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Tunisian authorities have condemned the attacks on the American embassy and an American school. Many people were surprised that Tunisia was involved in the violence following a film mocking the prophet Mohammed which was made in the United States. Critics say the violence is a wake-up call for the Tunisian government.

"Chemistry" - The Bandana Splits are performing at MASS MoCA on October 6th.

Also: French magazine ordered not to republish or distribute topless photos of Kate Middleton; Chicago teachers' union to vote on contract; 132 inmates escape Mexican prison near border with Texas.

Closer faces fines of $13,000 a day if it does not comply with a French court's order within 24 hours. Photos of the sunbathing Duchess of Cambridge were published last week.

When "butter stick" was born in 2005, NPR's Kitty Eisele was among the many who were mesmerized as the National Zoo's panda cam showed his progress. This week, another cub's been born. So panda fans such as Kitty are back at their computers to watch.

A secretly recorded video of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaking to donors is causing a stir. Romney says that 47 percent of Americans are Obama supporters and are dependent on government entitlements. David Corn of the liberal magazine Mother Jones broke the news and posted short clips of the video. He speaks with host Michel Martin.

In the 19th century, Joseph Henry, first director of the Smithsonian, refused any salary increases, saying that public servants were there to serve,…

The nation's heaviest states of 2011 are Mississippi, Louisiana, and W. Virginia. But in the thinnest states, more people report eating five fruit and veggie servings a day and report getting more exercise.

Mitt Romney's suggestion that 47 percent of Americans back President Obama because they don't pay federal income taxes overlooks the fact that the president draws considerable support from upper-income voters.

Leo Manzano became the first American since 1968 to win an Olympic medal in the men's 1500 meter run in the London Games this summer. But he got a lot of criticism for carrying both Mexican and American flags during his victory lap. For Hispanic Heritage Month, Manzano speaks with host Michel Martin.