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NPR's Larry Abramson reports that the world of dot-com, dot-net and dot-org could give way to dot-xxx, dot-law and dot-kids. The international body responsible for managing Internet address names is entertaining proposals from 47 different organizations for new "top level domains," as they're called. The hope is that more choices will help avert some of the disputes that have erupted over ownership of valuable Internet names.

Emmy award winning actor KELSEY GRAMMER. The former co-star of "Cheers" and the current star of "Frasier," has written his memoir, "So Far." (Dutton). GRAMMER, who got his start in classical theatre, is now known for his comic gifts in "Frasier" which is one of television's top ten shows

Linda speaks with David Broder and Haynes Johnson, two top political correspondents with the Washington Post and co-authors of the new book The System which examines how the machinery of government dealt with the problem of health care during the most recent effort by President Clinton to reform the health care apparatus. The 'system' failed to provide a solution to the problem, and authors Broder and Johnson say that failure demonstrates many of the vagaries and deficiencies of modern American politics.

The FBI announced today that it has arrested a civilian Navy intelligence analyst for allegedly giving classified information to South Korea. Robert Kim, a U.S. citizen who was born in South Korea, worked for the Office of Naval Intelligence. He is accused of gathering top-secret documents through his computer this year and passing them to an attache with the South Korean Embassy in Washington. NPR's Martha Raddatz reports.

NPR's Barbara Bradley reports on today's order by Army Secretary Togo West to find out whether top commanders knew about allegations of sexual harassment or sex abuse in the Army, and whether they condoned a culture of sexual misconduct within the ranks. While West says the Army will face up to any problems it finds, some critics wonder whether talk will take the place of action.

ilm Critic JOHN POWERS reviews "Secrets and Lies." A film from director Mike Leigh. It won the top prize at this year''s Cannes Film festival in May. This film features actress Brenda Blethyn and Marianne Jean-Baptiste who were recently featured on Fresh Air.

Raquel Maria Dillon reports Boston area critics of the Roman Catholic Church have turned their sites north, to the Bishop of Manchester, New Hampshire. John McCormack was a top aid to Cardinal Bernard Law, who stepped down last month as a result of the priest sex abuse scandal. The protesters say McCormack is also to blame for the abuse, and they want him to step down.

Internet toy seller E-Toys was supposed to be one of the e-commerce companies with a shot at becoming a retail powerhouse. It had a top-rated Web site, a vast selection of high-end toys and excellent customer service. But as NPR's Elaine Korry reports, E-Toys is having a miserable holiday season. Sales are running way below expectations, cash is running short, and the company is unlikely to survive without a merger or a major sell-off of assets.

President-elect George W. Bush met today in Austin with top leaders from both parties on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. The group talked about the Bush administration's plans for re-energizing the nation's military. As a candidate for president, Bush said military morale could be improved with higher pay and a redefined mission. NPR's Steve Inskeep has this story.

Linda Wertheimer talks with Sebastian Rotella, staff writer for the Los Angeles Times in Lima, Peru, about the four-month-old manhunt for Vladimiro Montesinos, Peru's former chief of the National Intelligence Service. He says that top officials fear Montesinos could still threaten the country's fragile democracy as long as he's still at large. Eighty investigators are looking for him.