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NPR's John Nielsen reports that President Clinton has called for a meeting between Congress, the FBI and himself on ways to combat terrorism.

NPR's Adam Hockberg reports that thousands packed the ceremonies for the re-opening of Olympic Park in the heart of Atlanta today in a determined show of defiance to terrorist threats. The park, in the heart of the city was shut down after a pipe bomb explosion killed one woman and injured more than a hundred others.

NPR's John Nielsen reports on today's announcement by President Clinton that he wants to impose stronger airport security measures... including more hand-searches of luggage and more intense inspections of planes. This The President acknowledged that the new security steps would increase delays and inconvenience for passengers.

- NPR'S Jon Burnett reports that a ceasefire in Latin America's oldest civil war is holding. The catholic church has started a campaign of collecting stories from people who were victims during the war. It is hoped that the effort will bring people together and heal emotional as well as, physical wounds.

reports that the Japanese computer chip industry has managed to maintain its competitive world position despite a four-year recession by continuing to invest in research and development.

- Daniel talks with former Olympic sprinter and biomechanics researcher Ralph Mann about the physical attributes of a successful sprinter. Mann says that the trick to running quickly is reducing the amount of time a runner's feet spend on the ground.

NPR's Adam Hochberg reports from Atlanta on how spectators are oping with the traffic jams and long lines following Saturday's bomb explosion n Atlanta.

- Daniel talks with Oke Blonquist (oh-kay BLAHN-quist) who organized the 12th annual Finnish Tango Festival. More than 100-thousand people participated. The two discuss why Finns are so enamoured with the Tango.

an Israeli military pullout from Hebron, and a relaxing of the border closures that have kept Palestinians from their jobs in Israel for months.

Noah visits the training camp for the U.S. women's eight Olympic rowing team. The team has been together for three years and is favored to win a gold medal in Atlanta. They talk about their grueling training schedule and the excitement of participating in the Olympics.