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NPR's Ina Jaffe reports that there are plenty of parties to keep delegates and officials entertained at this week's Democratic Convention in Los Angeles. One of fanciest was hosted by Louisiana Senator John Breaux, but paid for, as almost all are, by large corporations and special interest groups.

NPR's Peter Overby reports on the lavish parties that private corporations and interest groups put on for influential members of Congress at political conventions. Although everyone says no lobbying takes place, critics say that such parties can provide the basis for personal relationships between elected officials and lobbyists, and in the long run, that can pay dividends to special interests.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to Richard Nicholson, editor of the Bulletin of Medical Ethics about the British government efforts to increase the use of human embryos in research.

NPR's Melissa Block reports on day three of the Democratic National Convention. Last night Vice Presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman urged Americans to elect Al Gore to the White House, calling him a man of vision and values. In his address Lieberman promised that Gore would bring economic prosperity to everyone.

Host Madeline Brand talks with commentator John Feinstein about Tiger Woods' quest for a third consecutive major tournament victory -- first round of the PGA championship begins today at the Valhalla Country Club in Kentucky.

Scott Horsley of member station KPBS reports that a Finnish high-tech firm is teaming up with Marvel Enterprises to bring Spiderman and other superheros to wireless phones and gadgets.

Highlights from Democratic vice presidential nominee Joseph Lieberman's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports that Senator Joe Lieberman's speech last night was a centrist message, carefully crafted not to alienate liberal voters. Many political commentators have said the Democratic Party must court both ideologies to win the election in November.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to Alexander Pikayev, an expert on Russian defense policy at the Carnegie Center in Moscow about attempts to rescue the sailors trapped in a Russian nuclear submarine on the seabed in the Arctic circle.

Over the years, delegates to Democratic National Conventions have been treated to soaring oratory. Many of those who have given memorable speeches are in Los Angeles this week, often sharing the podium with their children. NPR's Elizabeth Arnold looks back at those speeches and the lessons they hold for Al Gore.