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A North Carolina hospital has found the antidote to the stereotypical bad food in its cafeteria. It's letting a Wendy's restaurant set up shop there, much to the consternation of some worried about the health effects of fast food. Brent Wolfe of member station WUNC in Chapel Hill reports.

In the last few months two groups of researchers have publicly declared they are ready to attempt cloning human beings. Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a public hearing to examine the issue of human cloning. NPR's Joe Palca went to Capitol Hill where scientists, ethicists and politicians debated some of life's most fundamental questions.

NPR's Guy Raz reports that fighting abated today around the northwest Macedonian city of Tetovo. The Macedonian army had deployed tanks and sent in infantry to put down ethnic Albanian rebels in the hills above the city. NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson warned the rebels that the international community will not allow the break-up of Macedonia by violent insurrection.

The Bush administration announced a new, $345-trillion proposal to extend universal health care to pets — causing the fur to fly on Capitol Hill as fiscal conservatives, animal rights groups and pro-human advocates joined the heated debate. NPR's Julie Rovner reports for All Things Considered.

President Bush's formal request for another $87 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan arrives on Capitol Hill. Four Senate committees promise hearings on the funding request. NPR's David Welna reports.

Franz played the role of Det. Andy Sipowicz for 12 seasons on the show NYPD Blue. The last episode of the show airs March 1. He was also on the TV series Hill Street Blues. This interview was originally broadcast on Oct. 1, 1993.

The families of the students killed in Chapel Hill, N.C., have been working to reshape the narrative around Muslims in America.

With Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole back on Capitol Hill, Republicans tried today to show a united front on their legislative agenda as they look towards the November presidential elections. The party wants to show that it can deliver on its promises and that it is a good alternative to those who might be attracted to Ross Perot's Reform Party.

the President's education budget when it arrives on Capitol Hill. Although the plan generally moves toward Republican positions in various ways, Republicans in Congress are expected to make numerous changes.

Linda Wertheimer talks to NPR's Elizabeth Arnold about the "economic summit" held today on Captiol Hill. Republicans led by Jack Kemp held that summit. While presumptive GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole is still at work on his economic agenda, the meeting increases pressure for his package to include a major tax cut. NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports. (5:00)