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More than 16,000 border patrol agents monitor the United States' boundaries, making it the largest law enforcement agency in the country. Yet, just one percent of those agents are black. The agency started a campaign to aggressively recruit African Americans.

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June 26, 2008 — As our series on kids continues, Farai Chideya explores childhood mental development and considers what parents should do to nurture positive growth.

June 26, 2008 — Shaquille O'Neal lyrically lashes Kobe Bryant; Serena and Venus Williams look for another win at Wimbledon; and Don Imus causes a stir with comments about NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones. NPR's Tony Cox talks with New York Times sports columnist Bill Rhoden.

June 26, 2008 — April Holmes was a standout track-and-field athlete before she lost one of her legs in an accident. Now, as the world's fastest amputee, she's expected to win gold in this year's Para Olympics.

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