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Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the bill calling for Prince to posthumously receive the award. The Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to only 163 people since 1776.

T.R. Reid, about the Austin Mini, the tiny English car that Britain holds in high regard. After 41 years of popularity, the last Mini rolled off the production line this month.

Commentator Baxter Black tells a real life Holloween story about a veterinarian who gets his kicks from treating horses.

Methamphetamine, also known as speed, crank or crystal meth -- is highly addictive and can do serious harm to the nervous system. In the last few years, meth has become a major epidemic in the farm belt, where's its manufacturers are also users. NPR's Robert Siegel reports from Shawnee County, Kansas, where meth has replaced crack and heroin as the drug of choice.

The German media giant Bertelsmann AG - also known as BMG - announced today that it has formed a "strategic alliance" with the internet company, Napster. BMG's new e-commerce arm and Napster will develop subscription-based service for file sharing. Once that happens, BMG will drop its part of the music industry lawsuit against Napster -- which charges Napster with copyright violations. NPR's Rick Karr reports.

Linda talks to E.J. Dionne, Political Columnist for the Washington Post, and David Brooks, Senior Editor at The Weekly Standard, about the hotly contested states in the presidential race, and what both candidates must do put together a majority of electoral college votes.

For 15 years he was a cast member of Saturday Night Live, creating such well-loved characters as Stuart Smalley (author of I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!). His bestselling satire, Why Not Me: The Inside Story of the Making and Unmaking of the Franken Presidency is now in paperback (Delta). Hes also coordinating producer of this Sundays SNL Presidential Bash 2000.

NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports on lifestyle options of those who've made a fortune in high-tech. With the resources to retire at very early ages, some former employees of AOL are finding ways to enjoy some of life simple pleasures while remaining productive.

Commentator Jim Sollisch says drug company ad campaigns are driving up sales...but confusing consumers.

NPR's Linda Gradstein reports on the latest developments in the Middle East. Israeli helicopter fired rockets at the command centers of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat last night in retaliation for the slayings of two Israelis, presumably by Palestinians.

NPR's Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem reports the Israeli parliament reconvened today for the first time since the outbreak of the new Palestinian uprising. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak opened the story session by warning the Palestinians there will be no peace talks as long as the violence continues.

The Democrats need only seven seats to recapture control of the House. But they have an uphill fight on their hands to retain the seat of Congressman Michael Forbes of New York. Forbes, who switched to the Democratic party last year, was upset in last month's Democratic primary by a 71-year old political unknown. Republicans, who had vowed revenge against Forbes for his party switch, appear poised to pick up the seat. Beth Fertig of member station WNYC reports from Long Island.