Wednesday, August 20, 2008

AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Giles Snyder
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley

Here are some highlights of today's show:

In Poland today, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is signing a deal to build a US missile defense base there. The agreement has already angered Russia.  More on that story at 6:10 and 8:10.

A new study shows it was not the influenza virus, but marauding bacteria that killed tens of millions of people during the 1918 pandemic. If a new pandemic hits, modern antibiotics may prevent such a high death rate. We'll hear about it 6:35 and 8:35.

As the new school year begins, the presidents of more than 100 colleges and universities have signed a document urging lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age. We'll find out why at 5:35 and 7:35.

Ever since Michael Phelps clinched his eighth gold medal, Commentator Frank Deford has been fielding questions about the swimmer's place in the sports pantheon.  Maybe your question will be answered this morning at 7:55.

Thanks for listening.