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NPR's Joe Palca reports that scientists have found a way to freeze cells that eventually become sperm cells, unfreeze them and allow them to develop into mature sperm cells. The advance should lead to improved methods for treating male infertility, and allow scientists to give men a certain sense of 'immortality.'

In the wake of last Saturday's crash of ValuJet flight 592, the carrier is apparently taking no chances as it faces intensified scrutiny from federal officials.

NPR's Peter Overby reports that both Mississippi senators seeking to succeed Robert Dole as majority leader have political action committees known as leadership PACS. Members can use such PACS to help their colleagues with campaign funding, and maybe even to curry favor with those whose votes they'll seek when running for congressional leadership jobs.

for a look at the only U-S showing of the first major Paul Cezanne retrospective in 60 years. Some 200 works by the French post-impressionist master are on display.

since he announced his resignation from the Senate... yesterday, he spoke to a group of Republicans in Chicago. On Wednesday, Dole said he would resign to concentrate on his presidential bid. The surprise move seems to have re-energized Dole's campaign.

NPR's Neal Conan has a report on the death of Admiral Jeremy "Mike" Boorda, the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral Boorda was shot earlier today at his residence in Washington.

IN AN AUDIO POST CARD FROM LONDON, NPR'S ANDY BOWERS EXPLORES THE PROBLEMS OF ETTIQUETTE AND THE TEMPATATIONS OF THE FLESH THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED BY MAD COW DISEASE.

Since the Oklahoma City bombing, the American public has become more informed about right-wing miltia groups. NPR's Don Gonyea reports that over the past year many militia members have shifted their efforts towards challenging local government's right to enact laws.

JOHN BURNETT REPORTS ON REBUILDING EFFORTS IN OKLAHOMA CITY ONE YEAR AFTER THE EXPLOSION.

SCOTT REPORTS ON THE CRISIS FACING CANADA'S NATIONAL SPORT AS FINANCIAL PRESSURES DRIVE THE COUNTRY'S MOST FAMOUS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAMS TO THE MORE LUCRATIVE MARKETS OF MAJOR U.S. CITIES.