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The move comes in the wake of two cases of espionage allegedly involving the U.S. and amid the fallout from the mass surveillance of Germans by the National Security Agency.

A new study by federal officials finds that state, local and federal health spending has steadily increased. And, the nation's health spending as a share of the economy jumped in 2009 by 1.1 points to 17.3 percent.

President Bush arrives at the G-8 summit in Germany on Wednesday with a new plan on climate change as leaders of major industrialized countries gather for three days. But a bitter debate over missile defense looms over the talks.

President Obama's acceptance of the Democratic nomination capped two weeks of speeches at the political conventions. Host Michel Martin discusses hits and misses with Mary Kate Cary, former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush; and Paul Orzulak, former speechwriter for President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore.

Ron DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell, arguing that she's too lenient on criminals, something her office denies.

Also: Dr. Frank Jobe, pioneer of "Tommy John surgery," dies; Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., apologizes for shutting off Democrat's microphone; and the LA Lakers suffer their worst defeat ever.

German leaders made the same decision last week, without an explanation. In the lead up to the Winter Games, Russia has been criticized for its anti-gay laws.

Weekend Edition guest host Don Gonyea speaks with Silvio Pietroluongo of Billboard Magazine about the recent changes to the formula for the "Hot 100" chart. Billboard now incorporates the number of views on YouTube to determine the top songs in the country.

Simone Biles, 26, is now the only U.S. woman ever chosen for six World Championships. The star gymnast is heading back to Antwerp, where she competed in her first Worlds in 2013.

NPR has confirmed that Cassidy Hutchinson is expected to be the witness for today's Jan. 6 hearing.

How to get rid of the rodents? Why cats of course. The Tree House Humane Society in Chicago is taking feral cats that can't thrive in a home or shelter, and setting them up in rat infested areas.

Also: South Africa's governing party recalls President Zuma; the heads of U.S. intelligence agencies will speak to a Senate panel today; and no, a dog can't run for Kansas governor.

Also: Several die in Kenya after a dam collapses; Ford suspends production of the F-150 truck after a fire at a parts supplier's factory; and today is the 200th anniversary of Paul Revere's death.

Also: Earthquake survivors are desperate for aid in Iran; California school officials protected kids from a shooter by locking down the school; and baseball names its Managers of the Year.

Also: Defense Secretary Mattis visits South Korea; turnout for Kenya's presidential election was quite low; and two women sailing from Hawaii are rescued after being lost at sea for months.

Also: The EPA promises to speed cleanup of Superfund sites; more fires erupt in northern California; and Catalonia's leader stops short of a call for independence from Spain.

Also: Venezuela's ruling party wins gubernatorial elections; Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) gets a primary opponent; and Thomas the Tank Engine will feature new female characters.

Also: Five oil rig workers are missing after an Oklahoma blast; Vice President Mike Pence says without changes, the U.S. will leave the Iran nuclear deal; and jazz musician Hugh Masekela dies.

Also: Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) claims President Trump risks triggering a new world war; Israeli and Palestinian women march for peace; and cleaning up on the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Nate.

Also: Tip from retired Idaho sheriff led to discovery of missing teen, killing of alleged abductor; one of last Nazi war crimes suspects dies; Elon Musk prepares to reveal his "hyperloop" plans.