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Almost three years ago, National Public Radio moved its headquarters to the Gallery Place neighborhood of Washington, DC. Since then, we've noticed that this historic neighborhood is changing more rapidly than any of us could have imagined. We talk with architectural historian Linda Lyons about the neighborhood's past and its plans for its future. We also talk with John Stranix, contruction project manager of the new MCI Center, a retail complex and future home of the Washington Wizards basketball team.

NPR's Michael Skoler reports that as the civil war in eastern Zaire rages on, a large number of Rwandan refugees remain unable, and in some cases unwilling, to return home. Relief groups estimate there are some four hundred thousand Rwandan Hutus stuck inside Zaire, with as many as half of them missing. In one large camp, there are reports of at least thirty deaths a day from malnutrition and disease. Many among the refugees took part in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and do not want to return for fear of arrest.

Pianist Russell Sherman performs works by Liszt and Chopin from his home near Boston. And, Daniel talks with Sherman about his transition from teacher to concert performer. Russell Sherman, 66, currently teaches at the New England Conservatory but will retire at the end of this school year to perform full-time.. (THIS PIECE IS IN STEREO). Sherman is the author of "Piano Pieces" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux). His most recent recording is "Russell Sherman: Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Volume One" (GM Recordings/GM2050CD).

literacy among school children. The President announced a 2.5 billion dollar federal program aimed at raising the reading skills of American students. The program would provide tutors for children who need remedial help. It also would make assistance available to parents, enabling them to better help their children with reading at home.

In the 1960s, the nation became accustomed to getting its White House news not just from Washington, but from a ranch in Texas owned by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. The LBJ Ranch was succeeded by President Richard Nixon's seaside residence at San Clemente California. Now, Americans will again have a "Western White House," this time in Crawford County, Texas, between Dallas and Austin: the home of President-elect George W. Bush. NPR's John Burnett paid a visit and gave us this report.

The man accused of killing seven co-workers at a Wakefield, Massachusetts software company was arraigned in state court today. Michael McDermott pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail on seven counts of first degree murder. His lawyer said he had been undergoing psychiatric treatment before yesterday's shootings. Police say McDermott hid ammunition and a semi-automatic rifle in his office and he had bomb making material at home. Rachel Gotbaum of member station WBUR reports.

NPR's Madeleine Brand profiles the career of Al Gore. The Vice President began his life in public service nearly 25 years ago when he won a Congressional seat in his home state of Tennessee. A few years later, he followed his father's footsteps into the U.S. Senate. From the on-set, Gore was determined to be a different kind of democrat. He initially opposed abortion and maintained strong support for the military. But he also fought big corporations and championed environmental causes.

NPR's David Welna traveled home with Kentucky Congressman Ken Lucas, the state's only Democratic representative in Washington, D.C. and reports on Lucas' meetings with his constituents. The visits came just days before President Bush was to address a joint session of Congress on his new budget proposals. Lucas, whose district voted for Bush, is one of the most conservative members of his own party, and is one of the Democrats whom the president is hoping to win over. The two-term House member says that he and his district are in sync on most of issues.

After analyzing 26 years worth of European soccer matches, scientists have determined that the games have become more predictable over time — and the home field advantage has vanished.

Julie Anne Genter was already in labor when she started out from home at 2 a.m. Sunday. In addition to a healthy baby, she has an illustrative story for one of her policy focus areas: transportation.