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Rick Perry, the 'Texas Miracle' and Religion in Politics
Who is Rick Perry? What is Texas really like? And what's the role of religion in this year's Republican presidential nomination? We look for answers...
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenWho is Rick Perry? What is Texas really like? And what's the role of religion in this year's Republican presidential nomination? We look for answers. Also, economic indicators are flashing red, and a new drug that helps obese mice might slow the pace of human aging.
Banner image: Republican presidential candidate and Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks to visitors at the Iowa State Fair August 15, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
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3 storiesEconomic Indicators Flashing Red
It's been a week of extraordinary week of uncertainty on Wall Street and other financial markets around the world. David Wessel, economics editor at the Wall Street Journal , writes its Capital column.
Read the story8 minRick Perry, Jobs and Faith in the GOP Campaign
Texas Governor Rick Perry 's been a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination for less than a week. Although his number one issue is "creating jobs," in just six days, he's focused the chattering class on global warming, evolution and the patriotism of Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke.
Read the story34 minScientists Extend Life in Mice, Are Humans Next?
For all those who experience life as quiet desperation, there are many others who dream of slowing the aging process. The latest hope is SRT-1720, a drug that allows mice to survive obesity longer than they do without it.
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