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An appeals court in Boston is preparing to hear a case that could give residents of Puerto Rico the right to vote in the upcoming Presidential election. Such an outcome is considered a long shot, but Jason Beaubien reports that supporters believe the time has come to grant the island's citizens a place in the electoral college.

Sarah Dash is best remembered as the singer and co-founder of the all-female singing group Labelle, best known for their 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade."

In his first speech to delegates at the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden's remarks stood in contrast to his predecessor's approach. "We must work together as never before," Biden said.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on the fourth day of spreading violence through Israel and the West Bank.

Jacki speaks with NPR's Sylvia Poggioli from the capital of Montenegro about the scheduled plans for general strikes tomorrow through Serbia to hurry the process of Perident Slobodan Milosevic leaving office after a sound defeat in last week's elections.

The Internet has exploded the way we do business but according to author Christopher Kush, it hasn't had much impact on how we govern. Many of us can't find the information we want from all that's on line. Kush speaks to host Jacki Lyden about web sites that can make you a more informed voter.

Jacki talks with the cameraman who shot footage of a Palestinian father and son caught in crossfire on Saturday. A 12-year-old Palestinian boy Mohammed Ramal Aldura was killed . Jacki talks with Talal Abu Rameh, a journalist and cameraman for France Two Television.

The summer olympics games are now over in Sydney, Australia. NPR's Howard Berkes reports on the what's been learned and takes a look ahead to the winter games of 2002 in Salt Lake City. (

The Pope recently cannonized some 120 Chinese Catholics who died in China under religious persecution. Rob Gifford in Beijing reports on China's reaction.

We remember Carl Sigman, who died this past Tuesday at the age of 91. The versatile lyricist wrote: It's All In The Game, Enjoy Yourself, Ebb Tide, Pennsylvania 6-5000, and dozens of others.

Today Green Party Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader held a protest rally to raise the fact that he's excluded from this week's upcoming presidential debates.

Jacki talks to award winning Irish novelist Colm Toibin. His latest book, Blackwater Lightship, was shortlisted for Britain's Booker Prize. Toibin, who is gay, reads from the novel and discusses the conflicts of the between three generations of a family coming to grips with the death of a gay grandson from AIDS.

Noah talks to Gregg Greene, Director of Advertising and Promotion for the Seattle Mariners, about the song that's sweeping stadiums nationwide as a sports anthem. Who Let The Dogs Out by the Baha Boys has been adopted by many teams in a manner similar to Queen's We Are The Champions, and Rock and Roll Part Two by Gary Glitter.

Anima, a group from Brazil, mixes its classical training and early music experience with an interest in Brazilian folk music and instruments. The band will tour the United States later this month. Susan Kaplan, of member station WFCR, reports. (7:45) Anima's CD's, entitled Especiarias and Espiral Do Tempo (Time Spiral) are available from MCD World Music. Websites in Spanish:Especiarias and Espiral Do Tempo

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports on allegations that a British company managed to corner the market for a particular type of oil earlier this year. A lawsuit filed last month claims London-based Arcadia Petroleum engineered an elaborate scheme to drive up the price of North Sea Brent Crude and then enjoyed windfall profits.

Linda talks to Bill Rempel, National Correspondent and Investigative Reporter for the Los Angeles Times, about the concealed weapons law in Texas. Rempel's report in today's paper says hundreds of people with criminal backgrounds, many of them violent, have gotten the concealed carry licenses in Texas. That's despite a vow by Texas Governor George W. Bush for rigorous background checks.

Jason Beaubien reports from Boston on the Johnston and Murphy company's exhibit of shoes worn by Presidents Lincoln through Bush. It reveals some interesting traits about the nation's top feet and the men attached to them. The exhibit is on display at the University of Massachusetts, where the Republican and Democratic candidates meet tonight for a debate.

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.