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NPR's Tovia Smith reports on the case of Rebecca Corneau, the Massachusetts cult member who was jailed last month in an effort to make sure her baby is born safely. Corneau has declined to appeal. Another pregnant woman, known as Barbara F., tried to challenge the ruling, saying it would have a chilling effect on *all* pregnant women. Yesterday, Massachusetts' highest court denied that effort.

NPR's Mandalit Del Barco reports on an ordinance before the West Hollywood City Council allowing landlords to ban smoking in their rental properties.

NPR's Michele Kelemen reports from Moscow on concerns about freedom of speech in Russia. Following last month's submarine crisis, President Vladimir Putin's advisors have drawn up a 46 page document insisting that Russians and the international community have a right to "truthful" information about state policy. But some newspapers suggest that the document's language is too vague to be of any use. Meanwhile, other legal developments have solidified protection for environmental whistle-blowers.

Signs marking California Historic Route 66 were being stolen almost as fast as they could be posted. Now the California Route 66 Association has a solution - stenciling the route number onto the pavement with paint. Robert talks with Maria Mutschler, treasurer of the California Route 66 Association.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Martin Goldsmith former host of NPR's Performance Today, about his book Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany. The book tells the extraordinary story of his parents, two musicians who met while playing in the all-Jewish Kulturbund Orchestra in Nazi Germany. (7:33) Martin Goldsmith's book Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany, published by Wiley.

NPR's Julie McCarthy reports on the latest developments on protest over the high price of fuel in Europe. Today protesters announced they were calling off their blockades at many of Britain's oil refineries, but warned that they might renew their protest unless the government cut fuel taxes within 60 days.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports that Republican candidate George W. Bush is campaigning in California, a state many believe has already been won by Vice President Al Gore. Yesterday, Bush tried to show that the Republican Party is not hostile to immigrants, he also took time to question the handling of the national parks by the Clinton administration.

NPR's Melissa Block reports that Hillary Clinton and Rick Lazio met in their first debate last night. The two candidates are vying to fill the US Senate seat left vacant by Daniel Patrick Moynihan's retirement. As expected, the debate turned ugly, with both Clinton and Lazio attacking each other's character.

NPR's Larry Abramson reports on yesterday's congressional panel reviewing the marketing of violent movies, video games, and music to children. Media executives said they were being wrongly held responsible for youth violence in America, and that parents need to be more prudent about what their kids are exposed to.

NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on the visit of India's Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to the United States. Vajpayee who arrived Wednesday for a four-day official stay in the capital is scheduled to meet President Clinton on tomorrow. The visit is expected to present an optimistic note on the issue of Kashmir and nuclear arms.