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NPR's Richard Harris reports that scientists have located a gene that could influence anxiety. The discovery is the latest in a series of recent genetics advances that may lead to the identification of the genes that help shape personality.

about the alliance's decision to extend IFOR's mandate in Bosnia.

Commentator Kristine Holmgren tells a story about her Thanksgiving in 1965, at a particularly dark time in her life...and about the kindness of a stranger on a bus.

Comedy writer LARRY GELBART. In the 1950s he was part of a team of television writers that included Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, and others who wrote for Sid Caesar's "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour." GELBART went on to develop and write for the television version of "MASH. Also, he wrote the screenplays for "Oh, God!" and "Tootsie," and the stage play for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (which has recently been revived on Broadway). There's a PBS special about Sid Caesar's comedy team, "Caesar's Writers" which will be rebroadcast on many PBS stations in December. In January, the Writers Guild of America will pay tribute to GILBART. (REBROADCAST from 8/19/96) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE

U.S. officials who are hoping to strengthen some international environmental treaties are watching a fishing conference in Spain very closely, where diplomats are trying to crack down on nations that are ignoring the treaty protecting the giant bluefin tuna. The numbers of bluefin tuna have been reduced by ninety percent since the 1970's, mostly due to overfishing by fleets from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The debates over the treaty could have far-reaching implications for other international wildlife protection agreements. NPR's John Nielsen reports.

Sonny Bono. We return to Bono to hear him talk about his years married to Cher and their years together as a successful entertainment team.

The Justice Department announced yesterday that it would not appoint an independent counsel to investigate the fundraising activities of the Democratic National Committee. NPR's Barbara Bradley reports this decision is raising questions about the independent counsel law.

Robert talks with Robert Uhlig, the Technology Correspondent for The Daily Telegraph in London. They talk about today's revelations that computer hackers had intercepted electronic pager messages between Labor Party leader Tony Blair and his advisors, and discuss questions about privacy, national security, and electronic communications.

John Nielsen looks at the emphasis the Clinton campaign is placing on its environmental record, contrasting it with that of Bob Dole and the Republican Congress. While Dole supporters in Congress defend the Republican record as a good one, the candidate himself has said little about it.

MILLENIUM: NPR's senior news analyst Daniel Schorr has some fears bout the shift from one millenium to another.

to find out why chopping an onion makes you cry and what you can do to stop the tears.

...and we're all invited. Five of America's best known chefs drop by with some very special contributions.