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(Washington: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(London: David Gregory) President Bush’s visit to Britain, where he spoke about his policies in Iraq and the violence between the Israelis & Palestinians, featured; scenes shown of Bush with Queen Elizabeth and of protestors outside Buckingham Palace. [BUSH – comments on the mission in Iraq and the situation in the Middle East.]
(Washington: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(London: Dawna Friesen) The security breach by tabloid newspaper “Daily Mirror” reporter Ryan Parry†† who got a job as a palace footman featured; photos shown; details given of Parry’s access to the entire palace and how easy it was to get the job. [“Daily Mirror” editor Piers MORGAN†- comments on the implications of the breach.] [Former palace spokesman Dickie ARBITER†- comments on the tradition of trust at Buckingham Palace.]
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(Washington: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Kelly O’Donnell) The child molestation charges against singer Michael Jackson featured; scenes shown from Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California; statement from a Jackson spokesman quoted; details given of the 1993 molestation case against Jackson and about the change in state law requiring a victim to testify; video shown of Jackson dangling his baby off a balcony last year. [Santa Barbara County, California, Sheriff Jim ANDERSON†- says an arrest warrant has been issued.] [Santa Barbara County district attorney Thomas SNEDDON†- says we have a cooperative victim.]
(Washington: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(No location given: Dan Abrams) An explanation of the Jackson case in legal terms and the potential consequences for his children presented.
(Washington: Tom Brokaw) The cancellation by CBS of a Jackson television special noted.
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(Washington: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan featured; scenes shown of U.N. vehicles pulling out of an Afghan province for security reasons; Taliban video of fighting shown; details given about the power of war lords and about increasing opium production. [Secretary of Defense Donald RUMSFELD – says the Taliban & Al Qaeda won’t be successful in taking the country back.] [Rand Corp. Ambassador James DOBBINS†- comments on the administration’s focus on Iraq.] [Senator Joseph BIDEN†- comments on the US’s neglect in Afghanistan.] [U.N. Office on Drugs & Crime Vincent McCLEAN†- says drug money is supporting terrorists.]
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(Washington: Tom Brokaw) The selection of 8 finalists for the design of a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attack in New York City reported; design concepts shown.
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(Washington: Tom Brokaw) A report blaming Ohio-based First Energy Corp. as mostly responsible for last August’s massive power outage noted.
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(Washington: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Miami: Jim Avila) The political fallout from the Massachusetts court ruling that it is unconstitutional to ban gay marriages examined; statement from Focus on the Family quoted; Pew Research Center poll results cited. [Concerned Women for America Sandy RIOS†, gay marriage opponent Andy NEARPASS‡, voter David MEAD‡- offer views on the issue.] [Republican pollster Whit AYERS†- says the challenge lies in tone rather that position.] [Representative Marilyn MUSGRAVE†- opposes the Massachusetts ruling.]
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(Washington: Tom Brokaw) The 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy noted. Interview held with former “Newsweek” correspondent and Kennedy friend Ben Bradlee about the private side of JFK; photos shown. [BRADLEE – comments on Kennedy’s relationships with Jackie Kennedy and with other women; talks about Kennedy’s health and his golf game; comments on the myth of the Kennedys.]
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