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Bill Zeeble from member station KERA in Dallas reports on the rise in Type 2 diabetes among Hispanic children, and efforts to control the disease with lifestyle changes and medications.

NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on Vice-President Al Gore's close call with the Oval Office. We take a long view of the campaign, and what pivotal moments may have cost Gore the presidency.

As older Americans struggle to pay for prescription drugs, some have begun ordering their medicine from Canada. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports that states are trying to crack down on the practice, citing safety concerns.

Wisconsin Public Radio's Chuck Quirmbach reports on an effort in Milwaukee to get landlords to fix up dilapidated properties by shaming them -- with signs on the property giving out their home addresses and phone numbers.

NPR's David Welna reports on the resignation, under pressure, by Trent Lott as the Republican leader in the Senate. Lott, however, said he would stay on as senator from Mississippi.

This is the time of year when many people send contributions to their favorite charities. But donations are down this year. NPR's Barbara Mantel reports a lot of non-profits are cutting programs and laying off staff as a result.

One southern California mall has created the character of Young Saint Rick, otherwise known as Hunky Santa. Alex Cohen of member station KQED reports.

Host Liane Hansen talks to reporter Kevin Begos of the Winston-Salem Journal, about a series the newspaper has just run about a North Carolina state program that sterilized over 7,600 people between 1929 and 1974.

Research suggests vacations are usually a good idea, health-wise. But at least one study finds that time-off isn't good for everybody. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on the health effects of vacation.

NPR's Duncan Moon reports on efforts in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to replace Cardinal Bernard Law, who resigned yesterday.