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Nancy Solomon reports from southern New Jersey on reaction to Paul Johnson's beheading death at the hands of al Qaeda kidnappers in Saudi Arabia. Johnson's family had been holding a vigil in his New Jersey hometown, pleading with the kidnappers for his safe return.

Former President Bill Clinton's memoir, My Life, goes on sale this coming Tuesday, and bookstores across the country are preparing for a huge demand. All Things Considered talks to employees at two stores hosting Clinton for a book signing about how they're going to deal with the huge crowds -- possibly the biggest crowds in bookselling history.

Major Gen. George Fay, who is investigating the role of U.S. military intelligence personnel in abuses at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, has asked to be replaced by a higher-ranking general. Fay says he cannot effectively investigate those who outrank him. It's likely that a four-star general will be named to head the investigation. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

Blues and gospel legend Ray Charles has died at the age of 73. Charles won the Grammy 12 times. His songs "Hit the Road, Jack," "What'd I Say" and "Georgia on My Mind" have become American classics. NPR's Felix Contreras offers an appreciation of the musician.

NPR's Mike Pesca reports from the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where political leaders, friends and family attend a funeral service for former President Ronald Reagan.

Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's remains will be taken from the Capitol Rotunda -- where tens of thousands have come to pay last respects -- to the Washington National Cathedral for a national funeral service Friday morning. The list of dignitaries attending includes former presidents Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

Former President Ronald Reagan had a profound impact on the United States, even before he became commander-in-chief. NPR's Tavis Smiley speaks with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich about how Reagan influenced him, and on his thoughts on the late president's legacy.

NPR's Juan Williams reported on the White House while President Ronald Reagan was in office, and he shares with NPR's Alex Chadwick his memories of the former president.

The nation bid farewell to President Ronald Reagan Friday at a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Attended by four former presidents and dignitaries from around the world, the funeral capped a week of public mourning. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

As several government committees prepare to issue reports on intelligence failures related to Iraq and Sept. 11, calls intensify for a radical overhaul of U.S. intelligence operations. But observers say Pentagon officials are staunchly opposed to reform proposals, most of which would diminish the Defense Department's authority. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.