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The racehorse Zippy Chippy holds the worst record for a racehorse in America. He has even lost to a human. His owner finally retired him after 100 career losses.

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NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the latest attack ad from the Bush campaign. The spot calls into question Al Gore's character with references to the Buddhist temple fundraiser and to his involvement in the creation of the Internet. Gore's campaign says the ad is an example of how desperate their opponents have become.

Host Renee Montagne talks to Terry Gross, who's marking her 25th year as host of the public radio program, Fresh Air, produced in Philadelphia. They discuss the finer points of conducting interviews.

Osteoporosis is fast becoming one of the nation's leading health care problems. NPR's Alison Richards has part two of her series on the disease. She reports on two things that could prevent osteoporosis: increasing calcium intake and increasing vigorous exercise. The calcium issue is tricky, because our bodies are programmed to absorb only a small amount of the calcium we take in. And our more sedentary lifestyles make it hard to get all the weight-bearing exercise we need.

Mary Sojourner shares her comments on her own unsettling experiences playing a video game for the first time.

Will Murphy of member station WFIU reports from Indianapolis on the new ordinance that requires children under 18 to be accompanied by their parents at video game parlors, if they want to play certain violent or sexually explicit video games. The ordinance takes effect today.

NPR's Elaine Korry reports on the recent rash of corporate apologies. Bridgestone/Firestone, Ford Motor Company, and United Airlines have all taken steps to save their reputations in the face of this summer's tire recalls and airline delays, with mixed results. Experts say it's a risk to apologize on national TV, but some CEOs feel the approach is necessary damage control.

NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports from Montana, where everyone from loggers to firefighters is trying to understand the forces combined to make this such a terrible wildfire season -- and what dangers lie ahead.

NPR's Gerry Hadden reports on the new Mexican Congress. Its new session opens today.