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Gillian (JILL-ee-un) Sharpe reports from the Hague on the legal history that has been made by the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal. It has produced the first international charges dealing exclusively with rape as a war crime.

to be the worst in state history... and the waters have yet to recede.

Robert talks with Justin Kaplan and Anne Bernays about their book, The Language of Names. Kaplan and Bernays examined the history of American personal names and naming practices, and found that names and identity are closely related. (STATIONS: The Language of Names is published by Simon & Schuster.)

Robert talks to John Steele Gordon, a contributing editor at American Heritage magazine, about his new book, "Hamilton's Blessing: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Our National Debt." (Walker and Company, New York) Gordon discusses the history of the country's national debt.

Scott talks with TV Guide's Senior Editor David Hiltbrand about the magazine's list of the top 100 memorable moments in TV history and plays some of them as a reminder of the medium's most treasured moments.

Officials at the Miss America Pagent say that for the first time in the history of the pagent, they will allow television viewers to phone in their choice among the contestants for Miss America. Those votes will help select the finalists in the contest.

Scott talks with TV Guide's Senior Editor David Hiltbrand about the magazine's list of the top 100 memorable moments in TV history and plays some of them as a reminder of the medium's most treasured moments.

Robert talks to David Hackett Fischer, the author of The Great Wave: Price Revolutions and the Rhythm of History. He describes how price increases come in waves as do periods of equilibrium-- sometimes lasting for decades.

Yesterday, Republican Speaker of the House Newt ingrich admitted ethics violations in regard to the American history college ourse he taught. Republicans are rushing to his defense while Democrats are sking for him to step down. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.

The Knitting Factory, New York's preeminent performance space for the avant-garde, celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month. NPR's Ned Wharton attended the birthday fete and spoke with owner Michael Dorf about the club's history and its future.