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- NPR's Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem on the religious parties that did so well in last month's elections. She says the parties are likely to be influential in the coalition government soon to be put together by prime minister elect Benyamin Netanyahu.

Jennifer Griffin reports on the day of mourning in Lebanon. Even as services were being held, Israeli shells were falling near Cana, the site of last Thursday's shelling, where some 100 refugees were killed.

NPR's Kathy Lohr reports that on the eve of the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade abortion rights decision, both anti-abortion groups and abortion rights advocates are calling for laws to reinforce their opinions. Action is expected this year on the federal and state levels.

NPR's Joe Palca reports on a business in Texas that specializes in conducting genetic testing for people seeking identity of their parents and alleged children. For 600 dollars, the company can help adopted children learn who their biological parents are and whether a man is really the father of a child.

Laurie Neff reports from Jerusalem on this evening's mid-air crash of two Israeli Army helicopters. The crash occurred during a storm in Northern Israel. At least 70 people are believed dead.

The Pacific Northwest and Northern California continue to be pounded by heavy rains, causing flooding. From member station KQED, Ancel Martinez reports that high winds and power outages are making for an uncomfortable New Year in parts of Oregon, Washington and California.

The BBC's Andrew Whitehead reports that a box containing the last remnants of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes has been taken out of a bank vault for the first time by his great grandson. The ashes will be taken to the confluence of three of India's holiest rivers.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports on U.S. envoy Dennis Ross' trip o the Middle East to try and get the Hebron negotiations between Israel and the alestinians back on track.

Older people work for the same reasons everyone else works...money. But they also find benefits that have nothing to do with a paycheck. Employers are now seeking out the elderly for their experience and their approach to the world. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports.

NPR's Ann Cooper reports from New York that the long awaited peace treaty ending the civil war in Guatemala has been delayed in the UN Security Council. Yesterday China vetoed the plan in protest to Guatemala's strong ties to Taiwan.