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Satirist Harry Shearer imagines the line between Soft and Hard TV will fall, and future Presidential debates will be in line with more popular entertainment. He proposes a combination of professional wrestling and politics.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden in Gaza reports another cease-fire between the Israelis and Palestinians failed to stem the violence raging throughout the Palestinian territories. There were gun battles near an Israeli settlement in Gaza and in at least one town in the West Bank. Israeli troops clashed with stone-throwing demonstrators in other areas.

NPR's Kenneth Walker reports on the lost Jews of southern Africa, a tribe that has insisted for centuries that its members are descendants of the ancient Jews. Now, there is DNA evidence to support the claim.

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports on the latest demonstrations against Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic. Opposition supporters stormed the parliament, and took over the state-controlled television headquarters. Police first launched teargas grenades into the crowd of protestors, then some officers were later seen joining the demonstrations.

Commentator Marion Roach talks about going to the post office just before Christmas to pick up a package...of her mother's ashes.

Noah talks with Louise Branson, Washington Bureau Chief of The Scotsman and has written with Dusko Doder, Milosevic : Portrait of a Tyrant (Simon & Shuster, 1999). She talks about what recent events means for the Yugoslavian president.

Vice presidential debates have had little visible effect on the immediate presidential campaigns of which they've been part. But they have made a difference to the future political careers of their participants -- who have often gone on to run for president themselves. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports.

NPR's Eric Westervelt reports on the importance of the state of Pennsylvania in the presidential election. It has more electoral votes than any other competitive state, and has tremendous influence on the race nationwide. The campaigns of both George W. Bush and Al Gore are in a desperate fight to win over Pennsylvania's population of older and blue collar workers.

In this latest installment in our series on architecture in American society, NPR's Lynn Neary spends time with architect Tony Lawlor, who works with clients to create space for spirituality in their homes.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports on the conclusion of the House ethics case involving Transportation Committee chairman Bud Shuster. The ethics committee found that Shuster, a Pennsylvania Republican who wields great power in the House, committed "serious official misconduct" for his relationship with a former staffer-turned-lobbyist and his accepting of improper gifts. The committee's "letter of disapproval" was the most lenient form of punishment, and it ends any further congressional investigation into the matter. For his part, Shuster -- in a speech on the House floor -- called the findings "overkill."

Noah reads letters from listeners.

Astronomers have discovered more than a dozen objects not much bigger than Jupiter, lurking all by themselves in a nearby star cluster. The objects aren't quite planets, but they're too small and dim to be stars. The discovery has sparked debate about just what they are -- and what to call them. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

Noah talks with Steve Crawshaw of the Independent, who is in Belgrade, about the latest in the events there. He describes what it was like to be on the streets there, as protesters took over the Parliament. He also discusses scenarios for which Milosevic might leave office.

NPR's Ted Clark reports on the reaction from other countries to the events unfolding in Yugoslavia. Leaders from around the world are calling for Milosevic to step down.

Power outages are a growing problem in a hotter climate, and it's not just from bigger storms. Rising temperatures are also damaging trees, making them more likely to fall on power lines.

The U.S.'s top film schools are prioritizing a diverse student body. The demand for better representation on screen and behind the camera requires a talent pipeline from film schools.

Thousands of NPR readers shared what they'd say if someone asked them why they are wearing a mask. Here's a selection of their responses.

The Taliban beat him for being Hazara. He spent his life savings to smuggle his family to Turkey — climbing over its border wall — to find a community of Afghans that helps each other get settled.

Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That's later than covered by many insurance plans.

Fungi, parasites, root rot: Climate change is increasing the risk of trees weakening and dying. Falling trees have increased power outages nationwide, which threaten public health and safety.