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In the second part of our series on the income gap, NPR's Margot Adler reports on the debate over the relationship between technology and income disparity in the United States. Economists generally believe that technological innovation is good for the economy, good for jobs, and, in the long-run, good for our overall standard of living. But economists are also coming to the conclusion that modern technology is adding to the already significant income gap between rich and poor in this country.

Robert talks with Mary Lefkowitz, the Andrew Mellon professor of Humanities at Wellesley College, about her book "Not Out of Africa: How Afrocentrism became an Excuse to Teach Myth as History." She contests the theory that many of the outstanding features of ancient Greece originated in ancient Egypt. Lefkowitz says the theory stems from an 18th century french novel.

Danny talks about the state of the union and the 1996 presidential campaign with two Washington-based foreign reporters: Vittorio Zucconi of the Italian newspaper La Stampa, and Martin Walker of the British newspaper The Guardian.

beat the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday 27-17, winning their third Super Bowl in four years.

about why the Superbowl happened as it did.

-- the phrases and key words being used by presidential hopefuls. Most of it is ambiguously and repetitious, but will help the voter understand the candidate and the issues.

Landmark legislation was approved last year guaranteeing them equal access to education and employment, but the government has no money to implement the law.

NPR's Richard Harris reports that a new study suggests that children exposed to lead are at increased risk for anti-social behavior. The study in the Journal of the American Medical Association examined behavior and traces of lead in the bone. The study found that those with the highest levels were most likely to behave in aggressive or delinquent ways.

Robert Siegel speaks with Mitchel McLaughlin, chairman of the Sinn Fein party, about the recent IRA bombings in London. He blames the British government for destroying the peace process. He says that the IRA scrupulously observed a ceasefire for 18 months, without word of negotiation by the British. And now, the IRA have decided that the British are not serious about negotiating.

tensions between China and Taiwan ahead of next month's elections in Taiwan.

NPR's Anne Garrels reports from Moscow that Russian President Yeltsin has declared the end of the hostage crisis in southern Russia. Nine days ago, Chechen rebels took a hundred people hostage. Today, Yeltsin claimed all the rebel Chechens are dead and most of the hostages have been rescued.

NPR's Ina Jaffe reports on the debate in Los Angeles over how to prepare for the next big earthquake. In the two years since the Northridge quake, Los Angeles's biggest, scientists and engineers have discovered that while most buildings withstood the quake and loss of life was relatively low, the cost of repairing buildings so people could reoccupy them has been overwhelming.

Today Vladimir Zhirinovsky celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with a lavish church ceremony in Moscow where he and his wife partook in a traditional Russian Orthodox wedding. Zhirinovsky, Russia's ultra nationalist leader, also used the occasion to kick off his presidential campaign. NPR's Anne Garrels reports.

This is a poem by Mark O'Brien called "Object of Desire". It is read by Tom Cole and Deborah Williams because O'Brien's vocal capabilities are restricted due to his reliance on an iron lung.

American poet T.S. Eliot wrote about the planets revolving "like ancient women / Gathering fuel in vacant lots." Robert reads his poem "Preludes."

NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that in the recent old days, creative initiatives came from the Federal government, but lately, with the budget impasse and gridlock on Capitol Hill, the states seem to be taking the lead once again.

Commentator Reynolds Price explains why the greatest film success of all time is "Gone with the Wind." The hypnotic pace of its storytelling and the brilliance of its technical skills contributed to making it a masterpiece. But, most of all, Vivien Leigh's performance is unmatched in its richness and vitality.

Dan O'Connell used to watch Magic Johnson play basketball during his college days in Michigan. For O'Connell, who is also HIV-positive, it's a thrill to see him back on the court again following his four-and-a-half season absence from NBA.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports that Bosnian Serb leaders today suspended talks with Muslim-Croat officials to protest the arrest of Serbian officers accused of war crimes. The Bosnian Serbs are demanding release of the men who were seized on their way to talks with NATO officials in Sarajevo.

NPR's Trevor Rowe reports that criticism is mounting against some countries participating in the NATO-led peacekeeping operation in Bosnia. Indonesia has sent some people to serve as policemen who do not speak English and another country has sent policemen who do not know how to drive.

John Testrake, the TWA pilot who demonstrated extraordinary cool when his Flight 847 was hijacked to Beirut in 1985, has died of cancer at the age of 68.

Film critic Bob Mondello reviews "A Midwinter's Tale", Kenneth Branagh's behind-the-scenes farce about an English production of Hamlet.

Brennan about the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, California. The tournament determines which skaters will represent the U.S. in the world championships and the Winter Olympics.

will restructure their embattled company after losing money, market share, and half a dozen top executives over the past year.

elections in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.