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Sunday

All Things Considered

Poll: Bush Leads Kerry, 48-45

The Pew Research Center releases the results of its final pre-election poll before Tuesday's national election. The survey has President Bush with a three-point edge among likely voters, 48 percent to 45 percent for Sen. John Kerry. The study has a 2.5-percent margin of error. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and Pew Research Center director Andrew Kohut.

Poll: Bush Leads Kerry, 48-45

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World

Iraq: Japanese Hostage Killed

A videotape broadcast on Arab television shows three kidnapped United Nations election workers. Japanese officials confirm that a headless body wrapped in an American flag recovered in Iraq is that of a Japanese hostage. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen.

Iraq: Japanese Hostage Killed

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Weekend Edition Sunday

Ohio Braces for Vote Challenge

GOP leaders in Ohio are trying to challenge the validity of some voters' registration. Democrats say the challenge is unconstitutional. Several lawsuits remain unresolved. Janet Babin of member station WCPN in Cleveland reports.

Ohio Braces for Vote Challenge

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Weekend Edition Sunday

Negativity High in 2004 Campaigns

With just days left in this years presidential campaign, the candidates have thrown just about as much mud as possible. NPR's John Ydstie takes a look back at the nastiness of this year's campaign.

Negativity High in 2004 Campaigns

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All Things Considered

Bush, Kerry Urge Voter Turnout

President Bush and Sen. John Kerry crisscross the nation from Florida to the Midwest on the last weekend of campaigning before the national election. The two candidates urged their party faithful and independents alike to vote Tuesday. Hear NPR's Andrea Seabrook and Don Gonyea.

Bush, Kerry Urge Voter Turnout

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Saturday

All Things Considered

Native American Voters Draw More Attention

This year's tight presidential race has contributed to strong efforts to encourage Native Americans to vote -- and to make sure their voting rights are protected. Wisconsin Public Radio's Brian Bull reports.

Native American Voters Draw More Attention

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Middle East

Bin Laden Appeals to Voters

On Friday -- for the first time in more than a year -- Osama bin Laden appeared in a videotaped message to the United States. Bin Laden appealed directly to the American people to change American policies in the Middle East. He also threatened more attacks if those policies are not changed. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.

Bin Laden Appeals to Voters

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Media

Josh Rushing's Surprise Role in 'Control Room'

Former Marine Capt. Josh Rushing served in the Central Command media office early in the Iraq war. His work with journalists at the al Jazeera network was featured in the documentary Control Room, making him an unwitting film star. Rushing speaks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden.

Josh Rushing's Surprise Role in 'Control Room'

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Friday