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Plans for a World War Two monument on the National Mall in Washington, seem to be moving forward despite opposition from some groups (including some veterans). Those opposed say the design and location would clutter the National Mall; violate the integrity of the Lincoln Memorial and its' surroundings; and may even be illegal. Alex Van Oss reports.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports that the marriage tax penalty reduction bill was passed in Congress. President Clinton is expected to veto it because of changes which add up to $50-Billion dollars over ten years. The bill is part of a Republican strategy to parcel out tax reduction votes one at a time over the presidential campaign season.

NPR's Anne Sutton reports on the shortfall in salmon returns in Western Alaskan waters for the second year in a row. State Governor Tony Knowles has already started the paperwork to provide state aid; now the state is seeking federal assistance too.

NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on the severe drought in the southern part of Afghanistan. Farmers in the region of Kandahar have lost crops and livestock. The World Food Program is trying to get food relief into the area, where hunger is widespread.

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports the Internet music site CDNow has been purchased by Germany's Bertelsmann conglomerate. The company is one of the most popular retailing sites on the web. But due to costly advertising campaigns and small profit margins, CDNow has lost more than 200-million dollars since it was created.

In his latest Play-by-Play commentary, NPR's Neal Conan profiles the Long Island Ducks of the Independent Atlantic League. Although the league has no affiliation with the Majors, fans are flocking to games. And the Ducks have become one of the most popular teams in the area.

NPR's Barbara Bradley reports a federal judge in New Mexico will hear arguments today on why investigators believe Wen Ho Lee leaked classified nuclear information to the Chinese. Lee claims he's being singled out because of his race. The judge has already asked both sides to work with a mediator and try to come to terms on a grounds for bail and a possible plea bargain.

NPR's Ketzel Levine explores the secret obsession of actor Peter Strauss. Once Strauss discovered gardening, it quickly became a second career.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports President Clinton joined leaders of the other G-8 developed nations in their annual summit. While economics is the reason for the summit, political issues normally take up much of the meeting. this year was no different and Clinton met with Russian President Vladimir Putin today to discuss the proposed US missile defense system that Russia and almost all other nations at the meeting oppose.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden in Jerusalem reports Israel has accepted a proposal at the Camp David peace talks to share sovereignty over East Jerusalem with the Palestinians. Palestinian officials say the reported proposal does not go far enough, but some are pleased that the issue of Jerusalem is finally a subject of real negotiations.