All Things Considered

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008

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Candidates Would Ease Up On Executive Power

The Bush administration has dramatically expanded executive authority in the last seven years. John McCain and Barack Obama have generally distanced themselves from President Bush's stance on executive power — but some scholars want a more resounding renouncement.

 

Softball Fouls Out In Gold Medal Match, Earns Silver

The U.S. women's softball team lost to Japan and the women's soccer team won against Brazil.

Mice Can Sniff Out Fear, Study Finds

An organ in a mouse's nose can detect alarm pheromones emitted by other mice.Web Extra:Watch A Video Of A Mouse Exposed To Alarm Pheromones

 
 

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