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In order to promote "traditional" family values, the Virginia Housing Authority, has decided to stop making housing loans to gays and unmarried single people. NPR's Adam Hochberg reports that the agency, which loans money to low and moderate-income first-time home buyers, has taken the step at the urging of Republican Gov. George Allen. Federal officials are examining policy changes for possible civil rights violations.

What are the bonds that link fans to their hometown sports teams? From Tempe, Arizona, NPR's Tom Goldman visits with fans who travelled from Dallas and Pittsburgh to see their teams compete in the Super Bowl.

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SIMON/ GORILLA SURGERY: SCOTT TALKS TO THE CHICAGO BULLS' TEAM SURGEON WHO THIS WEEK OPERATED ON A GORILLA WITH KNEE PROBLEMS.

Host Liane Hansen speaks with Conor O'Clery of the Irish Times and artin Fletcher of the London Times about a proposal put forward this past week o try and bring Catholics and Protestants back to the bargining table in orthern Ireland.

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(STEREO) - Linda visits people and politicians in the two neighboring New England states to find out why the aura around them is so different. Though they both have small, mostly rural populations, New Hampshire is conservative and anti-tax, while Vermont is seen as progressive on environmental and economic issues. Linda explores the historical and geological differences between the two states as well.

- Diplomats at the United Nations say they worry that Africa is once again becoming the forgotten continent. NPR's Trevor Rowe reports that conflicts such as that in Burundi are getting minimal attention as the world's powers express growing impatience for becoming embroiled in struggles among African peoples.

going into today's New Hampshire Republican primary. Senator Bob Dole is said to have the most at stake, with a serious challenge from conservative commentator Pat Buchanan. Lamar Alexander and Steve Forbes are scrambling to remain credible contenders.

Robert and Linda.