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- NPR's Don Gonyea reports that teamster President Ron Carey declared victory today in his bid for a second five-year term, confident that his slim lead over James P Hoffa, the son of labor legend Jimmie Hoffa, would hold.

- For the first time in half a century, workmen are cleaning up Grand Central Station in New York City. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports much of the work involves cleaning off the layers of grime that have obscured a celestial mural on Grand Central's high ceiling.

The Dow Jones industrial average has gone up 500 points in the last six weeks. This rally is causing analysts to ask whether the market is overvalued, as they wonder when these gains will slow down or stop. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

NPR's Ted Clark reports on the appearance made by Madeleine Albright at hearings on Capitol Hill today. President Clinton has nominated her as the next Secretary of State. If she is approved by the Senate, she would be the first woman in U.S. history to hold such a high office.

Hans Jaap Melissen of Radio Netherlands reports on a race today which took place on the frozen canals and lakes of Holland. More than 16 thousand skaters participated in this 125 mile race which is only run when that country's network of canals freezes over.

Kathleen Schalch reports many members will not be returning as elected representatives but as lobbyists seeking to influence legislation they helped write.

NPR's Adam Hochberg reports that the insurance commissioner in Florida is threatening to revoke the license of the Prudential Insurance company to do business in his state. The commissioner is unhappy with a proposed settlement to reimburse thousands of customers who were sold unnecessary life insurance policies.

NPR's David Molpus reports that the hotel industry's labor costs -- specifically costs associated with high employee turnover -- are forcing the industry to get serious about developing more family friendly policies. David Molpus profiles several initiatives underway at the Marriott Corporation.

A bomb ripped through an express train carrying at least 1,200 passengers in northeastern India today. Local officials fear that several dozen people may have died in the blast. The BBC's Subhir Baumik has this report.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports from Moscow on the meeting today between Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and her counterpart, Foreign Minister Primakov ((PREE-muh-koff)). Despite several hours of talks about a charter between NATO and Russia, both diplomats say there's more work to do.