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Wondering what to read this summer? NPR's Susan Stamberg talks to independent booksellers across the country to find out their recommendations. We have the full list.

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide falls short in his bid to win horse racing's Triple Crown, finishing third in the Belmont Stakes. The gelding led for much of the race, but was overtaken down the stretch by Empire Maker and Ten Most Wanted. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Robert Smith.

Scientists are tracking a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected wild birds in more than 30 states. Purging the nation's poultry supply may not be enough to keep the virus from sticking around.

James Graham is a horse exercise rider in Lexington, Ky. As part of a continuing series of stories on the challenges of getting by on a low-wage job in America, NPR's Noah Adams profiles Graham and his co-workers at the Keeneland Race Course horse-racing track.

Iraqis in the holy city of Najaf denounce U.S. support for an interim Sunni Muslim mayor and call for immediate elections. Najaf is home to a shrine sacred to Shia Muslims, who make up a majority of the country's population. American administrators, who have delayed elections twice, say they need more time to organize a legal vote. Hear NPR's Nick Spicer.

In 1978, New Jersey legalized gambling and the seaside resort town of Atlantic City took off. In a two-part report for All Things Considered, NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on how gambling has changed the world-famous boardwalk -- and also how a new generation is hoping to attract non-gambling business.

For decades, Delaware has been a tax haven for businesses. Many firms pay next to nothing in state taxes simply by registering key subsidiaries there. But now the system is under attack by states facing budget deficits. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.

Joel Rose of member station WHYY in Philadelphia has the first of two reports on the state of the music recording industry. He says that some big record stores are suffering, but smaller niche stores seem to be doing fine.

NPR's Bob Mondello reviews the romantic comedy Alex and Emma, starring Luke Wilson and Kate Hudson. Mondello says that the film falls short in the romance and the comedy.

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