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Commentator David Frum says the problem with political conventions is not that they're boring. It's that they are staged, which is not going to change as long as there are television cameras are there.

Joan Weber reports on an upsurge of anti-abortion violence in British Columbia. Last week, a doctor who performs abortions was stabbed and another received death threats. Canadian police have no leads.

Tamara Keith reports that potential California home-buyers have some new options to choose from. Increasing home prices in the Bay area have forced money-conscious shoppers to look elsewhere. Now, the once-rundown area of West Oakland is gaining the attention of some outside realtors.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden in Jerusalem reports on reaction to the collapse of the Middle East summit among Israelis and Palestinians.

Commentator Daniel Ferri gives a quick lesson in how be a teacher. Some of the basics: learn how to say "now" before you say anything else, wear dumb shoes, make dumb jokes and lie awake in bed all Sunday night.

NPR's Ted Clark reports the Camp David summit ended today without an agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians, but President Clinton said significant progress was made, and both sides remain committed to peace.

Steve Krueger reports on how and why a new wireless company could be worth 50 Billion dollars in less than a year. That's how much Detsche-Telekom is offering for Voicestream Wireless, a Seattle-based firm.

As the delta surge continues, there are signs it may be slowing in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas. But with fall coming, experts worry another surge could hit northern states.

In the final installment of Morning Edition's series on celebrity gardens, NPR's Ketzel Levine visits Lotusland, a vast, sprawling garden in Montecito California, that was created by a colorful polish born socialite.

NPR's Don Gonyea reports Texas governor George W. Bush's campaign for president as he heads toward this weeks GOP convention in Philadelphia. The prospective Republican nominee has been appearing at rallies in states where his party has struggled in recent presidential elections. Yesterday's tour stop found Bush in Louisville, Ky.