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Civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar says Bin Laden's death is a reason for Muslims to celebrate. The head of Washington D.C.'s national synagogue Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld questions whether celebrating a death is ever appropriate. Host Michel Martin speaks with Iftikhar and Rabbi Herzfeld about the impact of Bin Laden's Death from a spiritual perspective.

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin argues that events such as Osama Bin Laden's death and the devastating storms in the South bring much needed perspective in the battle between the imperative and the petty in public debate.

Crime is up, government contractors have arrived and neighborhoods stand to be dotted out of the New Orleans map. Music lives on. Read a recap of the latest episode's live performances, featuring Kermit Ruffins, sissy bounce and the Hot 8 Brass Band.

The death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has many wondering if his organization cam exist without him. Daniel Byman of Foreign Policy argues that bin Laden was a charismatic leader, and his death is a blow to al-Qaida, but the U.S. must remain vigilant in its fight against terrorism.

Throughout his career, Di Meola has fused elements of jazz, flamenco, Middle Eastern and African music into a rich and complex exploration of sound. Hear the guitarist discuss and perform songs from his latest project, Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody.

NPR's David Gilkey, embedded with Marines in Afghanistan, asks a few men what they think of the news.

In special coverage from NPR news, the events surrounding the death of Osama bin Laden. Also, a look at the future of al-Qaida, the changing roles of the national security community and U.S. relationships in the Middle East.

President Obama's success in ordering up the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden gave the president a much needed boost at a time when his political fortunes appeared to be sagging.

In a national survey Monday, 56% said they approve of the way the president is handling his job and 38% said they disapprove. In a Pew poll last month, 47% approved and 45% disapproved.

What do you say if your kids ask if they are now safe, or if it's right to retaliate against the "bad guy?" In this week's parenting conversation, host Michel Martin speaks with clinical psychologist Robin Goodman, Junior Scholastic magazine editor Suzanne McCabe, and Tell Me More contributor Jolene Ivey.