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The National Academy of Sciences study also points to a growing need to identify and treat those children who are at risk for serious mental health issues problems -- in many cases those children that have been neglected or abused. NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports on what kind of children need early intervention, and what kind of programs there are available to help them.

Ohio has picked the winner in every presidential election since 1964. Like those across much of the Midwest this year, Ohio voters are up grabs this years and are being courted heavily by both Democrat Al Gore and Republican George Bush. NPR's Don Gonyea traveled to the Buckeye state to take the pulse of the campaign there.

Commentator Mark Hertsgaard says the Commission on Presidential Debates makes it nearly impossible for any candidate -- except those from the Democratic and Republican parties -- to participate. He says the debates are essential to any candidacy, and exclusionary rules help the two big parties retain their monopoly over the political system.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on today's arguments before the Supreme Court on whether police should be allowed to stop cars at random and expose them to drug-sniffing dogs. The case from Indianapolis involved a roadblock-style action, similar to sobriety checkpoints. In this case, the motorist had no drugs, but was outraged, saying his privacy had been invaded by the dog search. Police say the dog search is no more invasive than the alcohol roadblock, which the court has upheld. Today, the justices asked both sides where a line could be drawn between checking for impaired drivers and those who are transporting illegal goods.

As an appetizer for tonight's first Presidential debate, Bob talks with Alan Schroeder, (SHROH-der), author of the new book, Presidential Debates: 40 Years of High Risk TV. They revisit some of the memorable moments from debates gone by: Kennedy's ease and grace under the camera lights; Gerald Ford's unintended liberation of Poland; Ronald Reagan's "there you go again;" and Ross Perot's unpredictable jokes. (7:35) (Stations: book's publisher is Columbia University P

From Athens, Georgia Steve Lickteig reports on the city's struggle to preserve an unusual monument — the railroad trestle pictured on the cover of native rock band REM's break-out album Murmur.

Today is the tenth anniversary of German reunification. The BBC's Horsley reports from the anniversary celebration. (2:52-3:01) More information about German reunification can be found on on www.germany-info.org

A blue ribbon panel of researchers issued a report today on the state of America's youngest children -- from infants to five-year-olds. The National Academy of Sciences report lists a number of far-reaching policy changes that it says should be implemented, including better childcare, better training and pay for providers, and more family leave. NPR's Claudio Sanchez examines the report, and how it contributes to the debate over education and public policy in this election year.

Commentator Daniel Ferri, a sixth-grade teacher in Chicago says his students discovered a kind of Brazilian dance-rhythm in the sound of the dot-matrix printer. He calls it the techno-sambo.

NPR's John McChesney reports that Napster -- the online music site that allows its users to "share" music files -- was back in court today. The Recording Industry Association is suing Napster for copyright infringement. A federal appeals court in San Francisco heard arguments today on whether a lower-court decision against the company should be allowed to go into effect. Napster's allies have warned that the company will be forced out of business if the lower-court ruling stands.