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NPR's Mary Kay Magistad reports that China's war games and missile tests have apparently failed to cow the Taiwanese on the eve of Taiwan's presidential election.

Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem on the the aftermath of the suicide bomb attacks, including the disclosure that an Israeli Arab drove the latest suicide bomber into Tel Aviv. The continuing crackdown against Palestinians suspected of being terrorists has left moderate Palestinians nervous that Israel is through with the peace process.

Robert speaks with Iris Chang, author of the book "Thread of the Silkworm." Chang relates how one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California was deported during the anti-communist 1950s to China, where he became the father of the Chinese missile program.

Commentator Mark DePaolis says that sooner or later, we are going to have to deal with one of the most serious threats to female health: women's shoes. They are too small, too pointy and too tall. But the rememdy is draconian -- ugly shoes.

NPR's Linda Gradstein reports that as the closure of the West Bank and Gaza strip continues, people are becoming frustrated and angry with Israel. Some say there could be a backlash against the peace process.

Robert reads from the latest batch of listeners' comments.

NPR's Adam Hochberg reports that North Carolina's legisture will meet in special session to decide what to do with a billion and a half dollar surplus in state's unemployment insurance fund. Due to strong economy and low unemployment, state has accumulated surplus. Republicans want to give cut rate, or refund tax to businesses that pay it.

In part two of our public hospitals series, Frank Browning reports on the debate at the University of San Francisco General Hospital over what changes may be needed in medical education to meet the challenges public hospitals face from managed care. To reduce cost, they're having to shift away from expensive specialty care in the hospital to preventive general care, delivered in an outpatient setting. That's not what they're accustomed to doing, but it's what most poor people who depend on public hospitals need.

Roving correspondent Bob Garfield tells the story of Phil Frankenfeld. Since he earned his PhD seven years ago, the political scientist has been sending hundreds of letters and commentaries to journalists and academics in a fruitless attempt to land a job. In the meantime, he's been writing poems, constructing anagrams and generally trying to find volunteer work for his intellect.

NPR's Ed Lifson reports that both United Airlines and Boeing are trying to downplay the significance of a letter United sent to Boeing complaining about the performance of Boeing's new 777 jets. A United executive said the new jet's performance was a major disappointment. Boeing officials said the letter and complaints were routine.

NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports on the campaign of Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole as he tries to tighten his grip on the Republican presidential nomination with a strong showing in tomorrow's Super Tuesday primaries. Voters will go to the polls tomorrow in Texas, Florida and five other states, where the largest number of delegate so far -- 362 -- will be awarded to the candidates. Dole has a strong lead in public opinion polls against his two primary challengers, Steve Forbes and Pat Buchanan.

Eric Westervelt of New Hampshire Public Radio reports that many New Hampshire voters still have not decided who they will vote for in Tuesday night's primary. And many of those who do have a preference say they could still change their minds. Voters say this indecision is due in part to their lack of enthusiasm for any of the Republican candidates. The volatility of the electorate makes it impossible to predict who will win what is shaping up to be a tight three-way contest.

Linda talks with Richard Brookheiser, a senior editor for National Review, about his new book, "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington." Brookheiser discusses the professional and personal factors that made Washington one of the most beloved leaders of his time. (Publisher: Free Press)

Linda talks with Walter Mossberg about political sites on the World Wide Web. This year's presidential candidates have home pages with speeches and position statements. Other sites have detailed polling information and news of the presidential race. Walter Mossberg is a columnist who writes about computers and the World Wide Web for the Wall Street Journal.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from Sarajevo that United Nations officials there are reporting an atmosphere of chaos and anarchy today in two Serb-populated suburbs that will soon come under the control of the Muslim-dominated Bosnian government. Fires are raging in both places, with reports of widespread theft and looting. Most Serb residents have already fled the area. Many of those remaining are asking NATO troops to protect them from local thugs.

Commentator Lee Cullum says the rise of Pat Buchanan is a disaster for the country. If he contiues to win, he will destroy relations with other nations and make the politics of hate acceptable and tolerable. While Buchanan is right to worry about corporate downsizing and job losses, Cullum maintains he's wrong if he thinks he can reverse that trend with protectionism.

NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that the Harold Ickes, top political operative at the White House, testified today before the Senate Whitewater Committee. Republicans questioned his credibility and hinted that the White House is deliberately delaying release of requested documents. The committee is continuing hearings on the Clinton administration's response in early 1994 to investigations into the Clintons' real estate dealings in Arkansas.

Frank Browning reports on the debate among health professionals at San Francisco General Hospital over how that institution should respond to the competition from HMOs. Public hospitals used to be able to devote a lot of time and public money to taking care of the poor. But with for-profit HMOs now offering to care for the poor at a lower cost, public hospitals are being forced to reorganize.

In the wake of today's summit, news analyst Daniel Schorr says the CIA faces a formidible challenge as it tries to forge an alliance of Israeli, Palestinian and other intelligence services to penetrate the shadowy world of Middle Eastern terrorists.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports that commentator Pat Buchanan says he will stay in the GOP presidential race despite calls from frontrunner Bob Dole that he end his campaign and help unite the Republican Party. Buchanan, campaigning in Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas in preparation for next week's Super Tuesday primary, said the contest isn't over yet and that Dole needs to address the concerns of Buchanan supporters over such issues as abortion and job security.