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Patty Stonesifer once held a top spot at Microsoft. After that, she spent years at the helm of philanthropy giant the Gates Foundation. But this year, Stonesifer downsized. She's taken on a smaller-scale role as CEO of Martha's Table, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that serves the poor.

Ten years after a cascading power outage across a broad section of the U.S. and Canada, utility operators and regulators are concerned about another blackout scenario: a massive cyberattack that could threaten the U.S. electric grid.

While most of the news about elephants out of Africa concerns poaching and falling numbers, South Africa has the opposite problem. Its elephant populations have grown greater than the country can manage.

ESPN sports commentator Howard Bryant talks to Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon about the week's top sports stories, including the NBA conference finals, the NHL, and Serena Williams' dominance at the French Open tennis championships.

Three years after bariatic surgery, most people experienced health improvements. Yet some people benefited much more than others. Figuring out those differences would help doctors and patients understand who should have surgery and who should avoid it.

There were big NBA playoff games Friday night, plus a potentially game-changing injury for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Tom Goldman for the sports news of the week.

California Rep. Henry Waxman, elected in 1974 in Watergate's aftermath, has announced his retirement. The Democrat leaves behind one of the most substantive legislative records in the House's recent history, and was instrumental in the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

Rodney Scott's legendary South Carolina barbecue cookhouse went up in flames last year, so friends of the pit master cooked up a plan to help him rebuild. Scott is now making a comeback with his Bar-B-Que in Exile Tour and bringing people together with his whole hog barbecue.

NPR's Tom Goldman joins guest host Susan Stamberg to talk about his impressions of the London 2012 Olympics so far and what's in store for next week.

Lawmakers are returning to Jefferson City for their annual veto session, which begins Wednesday at noon. House and Senate leaders will attempt to override Governor Jay Nixon’s (D) veto of a bill that levies local sales taxes on out-of-state vehicle purchases. The issue has heated up, as Nixon’s supporters are running radio ads urging Missouri citizens to call their lawmakers and tell them not to override the Governor’s veto. Nixon calls the bill a retroactive tax hike on anyone who’s bought a vehicle outside of Missouri this year, while GOP leaders say it will provide much-needed revenue to local police and fire departments and encourage car and boat buyers to shop in Missouri. Speaker Pro-tem Shane Schoeller (R, Willard) admits the chances of overriding the veto of the vehicle sales tax bill are slim. "I think you're gonna have to have support of the (Democratic) party, and I think the Governor's been very strong that he'd prefer they not," Schoeller said. "(An override attempt will) have a very difficult time in getting passed, but never say never." Lawmakers are also considering overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that would allow employers to deny contraceptive coverage if providing it goes against their religious beliefs. The one-day session will also mark the last hurrah for 24 House members and nine Senators who are leaving due to term limits. Among those making their final appearances in chamber is Senator Jason Crowell. The Cape Girardeau Republican is probably best known for his opposition to expanding tax credits and working instead to either eliminate them or to make them subject to each year’s state budget. The Senate is also losing President Pro-tem Rob Mayer (R, Dexter) because of term limits. He's running for a Circuit Judge slot in Stoddard County. And the Senate's top Democrat, Minority Floor Leader Victor Callahan of Independence, is also leaving because of term limits. Two other Senators are leaving for other reasons. Jane Cunningham (R, Chesterfield) chose not to seek re-election after her Senate district was moved to the Kansas City area, and Robin Wright-Jones (D, St. Louis) lost her bid for a second term when she was defeated in the Democratic primary by State Representative Jamilah Nasheed (D, St. Louis). Nasheed faces no opposition in November and is set to take office in January. In the House, term-limited former House Speaker Steven Tilley has already left office, and House members are expected to elect Majority Floor Leader Tim Jones (R, Eureka) before taking up veto business. Schoeller is currently filling in as Speaker until then; he is also running for Secretary of State.