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NPR's Melissa Block reflects on the results of an annual survey about what most scares Americans. The nation's health care system, pollution and another world war rank in the top 10.

The last time the monument's height was measured was in 1999. And with scaffolding in place for earthquake repairs, engineers have a rare opportunity to take official measurements of the iconic obelisk.

Also: A federal judge won't overturn his stay on President Obama's immigration action; forecasters are predicting dangerous Midwestern weather; and fix your busted gadget for free at a Repair Fair.

Also: Commemorations of the WW1 Gallipoli offensive are held; prosecutors rest in the penalty phase of the Boston Marathon bombing trial; and China cracks down on funeral strippers.

Also: President Trump will visit Asia in November; an astronaut and a cosmonaut blast off toward the International Space Station; and a drive-through marijuana shop opens in Colorado.

Also: Kenya's Supreme Court overturns the country's presidential election; thousands of Muslims are trying to flee Myanmar; and a North Carolina group is planning a "Bigfoot" festival.

Also: An Iraqi suicide attack kills at least 30 worshipers; a super typhoon hits Taiwan; and the Mega Millions lotto is tonight - the jackpot is $540 million.

Also: The Texas church where a mass shooting occurred last Sunday will be demolished; Puerto Rico loses most of its power again; and pigeon racing is popular in Cuba.

Also: French magazine ordered not to republish or distribute topless photos of Kate Middleton; Chicago teachers' union to vote on contract; 132 inmates escape Mexican prison near border with Texas.

Also: Opening statements due in trial of George Zimmerman for death of Trayvon Martin; NSA leader Edward Snowden thought to still be in Russia; another large wildfire continues to spread in Colorado.