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Linda talks to Jim Fobel, author of the cookbook "Big Flavors," which was cited as one of the best cookbooks of the year by the James Beard Foundation. According to Fobel, big flavors are not necessarily hot, just intense and bold. He talks about his recipes for a great Memorial Day meal. (The book is published by Clarson Potter)

NPR's Murray Horwitz has a remembrance of Jerry King-- the founder of the King Charles Troupe-- a daring and funny circus act-- featuring unicyclists playing basketball while riding their cycles. Mr. King died this week in New York City.

Alan Cheuse reviews Mangos, Bananas, and Coconuts by Himilse (ee-MEEL-say) Novas (NOH-vass). It's about miracles, magic and the Cuban culture, with a satirical twist. The premise ...fraternal twins separted at birth are destined to reunited later in life. The Publisher is Arte Publico.

NPR's Mike Shuster reports on the relatively low profile the United States has kept in Liberia during that country's recent civil strife.

NPR's Tom Gjelten previews this weekend's meeting between Secretary of State Warren Christopher and European foreign ministers - trying to keep the Bosnia situation from slipping out of control.

One hundred years ago this week, supposedly, the first U.S. auto accident took place. Scott speaks with automotive engineer Richard Scharchburg (Schartzburg) about other early collisions. (5:15) Scharchburg is the author of "Carriages Without Horses" published by: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 400 Commonwealth Drive. Warrendale, PA. 15096 (412) 776

Linda talks with Amy Paulsen, the deputy editor of TV Guide, and Ken Tucker, the television critic for Entertainment Weekly, about the new television shows being prepared for the upcoming fall season. Many producers are trying to duplicate the success of the cult hit "The X-Files," and as a result, more science fiction fare will be hitting the airwaves next season.

Reporter Neal Tickner of member station WHYY reports on a University of Pennslyvania survey of 852 intensive care nurses, 16% of whom say they participated in euthanasia or assisted suicide -- sometimes at the request of patients, family members or physicians and sometimes on their own. Critical care specialists say this is not unusual. Nurses say the survey is misleading and may frighten patients.

NPR's Richard Harris reports that physicists have created an experiment to explore one of the great paradoxes of modern physics. The conundrum, known as the Schrodinger's cat paradox, puzzled Einstein and other great modern physicists. Now, scientists have created a physical example of the paradox, which seemingly puts one atom in two places at the same time.

While using chemicals to get rid of bugs is a multi-million dollar business, Neary visits with a scientist who studies insect-produced chemicals that could be useful to us.

Wright, who was President Clinton's chief of staff when he was governor of Arkansas... During her testimony on Thursday, Wright disputed the Committee's claims that Governor Clinton arranged favors for campaign contributors. She also pointed out that both Senators Bob Dole and Alfonse D'Amato have accepted campaign contributions similar to those received by Mr. Clinton.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports that U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher today announced a ceasefire in the skirmishes between Israel and Hezbollah guerillas in Lebanon. Christopher has been shuttling between Damascus and Jerusalem to end the fighting that has gone on for more than two weeks.