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Co-host Renee Montagne talks about the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention.

A montage of Vice President Al Gore's acceptance speech last night at the Democratic National Convention.

Co-host Madeleine Brand talks with Leslie Stainton, author of a new biography of Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. Lorca was killed in 1936 by a fascist firing squad. Lorca spent almost a year in New York City and his dark and sometimes surrealistic poetry about the city is still considered timely by many.

Steve Krueger of member station KPLU in Seattle reports that Microsoft, a company that was once a political recluse, is now a major contributor to both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns.

With her hair neatly braided, the girl sat next to her baby brother, dressed for an outing, complete with a backpack and note — but their parents were nowhere to be found, the U.S. Border Patrol said.

It's the final installment of call-outs to undecided female voters in suburban Ohio -- a key group to win over in the upcoming Presidential election. Today, Linda checks in with Gina Cronan for her reaction to Vice President Al Gore's speech last night. Gina is a working mom from University Heights, Ohio. She's a life-long Republican but has not been pleased with Texas Governor George W. Bush. Last night, Gina says, Gore won her over -- in large part by his discussion of key issues.

NPR's Don Goneya reports on the reaction to Gore's speech at the Democratic National Convetion and to the disclosure in Washington that Kenneth Starr's successor as independent counsel has summoned a new grand jury to hear evidence against President Bill Clinton in connection with the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal.

Natalya Yefimova reports on the effort to rescue the crew of the sunken Russian submarine and the reaction in Russia.

NPR's Melissa Block reports on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

Co-host Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Cokie Roberts and political analyst Charlie Cook about Al Gore's acceptance speech.