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Steve Tripoli reports on a disturbing trend. The price of retirement is rising every year but Americans, including baby boomers, aren't saving enough to afford it. At least not at the standard of living they're used to.

As part of a series of conversations with third party Presidential candidates, Host Bob Edwards talks to John Hagelin, the Natural Law Party nominee.

NPR's Anne Garrels in Belgrade reports on efforts by the new Yugoslav President, Vojislav Kostunica, to consolidate his hold on power.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem on the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as leaders from around the world begin flying into the region to try to save the peace process.

Host Bob Edwards talks with reporter Richard Harris about the latest winners of the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Two Americans and Swede got the one-million-dollar prize this year, for their work on "signal transduction" in the nervous system -- work which is necessary for understanding the origins of many neurological and psychological diseases.

NPR's David Molpus visits a group of flex-time lawyers in Philadelphia, as he continues to explore how Americans are changing the way they work. The lawyers discuss how their part-time work schedules affect their career advancement and their family lives. Many American workers are discovering the benefits of flexible work schedules, but there are drawbacks. This report is the latest in the NPR series, "The Changing Face of America."

If you liked the movie, now go see the opera. From member Station KQED in San Francisco, Cy Musiker reports on the new opera inspired by the book Dead Man Walking about a nun working with death row prisoners.

Linda interviews Sergeant Greg Williams of the California Highway Patrol about airbag theft. Some insurance companies and law enforcement agencies say the problem is on the rise. Airbags can cost as much as $2,500 to replace. (5:00) 15-second musical button played after story was by The Glands on their CD by the same name, copyright 2000, Capricorn Records, www.capri.corn.com.

Three scientists will share this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research on the brain. Two Americans and a Swede, working independently, helped reveal the brain chemistry that explains subtle mental processes such as mood, alertness and memory. The research also led to drugs for diseases such as Parkinson's and depression. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

There is growing concern among gun control advocates that mandated background checks for weapons purchasers are inadequate. A report by the Los Angeles Times last week revealed that in Texas, hundreds of felons were granted permits to carry concealed weapons. The paper said the state had failed to carry out complete background checks. However, more than 30 other states allow people to carry concealed weapons, and researchers say it is almost impossible to find out information about crimes committed by permit holders. It's also hard to find out if criminals are slipping through the background check. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.