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At least seven people were killed in northern Kosovo today, and dozens injured, when a bomb went off aboard a bus. NATO is denouncing the attack as "disgraceful and cowardly," an ethnically-motivated attack on civilians. The bus was being escorted by U.N. troops. Noah Adams talks with reporter Jeff Bieley, who has been to the scene.

NPR's Anthony Brooks reports shortages of other forms of energy are creating new interest in nuclear power. In Vermont, one of the nation's oldest nuclear power plants is attracting multiple bids. And the potential buyers say the future of nuclear is again looking bright.

The economy grew at an annual rate of 2% from July to September, significantly less than expected.

Several parent organizations are pushing back against efforts to do away with gifted and talented programs.

Brook Gladstone, co-host of NPR's On The Media, reports on the Internet game, Everquest, owned by Sony. Hundreds of thousands of people pay for the CD-ROM and a monthly fee to play. The game borrows heavily from Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, featuring gods, strange lands and monsters. (8:30) See www.everquest.com.

Linda Wertheimer talks with Stefan Fatsis about this Sunday's running of the Daytona 500 -- which kicks off the 2001 Nascar season. It's not the drivers who are in the focus but advertisers and FOX television.

NPR's Renee Montagne talks with Vicki Huddleston, the chief U.S. diplomat in Cuba. Huddleston and her prize-winning Afghan hound, Havana, were recently expelled from the Afghan Hound Club of Cuba -- because the Cuban government was unhappy that Huddleston met with Cuban dissidents.

Film director OLIVER STONE. Two collections of his films have been released on DVD, including the films: Any Given Sunday, JFK, Natural Born Killers, Heaven and Earth, Born on the Fourth of July, Wall Street, The Doors, Nixon, Talk Radio, and U Turn. The collections include extended scenes, trailers, and directors commentary.

Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman of the band, Le Tigre . Hanna was the lead singer of the 90s band Bikini Kill. Bikini Kill was part of the music/cultural/feminist movement know as Riot Grrl, which focused on the concept of girl power and young womens empowerment. The movement was based primarily in Washington, DC and Olympia, WA, and its members formed bands, wrote fanzines, and held meetings, protests and festivals. Hanna was a leader and spokesperson for the movement. Her first solo project after Bikini Kill was called Julie Ruin. She then formed Le Tigre. Bandmate Fateman is an artist and zine writer. Le Tigres new CD is From the Desk of Mr Lady.

Sheehan reviews the new film Pollock.

Millions rely on the app to stay connected, get their news, and even conduct business. What happens when it's down?

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on California Gov. Gray Davis' plan to rescue the state's two biggest utilities and help ease the energy crisis.