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NPR's David Baron reports that Evangelical Christians will make the rounds on Capitol Hill tomorrow to defend the Endangered Species Act. They are part of an American religious environmental movement born several decades ago that is stepping now into the political arena.

The partial federal government shutdown is in its 20th day. NPR's Brian Naylor reports that today's budget talks between the White House and Cognress were called off, but there are no indications they're in any trouble. Republicans say they need time to strategize and discuss their next moves.

The White House has released an internal 1993 memo that portrays Hillary Rodham Clinton as the force behind the firing of travel office employees at the start of the administration. Administration officials had told investigators that Mrs. Clinton played no role in the firings. NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that a White House spokesman says the memo adds nothing new to the public record.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports that Congress is expected to approve today a measure that would send some 280-thousand furloughed federal employees back to work next week. They and another 500-thousand federal workers who have been on the job without pay since December 16 would receive back wages. However, most of the agencies they work for would remain closed. The plan was agreed to by House Republicans who last night rejected a broader back-to-work proposals. The plan would also fund for the rest of the fiscal year other programs, including Aid to Families with Dependent Children.

Commentator Paul Durrenberger talks about our fascination with predicting the stock market.

Charles de Ledesma reviews the music of Pizzaman, a group of four musicians based in Brighton, England. The group is topping British dance charts with their rousing disco beats and enthralling pop punch.

NPR's Deborah Wang reports from Nepal on elephant polo, sport of the adventure-travel elite. In this year's International Elephant Polo Championships, the American team continued its dubious record as annual last-place finishers.

NPR's Neal Conan reports on the life of Admiral Arleigh Burke who died Sunday at the age of 94. "31 Knot Burke" was one of the most successful and colorful naval officers in American history. During the Second World War, he commanded a destroyer squadron in a series of daring night actions against Japanese forces in the waters around the Solomon Islands. In 1955, he became Chief of Naval Operations and served an unprecedented three terms, bringing the Navy into the era of jets, missiles and nuclear propulsion.

Andrea DeLeon of Maine Public Radio reports on the attack on four nuns over the weekend. Two of the nuns were killed, and two injured by a former mental patient. Some believe he should not have been on the streets.

Music reviewer Charles de Ledesma reviews "Lamentation" by cellist and composer Tunde Jegede [TTON-day juh-GAY-day.] #Station note:the CD IS CALLED LAMENTATION ..BY TUNDE JEGEDE ON TRICIOM RECORDS DISTRIBUTED BY NEW NOTE ADDRESS ELECTRON HOUSE, CRAY AVENUE ST MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON KENT BR5 3SJ ENGLAND (stereo)