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NPR's Debbie Elliott reports a Florida jury will soon decide how much in punitive damages the tobacco industry should pay to some half-million Florida smokers. The same jury has already found that the tobacco companies made a dangerous and defective product. It awarded nearly thirteen-million dollars in compensatory damages to three plaintiffs. Now, the attorney for the smokers is asking for a judgement of as much as 196-billion dollars to punish the industry for its past conduct. But lawyers for the cigarette companies say that kind of an award would put the companies out of business.

Noah talks with Brian Graunke, a resident of Medford, Oregon who was a victim of identity fraud. He and his wife were tipped off to the problem when Sprint called them to ask about an application for an account that was made in their names. They had not submitted the application. Identity theft has become one of the top concerns of American consumers, according to the Federal Trade Commission. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing on the subject yesterday.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to NPR's Ted Clark about President Clinton's role in the Middle East peace negotiations being held at Camp David which also involve Israel's President Barak and Palestinian leader Arafat and their aides. President Clinton had dinner with the two leaders last night, but Barak and Arafat have not held direct discussions.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to Capicine Favet, spokesperson for WM Event, organizers of the Giant Bastille Day Picnic in France about tomorrow's celebration. The banquet table stretches from northern Dunkirk to France's border with Spain.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to NPR's Rob Gifford about today's meeting between U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen and China's President, Jiang Zemin. The issues they will be discussing include Taiwan, U.S. plans for a missile defense system, and arms proliferation.

NPR's Richard Harris reports on the future of the international space station. Russia launched a new module for the station yesterday after two years of delays. This move brings the space station closer to being a permanent outpost, though it will probably be another six years before the station is finally complete.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Democratic Presidential candidate Al Gore about his campaign for the White House. Gore says most people's interest in the Presidential campaign won't really intensify until after Labor Day. And, he says, people know him as Vice President but not as a person. He explains the fundamental differences between his positions on some of the major issues and those of Republican candidate George W. Bush.

Nancy Solomon of member station KLCC in Eugene, Oregon reports that baseball fans still flock to one of the few remaining old-fashioned baseball stadiums for the sheer joy of the game.

NPR's Ted Clark reports the Camp David summit has entered its crucial final stages, with no firm word on whether an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal can be sealed before President Clinton's scheduled departure for Japan early Wednesday.

Host Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Ted Clark about the latest developments at the Middle East Summit at Camp David. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is reportedly preparing to leave Camp David.