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The One That Got Away: During his vacation, President Clinton nearly lost Martha’s Vineyard in a golf bet with England’s Prince Andrew. “Don’t laugh. Andrew’s ancestors lost a whole continent over tea.” (Daily Scoop)

Speaking of Vacation: According to the White House press secretary, Hillary Clinton caught a cold while on Martha’s Vineyard. “But luckily, there’s no chance of Bill Clinton catching it. I think you have to be within 40 feet.” (Jay Leno)

Come Fly With Us: Dozens of American Airlines employees at the Miami airport were arrested in a drug sting. “Well, at least now we know what that ‘something special in the air’ is.” (Andrew Wisot)

Silly Science: Scientists created a breed of smarter mice by inserting a gene into their brains. “Now a rival team of researchers is working on a human gene that would allow humans to build a better mousetrap.” (Joshua Sostrin)

Changing Channels: Before this year’s Emmys, viewers can go online to choose their favorite TV moment of the previous season. The 20 choices cover shows such as “NYPD Blue” and “Frasier.” “What? No ‘Baywatch’?” (Mark Wheeler)

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