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Cairo's emblematic Tahrir Square and nearby approaches to the River Nile are largely empty and debris-strewn today. At least 30 were killed in cashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.

The leaders of Bolivia, Venezuela and Nicaragua have said they're willing to give asylum to the "NSA leaker." He's been lingering in legal limbo at an airport in Russia for nearly two weeks. If he tries to get to Latin America, he may need an OK from Cuba to stop there.

The ouster of Mohammed Morsi puts the U.S. in an awkward position. As the administration considers its next steps, analysts are quick to point out the many missteps in U.S. policy toward Egypt up to now.

Most of the victims were students at a boarding school. The Islamist group known as Boko Haram is suspected. Both the militants and government forces have been accused of using brutal force in recent years.

Sequestration has yet to cause the huge job losses in the defense industry that many had predicted. Many defense firms have been turning to other growth areas — particularly, developing countries, which are growing their defense budgets while the West is cutting back.

The Catholic Church will soon have two new saints, Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Church watchers are interpreting what the elevation of these two men says about the current pope, Pope Francis, and his priorities. Guest host Linda Wertheimer talks with John Allen, correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter about the pope's recent move.

The economy added 195,000 jobs in June, a surprise and a delight to both economists and Wall Street, even though the unemployment rate was stuck at 7.6 percent. NPR's Sonari Glinton reports that the economic recovery continues at a slow but steady pace.

Benson and the late Nat King Cole have a lot in common: Both started as acclaimed jazz instrumentalists, but became pop stars when they started singing. Cole was a huge influence on Benson, and the guitarist — who turned 70 this spring — pays tribute on his latest album.

Aaron Collins died on July 7, 2012. In his will, he asked his family to leave a $500 tip for some unsuspecting waiter or waitress. Videos of his brother Seth fulfilling that last wish went viral and inspired donations. Now, Seth is starting a trip that will take "Aaron's last wish" to all 50 states.

After word that the Nobel Peace Prize winner would be appointed, the office of the interim president said Mohamed ElBaradei has not officially been chosen.