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NPR'S Eric Weiner reports that the Bhutto family history is marked by both power and tragedy. The father of recently deposed prime minister Benazir Bhutto was hanged by his political opponents. And there are allegations that Benazir Bhutto indirectly contributed to her brother's death. Some Pakistanis are now saying that the Bhutto name has been indelibly scarred by Benazir Bhutto's recent behavior.

on the refugee situation in Rwanda and Zaire.

Cordell Hull Reagon, a founding member of the civil-rights era quartet The Freedom Singers, has died in Berkeley, California. As a civil rights leader and vocal artist, he gave a voice to the civil rights movement of the early sixties. Robert and Noah remember his work.

2: Novelist SIGRID NUNEZ. Her debut autobiographical novel was "A Feather on the Breath of God," (HarperPerennial). NUNEZ's newest novel is "Naked Sleeper." (HarperCollins). One reviewer calls it "a fine novel of maturing at 40." Another writes: "a steady, superbly insightful study of a life as quietly complex as the reader's own."

around the globe in trying to re-write their computer software before the year 2000.

China wants to join the World Trade Organization. Vicky O'Hara reports on the dilemma this poses: China's huge economy and rapidly expanding exports would make it an important addition to the WTO, but its economic practices are at odds with the organizations free-trade ethos. The Clinton administration faces a tricky political situation in deciding whether or not to support China's bid for entry.

House Republicans unanimously re-nominated Newt Gingrich as House Speaker today, despite unresolved allegations of improper campaign finance activities by the Georgia Congressman. In his acceptance speech, Gingrich promised to work with President Clinton, and said the 105th Congress would be the "implementation Congress". The Republicans also re-elected Dick Armey of Texas as majority leader, as well as the rest of Gingrich's leadership team. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.

Some gang members say the only way to get out of a gang is in a casket or by going to jail. But some experts say that many young people in gangs DO eventually go straight. John Biewen [BEE-win] from Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul reports on an effort to convince young people to resist the lure of gang membership, which focuses on intensive education and counseling...and teaching kids the difference between fear and respect. (STEREO)

Li Peng's visit to Russia. Diplomats say the focus of Peng's trip is to boost economic links and pave the way for a presidential summit next year.

Noah talks with Don Gonyea in Detroit, Michigan about the latest charges being filed against Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Dr. Kevorkian was charged today with nineteen criminal counts in conjunction with ten assisted suicides that have taken place since June.