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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.

NPR's Shirley Jahad reports on the reaction to President Bush's creation of a White House office of faith and community-based initiatives. The idea has many supporters, but critics are concerned that the plan may violate the constitutional separation between church and state.

Natasha Yefimova reports from Moscow on a legislative proposal by President Vladimir Putin that would substantially reduce the number of political parties in Russia. Opponents say the legislation poses a threat to Russian democracy because the remaining parties would be too easy for the Kremlin to control.

Joshua Levs reports on recent allegations of unethical behavior by Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell. The mayor is facing new questions at a time when he is already under investigation by the FBI. Campbell says the investigations are prompted by racism.

NPR's Wendy Kaufman reports that online retailer Amazon.com's decision to lay off about 15 percent of its staff may be an indicator that the company's last practice of putting growth before profit is coming to an end.

African-American, Latino and other non-white Republicans are often labeled as "sell-outs." Now that their party controls Congress and the White House, NPR's Phillip Martin reports on what minority Republicans are saying about their politics and their expectations of George W. Bush.

The premier of British Columbia just announced a new 65-thousand acre wilderness area along the US border. It will create the largest trans-border protected lands area in North America. As Member station KPLU's Keith Seinfeld reports some of Seattle's Microsoft millionaires played a role in the announcement.