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Film Critic Henry Sheehan reviews the new film Dr T. and the Women.

NPR's John Hamilton reports that after 9 years of unprecedented economic growth, and record low unemployment, the number of uninsured Americans has actually grown. But the lack of insurance has yet to become a major political issue. And for many Americans, the prospect of finding health insurance remains dim.

NPR's David Welna reports that Minnesotans in the Saint Paul area are being treated to one of the more surprising campaigns this election season. Three candidates are vying for the district's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives -- a democrat, a republican and a member of the Independence party founded by Jesse Ventura. Any of the three could come away with the victory, and for the fledgling Independence party, a win might silence critics that claim the party exists in name only.

N-P-R's Jon Hamilton reports on a promising development in AIDS research. Scientists at Harvard have designed a vaccine that helps create killer T-cells specially programmed to recognize and attack HIV infection.

NPR's Renee Montagne talks with Mat Gissel, who was recently crowned the National Monopoly Champion. This weekend in Toronto Canada, Gissel and champions from 29 other countries will compete for the title world's greatest monopoly player, and $15,140 dollars in real prize money.

Critic Tom Shales reviews the movie Billy Elliott. It's a British film about a working class boy who bucks tradition and follows his dream to be a ballet dancer. Despite his father's hopes that he become a boxer. Shales says it's a sentimental movie with liberating dance sequences.

With the debates behind them, the presidential candidates met for a different audience tonight -- both George Bush and Al Gore attended the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York. Instead of policy statements, this time the candidates traded quips and barbs. NPR's Anthony Brooks reports from New York.

Jean Shortall-Roznik thinks there are some parents who should just admit their kids aren't worth bragging about.

Host Bob Edwards talks with commentator John Feinstein about the World Series. Game one of the Subway Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets is tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem, where the peace deal brokered in Egypt is due to be implemented today. Continued clashes between Palestinians and Israelis still threaten the agreement.