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NPR's Martin Kaste reports Brazil is in shock, following an unexpected 3 - 0 loss to Chile in a qualifying match for the 2002 World Cup soccer championship. Brazil for many years dominated international soccer, holding more World Cup championships than any other country. The Brazilian team has been in trouble since losing to France in the 1998 championship match. After last night's loss, Brazil falls to fourth place in South American World Cup qualifying competition. It's expected that Brazil eventually WILL qualify, but just barely, something Brazilians find hard to accept.

NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that President Clinton, having returned from looking back on his achievements at the Democratic National Convention, now faces some simmering international problems.

Veteran broadcaster Robert Trout continues his series, recalling his political coverage over the years to tell the history of the Democratic Party. Today, Trout remembers how radio coverage of the conventions changed the way the public perceived convention news. In 1948, Northern and Southern Democrats were sharply divided on issues of race, as the country listened in. When Southern delegates left the convention in a huff, it became known as the Dixiecrat walkout.

Tom Moon, a music reviewer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, reviews a new CD by Brazilian singer Joao Gilberto. (4:00) {STATIONS NOTE:} Joao voz e violao by Joao Gilberto, is on Verve records, catalog # 314 546 713-2. More info at www.vervemusicgroup.com

The 11th World Conference on Tobacco or Health wraps up in Chicago today with delegates -- all of them anti-smoking antivists -- going home to focus on how they can work towards the same goal. Tobacco-related diseases kill more than four-million people worldwide annually. Many public health officials believe smoking rates would fall if federal regulators had more control over tobacco products. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports.

Gay civil rights activist Candace Gingrich talks about Mary Cheney -- the openly gay daughter of Republican Vice Presidential candidate Dick Cheney. Ms. Gingrich says that Mary is now in a difficult position because her father supports a GOP platform that is hostile to homosexuals. Candace also talks about her experience having a brother -- former House Speaker Newt Gingrich -- who is opposed to equal rights for homosexuals.

Noah talks to Kelly Joe Phelps. Phelps switched from jazz guitar to playing country blues and found even more space there for improvisation. His instrument is the lap slide guitar.

Microsoft users will be able to access their accounts using an app or a code sent to their phone or email. Company officials say it will make logging on both easier and safer.

Scott speaks with reporter Alice Furlaud who remembers the 1960 Democratic National Convention. Alice was there, but missed, it seems, the most important events.

500 lifesize fiberglass bovines are roaming the streets of New York. Tourists love them, but cynics say rats or pigeons would be more appropriate. NPR's Margot Adler reports.