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Jon Miller reports from Lima, Peru that the country's intelligence chief Vladimiro Montesinos -- suspected in a bribery scandal -- has not been seen, but the government denies reports that he is in military custody. The scandal prompted Peru's President Alberto Fujimori to disband the spy agency, and announce plans to call new elections. Fujimori further pledged that he will not be a candidate in those elections. Peru's cabinet today tried to work out details, as opposition candidates began to rally support in hopes of replacing Fujimori.

Dr. Lynn Ponton is a psychiatrist who specializes in treating troubled teenagers and their parents. Her new book is The Sex Lives of Teenagers: Revealing The Secret World of Adolescent Boys and Girls (Dutton). In the book, Ponton uses case studies to take a look at the role of sexuality in adolescent development, and the conflicting messages teenagers receive about sexuality.

NPR's Jack Speer reports on the investigation of Bridgestone/Firestone. Another 15 deaths are being linked to defective Firestone tires, raising the suspected death toll to 103. Yesterday, Continental General announced that it's recalling about 160-thousand tires because of tread separation.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the passage of permanent normal trade relations with China. Congress came down solidly in favor of the bill, which has been called the most positive development in U.S.-China relations since President Nixon's visit to Beijing in 1972.

NPR's Howard Berkes reports on the results of the men's 100 meter dash at the Olympics in Sydney.

NPR's Reena Advani reports on the unveiling of a new statue in Washington, DC to the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.

NPR'S Rob Gifford reports on a new retail delivery service in Beijing that accepts customer orders over the internet.

NPR's Madeline Brand reports on the government's decision to release oil from the strategic petroleum reserve.

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Melinda discusses the news of the week with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.