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Daniel talks to musician Pierre Bensusan, who was born in Algeria but grew up in Paris. Bensusan says that he needs to work on relaxing his right hand to improve his playing. His latest CD is "Wu-Wei," on Rounder Records.

NPR's Howard Berkes reports on several paramillitary groups who may have had a connection with the bombing in Oklahoma City. He reports on their motivations and what kind of people join these groups as well as how they organize.

When Harvard University accepted the application of 19 year old Gina Grant, the school believed it would be enrolling an exceptional student with an exceptional IQ. However, the university then learned through an anonymous source that Ms. Grant had a checkered past. And it was on the basis of this new piece of information that Harvard officials reversed their decision and decided to reject Gina Grant. But students, psychologists and lawyers say the university has no basis for its action. Jacki talks with the Boston Globes' Walter Robinson about the story of Gina Grant which first appeared in the Globe this past week.

Beth Fertig of member station WNYC reports on a proposal in New York City to create separate schools for children who've been caught bringing weapons to class. The schools would be modelled after the Wildcat Academy, an alternative school in New York for troubled students.

Jacki goes behind the scenes at the New York City Fashion show and speaks with designers, fashion editors and models about the clothing industry. Fashion is a 14-billion dollar business in New York...although sales have been down in the last few years.

IN OKLAHOMA CITY, NPR'S JOHN BURNETT REPORTS ON OKLAHOMANS REACTION TO YESTERDAY'S ARREST OF THE FIRST SUSPECT IN THE BOMBING OF THE FEDERAL BUILDING.

ALL STATIONS FROM: MARTA HAYWOOD RE: WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY/FIRST RUNDOWN DATE: JUNE 3, 1995 HOST: SCOTT SIMON NEWS: NORA RAUM/LAURA KNOY

FROM PARIS, WHERE THE FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS TO BE HELD SUNDAY, NPR'S ANDY BOWERS REPORTS THAT LIKE AMERICANS, THE FRENCH PICK THEIR LEADERS BASED ON WHAT THEY LEARN ABOUT THEM IN NEWSPAPERS AND ON TELEVISION. BUT WHAT THE FRENCH SEE IN THE MEDIA IS NOT AT ALL LIKE WHAT WE SEE IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS.

NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on the debate at Brown University over school funding for women's sports. Under a federal law called Title IX, schools are required to offer men and women the same opportunities as far as athletics are concerned. But, critics of Title IX say the law is damaging to sports programs for men.

RUDOLPH VALENTINO WAS BORN 100 YEARS AGO TODAY AND HOST ALEX CHADWICK SPEAKS WITH FILM HISTORIAN WILLIAM EVERSON ABOUT VALENTINO'S SHORT LIVED FILM CAREER.