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As the law now stands, victims of domestic violence can't sue their former partners for the cumulative damage of a long-term abusive relationship. But Commentator Lis Wiehl says the Washington state Supreme Court may change that, opening the door to compensation for victims of domestic violence.

Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Ted Clark about the Middle East summit. Jerusalem appears to be the hardest issue to resolve. Today negotiations are on hold at Camp David because of the Jewish Sabbath. They are expected to resume when President Clinton returns from Japan.

Linda interviews Julie Bell, lead archaeologist for Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado about new sites discovered after a fire last week. Mesa Verde is the nation's largest archaeological preserve, with more than 4000 identified sites.

Linda speaks to Rob Broomby, Berlin correspondent for the BBC, about reaction in Germany to today's Concorde crash in Paris. The flight had been chartered for a German tour group. Broomby discusses what's known about the passengers and the cruise they were scheduled to take, as well as plans for relatives and comments by German authorities.

Commentator Lis Wiehl explains that tribal courts, which operate on many Indian reservations, function separately from the federal court system. These courts have not had to apply the U.S. Constitution directly, leaving out Constitutional guarantees like the right to free legal counsel. But one of the problems with suspending Constitutional protections, is that convictions obtained in tribal courts can be used against defendants later in federal and state courts.

Commentator Lenore Skenazy tells us how this Hollywood glamour clothing store rose and fell. It's brand of peek-a-boo was very 1940's. Victoria's Secret, and the world at large, is much bolder, she says, and that's why the store has filed for bankruptcy.

Linda talks with Jon Proctor, editor of Airliners Magazine, about the Concorde airplane. He says that Air France has not put as many miles on the planes as British Air, and that until now, the planes had a good service record.

Robert talks with Janet Hook, Chief Congressional Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times about Richard Cheney's record as a member of Congress.

Robert discusses Cheney's experience as Secretary of Defense with Michael Gordon, a reporter for the New York Times.

The 1957 musical "The Music Man" by Meredith Wilson is currently being revived on Broadway. A talk with two of the stars: CRAIG BIERKO (Be-AIR-co) who plays the lead role of traveling salesman and conman Harold Hill originated by Robert Preston. This is BIERKO's first Broadway show. Also co-star REBECCA LUKER who plays Marian the Librarian, the role originated by Barbara Cook. This is LUKER's fourth Broadway role. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW)12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12: