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- Daniel talks with Hisham Awaratani (hi-SHAM AH-war-TAH-ni) of the Center for Palestinian Research and Studies in the West Bank city of Nablus. They discuss what life is like for Palestinians on the West Bank and Gaza strip since Israel closed off the terrorities in February.

NPR's Adam Hochberg reports from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which is expected to be close to the center of the eye of Hurricane Fran when the storm makes landfall. While the coast has been evacuated, many residents are still staying.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports on how Israel's new cabinet looks to be shaping up. Former generals like Ariel Sharon (shah-ROHN) and Raphael Eitan (AY-tahn) are vying for senior posts. But there's also talk of a national unity government that would join Labor and Likud... and shift the government closer to the center.

director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about a new poll with contradictory results. Despite associating President Clinton with scandals and questionable ethics, those surveyed still give him very high approval ratings.

Robert Siegel speaks with Dr. Barbara Herwaldt, a medical epidemiologist in the Division of Parasidic Diseases at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, about the outbreak of an intestinal illness that has affected over 1000 people in at least 10 states. The illness, which causes diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, is the result of infection by a microorganism called Cyclospora cayetanensis (KAH-yah-teh-NEN-sis).

of the Center for International Business Cycle Research at Columbia University who predicts that the next occupant of the White House will have to preside over a recession. Given indications from history, the current expansion in the economy is not expected to last.

- Daniel with Jennifer Shecter of the Center for Responsive Politics, a non-profit Washington research organization that tracks campaign fundraising. Shecter gives us a few examples that show a direct correlation between campaign contributions to legislators from industry and how those legislators voted on bills affecting those industries.

NPR's Kenneth Walker in Johannesburg reports South Africa has become a major center for international drug trafficking over the past few years, and the rate of heroin and cocaine use among South Africans has increased sharply.

Reporter Steven Dudley profiles the southern Colombia province of Putumayo, which is at the center of both the drug trade and Colombia's long-running left-wing rebellion. Life for the people of Putumayo has grown even worse since the Colombian government -- with major US backing -- launched its campaign against drug trafficking.

Robert talks with Dr. Stuart Seides (SY-deez), Vice Chairman of Cardiology at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC about Dick Cheney's health after last week's heart attack. Cheney has returned almost immediately to a very busy schedule. Robert asks if this is typical for a victim of a mild heart attack.