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2: An excerpt from the next edition of "This American Life" from WBEZ: A performance excerpt from monologist, actor and writer SPALDING GRAY. His latest show "It's a Slippery Slope" opens this Sunday at New York's Lincoln Center Theater. This excerpt was recorded at Chicago's Goodman Theater. He's known for his monologues which include; "Monster in a Box" about all the distractions that prevented him from completing his novel, Impossible Vacation, and Swimming to Cambodia about filming a movie in Cambodia. Last year GRAY released a book about his eye problems, and his adventures in the mainstream and alternative health care industries. It's called Gray's Anatomy. (Vintage Books).

Researchers in Britain are claiming new evidence for the possibility of life on Mars. By looking at a meteorite from Mars that landed in Antarctica--different from the one NASA scientists concluded contained signs of life this past summer--the British scientists say they see a chemical signature that could have been produced by living organisms. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

The staff at All Things considered has been wondering just what the implications of the existence of life on Mars might mean. It could have far-reaching implications for religion, science...and most importantly, for campaign fund-raising regulations.

attempt to win Arizona and other western states which usually vote Republican in Presidential elections. In a speech today in Santa Barbara, California, the President is expected to respond to Republican allegations that the Democratic National Committee has engaged in illegal fundraising.

than many people think because they are not insured by the federal government.

Savi Chadri reports on the condition of Mother Teresa, who underwent surgery today for a heart condition. Doctors said the elderly nun would have died without the surgery. Mother Teresa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the poor of Calcutta.

Robert talks with reporter Eric Lyman in Lima about the tense hostage situation in the Peruvian capital, where leftist guerrillas are holding at least two hundred people -- including senior government officials and foreign diplomats -- at the Japanese ambassador's residence. The rebels took over the residence during a party last night; they're demanding the release of jailed comrades. The guerrillas, who belong to the small Tupac Amaru (TOO-pock ah-MAHR-oo) Revolutionary Movement, have released about one hundred seventy hostages, most of them women.

NPR's Susan Stamberg reports on renewed interest this year in the life and career of Noel Coward. Three new books, including two full scale biographies...and a Broadway revival of "Present Laughter" starring Frank Langella ...are shedding new light on the playwright and songwriter whose works defined witty sophistication.

Steve Krueger of member station KPLU in Tacoma, Washington, reports on the apparent suicide of Evan Hunziger. Hunziger was held for months by North Korean officials after begin accused of spying. Hunziger claimed he was spreading the gospel. He was released in November and returned home but was found today dead of a gunshot wound.

formerly part of the Soviet Union, now an independent state. Uzbekistan is redefining its historical past. It now traces its origins to the 14th Century conqueror, Emir Timur, known in the West as Tamerlane.