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A rundown of the news that's catching our eye this morning from the London Games includes a repeat gold by U.S. rowers in the women's eight, along with a shocking water polo fight.

Listener Melanie Cowart says things were rarely easy for her parents — one of whom was black and one white — in Depression-era Missouri. Porter's "Begin the Beguine," one of their favorite songs, became a fitting symbol of their relationship.

The violinist attempts to mix jazz, classical and traditional Chinese music with his octet on Burning Bridge.

The decree, which granted the Egyptian president sweeping power, unleashed mass protests. Today, Mohammed Morsi softened his language, but stood his ground, saying the decree will not change.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro will step down on Dec. 14. President Obama has designated SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to be her successor.

The 50th anniversary of the Bond series: Skyfall Grade: ADirector: Sam Mendes (American Beauty)Screenplay: Neal Purvis (Quantum of Solace), et al.Cast:…

A picture of a father carrying the body of his baby boy has come to represent the human suffering behind the fighting in Gaza.

While FBI agents reportedly uncovered the CIA director's extramarital affair during the summer, no one outside the Justice Department was told until he resigned on Friday. Investigators did not think the affair had compromised national security, news outlets report.

A program that backed lots of mortgages during the housing bust may soon need taxpayer money to make good on its promises.

The crowd in Tahrir Square is much smaller today. Police have fired tear gas again in an effort to disperse those who are angry about President Mohammed Morsi's decrees giving him more power. Much larger protests may resume, though, on Friday.