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We remember TV and radio writer Philip Rapp, who died at the age of 88 Tuesday in his Beverly Hills home. He created the character "Baby Snooks" for Fanny Brice and the "Battling Bickersons" for Don Ameche and Francis Langford. We hear clips from those two radio skits.

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.

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.

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.

about the contentious meeting last night on re-opening the federal government.

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.

developments in the Zapatista rebellion. The Mexican government will meet with the Mayan Indian rebels today to discuss the rebels' demands of greater autonomy for millions of indigenous people in Mexico.

about her new book on figure-skating and her concerns that the event's governing body isn't doing enough to make young male competitors aware of the dangers of AIDS.

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.