David J Fazekas

Israel is holding hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists, who were halted on their way to Gaza by the Israeli Navy. It is being reported that after warnings from Israeli ships not to go any further towards the Gaza shoreline, Israeli militarymen were lowered from helicopters and boarded the flotilla, resulting in at least nine deaths and dozens more wounded.

The clay courts of Roland Garros saw a couple of top seeds falter yesterday. Venus Williams and Andy Murray were both ousted from the French Open in straight sets. The Takeaway's sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, recaps yesterday's games. He also tells us about the winner of the 94th Indianapolis 500, who made Ashley Judd very proud.

It's Monday, which means it's time to check what's on the agenda this week. Marcus Mabry, associate national editor for The New York Times, and Dan Gross, senior editor and finance expert at Newsweek, look at what's ahead for BP; what unemployment numbers, due out on Friday, will say of the economy; and court hearings for two accused home-grown terrorists, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspected Fort Hood shooter, and Faisal Shahzad, the accused Times Square bomber.

The Obama administration is set to release its National Security Strategy today. It is expected to take a sharp turn away from the doctrines President George W. Bush, which focused security on fighting terrorism, even if that meant acting unilaterality. According to The New York Times, the strategy says that "preserving American leadership in the world hinges on learning to accept and manage the rise of many competitors." 

The United States is attempting to have alleged drug lord and gang leader, Christopher "Dudus" Coke, extradited from Jamaica. The announcement by the Jamaican government, Sunday, that they will cooperate with the U.S. has ignited a huge storm of violence that has left a reported 49 dead in Jamaica's capital city of Kingston. 

The last seven players were cut from Team USA's soccer team yesterday, and the final 23 man roster is now set. With the FIFA World Cup just over two weeks away, Takeaway's sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin sees if Team USA stands a chance. He also recaps last night's NBA Eastern Conference finals between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic, who are trying to become the first team to come back and win from a 3-0 deficit. Did they succeed? Ibrahim has the answers.

Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy, in the 1939 classic, "Gone with the Wind."  The question that's been asked for decades is, "where is her Oscar?" Nobody knows. The award was bequeathed to Howard University's drama department after her death of breast cancer in 1952. Washington Post reporter Josh Freedom du Lac, has been following this story, and he joins us to share his findings.

Stock markets around the world seemed jittery yesterday: The Dow Jones industrials dropped briefly below 10,000 before making up most of their loss. Since a recent high in April, the Dow has dropped nearly 12 percent. What does this number indicate about our economy? Is the market the end-all-be-all measurement of how our economy is doing?

Day 36, and oil is still gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. Volunteers from all over the country are heading to the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi to help in any way they can. A lot of these volunteers are training to save and clean animals that have been affected by the oil, particularly birds, whose oil-soaked feathers prevent them from flying and keeping warm. 

There are many reasons people can find to dislike big oil companies. They reap huge corporate profits, while gas prices at the pump climb and strain our wallets; oil pollution destroys our natural world; and now the catastrophic spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatens everything from wildlife to fisherman. We talk with John Hofmeister, the former president of Shell Oil, who says the government is at fault for the companies' bad reputations.

It's Monday, which means it's time to take a look at the week ahead. Marcus Mabry, associate national editor for The New York Times, and Charles Herman, The Takeaway and WNYC's economics editor look at what almost 200 American officials headed to China for meetings today and tomorrow, can expect.  On the docket will be topics ranging from trade to Iran and North Korea.

• Washington Takeout: Congress could vote to repeal 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' this week. Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich explains why Congress and the Pentagon are butting heads about whether now is the right time to make this change.
• Sports Takeout: Venus Williams won her opening match in The French Open, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin recaps the first day's matches. He also looks at the latest in the NHL's Stanley Cup Finals.

Thousands of gallons of oil are still spewing each day from leaking pipes at the Deepwater Horizon's wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil has touched land along the coasts of Louisiana and Mississippi and is headed for other coastlines along the Gulf. The amount of wildlife affected has been minimal so far, but more damage seems inevitable.

After months of debate and attacks from both sides of the aisle, the Senate passed a financial regulatory bill by a 59-39 vote, Thursday. The biggest change in the bill is the creation of an agency whose sole job is to monitor fairness of any product that is bought by the consumer. Next, the Senate and House versions of financial reform have to be reconciled and combined before heading to the president's desk, perhaps as early as the Fourth of July.

During the decline of the American auto industry, thousands of people lost their jobs and the plants they once worked in were left abandoned. On Tuesday, President Obama announced a plan to spend over $800 million to clean up closed GM plants. 

Mexican President Felipe Calderon will address a joint session of Congress today, as he continues his visit to the United States. Yesterday he joined President Obama at the White House and spoke out against Arizona's recent immigration law.

Pennsylvania holds a special election today to fill the seat of late Congressman John Murtha. The results of this election are considered by many to be a window into how the mid-term elections may play out. Democratic candidate Mark Critz is running against Republican Tim Burns, who got into politics through the Tea Party movement. Editor in Chief of The Tribune Democrat in Johnstown, Penn., Chip Minemyer has the latest on this special election.

There are primaries happening today across the country - in Oregon, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Kentucky. We look closer at the race in Kentucky where a Tea Party favorite, Rand Paul, the son of Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.), is leading in primary polls over GOP establishment candidate Trey Greyson..

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced his resignation yesterday, opening the door of 10 Downing Street for Conservative leader David Cameron to step in.

Instead of their usual jerseys, the Phoenix Suns wore shirts with "Los Suns" inscribed across the chest as they played the Spurs last night. This change in wardrobe was explicitly meant as a nod in support of Arizona's Latino population, and a protest to Arizona's new immigration law, signed by Governor Jan Brewer last week.