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Robert & Linda note the use of the phrase "as we know it" as an appendage to words such as "welfare", "the IRS". It can be traced back to the late 19th century, but has won a place in political parlance only lately.

NPR's Linda Gradstein reports that the mayor of Jerusalem is about to be indicted for fraud and falsifying documents. The Israeli Attorney General says those illegal activities occured six years ago when the mayor, Ehud Olmert, was the treasurer of the Likud party...the party now in power in Israel.

City's mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, is challenging two provisions of the new immigration and welfare laws in federal court. NPR's Margo Adler reports. (4:30) [outcue: "... It will be up to the federal courts to decide whose claim is superior. I'm Margo Adler reporting."]

with NPR science correspondant Joe Palca about a new discovery in ocean life.

professor of political science at Georgia State University, about three important races in Georgia, where there are tight races for some seats that have been traditionally held by Democrats.

Yesterday, President Clinton granted the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. NPR's Richard Harris reports on what that will mean.

Weekend Edition sports commentator Ron Rapoport talks about the Tiger Woods phenomenon. The 20 year old golfer goes after his third straight amateur title.

gives President Clinton an unearned boost in public > opinion polls.

Scott talks to the man who wrote 'Day-O,' Irving Burgie. Mr. Burgie wrote many Calypso hits for Harry Belafonte and other singers. He's just released a compact disc of his own renditions, called "Island in the Sun." (on Angel Records)

Scott's thoughts on the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago.