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NPR's Larry Abramson reports on the open source movement. It may sound unfamiliar, but considering what it's done for operating systems like Linux and Red Hat, it may be the hottest trend in computer programming.

Aaron Alpern of Wyoming Public Radio reports on the status of the Black-footed Ferret. The species was declared extinct in 1979, but two years later one was found in Wyoming, and eventually a colony was discovered and nursed back to health.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on Vice President Al Gore's speech to union members yesterday in Chicago. In his talk, Gore spoke of how critical working people are in his race for the presidency.

NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports that venture capitalists aren't deterred by the recent jitters of the tech market. They are simply being more careful.

NPR's Michele Kelemen reports from Moscow on the desperate situation involving the 118 sailors trapped on a Russian submarine. As the Russian navy announced that it had little hope of finding any survivors, a British rescue team arrived on the scene.

Kate Seelye reports on Yasser Arafat's continued lobbying for support in the wake of the failed Camp David peace summit. The impasse over the future of Jerusalem and Arafat's intended declaration of statehood for Palestine ended talks with Israel, but Arafat continues to plead his case throughout the Mideast.

NPR's Melissa Block reports that Al Gore and Joseph Lieberman get back aboard their rented riverboat named Mark Twain today as they wrap up a post-convention swing.

Congressional lawmakers return to Capitol Hill faced with a long list of issues as Election Day draws near. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

NPR's Margo Adler reports concerns about traffic and security are tremendous, as the UN Millennium Summit gets under way in New York City.

From member station WBUR Steve Tripoli reports on the shortage of nurses in the United States. Nurses across the U.S. are leaving the profession even though there is a demand for their services. Many blame the nursing shortage on stress that is precipitated by the increased workload.