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of an additional $12 billion in defense spending beyond the figure requested in President Clinton's budget. The President has threatened to veto the legislation, in part because of its controversial social provisions.

accelerated the race to name his successor as majority leader. The leading candidates are Majority Whip Trent Lott, his fellow Mississippian Thad Cochran, Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles, and Pete Domenici of New Mexico. Dole's decision to step down has given new life to his presidential bid, but it could prove costly to the Republican Senators in this election year.

He suffered a massive heart attack while calling balls and strikes in the first inning of the opening day game between Cincinnati and Montreal.

Yugoslavian-born writer ALEKSANDER HEMON (HEY-men). Hemon was born in Sarajevo in 1964. While in his early 20s, he came to the United States as a tourist. On the day he was supposed to return to Sarajevo, his home city came under siege. He was forced to stay in the US. Hemon then began working on his English and now writes in English, even though it is not his first language. His first book is a collection of stories called –The Question of Bruno— (Nan A. Talese/ Doubleday).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

will restructure their embattled company after losing money, market share, and half a dozen top executives over the past year.

Australian-born physician HELEN CALDICOTT. She helped found and was the first president of the Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and the Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament (WAND). Her new autobiography, "A Desperate Passion" (W.W. Norton) is about her life, her activism, and the effect of notoriety on her personal life. In 1985 PSR's umbrella affiliate, the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, received the Nobel Peace Prize

For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. He says patience and trust are everything.

that reveal the extent to which President Clinton was involved in rewarding donors with White House events... including nights in the Lincoln bedroom.

as House Speaker. Now the focus turns to the House agenda for 1997.

Broadway composer BURTON LANE died yesterday at the age of 84. His wife says he suffered a stroke. He's written the scores for several Broadway shows, including "Finian's Rainbow" and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever." Lane collaborated with Michael Feinstein on the album, "Michael Feinstein Sings the Burton Lane Songbook", which features many of Lane's classic songs, such as "Old Devil Moon" and "How About You." This interview originally aired 11

asking the public for assistance in solving the Centennial Park bombing.

in Virginia and Tennessee. After starting the day with a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House, the President began a three-day, seven-state campaign trip.