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YOUNG ECONOMICS: Teenage Essayist Tamara Keith recounts her stint s a teaching assistant in economics for a class of fourth graders.

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.

Despite finishing behind Dole, Buchanan remains enthusiastic about his candidacy, and has promised supporters that he isn't about to give up.

in New York City to hear what callers had to say about today's Republican primary in New York State.

bulge the FDA is on the verge of approving the first anti-obesity pill in more than 20 years. But critics warn it is no magic solution, and say it can have serious side effects.

Robert reads from the latest batch of listeners' comments.

NPR's Mary Kay Magistad reports that China's war games and missile tests have apparently failed to cow the Taiwanese on the eve of Taiwan's presidential election.

of three GOP presidential hopefuls: Bob Dole, Lamar Alexander and Pat Buchanan.

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.

NPR's Adam Hochberg reports that North Carolina's legisture will meet in special session to decide what to do with a billion and a half dollar surplus in state's unemployment insurance fund. Due to strong economy and low unemployment, state has accumulated surplus. Republicans want to give cut rate, or refund tax to businesses that pay it.