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The United States and its allies will be following developments in Yugoslavia closely over the next few days. A big worry is that Milosevic might be tempted in the aftermath of the voting to start yet another war in the region. One target could be the junior Yugoslav republic of Montenegro. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on how the United States and other countries might respond to a new Balkan conflict.

Host Jacki Lyden talks with Thomas Reppetto, co-author with James Lardner about their new book NYPD - A City and its Police. It chronicles the triumph and disaster of the nation's biggest and oldest police force during its 150 year history. (9:30)(Henry Holt 2000 ISBN 0-8050-

The World Bank/IMF annual summit opens in Prague this Tuesday in an atmosphere of dissent and discord, as Bank officials wrestle with the future direction of the institution. NPR's Julie McCarthy reports from Prague.

Today marks the first time that the people of Yugoslavia will elect their president directly. The incumbent, Slobodan Milosevic, appears to be vulnerable, according to the latest opinion polls. Liane speaks with Jacky Rowland from Belgrade.

Australian sprinter Cathy Freeman has captured the interest of many at these Summer Olympic Games: she's the favorite in the women's 400 meter race and she is also Australia's best-known aboriginal woman. That's made her - unexpectedly - a national symbol. NPR's Howard Berkes has a profile.

In the Philippines, a massive military offensive continues against the Muslim separatist faction, known as the Abu Sayaf. In recent months, the Abu Sayaf has been holding foreigners as well as Filipinos hostage, trading them only for millions of dollars in ransom. Orlando Guzman reports.

Columnist Carl Rowan died today of natural causes at Washington Hospital Center in DC. He was 75. The Washington Post once touted the syndicated writer as "the most visible black journalist in the country." Host Jacki Lyden talks with Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page about Rowan's life.

A sound montage of some of the voices in this past week's news, including President Bill Clinton and Senator Ernest Hollings (Democrat, South Carolina) on the Senate's approval of permanent normal trade relations with China; NBC's Bob Costas anchoring Olympic coverage in Sydney; American runner Maurice Greene confidently predicting his subsequent gold medal win in the 100-meter dash; Representative Bill Luther (Democrat, Minnesota) questioning Firestone Vice President John Lampe about defective tires; Independent Counsel Robert Ray, in an interview with Jim Lehrer, announcing that charges will not be brought against the Clintons in the Whitewater investigation; President Clinton on Ray's announcement; Energy Secretary Bill Richardson telling reporters the administration plans to draw 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; Governor George W. Bush, on the campaign trail, saying the strategic reserve should not be used to lower oil prices.

With more than a month left before the elections, the Bush and Gore campaigns are playing catch up on poll popularity in several states. In Florida, members of the Bush family are desperately rallying behind George W., who is trailing Al Gore in many polls. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr looks at the role oil and economics have played in past elections and maintains that we haven't heard the last on oil in this Presidential election season.

119 years ago America was in shock. James Garfield became the second sitting President in less than 20 years to die from an assassin's bullet. Ironically, the inventor of the telephone had a machine that might have saved the President, but for a recent innovation in comfort, which got in the way. Historian Douglas Brinkley tells the story.

Liane talks with NPR's Tom Goldman in Sydney as week two of Olympic competition begins. Track and field events will dominate this week. Americans Maurice Greene and Marion Jones have already won gold medals in the 100-meter dash. Jones will continue her quest for five gold medals. American Michael Johnson will defend his title in the 400-meter run. Soccer, softball, and Greco-Roman wrestling will also be featured this week.