On PEOPLE IN AMERICA: In the 1930s, he was one of the best known and most widely honored black Americans. Later in his life he was condemned for supporting communism and the Soviet Union. First of two parts.
On IN THE NEWS: Barack Obama and John McCain have just days of campaigning left in an election that could decide the future of public campaign financing.
On ECONOMICS REPORT: President Bush is inviting leaders of Group of 20 countries to the meeting. Credit markets showed some progress this week, but profit concerns hit stock markets.
On THE MAKING OF A NATION: Andrew Jackson took office in March 1829 following the unexpected death of his wife, Rachel, a target of hurtful campaign charges.