This program is 27 minutes long
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Alexandria, Virginia: Jackie Judd) The courtroom appearance for Zacarias Moussaoui, who is being tried on charges of conspiracy related to the September 11 terrorist attack, featured; courtroom sketches shown while his exchange with the judge is recounted. [Former Justice Department official John MARTIN - talks about the government's case based on enormous amounts of investigation.] [Former federal prosecutor Ira FEINBERG - comments on the legal situation.] (Artist: Carole Kabrin)
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Kandahar, Afghanistan: Bill Blakemore) A mission for the United States marines west of Kandahar, Afghanistan, reviewed; details given of the view that the threat of United States force is making remaining the Taliban surrender. [Marine L/Corporal Nicholas AUSTIN - describes the reaction from Afghans to the marines.] [Marine Major Chris HUGHES - reviews what was recovered in the mission.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings; Pentagon: Martha Raddatz) The "game" about the hunt for Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden and Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, which is based on thin intelligence, discussed.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Sydney: Judy Muller) The fires around Sydney, Australia, featured; scenes shown of the blazes started by "bored" young arsonists. [New South Wales police Officer John LAYCOCK, Premier Bob CARR - comment on the apprehension of arsonists.] [RESIDENT - comments on evacuating.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The status of the tensions between India and Pakistan and a grenade attack in divided Kashmir; the installation of Eduardo Duhalde as Argentina's latest president; the use of the new euro currency in 12 European countries and China's launch of a large panda protection zone reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A closer look at the economy introduced.
(Studio: Betsy Stark) The economic forecasts for 2002 previewed; several business statistics cited. [Wall Street forecaster Maria Fiorini RAMIREZ - predicts a mild recession.] [Market strategist Steven GALBRAITH - offers caution.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Stock Market Report.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Environmental Protection Agency report on the anthrax cleanup at the Hart Senate building; the government's easing of restrictions on flights out of Reagan National Airport; Harvard research warnings about Vitamin A for post-menopausal women and Mayo Clinic research on a heat-sensing camera that acts as a lie detector reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A winter storm in the South reported.
(Atlanta: Erin Hayes) The impact of a gentle snowstorm on the South featured; scenes shown of snow in Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. [Several PEOPLE - react to the snow.] [Weather Channel's Paul KOCIN - comments on what the storm might do tomorrow.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Erie, Pennsylvania: John Martin) Technology allowing bridges to "sense" ice and keep it from forming examined; scenes shown of a Pennsylvania bridge using the anti-icing system. [Boschung Company Incorporated Jerry WALDMAN - explains how the bridge works to monitor precipitating particles.] [Pennsylvania Department of transportation Douglas SCHMITT - cites the key to the whole operation.]
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