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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Ramstein Air Base: Dawna Friesen) The return home of the seven American POWs from Germany to Ft. Bliss, Texas, previewed; scenes shown from Ramstein Air Base. [POW parents David WILLIAMS, Jane RILEY - comment on the homecoming.]
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The capture in Baghdad of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's finance minister Hikmat al-Azzawi† reported.
(Baghdad: Jim Maceda) The shift back to work in Baghdad featured; scenes shown from the city streets, including the Army's presence; details given of the tightening of the dragnet on Iraqi officials. [Army Lt. Col. Joe ARMSTRONG†- says we hope to help the Iraqi people get together a government.] The increasing resistance to the US military presence noted.
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Tomorrow's coverage of postwar topics noted.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Tel Aviv: Keith Miller) The hope for the resumption of Middle East peace talks featured; scenes shown of the fighting between Israeli troops & Palestinians in the West Bank town of Nablus. [Hebrew University professor Yakov SHAMIR†- says many people are fed up with conflict.] The road map for a comprehensive peace plan with an independent Palestinian state by 2005 outlined. [MAN - says everyone wants peace.] [Bethlehem University president Manuel HASSASSAIN†- says this would be a "real engagement."] Statement from Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon that he is ready to act right away noted. [Bar-Ilan University Efraim INBAR†- comments on an end to violence.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The day's death toll in Hong Kong from severe acute respiratory syndrome {SARS} reported.
(Hong Kong: Ned Colt) Cleaning efforts in Hong Kong to control the deadly disease featured; scenes shown from the city streets; details given of the extent of the infection from & the spread of the mystery virus. [Dr. Brandon WONG‡- recounts his SARS symptoms.] [University of Hong Kong microbiologist Dr. Malik PEIRIS†- says the virus is likely here to stay.]
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The spread of the fear of SARS in the US introduced.
(New York: Don Lemon) The undercurrent of anxiety about SARS in New York City's Chinatown examined; details given about rumors in Asian communities across the US. [Two PEOPLE - comment.] [Chinatown REPORTER, two BUSINESSMEN - say the business is mostly dead.] [Chinatown community economic development program Don LEE†- cites the damage from rumor.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Modesto, California James Hattori) The arrest of Scott Peterson for the murder of his wife Laci featured; scenes shown. [Laci's friends Heather RICHARDSON†, volunteer coordinator Terri WESTERN†- offer views on Scott's behavior.] [Modesto [police Chief Roy WASDEN†- says it was necessary to take him into custody.] [Stanislaus County sheriff's department Kelly HUSTON†- says Peterson {in custody} is a bit uneasy.] [WOMAN - says everyone has been affected.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Crawford, Texas: Rosiland Jordan) President Bush & the economy featured; scenes shown from an airplane factory in St. Louis; poll figures cited. [BUSH - says too many Americans are looking for work.] [American Enterprise Inst. Norm ORNSTEIN†- says Bush has to show he is on top of the domestic agenda.] [Former Democratic Party official Lanny DAVIS†- outlines what the people want.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The call from American Airlines' unions for a new vote on the concession package aimed at keeping the airlines out of bankruptcy following revelations that top American officials received new pension plans reported.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Parris Island, South Carolina: Carl Quintanilla) Life in a Marine boot camp featured; scenes shown from Parris Island, South Carolina. [Marine's parents Bill & Karen MARRIOTT††- talk about their son, Justin.] [Pvt. Justin MARRIOTT†- comments on being told about the war in Iraq.] [L/Cpl. Troy BARNEY - comments on being a Marine.]
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