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A cybersecurity lawyer who worked at a law firm tied to the Democratic Party is the second person charged in John Durham's investigation into the origins of the FBI's Trump-Russia probe.

There are almost twice as many black women going to college as black men, and this is having both a social and economic impact on the black community. NPR's Byron Henderson reports on how a lack of higher education keeps black men from getting better paying jobs, and how that stress is affecting their relationships with black women.

Host Renee Montagne talks with Darrin Zeer, author of Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People. Zeer says there's time to relax throughout the workday...while your computer is booting up, between meetings, and even in the elevator. (3:32) Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People is published by Chronicle Books ISBN: 08118

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore are trying to stay "on message" while getting in a few jabs at each other.

A biologist says the sparrows became a key indicator for Everglades health and the variety of plants that the ecosystem needs to flourish.

Witnesses to a Syrian intelligence officer's alleged war crimes face down intimidation as they testify in landmark trial in Germany — but they continue to tell the story.

NPR's Pam Fessler reports on decision-making by state election officials across the country about which of the two Reform Party candidates to recognize on their presidential election ballots. Both Patrick Buchanan and John Hagelin claim to be the real Reform Party candidate. This dispute -- which has some 12-point-6 Million dollars in Federal funds ((ed: *NOT* "Federal matching funds")) riding alongside it -- will wind up in courts across the country before election day.

Commentator Bill Harley reflects on the fact that Pete Seeger once accidentally left his banjo on top of a car. It was lost but later returned. Harley himself has left a guitar in many places, and sympathizes with Pete.

The FDA is set to rule on Pfizer boosters on Friday. Some scientists say they aren't needed for healthy people and the doses would more helpful for the unvaccinated in countries with limited supplies.

NPR's Claudio Sanchez has this week's final Changing Face of America story on how technology is changing education. For six months out of every year, children of migrant workers travel the country with their families harvesting crops. This lifestyle makes it difficult for most of them to stay in school, but a handful of migrant kids have been given laptops to keep up with their classes...even when they're working thousands of miles away from home.

Bellamy Pailthorpe tells the story of a vacationing firefighter David Long, who chanced upon a wildfire in Washington and saved two homes. She talks with the firefighter and one homeowner.

NPR's Tovia Smith reports on strikes at two military contractors: Raytheon in Massachusetts...which makes most of the patriot missiles...and Maine's Bath Iron Works, which builds Navy destroyers. Workers want better job security, a concern that is industry wide.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of East Timor's vote for independence. NPR's Michael Sullivan reports.

NPR's Madeline Brand reports Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman has made religion a central theme in his campaign appearances. But his emphasis on faith has drawn criticism from the Anti-Defamation League, among others, who say he is blurring the lines between church and state.

Charles Ray of South Dakota Public Radio reports South Dakota is the latest state to be hit with wide scale forest fires. Some of the outbreaks are under investigation as possible arson attacks.

NPR's John Nielsen reports on some of the dangers associated with the smoke plumes caused by wildfires.

Host Renee Montagne talks with singer/song writer Jill Sobule about her new album, Pink Pearl. In 1995 Sobule had a controversial Top 40 hit with I Kissed a Girl. It took a move to a new label and Sobule's songs often combine poppy, up beat music with ironic and sometimes satirical lyrics. (6:40) STATIONS: Jill Sobule new album is titled Pink Pearl and is published by Wea/Atlantic/Lava; ASIN: B000005J7Z

NPR's Mike Shuster talks to Robert Siegel about President Clinton's impending visit to Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation. On his previous visit to Africa two years ago, President Clinton purposely avoided Nigeria because of its dictatorial military government. Since then Nigeria has freely elected a civilian president and Clinton is visiting the nation to show support for its budding democracy.

Chris Simpson of the BBC reports that during his Africa trip, President Clinton is expected to attend the signing of a peace agreement ending the civil war in Burundi. But there are still doubts that the agreement will actually be signed, and whether everyone will abide by it if it is.

Noah Adams speaks to Laurie Garrett, author of Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health, about her book, which details a decline of health care worldwide due to globalization. (8:00) Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health, by Laurie Garrett, is published by Hyperion, August 2000.

Reuben Jackson reviews the new CD from Helen Merrill. She has been singing and recording American popular music for more than 50 years. On this new release, for the first time, she also includes songs from her native Croatia. Merrill is 70 years old now, but Jackson says her voice is still elegant and pretension-free. (4:30) The CD is called The CD is called Jelana Ana Milcetic, aka, Helen Merrill. It's on the Verve Music label, copyright 2000.

Commentator Kevin Phillips says that President Clinton can quote several of his predecessors, both Republicans and Democrats, as he prepares to veto legislation that would abolish the inheritance tax.

Host Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Gerry Hadden about Mexican President-elect Vicente Fox's visit to Washington. Yesterday Fox met with President Clinton and vice president Al Gore. Today he will meet presidential candidate George W. Bush in Dallas.

NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports on the issue of worker burnout. Workers are complaining about spending too much time at work. A strike by Verizon Communications employees ended this week after the company agreed to cut mandatory overtime in half.

Commentator Matt Miller commends Republican Governor Gary Johnson's position on Marajuana - Legalize it.