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Commentator Russell Roberts talks about the recent use of subliminal advertising in a Republican National Committee commercial. He says the technique isn't usually successful, so why not just call the Democrats vermin to their faces?

Commentator Diana Nyad highlights the struggles of the unsung Olympic athletes...the alternates. These world-class competitors will sit on the sidelines for the next two weeks, waiting for their chance to compete.

NPR's Larry Abramson reports on yesterday's congressional panel reviewing the marketing of violent movies, video games, and music to children. Media executives said they were being wrongly held responsible for youth violence in America, and that parents need to be more prudent about what their kids are exposed to.

NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on the visit of India's Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to the United States. Vajpayee who arrived Wednesday for a four-day official stay in the capital is scheduled to meet President Clinton on tomorrow. The visit is expected to present an optimistic note on the issue of Kashmir and nuclear arms.

Theresa Schiavone reports on Tantalus a massive theatre production set to open at the Denver Center Theatre in October. Hundreds of actors, technicians, crafts people and directors have already descended on Denver in preparation for the opening.

The day after a federal judge blasted the executive branch for its treatment of fired Los Alamos scientist Wen Ho Lee, the president and attorney general talked about Lee's treatment. Clinton says keeping Lee imprisoned without bail was unjustifiable, especially as negotiations were underway to let him go on a plea agreement. Earlier in the day, Reno had said she stood by the government's handling of the case. She said Lee had the opportunity from the beginning to talk frankly with investigators and get out of jail. NPR's Barbara Bradley reports.

NPR's Tovia Smith reports on the case of Rebecca Corneau, the Massachusetts cult member who was jailed last month in an effort to make sure her baby is born safely. Corneau has declined to appeal. Another pregnant woman, known as Barbara F., tried to challenge the ruling, saying it would have a chilling effect on *all* pregnant women. Yesterday, Massachusetts' highest court denied that effort.

Signs marking California Historic Route 66 were being stolen almost as fast as they could be posted. Now the California Route 66 Association has a solution - stenciling the route number onto the pavement with paint. Robert talks with Maria Mutschler, treasurer of the California Route 66 Association.

NPR's Julie McCarthy reports on the latest developments on protest over the high price of fuel in Europe. Today protesters announced they were calling off their blockades at many of Britain's oil refineries, but warned that they might renew their protest unless the government cut fuel taxes within 60 days.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports from Chicago on public concern about rising milk prices. Two big supermarket chains, Jewel and Dominicks have charged as much as three dollars and 69 cents for a gallon of milk. This contrasts sharply with the low cost of raw milk, which has dropped significantly from 1998. A dozen Chicago residents are suing the stores charging them with secretly setting the prices.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports that the House has failed to override a presidential veto of a bill ending the marriage penalty. The President justified his veto by saying the bill did little to help middle income families.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Christine Brennan sports columnist for USA Today, about U.S. women's soccer match against Norway. The American women beat Norway 2 to 0 in the their tournament opener at the Summer Games in Sydney.