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Far-right candidate Larry Elder gave Gov. Gavin Newsom the foil the governor needed to secure Democratic votes.

NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on today's long-awaited endorsement of Vice President Al Gore by his one-time rival, Bill Bradley. The former New Jersey senator had harsh things to say about Gore's veracity during the primaries, and refused to say the "e" word after he withdrew from the race. But in making his endorsement today, Bradley said that, in the words of Vince Lombardi, "winning is a team sport."

Grapes make for more than just a juicy snack. Try chef Kathy Gunst's recipe for a flatbread loaded with grapes, bacon and cheese.

Originally a pianist, he co-founded the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals.

Filmmakers Keith Bedford and Shiho Fukada hope their film will contribute to building a society in both Japan and U.S. that is more accepting and welcoming of 'the other' than they are today.

Eight days of intense track and field competition wrapped up on Sunday night in Sacramento. Coaches and athletes consider these US Olympic trials as one of the greatest track meets in the world. The high levels of competition mean many world class athletes don't make the US Olympic team. KPBS reporter Nancy Greenleese has the story.

Scott Horsley of member station KPBS reports that San Diego is trying a new campaign to encourage more courteous use of cell phones. Cell phone maker Nokia and the San Diego city government are teaming up to post signs asking cell phone users to turn off their ringers, or their phones, in public places such as churches, libraries and movie theaters.

Commentator Cecilie Berry blames parents for the bad behavior of today's children. Parents, she says, don't speak up enough when they see other people's kids acting up. Parents are more interested in high achieving children than children who behave. Grownups used to be a "united front" who helped each other raise kids. Now things are more fragmented, and everyone, she says, suffers as a result.

Golfer Tiger Woods became the youngest player ever to win all four major golf championships today with his victory at the British Open in St. Andrews, Scotland. NPR's Tom Goldman speaks with guest host David Wright about this week's match and Tiger's future.

Host David Wright talks with ethnobotanist Mark J. Plotkin, Ph.D, about his new book Medicine Quest. Plotkin has done extensive research throughout the rainforests of South America to explore the healing secrets of the natural world. Plotkin says we have a lot to learn from the biodiversity of the rainforest, especially from unlikely sources such as spiders, snakes and tree bark.