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NPR's Eric Weiner in Jerusalem reports Palestinians are vowing to continue their uprising against Israeli occupation despite yesterday's Israeli missile attacks in the West Bank and Gaza. Israel is warning there will be further moves against Yasser Arafat's supporters until he orders a halt to attacks on Israelis.

There are vaccines for the various strains of the virus that causes foot-and mouth-disease. And Britain now has permission from the European Union to use the vaccine. Health officials are debating what to do. NPR's Richard Harris looks at the strategies for making the most of a poor solution.

Noah Adams talks with John Bolbos, who just won more than $7,000 for the king salmon he caught during the Winter King Salmon Tournament in Homer, Alaska. At more than 40 pounds, it's the biggest fish ever caught in the tournament.

Every year hundreds of moose are killed in Alaska by cars and trains. The carnage has led to the creation of a new adult education course in the town of Talkeetna, not far from Anchorage. In roadkill 101, residents learn how to butcher a moose. From member station KSKA Patty Sullivan reports.

Robert Siegel talks with David Jones, a Democratic fundraiser about how political contributors can use their money now, and how that would change under the proposed reforms.

Jerome Vaughn of member station WDET in Detroit reports auto-parts maker Delphi announced a major restructuring today. The company will close nine plants and eliminate about 11,500 jobs.

Robert Siegel and Noah Adams read some of this week's letters from listeners. (3:30) Send mail to Letters, All Things Considered, National Public Radio, 635 Massachusetts Ave, Washington DC, 2001. E-mail to atc@npr.org.

Host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Rob Gifford in Beijing. The Chinese government is holding another person they accuse of spying for the U.S. government, and this person is an American citizen.

NPR's David Welna reports the House has overwhelmingly approved a tax cut for married couples. The bill would phase in the $400 billion reduction over 10 years.

NPR's Wendy Kaufman talks to Noah Adams about Boeing's major announcements this afternoon. Boeing unveiled plans for a brand new airplane. It is intended to fly higher and faster than any passenger jet other than the Concord. And the company has decided not to compete with German rival Airbus in the construction of a new super-size passenger jet.