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NPR's Joe Palca explains the science behind the pop and sparkle of champagne.

2: A review of the year's best pop music with critic KEN TUCKER. He'll talk with Terry about his favorites and why: (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THRU THE REST OF THE SHOW)Top Ten Albums:1) "Odelay" by Beck2) "Black Eye" by Fluffy3) "Sheryl Crow" by Sheryl Crow4) "Diary of a Mod Housewife" by Amy Ribgy5) "House of Music" by Tony, Toni6) "Spirit" by Willie Nelson7) "First Band on the Moon" by The Cardigans8) "Just When We're Thinking It's Over" by the Cox Family9) "Grown Man" by Loudon Wainwright, III10) "Call the Doctor" by Sleater Kinney

The conclusion of Robert's interview with Peter Schickele. (8:00) ((ST

Liane speaks to lead singer, songwriter and blues guitarist, Mike Welch. This 17 year-old musician is graduating from high school today--and he's already released two CDs on the Rounder Records label and is touring this summer with Ray Charles and B.B. King. His most recent CD is Axe to Grind.

the situation in Lima where the leftist rebels and their high-profile hostages are now into the 20th day of the siege at the Japanese ambassador's residence.

After much anticipation and with much fanfare, Chevrolet unveiled the newest Corvette today. It's the first new model since 1984 and those who have seen it say it looks a little different. While it still has the classic curves, it also has a bulbous back end. Naomi Lewin of member station WKYU in Bowling Green, Kentucky has more.

about how the Gingrich predicament could affect his ability to run the House in the new Congress and whether it could endanger the Republican agenda.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports that an off-duty Israeli soldier opened fire in a crowded marketplace in the West Bank town of Hebron, wounding eight Palestinians. The soldier, who lives in another West Bank settlement, said he was trying to scuttle the impending agreement on an Israeli troop withdrawal from Hebron. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved quickly to limit any damage to the diplomatic process, telephoning Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to condemn the shooting. Israeli and Palestinian officials said both sides are determined not to let today's incident delay the peace process.

in Havana's restaurants: state-run tourist restaurants, known for high prices and poor services, are now having to compete with family-owned enterprises offering home-cooked food.

Scott talks to singer Dolly Parton about her new album "Treasures" on the Rising Tide label.

Scott with some thoughts on the wit and humor of John F. Kennedy.

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