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reports that many of the new AIDS treatments are failing to reach some minority communities. Concern is growing that Latinos and African-Americans find out too late that they are infected with the virus.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports that an off-duty Israeli soldier opened fire in a crowded marketplace in the West Bank town of Hebron, wounding eight Palestinians. The soldier, who lives in another West Bank settlement, said he was trying to scuttle the impending agreement on an Israeli troop withdrawal from Hebron. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved quickly to limit any damage to the diplomatic process, telephoning Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to condemn the shooting. Israeli and Palestinian officials said both sides are determined not to let today's incident delay the peace process.

of Wednesday's shootings of Palestinians in Hebron by an off-duty Israeli soldier.

to names its own legislature in Hong Kong, prior to its takeover in July.

NPR's Joe Palca reports on some of the new laws that take effect today, including changes in national park fees, tax credits, and new standards defining the people who are eligible to receive cash welfare assistance.

Weekend Edition's Dan Schorr spoke with Susan Rice, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs at the National Security Council and Kofi (KO-fee) Annan (on-On), the Under Secretary-General for Peace-keeping Operations at the United Nations about the prospects for a peace-keeping force in Africa.

NPR's Joe Palca explains the science behind the pop and sparkle of champagne.

From Chicago, George Ofman (OFF-mun) reports on today's suspension of controversial pro basketball star Dennis Rodman. Rodman, a forward for the defending NBA champion Chicago Bulls, was suspended without pay for at least 11 games and fined 25-thousand dollars for kicking a courtside photographer during a game this week. It is the second-longest suspension in National Basketball Association history.

President Clinton today awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Bob Dole. In his speech after the award, Senator Dole said "our challenge is not to question American ideals or to replace them, but to act worthy of them." At the same ceremony today at the White House, Mr. Clinton unveiled the winning design for the World War Two Memorial to be constructed on the National Mall in Washington.

The conclusion of Robert's interview with Peter Schickele. (8:00) ((ST