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Note: Time numerals represent seconds into broadcast, not clock time, since the telecast originated in Washington, DC.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Geoff Morrell) Concern about a new audiotape from Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri†† warning about a battle if Al Qaeda Muslim detainees are harmed featured; tape excerpts quoted. [ABCNews consultant Jack CLOONAN†- says this is the man we have to fear.] [Terrorism analyst Lawrence WRIGHT†- says Zawahiri is stepping out of the shadows.] [On "This Week," Attorney General John ASHCROFT - comments on Al Qaeda's intentions.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Barry Serafin) The uncertain futures for the terrorist suspects being held by the US at Guantanamo, Cuba, examined; statistics on the "enemy combatants" held & released cited; details given of the prospects of military tribunals for some of the detainees & of the rules for the tribunals. [July 17, President BUSH - says these are bad people.] [National Assn. of criminal Defense Lawyers Lawrence GOLDMAN†- says the Constitution is non-existent at Guantanamo.] [Johns Hopkins University professor Ruth WEDGEWOOD†- assesses the tribunal's fairness.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) A fire & explosion in Pakistan at a storehouse for explosives reported; map shown.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Taina Hernandez) The wildfires in Canada featured; scenes shown of fires, burned-out buildings & homes, fire fighters at work. [MAN, British Columbia fire information officer Kevin MATUGA- comment on the "unbelievable" fire behavior.] [RESIDENT - comments.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) The ongoing fires near Montana's Glacier National Park reported; scenes shown of trees on fire & smoke.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(London: Bill Blakemore) The heat wave in Europe that has led to wildfires featured; scenes shown of fires in Portugal, Spain, Croatia & rockslides in the Alps, the water shortage in Italy. [Weather forecaster Rob McELWEE- talks about the "perfect summer" in England.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) The labor negotiations to prevent a telecommunications worker strike at Verizon reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Minneapolis: Tamale Edwards) The debate within the Episcopal Church over whether to confirm Gene Robinson as the church's first openly gay bishop featured; scenes shown from the national conference in Minneapolis. [Two EPISCOPALIANS - offer views of homosexuality.] [Anglican American Council president Rev. Canon David ANDERSON†- says a tectonic wave will hit the church.] [Bishop of Pittsburgh Rev. Robert DUNCAN†, Claiming the Blessing executive director Rev. Susan RUSSELL†- state positions.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) The victory by golfer Annika Sorenstam at the Women's British Open reported; scenes shown from the golf course.
(New York: Bob Jamieson) Heat problems for pro football players training in extreme heat examined; scenes shown; details recalled of the death of player Korey Stringer. [Jacksonville Jaguars player Fred TAYLOR†- reacts to Larry Smith going down to the heat.] [Stringer family attorney Stan CHESLEY†- comments on the football culture.] Nike's testing of an air-cooled vest for players noted. [Nike general manager Mark KOPPES†- says athletes push themselves in the heat.] [Jaguars coach Jack DEL RIO†, player Donovin DARIUS†- talk about practices.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Palo Alto: Judy Muller) The development of the rapid thermal exchange {RTE} device to reduce core body temperature examined; diagram shown to illustrate how the high-tech device extracts heat. [San Francisco 49ers coach Jerry ATTAWAY†- talks about football deaths from heat stroke.] [Player Ahmed PLUMMER†, AVAcore Technologies CEO Julian NIKOLCHEV†, Stanford University track & field Robert WEIR†- talk the cooling device.] Other applications for the RTE device outlined.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Chicago: Dean Reynolds) The story of Charles Shaw wine, nicknamed "two-buck Chuck" for its inexpensive price, featured; scenes shown of a wine taste test at a Chicago restaurant. [Two CONSUMERS, Trader Joe's regional manager Sue L'AFRICAIN, GUY - react to the wine's price.] [Bronco Wine Co. Harvey POSERT, "Vintage Experiences Newsletter" Dan BERGER- say this wine is not expensive!] [Three wine TASTERS, BIN 36 Restaurant Brian DUNCAN- offer views on the wine.]
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