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Ivan Watson in Lagos reports a team of US military advisers has completed the first phase of a program to train Nigerian troops for peacekeeping duty in Sierra Leone. The training is part of a 50-million dollar program announced by President Clinton during a visit to Nigeria last year.

Jon Miller reports from Lima Peru on the release of a new book by Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto, whose new book focuses on the economic power of the poorer citizens of Peru. He says they actually own a huge proportion of their country's wealth.

Republican and Democratic leaders in the Senate reached agreement today on a power-sharing agreement to reflect the chamber's 50-50 split between the parties. The deal will put equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans on each committee, but will install Republicans in the chairmanships. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from the Capitol.

Scott Horsley of member station KPBS in San Diego reports that California could face a home-heating crisis, in addition to the electricity crisis. Several natural gas suppliers are demanding payment in advance from Pacific Gas and Electric, one of California's largest natural gas and electricity providers.

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.