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Maine Public Radio's Susan Chisholm reports on the end of the strike against Bath Iron Works. The company is owned by General Dynamics. With the new contract signed, Bath Iron Works employees are expected to return to work right way.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about recent developments in the presidential campaigns and what can be expected from the candidates in the final weeks.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem where Friday's ceasefire deadline failed to end the violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak called a timeout in the peace process over the weekend. The death toll from weeks of conflict reached 121 yesterday, with four more killings.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Ken Walker about the election results in Ivory Coast. This is the African nation's first election after a military coup last year drove the ruling party from power, but with the two major parties boycotting and voter turnout low, observers say a free and fair election is impossible.

Host Bob Edwards talks with musician Emmylou Harris about her latest album, Red Dirt Girl. The prolific artist has released 25 albums in 25 years, covering genres from pop to country. She plays songs from her newest release and discusses her childhood influences.

Host Lisa Simeone talks with NPR's Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem about response there to the Arab Summit and what's ahead for the government of Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

Kate Seelye has a profile of the Iran and Syria -backed guerillas whose reputation has risen in Arab circles since the withdrawal of Israeli troops last May.

Chinese restaurants have never been known for classy ambience, until now. The influence of western tastes and western money is changing the flavor of Kung Pao Chicken. From China, Rob Gifford reports.

Residents of Alaska already enjoy the lowest tax tax burden in America. But on election day, voters will decide if they want to place a cap on their property tax. From member station KTOO in Juneau, Anne Sutton reports.

Lisa visits the estate of the cereal heiress Marjorie Merriwether Post in Washington D.C. She views emeralds as big as bars of soap and a tiara fit for an empress.