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(Studio: Kelli Arena) A strike threat by union workers at Verizon; the results of President Bush’s physical examination, and a statement from Liberian President Charles Taylor that he will leave office on August 11 reported.
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) The strike threat from union workers at Verizon noted; union & management demands outlined. [CIBC World Markets Mike KAMMEN†- explains the impact a strike would have on communications service.] Live telephone interview held with Communication Workers of America Candice Johnson† about the contract negotiations. [JOHNSON – outlines the workers’ key issues; comments on the impending deadline for contract expiration.]
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) CNN exclusive interview held with Diocese of New Hampshire Rev. Gene Robinson about the Episcopal Church’s looming vote on whether to elect him as the Church’s first openly gay bishop. [ROBINSON – says he will be very disappointed if anyone leaves the Church over this; states there have always been gay bishops; says God wants gay & lesbians to know He is including them in His embrace.]
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) Live telephone interview held with Verizon vice president of media relations Eric Rabe† about the contract negotiations between union workers & management. [RABE – explains the status of the talks; comments on Verizon’s contingency plan in the event of a strike.]
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) The surfacing of a new audiotape attributed to Al Qaeda’s second-in-command to Osama bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri†, threatening the US if detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are tried by military tribunal and face the death penalty reported.
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) The death of another US soldier in an attack near Baghdad reported.
(Baghdad: Rym Brahimi) The manhunt for Saddam Hussein featured; details given about ongoing attacks against US troops and the concern that the continued American presence will further alienate Iraqis; scenes shown of the burial near Tikrit of Saddam’s sons Uday & Qusay. [US administrator in Iraq Paul BREMER –comments on the reward offered for Saddam and on the attacks.] [US Army Lt. Col. Steve RUSSELL†- comments on the destruction of Saddam’s regime.]
(Studio: Kelli Arena) The CNN exclusive interview held with Saddam’s daughters, who have sought refuge in Jordan, about their father mentioned. [In Amman, Jordan, Rana Saddam HUSSEIN† {thru translator} – comments on her last contact with her father.] The US military’s distribution of pictures of how Saddam may have changed his appearance noted; photos shown. Live interview held with Saddam biographer Simon Henderson† about the search for Saddam. [HENDERSON – speculates on how Saddam is surviving; comments on how he might be handling his sons’ deaths and the fall of his regime; talks about Saddam’s relationship with his daughters, whose husbands he had killed.]
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) Report introduced.
(Miami, Florida: Art Harris) The story of Miami police officer William Lacasse†, whose son died drag racing and who now cruises the streets on a crusade against the dangerous activity when he is off-duty, presented; scenes shown from the site of Lacasse’s son’s crash and of cars racing. [LACASSE – says if he can save somebody else’s child, he will do it; talks about his search for other teens who race; says the youths believe they will be alive forever.] [TEEN – comments on his racing.]
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) Report introduced.
(Washington: Jeanne Meserve) The government's new policy that requires transit passengers to obtain visas when traveling through US airports as part of the effort to make airports less vulnerable to terrorists detailed; most-impacted airlines and countries listed.
(Studio: Kelli Arena) Live interview held with former NTSB managing director Peter Goelz about the impact of the new policy on the airlines. [GOELZ – says this was an obvious response to security gaps; says airlines will accommodate the new requirements but it will be tough; states it is safe to fly; notes terrorists’ obsession with airlines.] More on the new security measures on “Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer” noted.
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) The 25th anniversary of the Love Canal environmental disaster noted.
(Niagara Falls, New York: Maria Hinojosa) The Love Canal toxic waste disaster reviewed; details given about the redevelopment of the area; scenes shown of the refurbished homes and playground. [Former RESIDENT – recalls playing with balls of phosphorous.] [Environmental activist Lois GIBBS†- says the government is trying to ignore that it happened.] [Love Canal Revitalization Agency Frank CORNELL†- says it’s the end of an era.] [EPA Michael BASILE†- says it’s safe to be around the canal.] [New RESIDENT – says we love it here.]
(Studio: Kelli Arena) Live interview held with Gibbs on her insights into the disaster. [GIBBS – says the area cannot be safe; says the chemicals still exist today; states the government is selling homes to innocent people who may become victims; talks about living through the disaster; mentions other hazardous waste sites that need to be cleaned up; comments on the superfund.]
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) Report introduced.
(New York: Peter Viles) The dismal reviews of the new Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck movie, “Gigli,” presented; excerpts shown; reviews quoted. [Moviefone president Russell LEATHERMAN†, “Chicago Sun-Times” Richard ROEPER†, two MOVIE-GOERS - comment on the film.]
(Studio: Kelli Arena) Live interview held with E! Online Anderson Jones† about the weekend’s top films; excerpts shown. [JONES – comments on “Gigli,” “Freaky Friday,” and “American Wedding.”]
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(Studio: Kelli Arena) Report introduced.
(New Delhi: Suhasini Haidar) The posting of reflectors on elephants’ butts to make them easier for car drivers in India to see featured; scenes shown of elephants traveling alongside vehicular traffic in New Delhi; details given about the importance of elephants in Indian culture and daily life. [Wildlife Trust of India Dr. N.V.K. ASHRAF†- comments on coming up with the reflector idea after treating elephants hurt in traffic accidents.]
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