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(Studio: Terry Moran) The announcement by President Bush's administration of new rules for foreign flights into the US to prevent hijackings outlined on screen.
(Washington: Linda Douglass) The reasons for rules for international flights examined; details given of US intelligence about Al Qaeda pilots who might try to hijack a plane to the US. [Secretary of Homeland Security Tom RIDGE - says any sovereign government can revoke flight privileges; says "flights of interest" need armed marshals.] [Former counterterrorism official Vince CANNISTRARO†- outlines the type of structure that might be the targets of a hijacked plane.] The continuation of Orange Alert status into next month noted.
(Studio: Terry Moran) Report introduced.
(New York: Bon Woodruff) The requirement for trained air marshals on foreign flights examined; airlines with armed security listed. ["Aviation Security International" editor-in-chief Philip BAUM†- says screening alone cannot prevent hijackings.] [Former El Al security officer Joseph ADERET†- outlines scenarios if the pilot is suicidal.] [British Airline Pilots Assn. Jim McAUSLAN††- expresses concern about guns on aircraft.]
(Studio: Terry Moran) FAA report that a small plane flew through restricted air space over New York City reported.
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(Studio: Terry Moran) Statistics on the casualties & the homeless from the earthquake in Iran updated.
(Bam, Iran: Martin Seemungal) The devastation in the ancient city of Bam featured; scenes shown of damages, rescue operations, aid supplies & mass burials. [South Africa rescue team Christine LOUWN†, British rescue team Keith BURNS†- comment on the rescue efforts.]
(Studio: Terry Moran) Report introduced.
(New York: Ned Potter) The US role in the rescue & recovery operation in Iran featured; details given about available supplies stockpiled in the area for the Iraq war. [Agency for International Development Andrew NATSIOS†- says people are outside because their homes were destroyed.]
(Studio: Terry Moran) Further coverage on "Nightline" noted.
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(Studio: Terry Moran) The expansion of the investigation into the case of mad cow disease in Washington state noted.
(Mabton & Grandview, Washington: Bill Redeker) The Agriculture Department's information on the single mad cow & its herd from Canada featured; map shown of infected cow distribution. [USDA animal & plant health inspection service Ron DeHAVEN†- says BSE is spread by feed.] [USDA's Kenneth PETERSEN††- says the recalled beef presents no risk.] [Denver Health Hospital neurologist Dr. Patrick BOSQUE†- says scientists are not certain about prions.] Japan's refusal to rescind its beef import ban noted.
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(Studio: Terry Moran) A closer look at a crucial part of the war in Iraq introduced.
(Baghdad: Terry Moran) The role of counterintelligence in the hidden war in Baghdad featured; scenes shown from the operations room tracking attacks & of agents on the job; details given about the gathering of information, checking it & following leads. [Air Force Office of Special Investigations "RANDY" - outlines what is learned about those formulating attacks.] [Air Force's "LIONEL" - outlines a case in which a tortured man lied.] [Air Force Brig. Gen. Eric PATTERSON†- talks about seeking the "golden nugget" of information.]
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(Studio: Terry Moran) Report introduced.
(New London, Connecticut: Carole Simpson) The growing trend of women owning non-traditional businesses examined; two examples cited & shown. [In Connecticut, Heavenly Hammers founder Arlene BERGER†, Parkway Qwik Lube's Lora IACONIS†- talk about their businesses.] [Women's Business Research Center Sharon HADARY†- says there came to be a greater acceptance of women.] [Berger's client Catherine FOLEY†- says she feels safe {with a woman contractor.}]
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