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The fifth and final in our series of panel discussions on race elations in the United States. This session, moderated by host Liane Hansen, ncludes discussion with eight students who attend Washington, D.C.-area niversities. Today's participants are Kevin Jenkins, University of the District f Columbia; Megan Varnet, George Washington University; Jennifer Johnson, niversity of Maryland; Caleb Pitters, Brian Rath and Alexandra Camp of eorgetown University; and Tim Furlong and Terri Tolliver of The American niversity. We'll hear excerpts from previous discussions from bell hooks, a ultural critic and Hugh Price, president of the National Urban League.

Critic Bob Mondello reviews The Crossing Guard, a film starring Jack Nicholson and Angelica Houston and directed by Sean Penn.

WEEKEND EDITION SPORTS COMMENTATOR RON RAPOPORT HAILS THE RETURN OF TWO SPORTS SUPERSTARS: BASKETBALL'S MICHAEL JORDAN AND ICE HOCKEY'S MARIO LEMIEUX (LUH-MEW).

Last week we asked our listeners to phone in with some of their scariest moments. Tonight we hear some of their replies.

SYLVIA POGGIOLI BRINGS US UP TO DATE ON HOW A DIVIDED POLAND IS FEELING ON THE EVE OF A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PITTING INCUMBENT PRESIDENT LECH WALESA AGAINST A NEO-COMMUNIST CANDIDATE. 5:00.

of nine atoms of anti-matter, previously possible only in science fiction. Scientists call it an important development in physics.

Linda talks with Representative John Hostettler who is a freshman Republican congressman from Bloomington, Indiana. Rep. Hostettler was one of the 15 republicans who held out on today's vote to reopen the federal government, which has been closed for 20 days.

NPR's Mike Shuster reports on today's resignation of Russian Foreign Minister, Andrei Kozyrev ((AHN'-dray KOH'-zuh-rev )). Although maligned in Moscow, Kozyrev presided over a tumultuous period in foreign relations while steering Russia on a pro-Western course. Experts believe his replacement will retain those policies.

Nick Kristof, about the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama.

The Miami Dolphins legendary coach Don Shula is expected to officially announce his resignation.