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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The investigation into the crash of EgyptAir Flight 990 introduced.
(Newport, Rhode Island: Jim Avila) The search for the elusive "black boxes" by the USS Grapple and other Navy vessels that have been held back by the weather updated. [NTSB chairman Jim HALL - comments on the difficult recovery operation and the use of remote-operated vehicles.] Animated diagram shown of the two debris fields of the pieces of the plane on the ocean floor.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Tel Aviv: Tom Aspell) A violent attack targeting the Middle East peace featured; scenes shown of the bombing site in Netanyha, Israel; details given of the issue of Jewish settlements on the West Bank. [Israeli Prime Minister Ehud BARAK - says we will not be shaken.] [Jewish settler Nadia MATAR - criticizes Barak.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Capitol: Joe Johns) Negotiations between Congress and the administration to reach agreement on aspects of the federal budget before the end of this session of Congress featured. The differing views on how to spend money on education and whether to pay United Nations dues outlined. [White House chief of staff John PODESTA - says more teachers are needed.] [Senator Arlen SPECTER - criticizes the administration.] [Majority leader Senator Trent LOTT - wants President Clinton to be flexible.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(New York: Soledad O'Brien) The goals of the Census 2000 outlined; television ads shown. [Secretary of Commerce William DALEY - says this is a new era.] Problems with the 1990 Census recalled. [Young and Rubicam executive vice president Terry DUKES - says advertising can be used to get people to respond to the census.] Privacy and participation issues noted.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The collapse of a roof at a church outside Orlando, Florida, reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(New York: Rehema Ellis) The commonality of drug testing in the workplace examined; details given of the program at Pfizer pharmaceutical company. [Pfizer administrative assistant Debbie CLINTON - says she was not surprised to be asked to take a drug test.] Health and Human Services Department findings on illegal drug use outlined on screen. [Center for Substance Abuse Treatment director Dr. H. Westley CLARK - profiles the workplace drug user.] [Employee resources vice president Kathy DONOVON - explains the reason for drug testing.] [National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse president Joseph CALIFANO - says treatment is necessary.] State policies encouraging companies to drug test its workers detailed. [Maryland paving company employee Steve WILLIAMS, Chamberlain Contractors President Harold GREEN - say drug testing is good.] [ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Workplace Rights project director Lewis MALTBY - opposes drug testing on the job.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Berlin: Jim Maceda) Germany ten years after reunification featured; scenes shown from the new Berlin with a transformed Reichstag. [Historian Manfred GORTEMAKER - says the fall of the Berlin Wall was a symbol for a European revolution.] [German Bernd MUNCH - (thru translator) says his expectations for Germany has been fulfilled.] The view of many easterners that life was better in the Communist days noted. [East German Jens KOMPISH - (thru translator) says the East German workers are getting a raw deal.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Beijing: Ned Colt) The air pollution in Beijing, China, resulting from economic growth featured; scenes shown from the city's streets and factories; details given of environmental measures being taken by the government . [Global Village of Beijing Sheri Xiaoyi LIAO - (thru translator) says the environmental situation is getting worse.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(New York: Rick Davis) Today's running of the New York Marathon featured; scenes shown from the race won by Kenyan Joseph Chebet and Mexico's Adriana Fernandez. Interviews held with three handicapped runners. [Runner "MIKE" - says he is a cancer survivor.] [Marathon runner with cystic fibrosis Ketil MOE, car victim RUNNER - comment.]
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