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NPR's Gerry Hadden reports that the Nicaraguan government is calling for the deportation of American nurse Dorothy Granada, who for years has operated a rural clinic for poor women. The government claims she performs illegal abortions and is supporting a comeback effort by the Sandinista party.

Sneaker maker Converse is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Steve Tripoli of member station W-B-U-R in Boston reports that the company plans to close its three North American factories and shift production to Asia.

NPR's Robert Smith reports on how President Bush's education proposals are playing out in the states and local school districts that will be charged with implementing them. While many educators welcome his proposals for holding schools accountable, many worry about the demands for more testing and how much it will cost.

Rachael Myrow of member station KPCC reports that some Los Angeles-area industries are volunteering to be the first to lose power, in exchange for big breaks in their electricity costs. California state officials credit the program with keeping power on for most of the state.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on Terry McAuliffe, the big-money campaign fundraiser who could be the next chairman of the Democratic Party. McAuliffe raised much of the money which fueled both the Clinton and Gore campaigns for president.

While the Bush administration may reconsider US troop presence in the Balkans, American GIs in Kosovo feel they have vital work to do. NPR's Guy Raz reports.

The Writers Guild of America began two weeks of negotiations today with studios and networks over a new film and television contract. The contract expires May first. Many writers are looking for an increase in creative control as well a bigger piece of the entertainment economic pie. Eric Roy of KCRW reports.

Robert talks with John MacCormack, reporter for the San Antonio Express, about the investigation of the disappearance of atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Investigators have discovered some pieces of human remains from remote Texas Ranch. They believe they belong to O'Hair her two children.

James Murray reports the effects of the recent economic slowdown are being felt beyond the borders of the United States. In Canada, German automaker Daimler-Chrysler has announced heavy layoffs, and the effects will be felt in countries where autoworkers are less protected than they are in Canada.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem that, while the stakes are high in next week's Israeli election for prime minister, the campaign has been surprisingly low-key. Israeli voters do not appear thrilled with either incumbent Ehud Barak or his rightwing opponent, Ariel Sharon.