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Daniel talks to David Rydowski, a lawyer in Philadelphia, and Rep. Bill McCollum (R-Florida) about the crime legislation passed by the House of Representatives this week. It allows for some evidence acquired improperly to be allowed in court. McCollum says that people are tired of criminals avoiding convictions on technicalities, but Rydowski is afraid that it would be a a violation of the Constitutional protection against illegal search and seizure.

Jacki talks with California Fish and Game Department official Perry Hergesell about the somewhat beneficial effects--for San Francisco Bay--of this month's devastating floods.

Daniel talks to Olivia Gans of the National Right to Life Committee and Henry Felisone of the Evangelical Mission Church about recent violence at clinics where abortions are performed. Gans says that her organization condemns violence in the name of the antiabortion movement and that the violence does nothing to stop abortions. Felisone says that killing doctors who perform abortions is justifiable homicide and that it is philosophically inconsisent to say that abortion is murder but to condemn the killing of people who perform abortions.

NPR's Mary Kay Magistead reports that it's been nearly a year after the U.S. trade embargo against Vietnam has been lifted. One of the more unusual new joint ventures has been the importation of Holstein cows.

For many homeless people who contract HIV, it's likely their last days will be in a homeless shelter or a hospital surrounded by strangers. But, in Washington D.C. - there exists an alternative for a few men who are ready and willing to take it...Joseph's House. This community of formerly homeless men with AIDS learn to live together AND to die together here as a family - something that many of them haven't had for most of their lives. Daniel Zwerdling takes us for a visit to Joseph's House.

As the Israeli Parliament the "Knessit" decides on the fate of the borders between Israel and the Palestinian - controlled Gaza strip, Danny talks to Washington Post reporter Glenn Frankl. Frankl, who has covered the region for many years, feels that whether the border is kept closed or left open the situation is very tenuous. Frankl's new book is called "Beyond the Promised Land - Jews and Arabs on a hard road to a new Israel.

NPR's Ina Jaffe reports on the latest attempts to curb gun violence in southern California. Several municipalities are introducing legislation that would require gun owners to register with authorities each time they purchase bullets for their weapon.

NPR's Mara Liasson reports on today's meeting between President Bill Clinton and governors and congressmen in which they discussed ways to revamp the nation's welfare system.

Daniel visits Place Pigalle restaurant in Seattle and learns how to make their signature dis, "Mussels Pigalle." Chef Will MacNamara says that shellfish shouldn't be overcooked... once they've opened just wide enough to stick your little finger in, they are done.

Daniel talks with NPR's Jacki Lyden who is in Teheran, Iran. Today is the 16th anniversary of the overthrow of the Shah of Iran. They will talk about how Iran is becoming increasingly democratic and it's culture is adapting many of the trappings of Western democracies such as satellite television.

NPR's Kathy Lohr reports from Oklahoma City that residents there are anxiously awaiting the verdict in the Timothy McVeigh bombing trial being held in Denver. Many of them gathered today at a fence surrounding what used to be the Alfred Murrah Federal Building to lay wreaths, flowers and other items in memory of those lost in the blast two years ago.

Craig speaks with reporter Mike O'Connor about secretary of state Madeleine Albright's trip to Croatia and Serbia where she urged leaders to live up to their commitments to the Dayton Peace Plan which ended years of fighting in the former Yugoslavia.

NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on the controversy over a federally mandated water filtration system in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Officials there say that the 3-million dollar system is unecessary because their water is already clean.

When the Apollo 11 mission to the moon was in its early stages, a group of 13 women were recruited to undergo tests to see if they, in addition to the male astronauts, might also have the necessary endurance for such a mission. Sue Nelson has this report on what happened to those women and why they never made it into space.

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports on how Italy's fascist party has renamed itself, shedding it's legacy of Black Shirts and stiff-armed salutes, in hopes of attracting a new generation of supporters.

NPR's David Welna reports from Mexico City on the tumultuous events of the past month.. He explains the complex circles of allegations and conspiracy that surround the assasinations of two leading political figures and the dire state of the economy.

Jacki talks with author Barbara Holland about the more bizarre methods of trying suspected criminals in times past. She feels that the present day jury system is a vast improvement on the previous system - trial by ordeal or trial by combat. Holland tells stories of gladiators... vats of boiling oil...and drownings.. those who survived were of course innocent.

George Ofman reports from Chicago on the return of Michael Jordan to the National Basketball Association. Jordan's return has been rumoured for a couple of weeks. Today, Jordan announced he would be back on the floor with the Bulls for their game tomorrow afternoon in Indianapolis.

Critic Bob Mondello reviews the new Australian film 'Muriel's Wedding' and Ireland's 'Circle of Friends' which he feels have some similar traits.

Daniel talks to Geraldine Youcha, author of "Minding the Children: Childcare in America form Colonial Times to the Present." She says that options we discuss for childcare today, such as federally funded daycare for children of working mothers and orphanages, have been tried in the past and that policymakers should look to history to examine the pros and cons of different childcare solutions.