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A type of genetically modified corn called "StarLink," which has not been approved for human use, has found its way into human food supplies in Iowa. Noah talks to Steve Dinnen, a business reporter and columnist for the Des Moines Register, about the hunt for "StarLink," to make sure it doesn't get used in food for people. Star Link has been approved for animal and industrial use, but has some characteristics common among human allergens. FDA regulations do not allow it to be tested on human subjects.

NPR's John Hamilton reports that after 9 years of unprecedented economic growth, and record low unemployment, the number of uninsured Americans has actually grown. But the lack of insurance has yet to become a major political issue. And for many Americans, the prospect of finding health insurance remains dim.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem where the violence escalated yesterday with the killings of at least two Israeli soldiers by a Palestinian mob in the West Bank town of Ramallah, followed by reprisal attacks from Israeli combat helicopters.

The early autumn weather keeps NPR's Andrea de Leon busy. She shares her tasks in an audio postcard.

Liane talks with NPR's Ted Clark in Washington about diplomatic efforts leading up to tomorrow's Middle East summit conference in Sharm el Shiek, Egypt. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, Palestinian leader Yassir Arafat and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will be joined by President Clinton in an effort to bring an end to recent violence in Israel.

Ten days after the uprising in Yugoslavia that ousted former President Slobodan Milosevic, the actions of the townspeople of Cacak stand out as some of the most dramatic in helping to bring Voislav Kosinica to power. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

Liane tells us about last night's Miss America competition and the crowning of Miss Hawaii, Angela Perez Baraquio, as Miss America 2001.

Host Lisa Simeone visits Southway Bowling Lanes, a neighborhood duckpin bowling alley in South Baltimore, which closes later this month. Lisa talks to Southway manager Alva Brown, who's worked there for 42 years, and Pat Turner, the developer who will remodel the property after October 31st.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on the state of affairs in Israel and the Palestinian territories after some two weeks of hostilities between the Israeli army and Palestinians.

NPR's Sarah Chayes reports from Biarritz, France on today's meeting between newly elected Yugoslav President Vojislav Kostunica and 15 European Union heads of state. The group offered support to the new president for rebuilding the war-torn country.