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NPR's Jim Zarroli reports that AT&T plans to cut about 40,000 jobs over the next three years as part of its plan to split into three companies. About 75 percent of the reductions will be accomplished through layoffs. The rest have either already accepted a voluntary severance package or work for a division AT&T plans to divest.

Linda talks with NPR's Brian Naylor about the budget talks that resume today at the White House. Brian looks at some of the issues the two sides are negotiating. At the top of the list are Medicare, Medicaid and tax cuts.

that injured an Alabama priest on Monday may have been intended for his neighbor, a retired Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent. Part of a note referring to an ATF conspiracy was found at the bomb sight.

Andrea DeLeon of Maine Public Radio reports on the attack on four nuns over the weekend. Two of the nuns were killed, and two injured by a former mental patient. Some believe he should not have been on the streets.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from Sarajevo about life along the front line. The Bosnian government and Bosnian Serbs have pulled back their troops, and French peace-keepers have moved into position to create a buffer zone between the two warring groups. For the first time in nearly four years, the neighborhoods along the trenches are quiet.

Negotiators say they made "constructive progress" towards a resolution yesterday.

WEEKEND EDITION ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL BEMOANS THE LACK OF STRONG STORY LINES IN MOVIES.

Bobbie O'Brien reports from Tampa, Florida on a recent study which shows that cutting mangrove trees along waterfront property drastically effects the coastal ecosystem. Recent relaxation of environmental laws has allowed homeowners to cut mangrove trees without obtaining a permit.

General Motors announced today that it will begin selling electric passenger cars in two states later this year. The nation's largest automaker plans to offer two electric models, a small sedan known as the Impact, and a pickup. Both cars still have significant range limitations.

NPR's Daniel Schorr offers his assessment of political "junkets": rips taken by Congressmen under the guise of "fact-finding missions".