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Montana Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio sent a list of four questions to candidates in the gubernatorial primary election, asking how they...

Ranchers in Southeast Texas could face big losses because of this week's unprecedented flooding. In some cases, ranchers are riding horses through stomach-deep water to herd cattle to higher ground.

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.

Bob Dole will bump up against the federal spending limit for presidential primaries in the next few weeks. But that wont ground his campaign. With the nomination within reach, there's plenty the Republican Party can do to keep the campaign aloft through the August nominating convention. NPRs Peter Overby reports.

NPR's Sarah Chayes reports from outside Paris that an Air France Concorde jet crashed just after takeoff today from Charles de Gaulle airport. All 109 people on board and four on the ground are believed dead. A German tour company had chartered the flight, so most of those on board were Germans.

Fewer flights are being cancelled by United Airlines now that it's reached a tentative settlement with its pilots. The airline is still negotiating a new contract with the union representing its mechanics and ground workers. But Chicago Public Radio's Jason DeRose reports the carrier is already striving to win back angry travelers.

Charles de Ledesma reviews the new CD from Trilok Gurtu, called African Fantasy. Gurtu is a composer and percussionist from Bombay, well known for incorporating the sounds of his native India with other music, like jazz and rock. This CD explores the common musical ground of India and Africa. The Label Is The Verve Music Group.

Noah talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about the latest developments in the budget negotiations. Republican congresional leaders today called off scheduled budget talks at the White House, saying they want a "firm budget offer" from President Clinton that moves toward "bipartisan common ground." But Liasson says the White House is insisting the president already has shown flexibility.

Ray talks with NPR's Phillip Davis about the case against Army Staff Sergeant Delmar Simpson, who is accused of raping 19 female trainees at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The prosecution rested today. Then a defense lawyer tried and failed to get most of the rape charges dismissed, saying the women had not tried to resist Simpson's advances.

NPR's Eric Westervelt reports on the arraignments of an Army captain and two staff sergeants at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The charges include rape, sodomy and sexual assualt. The accusations - which surfaced last month - touched off a wave of sexual misconduct reports throughout the Army. The soldiers will face trial early next year.