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The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported a case that's likely to raise new questions about the safety of the nation's blood supply. A Utah man repeatedly tested negative for HIV when he donated plasma even though he was apparently infected with the AIDS virus, according to the CDC. Officials say the case is extremely unusual and the blood supply remains very safe. But NPR's Joe Neel reports that the Food and Drug Administration wants blood banks to start using a new, more accurate test to reduce even further the chances of becoming infected with HIV through a blood transfusion from such donors.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Keith Richburg, of the Washington Post. Richburg is in Jerusalem. He'll give us analysis of the Mideast talks to date.

NPR's John Ydstie reports that Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told lawmakers today that inflation is still well-contained and that recent increases in wholesale and consumer prices are mere blips on the screen. Greenspan was asked whether the Fed had waited too long before moving to cut interest rates in late January. Greenspan defended the central bank's actions and said the answer to the question is "No."

Linda talks with two experts about the legal and moral issues involved with undercover reporting. They discuss when undercover journalism is necessary, and what it really accomplishes. The question of when "getting the story" crosses the line from legitimate factfinding and journalism into deception has come into sharp focus, with the punitive damages award handed down today in a trial which pitted the ABC network against the Food Lion supermarket chain.

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with host Alex Chadwick about this morning's events in Florida. Republicans and Democrats have filed differing lawsuits in state and federal courts.

- The President spoke at two services today, and NPR's Debbie Elliott attended the first one, at Eglin Air Force base in Florida. Eglin was home to 12 of the Americans who were killed.

Bob talks with Steven Smith, political science professor at the University of Minnesota, about the next Congress. Republicans will hold a slim margin in the House and the Senate could be split 50-50.

The Hawaii resident was charged with one count of intentionally disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a baby bison return to its herd. Park rangers later had to euthanize the abandoned animal.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on findings of a Pentagon commission that was set up after last year's bombing of a U.S. Navy destroyer in Yemen. The commission says a failure of intelligence left the U.S.S. Cole exposed to attack. U.S. officials say they are nearing completion of their investigation of who was responsible for the attack and said they would not hesitate to act against those responsible once they are identified.

A Pentagon review panel decided today that the experimental V-22 tilt-rotor aircraft known as the Osprey is not yet ready for deployment but should proceed to its next phase of development. Critics have said the design is flawed and that the program should be shelved. Four of the prototypes have crashed so far, and two crashes in the last 18 months cost the lives of 23 American servicemen. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from the Pentagon.