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Lynne Terry reports on the tension in Algeria, where seven French Trappist monks were kidnapped Wednesday. This latest incident, in a civil war that has claimed some 40,000 lives, suggests that the military government and Islamic insurgents remain far apart.

NPR'S JIM ZARROLI REPORTS ON THE EFFORTS BY AT&T TO REPAIR ITS PUBLIC IMAGE. THE GIANT CORPORATION ANNOUNCED, AT THE START OF THE YEAR, THAT IT WAS LAYING OFF 40-THOUSAND WORKERS.

NPR's Tovia (TOH-vee-uh) Smith reports on today's verdict in the John Salvi murder trial. Salvi was found guilty on two charges of first degree murder and five of assualt in an attack on a Boston area abortion clinic in 1994.

Chris Nuttall reports from Ankara on the corruption scandal surrounding former Prime Minister Tansu Ciller. On Thursday, the parliament is expected to vote to launch a second investigation into her activities while in office -- all of which threatens to bring down the coalition government.

From WHYY, NPR's Eric Westervelt reports on nearly 100 drug users who were rushed to Philadelphia hospitals overnight, after takeing a lethal form of heroin known as "homicide." Nearly a dozen remain in critical condition today.

- 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.