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NPR'S TOVIA SMITH REPORTS ON THE ABORTION ISSUE WHICH CAME TO A HEAD THIS YEAR FOLLOWING INCIDENTS OF SHOOTINGS AT ABORTION CLINICS, AND HOW TWO SIDES ARE TRYING TO BRIDGE THEIR DIFFERENCES IN THE WAKE OF THE VIOLENCE.

2: Personal Health columnist for the New York Times JANE BRODY. Her new book is a timely one: "Jane Brody's Cold and Flu Fighter" (W.W. Norton, in paperback). In it she gives advice on how to tell if you are suffering from a cold, the flu, or an allergy, and the best treatment for each.

the sugar program has remained untouched by cutbacks in government price supports. Critics say it's fattened the pockets of only a few farmers, and has kept the price of the commodity artificially high.

on the West Bank and Gaza. Yesterday was the official start of the campaign for the 88-member council that will govern the newly-autonomous regions. The elections are January 20, 1996.

Commentator Stuart Chiefet (chef-AY) says that with so many people using lap-top computers these days, some entrepreneours could make a fortune by simply offering hackers caught in remote spots an electrical outlet where they can plug in their machines.

Nick Kristof, about the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama.

by the telecommunications giant, AT&T, yesterday. The company will divide into three separate firms and eliminate up to 40,000 jobs over the next year and a half. Though the move means layoffs, it also meant a sharp rise in AT&T stock on Wall Street.

Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews

the island nation and mainland China. Taiwan has increased its defense budget to face what it calls a growing threat from China. China threatens to invade Taiwan if it ever declares independence.

Internationally-renowned violinist ITZHAK PERLMAN. He celebrates his 50th birthday this year. He has several new releases, and a PBS special: "The Beethoven Triple Concert" two live concert recordings with pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, and cellist Yo Yo Ma. And "In the Fiddler's House," featuring PERLMAN playing Klezmer music with four Klezmer bands. There's also a PBS Great Performance special on Klezmer music featuring PERLMAN. (It aired nationally November 27 at 10PM. Check local listings). Both CD's are on the EMI Classics label.