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Commentator Patt Morrison says Los Angeles has recently approved wine-making within the city limits. Despite any doubts food lovers might have about a gourmet product coming out of a city better known for smog and freeways, wine has been a part of the city for a long time.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Ken Walker about the election results in Ivory Coast. This is the African nation's first election after a military coup last year drove the ruling party from power, but with the two major parties boycotting and voter turnout low, observers say a free and fair election is impossible.

Host Bob Edwards talks with musician Emmylou Harris about her latest album, Red Dirt Girl. The prolific artist has released 25 albums in 25 years, covering genres from pop to country. She plays songs from her newest release and discusses her childhood influences.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports from the campaign trail. With only two weeks left until the election, Al Gore is now playing catch up with George Bush in many polls. Last week, Gore announced that he will spend the rest of the campaign discussing the big issues. Bush has enlisted the aid of 27 Republican governors in his final pass called Barnstorm for Reform.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem where Friday's ceasefire deadline failed to end the violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak called a timeout in the peace process over the weekend. The death toll from weeks of conflict reached 121 yesterday, with four more killings.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about recent developments in the presidential campaigns and what can be expected from the candidates in the final weeks.

Maine Public Radio's Susan Chisholm reports on the end of the strike against Bath Iron Works. The company is owned by General Dynamics. With the new contract signed, Bath Iron Works employees are expected to return to work right way.

NPR's Jack Speer reports on the Energy Department's new standards and guidelines for energy conservation on household appliances.

NPR's Bob Edwards talks with Rob Gifford about Madeleine Albright's historic visit to North Korea this week. The Secretary of State meets today with Korean president Kim Jong Il to discuss his country's missile program. This trip presents the possibility for ending the United State's last major Cold War standoff.

Host Lisa Simeone talks with NPR's Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem about response there to the Arab Summit and what's ahead for the government of Prime Minister Ehud Barak.