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Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Vicky O'Hara about today's meeting in Washington between Secretary of State Colin Powell and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres. They discussed efforts to bring about a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, as a step toward resuming peace talks.

NPR's Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem reports on violence in the Gaza Strip today. Israeli tanks and bulldozers pushed into a Palestinian refugee camp, demolishing 20 buildings Israel says were used by Palestinian gunmen for cover.

NPR's Elaine Korry reports that high-tech companies are cutting jobs by un-hiring the new college graduates who have yet to report to work. The graduates are paid as much as two months' salary as an un-signing bonus.

NPR's Gerry Hadden reports on the passage of an Indian rights and culture bill by the Mexico's Congress. But Zapatista Indian rebels have still taken to the streets in Mexico City, claiming the bill has been changed so drastically, that instead of strengthening their autonomy, it actually reduces their rights.

Laura Sydell reports on a prominent contemporary composer, David Del Tradici. His collection of songs entitled Gay Life premiers this weekend in San Francisco.

Commentator Dan Gillmor says everyone's life is a little changed by Gordon Moore. The computer chip visionary will retire from Intel later this month.

Host Bob Edwards talks with the head of Botswana's Central Bank, Linah Mohohlo. They discuss Africa's view of the recent World Bank and IMF meetings, and issues that face the continent.

NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg reports on the high and low points in the career of FBI Director Louis Freeh. Freeh announced yesterday he would step down from the post in June, two years before his 10-year term expires.

NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski's visit with President Bush today. As the ethnic conflict in Macedonia escalates, Trajkovski says he'll ask the Bush Administration to officially label the National Liberation Army, an Albanian guerilla group, as a terrorist organization. This move would prohibit the group from raising funds within the United States.

Scott Simon speaks with Reggie Rock Bythewood, director of the new TV drama "Swagger." It's about a basketball prodigy and the family, players and coaches around him.