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served in the war. And researchers say that despite sometimes painful memories, most veterans led more successful lives than those who didn't serve. And experts say it was the military experience that made the difference.

yesterday that would ban late term abortions, known as "partial birth" abortions. The 286-129 vote in favor is enough to override the veto President Clinton has promised. But the measure passed the Senate on a much closer 54-44 vote, so an override is not expected.

A nicotine nasal spray that helps smokers quit has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Linda talks with ???? of the F-D-A about the approval for the sale of this new product called Nicotrol NS. Smokers will soon be able to buy the nasal spray at in pharmacies later this year. ??? explains the safety and the risks of this new product.

sweep of the western primaries and Pat Buchanan's grudging concession that the Senate majority leader will be the GOP nominee.

Associate Professor at Columbia University of Public Health DR. NAHID TOUBIA. She is from Sudan, and was the first woman surgeon in her country. TOUBIA is director of "Rainbo" a research and information organization dedicated to the health and human rights of women, particularly women's reproductive and sexual rights. They've begun a campaign against female genital mutilation. TOUBIA has written a report: "Female Genital Mutilation: A Call for Global Action." (for copies contact: Women, Ink., 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY, (212) 687-8633.) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THRU THE SECOND HALF OF THE

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her partner? her mate? No one word seems to work.

Sue Simpson reports from Johannesburg on the opening day of testimony before South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will hear from victims of human rights absues committed during apartheid as part of a process designed to heal the nation's wounds. The panel also has the power to grant amnesty to those who confess to their crimes. It has drawn criticism from both ends of the political spectrum. Some say the commission should not grant amnesty, others say it will ignore the crimes committed by the opponents of apartheid.

NPR's Sunni Khalid reports from Beirut on Hezbollah's hard-line stance regarding Israel. In an interview, Hezbollah's chief political spokesman said that Hezbollah would be undeterred from bombing northern Israel, despite Israel's aggressive response.

The Education Department and certain school districts around the country are trying to figure out next year's budget, even while this year's is up in the air. Congress and the president have only agreed on temporary budgets for the Education Department, at a cut from last year's spending. Now the department and districts that get federal aid can't make plans until Washington officials come to an agreement. NPR's Phillip Davis has the story.