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NPR's Phillip Davis reports on the battle in Congress over legalized gambling.

Robert reads from the latest batch of listeners' comments.

Robert speaks with Iris Chang, author of the book "Thread of the Silkworm." Chang relates how one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California was deported during the anti-communist 1950s to China, where he became the father of the Chinese missile program.

NPR's Linda Gradstein reports that as the closure of the West Bank and Gaza strip continues, people are becoming frustrated and angry with Israel. Some say there could be a backlash against the peace process.

in the very competitive health care market and it is becoming more and more difficult for them to fulfill their mission of ministering to the poor.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports that commentator Pat Buchanan says he will stay in the GOP presidential race despite calls from frontrunner Bob Dole that he end his campaign and help unite the Republican Party. Buchanan, campaigning in Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas in preparation for next week's Super Tuesday primary, said the contest isn't over yet and that Dole needs to address the concerns of Buchanan supporters over such issues as abortion and job security.

SENIOR NEWS ANALYST DANIEL SCHORR SPEAKS ABOUT TERRORISM AND PROSPECTS FOR MIDEAST PEACE WITH FOUAD AJAMI (FOO-ad ah-ZHA-mee), DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE EAST STUDIES AT THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, AND ROBERT SATLOFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY.

A look at the Campaign trail for the presidency in Russia. Robert speaks with Scott Bruckner, director of the Moscow Center of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the start of the Russian campaign for president. Bruckner does not see an easy campaign ahead for Boris Yelstin, who, after firing two top aides, potentially damaged loyalty among liberal reformers.

NPR's Ed Lifson reports that both United Airlines and Boeing are trying to downplay the significance of a letter United sent to Boeing complaining about the performance of Boeing's new 777 jets. A United executive said the new jet's performance was a major disappointment. Boeing officials said the letter and complaints were routine.

Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem on the the aftermath of the suicide bomb attacks, including the disclosure that an Israeli Arab drove the latest suicide bomber into Tel Aviv. The continuing crackdown against Palestinians suspected of being terrorists has left moderate Palestinians nervous that Israel is through with the peace process.