mayor Stephens is preparing to retire this month. She is leaving office at age 94.

Smokey is being honored by the Guinness record people. She's the world's loudest house cat. The 12-year-old feline's purr reached more than 67 decibels.

Relations between Egypt's Muslims and Christians have degenerated to a new low. Riots left 12 people dead and a church burned.

Renee Montagne has business news.

President Obama is still riding high after last week's military operation that killed Osama bin Laden. The question now: Can the president convert that success into increased clout as he addresses the economy and immigration — while his team works with Congress on the budget?