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WEEKEND EDITION SPORTS COMMENTATOR RON RAPOPORT PREVIEWS TONIGHT'S HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING MATCH BETWEEN MIKE TYSON AND BUSTER MATHIS JR.

Mining - Susan talks with Bob Keeley who works for the United Nations in the former Yugoslavia as a de-miner...he helps rid the countryside of landmines. There are an estimated 3 million plus landmines in the former Yugoslavia and are a main source of concern for troops heading there now as part of the NATO mission to Bosnia.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports that Israel and Syria have agreed to resume peace negotiations. Secretary of State Warren Christopher announced today that the two sides would meet next week in Washington. Talks between Israel and Syria broke off six months ago.

Supply flights into the U.S. base at Tuzla continue to be delayed by nclimate weather - a combination of ice, fog and snow. Until the skies clear, round radar cannot be fully installed and tested. Liane Hansen speaks with PR's Andy Bowers, who is monitoring events in Tuzla.

about last night's Fiesta Bowl blowout. Nebraska became the first team to win back-to-back college football championships since the late '70s by routing Florida, 62-24.

Alan Cheuse reviews the recently re-printed historical novel "The Keepers of the House" by Shirley Ann Grau. Grau was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1965 for this novel. The book is published by Louisiana State University and is part of the Voices of The South Series.

Linda speaks with James Mackay, author of Burns: A Biography of Robert Burns, about the legendary Scottish poet. 1996 is the bicentenniel of Burns' death, and there are exhibits and festivities planned all over the world throughout the year.

Liane Hansen speaks with quintessential lounge pianist Bobby hort. He has released a new CD, "Songs of New York" (Telarc Jazz CD-83346), ecorded live at his regular hangout, the Cafe Carlyle. In addition, he just ublished an autobiography, "Bobby Short: The Life and Times of a Saloon Singer" Potter).

N-P-R's David Molpus reports on the mechanisms and machinations that exist in offices to decide who -- if anyone -- has to work on holidays. It used to be a simple system of seniority. That doesn't work anymore.

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