National

Poll: Support on Iraq Issue

October 31, 2002 • A new poll shows public support for military action against Iraq is waning. The percent of Americans favoring force against Iraq drops seven points, from 62 to 55 percent. Hear Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press.

Radio Expeditions

Letters from the Field: Katy Payne

October 31, 2002 • Katy Payne's observations from the elephant bai research project.

Radio Expeditions

Letters from the Field: Mya Thompson

October 31, 2002 • Mya Thompson's letters home from the Elephant bai.

Sniper Rifle & Other Shootings

October 31, 2002 • Ballistics tests confirm the rifle linked to the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks was also used in shootings in Louisiana and Alabama. Hear NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Larry Abramson. Oct. 31, 2002.

NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Larry Abramson

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Mondale Replaces Wellstone

October 31, 2002 • Former Vice President Walter Mondale accepts Minnesota Democrats' nomination to replace the late Sen. Paul Wellstone on the Nov. 5 ballot. Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio reports.

Seniors at Center of New Hampshire Senate Race

October 31, 2002 • Elderly voters are at the heart of a tight Senate race in New Hampshire. Rep. John Sununu, a Republican, is tussling with Gov. Jean Shaheen, a Democrat, on issues such as Social Security reform. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

Minority Candidates Seek High Office in Texas

October 31, 2002 • In Texas -- a state 52 percent white -- the Democratic nominees for Senate and governor are minority candidates running against white opponents -- and seeking white votes. NPR's Juan Williams reports.

Radio Expeditions

Listening to Elephants

October 31, 2002 • At a rare forest clearing in central Africa, elephants gather to munch on mineral-rich soil. And researchers gather there to learn more about the social lives of the threatened animals — and how to save them. For Morning Edition, NPR's Alex Chadwick reports. (8:07)

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Letters from the Field: Melissa Groo

October 31, 2002 • Melissa Groo's observations while researching elephants.

New Mexico Hispanic Vote

October 31, 2002 • Democrat Bill Richardson leads in the polls in the New Mexico governor's race against Republican rival John Sanchez. Both are Hispanic, and a big Hispanic voter turnout next Tuesday could affect the outcome in two close House races for seats now held by Republicans. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reports for All Things Considered on New Mexico's ethnic political landscape.

Authorities Examine Tacoma Gun Store in Sniper Probe

October 30, 2002 • The Tacoma, Wash., gun store that once owned the rifle linked to the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks is unable to account for 340 guns once in its inventory, The Seattle Times reports. Hear former ATF agent William Vizzard. Oct. 30, 2002.

Pentagon Presses Law Schools on Military Recruiting

October 30, 2002 • As the Bush administration considers war with Iraq, the Pentagon demands the nation's top law schools allow military recruiters on campus or risk losing government funding. NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty reports.

Mondale to Replace Wellstone?

October 30, 2002 • Minnesota Democrats meet to name a ballot replacement for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, who died in a plane crash last week. They are expected to nominate former Vice President Walter Mondale. Hear Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio and Edward Walsh of The Washington Post. Oct. 30, 2002.

Mondale to Replace Wellstone?

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Sniper Investigation

October 30, 2002 • U.S. prosecutors file a complaint alleging that John Allen Muhammad killed six people in Maryland and one person in Washington, D.C. The 20-count document could pave the way for a federal death sentence. NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty reports.

Haitian Migrants Detained

October 30, 2002 • Authorities detain more than 200 Haitians, who abandoned their ship near the island suburb of Key Biscayne after their 50-foot wooden freighter ran aground. NPR's Phillip Davis reports.