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NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on the growing international criticism of Israel's use of force in the current conflict in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

NPR Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg talks with Sherry Bell, author of Visiting Mom; An Unexpected Gift. In her book, Bell relates how she interacts with her mother, who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Bell hopes that some of the techniques she uses will help others who's friends or family members may be suffering from the disease.

Mary Sojourner offers her comments on aging, and the difference between a prune and a dried plum.

Host Bob Edwards talks with author Gore Vidal about his new novel, The Golden Age. In the final volume of a series of historic novels, Vidal writes about the 1940's, a decade that saw the end of World War Two and the dawn of American dominance in everything from business to ballet. Vidal says it was during this time that marked the death of the American republic, as the U-S transformed into a global empire. (6:38) {Stations: "The Golden Age" by Gore Vidal is published by Doubleday ISBN: 0-385-50075-0}

Haystack Toys has a new business plan and a big part of their strategy is to work with small independent inventors to come up with new ideas and products. Chris Arnold reports.

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.

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."

Noah reads letters from listeners.

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.

In this latest installment in our series on architecture in American society, NPR's Lynn Neary spends time with architect Tony Lawlor, who works with clients to create space for spirituality in their homes.