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NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from Sarajevo about life along the front line. The Bosnian government and Bosnian Serbs have pulled back their troops, and French peace-keepers have moved into position to create a buffer zone between the two warring groups. For the first time in nearly four years, the neighborhoods along the trenches are quiet.

NPR's Deborah Wang reports from Nepal on elephant polo, sport of the adventure-travel elite. In this year's International Elephant Polo Championships, the American team continued its dubious record as annual last-place finishers.

NPR's Neal Conan reports on the life of Admiral Arleigh Burke who died Sunday at the age of 94. "31 Knot Burke" was one of the most successful and colorful naval officers in American history. During the Second World War, he commanded a destroyer squadron in a series of daring night actions against Japanese forces in the waters around the Solomon Islands. In 1955, he became Chief of Naval Operations and served an unprecedented three terms, bringing the Navy into the era of jets, missiles and nuclear propulsion.

Anne Williams reviews this folk rock group out of Minneapolis. Their new album, called "Songs from the Gypsy," has inspired a novel, which fans can read and listen on a cd-rom version. The album tells a story of a gypsy named Dove and the search for his two brothers, Raven and Owl. Some of the songs are completely acoustic, others have heavy metal riffs.

Music reviewer Charles de Ledesma reviews "Lamentation" by cellist and composer Tunde Jegede [TTON-day juh-GAY-day.] #Station note:the CD IS CALLED LAMENTATION ..BY TUNDE JEGEDE ON TRICIOM RECORDS DISTRIBUTED BY NEW NOTE ADDRESS ELECTRON HOUSE, CRAY AVENUE ST MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON KENT BR5 3SJ ENGLAND (stereo)

NPR's David Baron reports that Evangelical Christians will make the rounds on Capitol Hill tomorrow to defend the Endangered Species Act. They are part of an American religious environmental movement born several decades ago that is stepping now into the political arena.

The partial federal government shutdown is in its 20th day. NPR's Brian Naylor reports that today's budget talks between the White House and Cognress were called off, but there are no indications they're in any trouble. Republicans say they need time to strategize and discuss their next moves.

NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that President Clinton signed legislation early this morning temporarily ending the partial government shutdown. But the White House and Congress have still not agreed on how to balance the budget, so negotiations continue.

The House today took up legislation to avoid a third shutdown of the federal government. Temporary funding runs out at midnight tomorrow. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports that Republican efforts to include measures to satisfy their conservative members brought warnings from Democrats that this bill could force thousands of federal workers to be furloughed.

General Motors announced today that it will begin selling electric passenger cars in two states later this year. The nation's largest automaker plans to offer two electric models, a small sedan known as the Impact, and a pickup. Both cars still have significant range limitations.

NPR's Philip Davis has more on the snow story, reporting on the storm's impact on various localities on the East coast.

NPR's Melissa Block reports from New York on the storms impact throughout the region.

Bobbie O'Brien reports from Tampa, Florida on a recent study which shows that cutting mangrove trees along waterfront property drastically effects the coastal ecosystem. Recent relaxation of environmental laws has allowed homeowners to cut mangrove trees without obtaining a permit.

Ballet in America would not be what it is without Lincoln Kirstein (KURR-steen), who died today in his Manhattan home at the age of 87. NPR's Melissa Block reports that as a dance patron, Kirstein brought choreographer George Balanchine to the United States in 1933. Together they founded the School of American Ballet and later, the New York City Ballet. Kirstein ran both for many years and wrote several books on dance.

Satirist Harry Shearer suggests that the GOP plan to eliminate Federal jobs could be helped by an effort to find private support for individual workers. He has Newt Gingrich pitching for folks to help one Air Traffic Controller. By sponsoring this this air traffic controller, the sponsor can find out how many collisions have been avoided by her and who she's dating.

Daniel talks with Soprano Heidi Grant Murphy, who also performs for us in her New York apartment. She's accompanied on the piano by her husband Kevin Murphy, an assistant conductor with the Metropolitan Opera. Heidi and Kevin talk about the rigors of a vocal music career, and tell us what's it's like to work together.

Danny speaks with David Remnick, writer for the New Yorker Magazine, about Russia's involvement in Chechnya, and the reasons the conflict developed in the first place. Remnick won a pulitzer prize for his book Lenin's Tomb, which surveyed the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Computer experts and police in California are trying military technology in troubled neighborhoods to track down gunshots. Too often residents direct police to the sound of gunshots. Reporter Chris Arnold in San Francisco says the experimental system employs an array of microphones to locate the source of a gunshot and immediately relays the information to police.

While the East Coast was inundated with snow this week, Alaska is experiencing a drought. Linda talks with Gary Hufford in Alaska, who we spoke to in December about the lack of snow there. The problem continues. He says he'd be happy to arrange to take the snow from the East Coast. The drought of snow poses problems for pipes, tourism, skiers and the dog sled races.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from Sarajevo on the battle over NATO policy in Bosnia. There is a tug-of-war between advocates of "mission creep" and "mission-shrink". Some want the NATO implementation force, known as IFOR, to take on added responsibilities beyond its initial mission. Others want IFOR to stick to the strict interpretation on the Dayton peace agreement.