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who has discovered evidence that Amazonian women did exist, contrary to belief that ancient female warrior societies are mythological. Davis-Kimball's excavations have led her into central Asia, where she has found so-called Amazonian remains that date back to 600 B.C.

Susan talks to business analyst Joe Nocera about the year in business.

will not face criminal charges related to her personal and campaign finances. Greene's former husband and finance director Joe Waldholtz pleaded guilty to bank fraud and campaign and tax law violations. Congresswoman Greene is not seeking reelection.

As a public service, NPR has made free airtime available to the two major-party candidates in the race for the Presidency. Tonight's message comes from the Democratic candidate, incumbent President Bill Clinton.

attempt to win Arizona and other western states which usually vote Republican in Presidential elections. In a speech today in Santa Barbara, California, the President is expected to respond to Republican allegations that the Democratic National Committee has engaged in illegal fundraising.

Researchers in Britain are claiming new evidence for the possibility of life on Mars. By looking at a meteorite from Mars that landed in Antarctica--different from the one NASA scientists concluded contained signs of life this past summer--the British scientists say they see a chemical signature that could have been produced by living organisms. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

The staff at All Things considered has been wondering just what the implications of the existence of life on Mars might mean. It could have far-reaching implications for religion, science...and most importantly, for campaign fund-raising regulations.

Scott and Weekend Edition sports commentator Ron Rapoport discuss the 50th National Basketball Association season, which began this week.

about the make-up of committees in the new Congress and the legislative agenda.

Noah travelled to Logan County, in southern West Virginia, to talk to people there about the race for governor in that state, and about what politics means to people there. Logan County has a rich political history -- for many decades, the politics of the county were engineered by families who often worked in conjunction with the coal operators to bring money to the region. These political machines got people to the precincts to vote, often with promises of money, or liquor, but always promising better quality of life -- if they voted for the right candidate. People in Logan today are talking about the current governor's race, between Democratic candidate Charlotte Pritt, and Republican candidate Cecil Underwood.