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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The arrival in Iraq of retired US Gen. Jay Garner, who will rule for the time being & the arrest of former prime minister Mohammed al-Zubaidi† reported.
(Baghdad: Dan Harris) After the war in Baghdad featured; scenes shown of Garner at a power station where engineers are rushing to restore electricity. [GARNER - comments on facilitating the rebuilding of Iraq; states we will leave fairly quickly.] [Iraqi National Congress spokesman Zaab SETHNA†- says now President Saddam Hussein's regime is coming together for meetings.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Brian Ross) ABCNews exclusive report on a possible deal between Saddam & the US that never came off presented; scenes shown from the site of an air strike that killed an Iraqi tribal chief involved in the dealings. [Former CIA official/consultant Bob BAER†- says he was told that the chief of Iraqi intelligence wanted to get in touch with the US.] [Dulaym tribal members Abdullah & Fahad KAHARBIT†- comment on the use of Thuraya†† cell phones.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) BBC report of a mass grave near a prison outside Baghdad outlined.
(State Department: Martha Raddatz) The mystery of a "New York Times" report on an Iraqi's scientist's statement on the weapons program outlined on screen & the administration's hands-off view until chemical & biological weapons are found discussed.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The power struggle between Muslims in Iraq introduced.
(Karbala: David Wright) The pilgrimage of Shiite Moslems to Karbala to commemorate the murder of Shiite leader Iman Hussein 1300 years ago featured; scenes shown of the religious gathering in Karbala. [US Marines Brig. Gen. Richard NATONSKI†- says we will marginalize {the Shiite cleric who declared himself mayor.}]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) President Bush's administration's decision to go easy on Syria for closing its borders with Iraq; statement from the Philippines government that US soldiers cannot join military missions against terrorists & the capsizing of a ferryboat in Bangladesh reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The health & political crisis in China with the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome {SARS} introduced.
(Guangzhou: Josh Gerstein) A visit to Guangdong Province, the likely birthplace of the SARS virus, presented; scenes shown of the region where the Chinese live closely with their animals. [WHO's Dr. James MAGUIRE†- says we had questions about animals in Guangdong.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Further coverage of SARS on "Nightline" noted.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The Supreme Court's decision to take a look at the Miranda warnings, which give the arrested to right to remain silent, reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Death of legendary jazz singer Nina Simone† reported; performance shown.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Modesto: Taina Hernandez) The arraignment of Scott Peterson for the murder of his wife Laci in their Modesto, California, home featured; scenes shown from court; details given of the ongoing investigation of Peterson. [Stanislaus County district attorney James BRAZELTON†- comments on whether it is a death penalty case.] [Sheriff's spokesman Kelly HUSTON†- states threats have been made against Scott.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Denver: Bill Redeker) The recession in the city of Denver examined; details given of the decline in the telecommunications, travel & tourist industries. [Denver finance director Margaret BROWNE†- talks about the struggles.] [University of Denver finance professor Mac CLOUSE†- says the airport is on the creditor list.] [Restaurateur John HIGGENLOOPER, beauty salon owner Darby CARROLL, Bouquets florist owner Guenther VOGT - cite the spending cutbacks.] [Mayor Wellington WEBB†- cites the rise in unemployment.]
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