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. After a prolific start the Republican controlled- Congress stagnated a bit in this election year. But following Bob Dole's resignation from his position as Senate Majority Leader, Congress finished with several bi-partisan compromises, passing some sweeping new laws.

who's been covering the fighting in northern Iraq files an essay on "accuracy versus adequacy" in reporting on that region.

The Taliban militia is fighting to hold onto its recent military gains in Afghanistan. It has lost two towns north of Kabul, and its opponents are forging new political alliances. The BBC's Phil Goodman reports from Afghanistan.

Weekend Edition entertainment critic Elvis Mitchell tells Susan about the new movie "Sleepers."

Steven Smith of Minnesota Public radio reports on the challenges to creating viable businesses in Black communities. African Americans spend 400-billion dollars a year on consumer items, but Black leaders want a higher proportion of that to go to black-owned businesses.

Daniel talks with Film Director Spike Lee. Lee's new movie opened this week nationwide and it's about a group of Black men who travel by Bus to the Million Man March, which was held last year in Washington D.C. The characters in the film represent, what Lee says, are all aspects of the Black community. He says it's not what you would usually see in a Hollywood film. Also, the film was financed by donations from 15 Black men. Lee turned down money offers from big studios and when the film was done, he sold the film to Columbia for a profit.

- Reporter Eileen LeBlanc of member station WHQR in Wilmington, North Carolina, says the cleanup in the aftermath of Hurricane Fran has begun. Estimates of damage from the storm run as high as $1 billion. LeBlanc says that in addition to causing severe damage along the Carolina coast, the hurricane swept inland, causing serious flooding in the Appalachian mountains.

many surrounding areas. The historic C and O canal is once again in danger only a month after a $25 million repair job following the winter flood.

A national alliance of church organizations is redefining what compassion means in terms of its service to communities. Julia McEvoy reports that one church in suburban Chicago has decided that being a good Christian means tackling community issues that have been damaging the local economy.

TV Critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews last night''s Emmy Award ceremonies.INT. : MERALD "BUBBA" KNIGHT is a founding member of Gladys Knight and the Pips. He is Gladys'' brother. Terry talked with "Bubba" about his years, as one of the Pips, with one of the longest established soul vocal groups, spanning four decades.