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A sound montage of some of the voices in this past week's news, including President Bill Clinton and Senator Ernest Hollings (Democrat, South Carolina) on the Senate's approval of permanent normal trade relations with China; NBC's Bob Costas anchoring Olympic coverage in Sydney; American runner Maurice Greene confidently predicting his subsequent gold medal win in the 100-meter dash; Representative Bill Luther (Democrat, Minnesota) questioning Firestone Vice President John Lampe about defective tires; Independent Counsel Robert Ray, in an interview with Jim Lehrer, announcing that charges will not be brought against the Clintons in the Whitewater investigation; President Clinton on Ray's announcement; Energy Secretary Bill Richardson telling reporters the administration plans to draw 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; Governor George W. Bush, on the campaign trail, saying the strategic reserve should not be used to lower oil prices.

Kathy Witkowsky reports on Montana's heated senate race between incumbent Republican Senator Conrad Burns and Democrat Brian Schweitzer. The challenger's platform on lowering prescription drugs has gained him quick popularity. But others say it will take more than one issue for Schweitzer to secure victory.

Tonight the New York Film Festival will hold a special screening of Body and Soul, a silent film by the pioneering black director Oscar Micheaux. The film includes the first screen appearance by Paul Robeson, and will be presented with a live orchestra and a new score by trombonist Wyclife Gordon. David D'Arcy reports.

The World Bank/IMF annual summit opens in Prague this Tuesday in an atmosphere of dissent and discord, as Bank officials wrestle with the future direction of the institution. NPR's Julie McCarthy reports from Prague.

Liane Hansen visits the Smithsonian Institution in Washington for a demonstration of Dutch 2000 -- an automatic jump rope turner invented by a young engineering student named Tahira Reid. The machine is designed to be used by one person in Double-Dutch rope jumping.

Liane reads letters and e-mails from listeners.

As eBay continues to rack up headlines as well as sales, the modern-day live auctioneer has turned to the internet in an effort to keep the profession up to date. Individual web pages, e-mail lists, proxy bids via e-mail, and digital photographs of auction items are ways that auctioneers are competing with the online auction services. And the future of auctioneering will take them even further from the well-loved traditions of the trade. Liane attends an auction in Vienna, Virginia, and speaks with Chris Rasmus of the Auction Marketing Institute.

The state of Missouri is a battleground for presidential votes. With frequent visits from George W. Bush and Al Gore the candidates are trying to win over St. Louis voters. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

Sotheby's and Christie's auction houses have been accused of price-fixing the premiums charged to their customers. After a three-year investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, the houses have agreed to pay $512 million dollars, and a criminal investigation is pending. Host Jacki Lyden talks with arts reporter David D'Arcy.

Columnist Carl Rowan died today of natural causes at Washington Hospital Center in DC. He was 75. The Washington Post once touted the syndicated writer as "the most visible black journalist in the country." Host Jacki Lyden talks with Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page about Rowan's life.