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a merit scholarship program in New York City that prepares minority students from public schools for the rigors of a private school education.

the high rate of high blood pressure among African Americans with stress caused by racial discrimination.

of British Telecom and M-C-I, a $20-billion deal that would create a huge, worldwide communications company.

The former Soviet republic's initial promise has been overshadowed by decaying democracy and an ethnic conflict with neighboring Azerbaijan which has led to an economic blockade.

Positive reports on retail sales, business inventories and consumer sentiment boosted hopes that the economy is rebounding. A Chinese trade report also showed exports from that country picked up in November.

By Angela HattonNashville, TN – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials are asking for public comment on a draft report of the May flooding in Tennessee.…

State Representative Mike Denham of Maysville would like to see some economic development incentive programs that benefit rural districts like his. The…

Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Commitee are proposing that the Federal Emergency Management Agency be eliminated. After investigating the response to Hurricane Katrina, the committee releases a draft report recommending the creation of a new National Preparedness and Response Authority to replace FEMA.

The Washington Post reports that U.S. intelligence officials believe Saddam Hussein was present Wednesday when a 2,000-pound "bunker-busting" bomb struck an Iraqi command center. Officials say Saddam may have been injured in the attack. Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten. Mar. 21, 2003

The Bush administration sends Gen. John Abizaid and Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz to reassure Congress of progress in Iraq. Their appearance at Capitol Hill comes amidst increasing anxiety by lawmakers over the growing cost of the U.S. occupation in Iraq. NPR's David Welna reports.