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ilm critic JOHN POWERS reviews the new film "Big Night" co-starring Stanley Tucci, and then. . .

ilm Critic JOHN POWERS reviews "Secrets and Lies." A film from director Mike Leigh. It won the top prize at this year''s Cannes Film festival in May. This film features actress Brenda Blethyn and Marianne Jean-Baptiste who were recently featured on Fresh Air.

When they took over Congress, Republicans pledged to cut out "pork barrel" spending -- federal funds that target particular districts and regions. But as even some GOP critics point out, it was easier to make the pledge than to keep it. NPR's Chitra Ragavan reports.

Danny speaks with NPR's Elizabeth Arnold about tonight's debate between President Clinton and Republican challenger Bob Dole. Arnold says the debate is Dole's last best chance to reach American voters and reverse his electoral fortunes.

Commentator Marion Winik wonders how someone like her - a bonafide nerd who would have done anything to stay away from gym class - is now the mother of a young blond athletic master of the universe. She tells a story about her son's final soccer game this year.

to find out why chopping an onion makes you cry and what you can do to stop the tears.

about the alliance's decision to extend IFOR's mandate in Bosnia.

NPR's Richard Harris reports that scientists have located a gene that could influence anxiety. The discovery is the latest in a series of recent genetics advances that may lead to the identification of the genes that help shape personality.

with a new marketing idea. Frequent buyers get discounts, rebates, free goodies, and other incentives to return. It's the latest effort by mall owners to lure customers in a highly competitive environment.

U.S. officials who are hoping to strengthen some international environmental treaties are watching a fishing conference in Spain very closely, where diplomats are trying to crack down on nations that are ignoring the treaty protecting the giant bluefin tuna. The numbers of bluefin tuna have been reduced by ninety percent since the 1970's, mostly due to overfishing by fleets from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The debates over the treaty could have far-reaching implications for other international wildlife protection agreements. NPR's John Nielsen reports.