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Four of the largest unions in the AFL-CIO plan to boycott the organization's 50th anniversary convention. The unions involved comprise about one-third of the AFL-CIO's 13 million members.

Alex Chadwick travels to Berkeley, Calif., where he's introduced to "sliding" -- a form of skateboarding unique to the city. Riders speed down steep hills wearing special gloves for turning and braking.

A joint study by inspectors general for the Pentagon and State Department says Iraq's police service needs to do a better job of recruiting. The 96-page report released Monday said poor vetting procedures have admitted recruits with criminal backgrounds and even insurgents planning terrorist attacks.

We hear readings from When I Knew, Robert Trachtenberg's colorful collection of vignettes from gay men and women about coming to terms with their sexuality. And Andrew Sullivan discusses the subject of gayness with Linda Wertheimer.

Before his own rise up the music charts, Kanye West spent his time producing hits for other top rappers, including Jay-Z. Convinced of the need to display his own unique skills, he released the hugely successful disc College Dropout in 2004.

The new book by Susan Spungen, the former chef and "food stylist" for the domestic diva's homemaking empire, focuses on low-stress entertaining. Spungen says the book helps readers get in touch with their inner Martha — only without the ankle bracelet.

Alan Steinman joins TMS.

President Bush, meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing, pressed his government to expand political and religious freedoms. The president began his day worshipping at a Protestant church -- one of the few state-sanctioned Christian churches in the capital. In response, Hu said China would work to develop human rights.

NY Times Bestselling author Dan Hampton joins TMS.

Struggling automaker General Motors announces plans to close nine factories and eliminate 30,000 jobs. The cuts are part of a long-awaited restructuring plan by the world's No. 1 car manufacturer. The United Auto Workers said the cuts would make ongoing talks with the company more difficult.