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Vice presidential debates have had little visible effect on the immediate presidential campaigns of which they've been part. But they have made a difference to the future political careers of their participants -- who have often gone on to run for president themselves. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports on the conclusion of the House ethics case involving Transportation Committee chairman Bud Shuster. The ethics committee found that Shuster, a Pennsylvania Republican who wields great power in the House, committed "serious official misconduct" for his relationship with a former staffer-turned-lobbyist and his accepting of improper gifts. The committee's "letter of disapproval" was the most lenient form of punishment, and it ends any further congressional investigation into the matter. For his part, Shuster -- in a speech on the House floor -- called the findings "overkill."

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Matt Miller offers his thoughts on bringing together the two sides of the campaign finance debate.

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports on the latest developments in Yugoslavia where the nation's highest court today invalidated part of last month's presidential election. The ruling came after thousands of townspeople rallied with striking miners at Yugoslavia's largest mine to prevent police from shutting down the strike.

NPR's Pam Fessler reports from New York where President Clinton continues to attend fundraiser after fundraiser. Among the achievements the president can count towards his legacy is the record amount of money he has raised for his party.

Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That's later than covered by many insurance plans.

The U.S.'s top film schools are prioritizing a diverse student body. The demand for better representation on screen and behind the camera requires a talent pipeline from film schools.

On the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell," the White House announced a policy change to help get VA benefits to veterans who were kicked out of the military for their sexuality.

Power outages are a growing problem in a hotter climate, and it's not just from bigger storms. Rising temperatures are also damaging trees, making them more likely to fall on power lines.