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the prosecution's controversial star witness in the fraud trial of the Clintons' Whitewater business partners. He is expected to start giving testimony today.

NPR'S Eric Weiner reports on Israel announcement today that it will ease the closure of the West Bank and Gaza by allowing a few thousand Palestinians from Gaza to travel to their jobs in Israel. It is the first step in a larger plan to assuage the economic plight of the Palestinians.

NPR's Don Gonyea reports on the beginning of another trial against Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Kevorkian is accused under common law for aiding two people in their effort to commit suicide. Kevorkian was recently acquitted in a similar trial, and has never been convicted for a crime in his efforts to provide help to those who wish to end their lives because of serious illnesses.

Commentator Reuven Frank says it's the horserace (who's ahead, who's behind?) that the people are interested in hearing about -- and it should be the horserace that reporters report. (3:15) CUTAWAY 1A 0:59 1B 3. TOBACCO -- NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that the power, both political and financial, that tobacco companies have long had seems to be waning.

An audio postcard from Mandalit del Barco. Spring meand one thing in Hollywood -- the Oscars. And preparations are well underway for Monday night's festivities.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported a case that's likely to raise new questions about the safety of the nation's blood supply. A Utah man repeatedly tested negative for HIV when he donated plasma even though he was apparently infected with the AIDS virus, according to the CDC. Officials say the case is extremely unusual and the blood supply remains very safe. But NPR's Joe Neel reports that the Food and Drug Administration wants blood banks to start using a new, more accurate test to reduce even further the chances of becoming infected with HIV through a blood transfusion from such donors.

Tandaleya Wilder of Connecticut Public Radio reports that some residents of Greenwich, Connecticut are in a snit over the issue of private music lessons taught in homes. One teacher hired a lawyer when she was told she was breaking the law by having students pound the ivories in her living room.

Joanne Silberner reports that today, the House Ways and Means Committee began consideration of a health insurance bill that would guarantee that millions of Americans would not lose coverage because of a pre-existing condition when they become unemployed or switch jobs. The legislation has broad bipartisan support, but House Republicans have tacked on a lot of amendments that are opposed by the Senate. How Senator Dole handles the Republican mavericks in the House has implications for his presidential candidacy.

about the prospects for peace in light of the recent Hamas suicide bombings.

NPR's Peter Overby reports..advocates of campaign finance reform haven't given up on the idea of passing a bill this year. One thing they are trying to do is to tie it to public interest issues. For example..saying reform is needed to make sure more women get elected to congress..or to make sure there are toughter cigarette regulations.

Homer Groening (Grane-ing), the namesake of the cartoon character Homer Simpson, died last Friday. he was 76 years old. Mr. Groening was a Portland filmaker and advertising man. But in recent he better known for being the father of cartoonist Matt Groening creator of the FOX program the Simpsons.