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Scott with some thoughts about that story out of China, where it was disclosed that children were killed while making fireworks at school.

NPR's Mike Shuster reports that the Bush administration is reviewing strategic defence policies, including all those relating to U.S. nuclear weapons. Ten years after the Cold War there have been few changes in U.S. nuclear weapons policy. But that may all change under the new Bush administration which may seriously consider unilaterally reducing the U.S. stocks of nuclear warheads because they are not needed for defence or deterrence.

Scott reviews the news of the week with senior news analyst Daniel Schorr.

North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann reports on two online dictionaries which are helping police, parents, and social workers understand the jargon used for drugs.

Jeff Lunden reports from New York that the previously unheard songs of a great Broadway lyricist are appearing in a new musical. A Class Act is the story of the life and songs of Ed Kleban, lyricist of A Chorus Line.

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports on the anniversary of the NASDAQ's all-time high. A year ago, the index hit 5,048. Yesterday, it finished at 2,052 -- leading tech investors to wonder what happened.

Linda Wertheimer talks with David Richardson, a farmer from County Carlow, Ireland, about the measures being taken to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease. There has been only one case of foot and mouth disease in Ireland.

Commentator Carol Wasserman has an essay about menopause.

NPR's Don Gonyea has been travelling with the President and reports on Mr. Bush's efforts to gain Senatorial support for his tax cut plan.

Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori has expressed his intention to resign. Scott speaks with NPR's Eric Weiner.