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Robert talks with Paul Ferrara, Director of the Virginia Division of Forensic Science, about the practice of gathering DNA samples. Ferrara is attending the National Law Enforcement Summit on DNA Technology in Washington, DC.

Host Lynn Neary talks to NPR's Sarah Chayes about developments in the aftermath of the fatal crash of Air France Concorde that killed 113 people on Tuesday. French aviation experts have extracted some of the data from the two so called black boxes and have begun analyzing it.

NPR's John McChesney reports on the decision by a federal judge to shut down Napster, an Internet music service. U.S. District Judge Marilyn Hall Patel, issued a preliminary injunction saying millions of Napster users were engaged in ``wholesale'' copyright infringement by trading their favorite songs over the Internet.

George W. Bush will claim the presidential nomination of the Republican Party in Philadelphia next week, reaching a new high in a political career that began without much fanfare in Texas more than two decades ago. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on George W. Bush's early forays into business and politics in West Texas.

As part of our occasional series Paying the Piper, NPR's Rick Karr reports why some musicians are distributing their music on the Internet. Many musicians never see any royalties from their record labels, due to advances and other expenses. Sometimes musicians can earn more money by distributing the music directly.

Even people without disabilities are benefiting from the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Morning Edition's monthly series on the lives of Centenarians, One Hundred Years of Stories, features people from across the country who are one hundred years old--or older. In today's report producer Neenah Ellis talks with Margaret Byrd Rawson. During her lifetime, she pioneered research into dyslexia and continues to pursue her studies today despite the heavy burden of aging has placed on her.

Linda talks to Bill Minutaglio, of the Dallas Morning News, and author of First Son: George W. Bush and the Bush Family Dynasty. They discuss George W. Bush, his religious convictions, and the intersection of faith and politics. Minutaglio contends that Bush has moved more to the center during the presidential campaign than the Christian Coalition might like. But the Coalition still views Bush as an opportunity for influence in the White House. (4:30) Please note, First Son: George W. Bush and the Bush Family Dynasty, by Bill Minutaglio is published by Times Books.

Catholic voters were traditionally thought of as a Democratic, but in recent decades they have become swing voters -- willing to support either party This year, they are a prize trophy in the presidential contest. NPR's Lynn Neary reports on the Republican strategy for attracting Catholic votes.

Banning Eyre reports on the legacy of Nigerian bandleader and activist Fela Kuti. Kuti came from a talented and educated family. He was educated in England and spent time in America. In the 1970's, his jazz and funk-influenced music challenged the political and military leadership of Nigeria. His lifestyle reflected his sharp rejection of Western ideas. Kuti eventually died of complications from AIDS. But his life is attracting new attention here in the US as his son Femi tours with a band, and a new biography by Michael Veal details his life. (12:30) Please note, Fela: The Life & Times of an African Musical Icon, by Michael E. Veal is published by Temple University Press; ISBN# 1566397650, June 2000.