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Frank Morris of member station KCUR in Kansas City reports on the effort to remodel old nuclear missile silos into homes. The U.S. government built more than 100 nuclear bases and silos in the early 1960s, but they were quickly decommissioned. Today, some people are finding they make for spacious and interesting housing.

Frank talks with John Wiley, a professor at the UCLA School of Law and an expert on antitrust matters, about a recent round of big business mergers. This past week, the Federal Trade Commission gave final approval for the merger of AOL and Time Warner; and the parent company of American Airlines announced it would buy TWA and part of USAir.

Frank talks with William Gehring, a University of Michigan psychology professor who is exploring the science of error. Gehring and his team investigate why we all make little mistakes.

The counting of dimpled and pregnant chads in Florida may seem like old news, but it appears the chad has winnowed its way into popular culture. Frank talks with Lynn Markley, a spokesperson for Frito-lay, about a new ad with a "chad" theme.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Mary Hamilton Worm from Seattle, Washington. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station KUOW in Seattle and KUOP in Tacoma.)

Frank Stasio talks with reporter Mike Lanchin from El Salvador, where a massive earthquake has left more than 80 dead and 1200 missing. The quake was centered about 65 miles from the capital, San Salvador. It cut power across the country and closed the international airport, which hampered relief efforts.

Israel has lifted some of the security measures it placed on Palestinian territories, following violent protests that began last fall. That move may have helped prompt high-level talks between Israel and the Palestinians this weekend, but the area remains a point of tension between the two sides. NPR's Sara Chayes reports from Gaza.

Security for next week's Presidential Inauguration is expected to be tighter than at any inauguration in history ... election protestors are promising to show up in droves. NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports.

Anti-abortion activists eagerly await George W. Bush's inauguration. First the first time in eight years, they feel they have an ally in the White House and they're expecting quick action. But as NPR's Julie Rovner reports, the abortion issue may not be as simple for the new President to navigate as some may think.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on the closing of the Brach's candy plant in Chicago.