This program is 27 minutes long
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NOTE: Time numerals represent seconds into broadcast, not clock time, since the telecast originated in Washington, DC.
#196637
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(New York: Bill Redeker) The United States role in tracking the missionary plane that was shot down in Peru by a Peruvian air force plane seeking drug traffickers examined; details given about the controversial "Plan Colombia" aimed at crippling drug production in South America; scenes shown of wounded pilot Kevin Donaldson. [Representative Peter HOEKSTRA - says the action was outrageous.] United States law requirements for interdicting a plane outlined on screen. [Senator John KERRY - questions the procedure in this case.] [President BUSH - says the flights in Peru have been suspended.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Durham, North Carolina: Steve Osunsami) The return home of the survivors from the plane featured; scenes shown from a gathering in Muskegon, Michigan, to mourn the death of missionary Veronica Bowers and her daughter, Charity. [Pilot's brother Gordon DONALDSON - outlines Kevin's medical condition.] [Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Bill RUDD - comments.] [ABWE aviation director Hank SCHELTEMA - describes the attack on the plane.]
#196638
(Studio: Carole Simpson) The closing of the Summit of the Americas meeting on free trade reported.
(Quebec City: Terry Moran) The historic gathering of the hemisphere's leaders reviewed; scenes shown of peaceful protesters; details given of the free trade issue. [Canadian Prime Minister Jean CHRETIEN - says we begin a new era.] [President BUSH - says he learned a lot; talks free trade.] [PROTESTER - comments.]
#196641
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Chicago: Liz Cho) The impact of a tornado on the farming community of Hoisington, Kansas, featured; aerial footage shown. [Two PEOPLE - describe what happened.]
#196642
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Davenport, Iowa: Jim Williams) The flooding in the northern Plains states featured; scenes shown from Camanche and Davenport, Iowa, where the levees were overrun. [Camanche homeowner Tom BURNETT, Prairie du Chien, WI, MAN, police chief Michael KING, Davenport director of public works Dee BRUEMMER - comment on the flood.] [Davenport businessman John SAWYER, Mayor Phil YERLINGTON - offer differing opinions on whether the city needs a seawall.]
#196645
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Jim Sciutto) The delicate mission for astronauts from the space shuttle Endeavour working on the International Space Station featured; scenes shown of their work with the Canadian-built robotic arm. [Canadian Space Agency Graham GIBBS - comments on the robotic arm designed to replace dangerous spacewalks.]
#196646
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Studies on hospital deaths from medical errors reported; details given about a computer system that cuts medical errors. [Brigham and Women's Hospital Dr. Kathryn CUNNINGHAM - comments on the computer system.] [Institution for Healthcare Improvement Dr. Donald BERWICK - comments on hospital safety.]
#196647
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Archives of Internal Medicine study on the effectiveness of therapeutic message in treating chronic lower back pain reported.
#196650
(Studio: Carole Simpson) The taking of hostages in Turkey by rebels from Chechnya, Russia, reported.
#196651
(Studio: Carole Simpson) A suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, Israel, reported; scenes shown.
#196652
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(With the Kashki in central Iran: Bill Blakemore) The changing way of life for nomads in the valleys of central Iran featured; scenes shown from Ja'ah Dasht, Iran, of a tribe migrating via donkeys and weaving Persian carpets by hand.
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