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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Robert Hager) Evidence that relief pilot Gamil al-Batouti may have caused the crash of Egyptair Flight 990 reported; computer animation shown. [Retired pilot Barry SCHIFF - says the relief crew normally flies the middle of a flight.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Pete Williams) A lack of evidence that al-Batouti had any reason to commit suicide reported; details given of background information about al-Batouti. Interviews held with el-Batouti's family. [Nephew Walid el-BATOUTI - says he talked to his uncle before the last flight.] [Friend Helal el-SHARIF - says al-Batouti was not depressed at all.] [Cousin Sharif el-BATOUTI - says money was not a problem.] [Electronics Dealer Nessim HADEF - says el-Batouti did have financial concerns.] [Neurologist Dr. Mohsen HAMZA - says al-Batouti had no mental problems.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Cairo, Egypt: Dawna Friesen) The response to the accusations of suicide in Egypt reported; details given of the role of a delegation of Egyptian authorities in Washington in examining evidence.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Robert Bazell) Evidence that moderate alcohol consumption has beneficial effects reported. [Brigham and Women's Hospital Dr. Julie BURING - says light drinkers have a reduced risk of stroke.] [Retired doctor Herman LUBETSKY - says he has one drink a week.] [Harvard School of Public Health Dr. Meir STAMPFER - encourages alcohol use.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) A new information-sharing alliance between NBC and the "Washington Post" reported.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Atlanta, Georgia: Fredricka Whitfield) Problems associated with suburban sprawl and the backlash against it examined. [PERSON, Gary MITCHELL - talk about commuting.] [Atlanta resident Margaret BREUER - says she tried to live near work.] [Post Properties CEO John WILLIAMS - says people want to live closer to town.] [Sierra Club Brian HAGER - says Williams is redeeming himself.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The path of Hurricane Lenny across the Caribbean reported.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Baltimore, Maryland: Andrea Mitchell) Warnings about dishonest brokers and financial managers preying on senior citizens and others wanting to play the stock market given. [Investor Mary MARINGER - talks about losing everything.] [Monica COLEMAN - talks about hiring people.] [SEC Chairman Arthur LEVITT - talks about the increase of scams.] [Maryland Attorney General Joseph CURRAN - says Coleman made fraudulent statements.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Anne Thompson) The career of Elektra Records CEO Sylvia Rhone featured. [RHONE - says she is not a musician; talks about being an African-American woman in a male industry; talks about her family.] [Metallica Lars ULRICH - says Rhone has a great set of ears.] [Universal Music Group Doug MORRIS - says Rhone has an instinct for picking the right music.]
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