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From Minnesota Public Radio, Chris Julin reports on the growing popularity of high school girls hockey. More than two-thirds of all the female high school players in the country are in Minnesota.

Rachael Myrow of member station KPCC reports that California's race to find an immediate fix for the power crisis may end up hurting the state's renewable energy providers.

NPR's David Welna reports that even before it is released, some Democrats are warning that President Bush's tax-cut plan could increase the federal debt.

NPR's Ina Jaffe reports on the California government's plans to work through the power crisis without relying on the federal government for emergency aid.

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on the political fallout from the deal signed yesterday in Sacramento to bail out state utilities and bring stability back to the electricity market in California.

NPR's Eric Westervelt reports on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's decision to ask the gun industry to develop uniform safety standards for gun locks. Tests have shown many of the locks don't work.

NPR's Mike Shuster in Jerusalem reports Israel's new Prime Minister-elect, Ariel Sharon, faces two immediate problems: forming a government and coping with the Palestinian crisis. Both are crucial to his success as a political leader.

After a big week of debates, Democrats Al Gore and Joe Lieberman are spending the weekend in Washington before heading out again on the campaign trail Monday. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports from Orlando.

NPR's Ted Clark in Washington reports on Clinton Administration efforts to calm the violence in the Middle East. The President says he or Secretary of State Albright may travel to the region, but there are, as yet, no firm plans.

Kate Seelye in Beirut reports that the mounting Palestinian death toll in the West Bank and Gaza has sparked angry demonstrations in many parts of the Arab world. Arabs seem increasingly disillusioned with the peace process.