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NPR's Jackie Northam reports that United Airlines and its pilots have yet to resolve their contract dispute. Negotiations between the two sides broke down in April. In response, United's pilots have refused to work overtime, a move the union says it does not officially support.

NPR's Melissa Block reports on day three of the Democratic National Convention. Last night Vice Presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman urged Americans to elect Al Gore to the White House, calling him a man of vision and values. In his address Lieberman promised that Gore would bring economic prosperity to everyone.

Host Madeline Brand talks with commentator John Feinstein about Tiger Woods' quest for a third consecutive major tournament victory -- first round of the PGA championship begins today at the Valhalla Country Club in Kentucky.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports that Senator Joe Lieberman's speech last night was a centrist message, carefully crafted not to alienate liberal voters. Many political commentators have said the Democratic Party must court both ideologies to win the election in November.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports that everything seems to be in place for the Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia except security and transportation.

Scott Horsley of member station KPBS reports that a Finnish high-tech firm is teaming up with Marvel Enterprises to bring Spiderman and other superheros to wireless phones and gadgets.

Highlights from Democratic vice presidential nominee Joseph Lieberman's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

When CBS announced a new show where activists would take part in competitions, critics said the format made a mockery of actual activism. Now, the show will drop the competitive element.

While most of California suffers through a severe energy shortage, L.A. is awash in power. The city opted out of deregulation and is still able to generate enough electricity to provide the city with inexpensive and reliable power. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to Richard Nicholson, editor of the Bulletin of Medical Ethics about the British government efforts to increase the use of human embryos in research.