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NPR's Pam Fessler reports on the chasm the census statistics show between ethnic breakdowns at different ages. Many more young people are black, hispanic or Asian.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Guy Raz about ongoing violence on Macedonia's border where ethnic Albanian rebels are fighting with Macedonia's army.

NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports on the U.S. visit of China's Vice Premier, Qian Qichen , the highest ranking Chinese diplomat to visit the new administration. Speaking publicly at the State Department last night, Qian expressed hope that China-U.S. relations would improve. Tuesday night in New York, he was highly critical of American plans to sell Aegis destroyers to Taiwan.

NPR's Michele Kelemen reports from Moscow, where Russians are waiting for their government to announce tit-for-tat expulsions of American diplomats in response to the Bush administration's action. Russian officials and analysts are denouncing the U.S. move as a return to the Cold War.

President Biden is beginning his European trip by meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican. These two leaders know each other quite well, and share many of the same concerns.

Noah Adams talks to David Wise, a writer working on a book about the Robert Hanssen case. They discuss the line between legitimate diplomatic work and spying.

A healthy body cannot exist apart from a healthy spirit, old-timers used to say. From that old adage a new model of health is emerging in Europe that seeks to re-imagine our basic understanding of public health. The idea is called Health Promotion. Instead of government proclamations about what is healthy and what is not, it seeks to engage citizens in a democratic discussion about their own diet, habits, and behaviors regarding their health. Health promoters have looked especially to the schools to help kids figure out for themselves what it is to be healthy. In the first of two reports, Frank Browning visits a health-promoting school in Denmark.

Noah Adams reads from listeners letters. Today, topics include dairy cattle being slaughtered on a farm in Wales due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, the demise of the Mir space station, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Listeners should send letters to: Letters, All Things Considered, 635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Or e-mail to atc@npr.org.

Host Bob Edwards talks with plant expert Ketzel Levine about a camellia plant in his garden which is flowering in many colors. Levine says this quirk of the camellia is why the plant has so many varieties. Visit NPR's Talking Plants Web site for more on the camellia.

Hes has been covering Texas politics for over 20 years and is currently in Washington, covering the first six months of President George W. Bushs administration. Hell talk about the differences between George W. Bush the governor and George W. Bush the President. Herman will also talk about President Bushs first few months in office- his new policies, the outcome of his campaign promises, and the press corps reaction to Bush.