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Year's Eve performance by the Sarajevo Philharmonic earlier this week. Throughout the Bosnian conflict, the Sarajevo Philharmonic has performed continuously, offering a sort of musical therapy for people enduring years of war.

on the State of Union Address.

NOAH talks to reporter Joe Palca about the fat substitute, Olestra, that was just approved by the FDA. Critics have warned that it could cause people to lose valuable nutrients, leading to long-term health problems like cancer and blindness. Proponents say it will help people maintain a low fat diet.

the wording of the Palestinian charter that still calls for the destruction of Israel.

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports that AT&T plans to cut about 40,000 jobs over the next three years as part of its plan to split into three companies. About 75 percent of the reductions will be accomplished through layoffs. The rest have either already accepted a voluntary severance package or work for a division AT&T plans to divest.

Negotiators say they made "constructive progress" towards a resolution yesterday.

NPR's Neal Conan reports on the life of Admiral Arleigh Burke who died Sunday at the age of 94. "31 Knot Burke" was one of the most successful and colorful naval officers in American history. During the Second World War, he commanded a destroyer squadron in a series of daring night actions against Japanese forces in the waters around the Solomon Islands. In 1955, he became Chief of Naval Operations and served an unprecedented three terms, bringing the Navy into the era of jets, missiles and nuclear propulsion.

about millionaire John DuPont's alleged shooting of Olympic gold medalist Dave Schultz.

Anne Williams reviews this folk rock group out of Minneapolis. Their new album, called "Songs from the Gypsy," has inspired a novel, which fans can read and listen on a cd-rom version. The album tells a story of a gypsy named Dove and the search for his two brothers, Raven and Owl. Some of the songs are completely acoustic, others have heavy metal riffs.

NPR's Deborah Wang reports from Nepal on elephant polo, sport of the adventure-travel elite. In this year's International Elephant Polo Championships, the American team continued its dubious record as annual last-place finishers.