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Marion Jones won Olympic Bronze in the long jump, finishing three inches behind Germany's Heike Dreschler. It was her third medal in these games, but ends her quest for FIVE GOLD medals. Jones has already won two golds -- in the 100 and 200 meters. She still plans to run in two relays tomorrow. In an even bigger surprise, NPR's Eric Weiner reports, Morocco's Hicham el Gerrouj suffered a bitter defeat in the 1500 meters. He'd been virtually unbeatable since getting tangled with another runner and finishing last at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.

Robert talks to Geneive Abdo, a correspondent for the Guardian newspaper, about the reform movement in Iran. Abdo says the crackdown on the reformist press has muzzled the ability of the reformers to communicate their ideas with the electorate. She says it proves the real power still lies with the hard-liners, despite recent electoral victories.

NPR Film Critic Bob Mondello reviews the movie Best In Show. It's a new mocumentary from Christopher Guest, (in the spirit of Waiting for Guffman). Bob says it walks a line between condescension and hilarity, and does it well.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports that at this critical time in Yugoslavia, the United States has little influence over events there. For ten years, the U.S. government has focused on Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Now, at a pivotal moment when Milosevic will either be forced out or consolidate his rule, the U.S. finds it has few options.

The campaign of civil disobedience is in full swing following this week's election in Yugloslavia. Scott speaks with Times of London reporter Misha Glenny, who is in Belgrade.

The US Presidential candidates are talking dollars. NPR's Steve Inskeep looks at the fine line between marketing principles and pandering.

Lawmakers could soon vote on a national drunk driving law. NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports.

NPR's Wade Goodwyn explores the history and future of Cadillac Heights, one of Dallas' poorest and most neglected neighborhoods.

NPR's Mandalit Del Barco reports on how regular bus and rail riders are dealing with the two-week-old public transit strike in Los Angeles. Many of these people are poor, service workers who don't own car. The extra costs of getting to their jobs have left some worried about how they'll pay for rent and groceries.

Commentator Mark Jenkins was a student at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971. He says the new film Remember the Titans, which is based on events in at Williams High that year, doesn't square with his memory of the school.