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Commentator Paul Raeburn examines an Exxon-Mobil project to drill oil in the Central African country of Chad. Proceeds are set to go to help the people of the struggling nation, and Raeburn says if the plan works, it could start a new trend for business endeavors with developing countries.

The Cleveland Clinic has gotten approval from an independent review panel to proceed with what would be the first face transplant. But experience from other transplants suggests that there could be major psychological and ethical problems.

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright arrived in China today and met with senior Chinese officials. Albright thanked the Chinese for allowing the visit to proceed, despite the recent death of the country's venerable leader Deng Xiaoping (duhng shee-yow-PEENG). But she says she also issued a warning to China on the issue of human rights.

Florida Supreme Court spokesman Craig Waters came out early today to quash rumors that a decision was imminent on whether the handcount of presidential ballots could proceed and be counted. With the court deliberating, the pace of the news and partisan politicking slowed. NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the waiting game from Tallahassee.

India's Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the historic case this week, years after it decriminalized gay sex. India could become the second place in Asia to allow marriage equality, after Taiwan.

Rep. Barney Frank, the long-time liberal voice (and a fast-talking and brusque one at that) who has announced he won't be running for re-election, discussed with NPR's Guy Raz, co-host of All Things Considered, the items of unfinished business he plans attend to during his remaining year in Congress.

"Politically related prosecutions ... undermine the rule of law," George Kent said in his deposition. The transcript of his interview with impeachment investigators was released on Thursday.

Hamas freed two hostages on Monday, the Red Cross said. About 220 people remain hostages in Gaza. Meanwhile, more than 5,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli airstrikes, Gaza officials said.

Today on Colorado Edition: we’ll learn about how the start of the school year is going in our state. Plus, we’ll visit the Quitobaquito Springs, and hear about preparations for flu season.

President-elect Trump's major cabinet nominations are in. Now it's up to the Senate to confirm them.