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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Today’s multiple explosions in downtown Baghdad and the suspected link to top terror leader Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi†† reported. [Senator Jay ROCKEFELLER†- says the capture of Zarqawi is just as important as the capture of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.] [US administrator in Iraq Paul BREMER†- says international trained terrorists are the ones causing violence in Iraq.]
(Baghdad: Steve Centanni) The day’s events in Iraq featured; details given about the damages caused in the Baghdad rocket attack on the Al-Rasheed Hotel†, tomorrow’s planned signing of the Iraqi interim constitution, and the second visit made by members of the Iraqi Governing Council’s with aides of the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to gains support for the constitution; scenes shown from Baghdad.
(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The Red Cross’ delivery of a letter written by Saddam to his daughter, Raghad††, reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The US-Afghan joint military drills in Lataband, Afghanistan, to help with the search for Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden featured. [US instructor Maj. BOZMA†- compliments the Afghan military.]
(Washington: Julie Kirtz) The continued search for bin Laden in Pakistan featured; details given about statements made by tribal leaders in Pakistan committing to help in the search and a “Newsweek” report that bin Laden may be traveling between Pakistan & Afghanistan.
(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Yemen’s request for international loans to help boost the country’s coastal security reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The arrest of a Russian student who threatened to “blow up” US subways reported.
(Washington: Mike Emanuel) The US and Britain joint training exercising in preparation for simultaneous terrorist attacks examined; scenes shown of a training exercise in London. [British Home Secretary David BLUNKETT†- explains why the training is important.]
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Report introduced.
(New York City: Jamie Colby) The probationary hearings for Martha Stewart following her conviction featured; details given about the grounds for an appeal & the options for the board of her company in dealing with Stewart. [Juror Amos HELLINGER†- comments on the sentence.]
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The Greece national election results noted.
(Los Angeles: Adam Housley) Greece’s preparations in advance of hosting the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens featured; details given about Greece’s budget for the games, which has been used for building facilities and updating security and concerns that Greece is behind in the construction of Olympic venues, which will cause problems in implementing high levels of security. [Archer Christopher SHULL†- comments about safety concerns.] [Globalsecurity.org’s John PIKE†- says the Olympics are an ideal target for terrorists.]
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Report introduced.
(New York City: Jonathan Hunt) Athletes’ use of prescription growth hormones examined; details given about the risks associated with long-term use of hormones. [New York City School of Medicine’s Dr. Loren GREENE†- explains the risks associated with hormone use.]
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The investigation into the capsizing of a water taxi in the harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, during windy weather reported; scenes shown of boats searching for victims in the water. [Baltimore Fire Department’s Chief William GOODWIN JR†- says the taxis have been operating for nearly a decade without incident.]
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The arrest of two students in Lemon Grove, California, who had planned to kill a teacher because she gave one of the students an “F” reported; scenes shown of students being placed into a police car.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The damages caused by high winds near Golden, Colorado, and in Cheyenne, Wyoming shown.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The Episcopal Church’s first openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson††, taking over of the diocese in New Hampshire reported; scenes shown of the bishop in a church ceremony.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) A car accident in Van Nuys, California; the destruction of a home in Cedar Flat, Oregon; the arrest of a “dumb criminal” in Lafayette, Indiana; and the gasoline price breaks offered by a gas station in San Diego, California, reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The update of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on their continued exploration of the surface of Mars reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The increased number of boat encounters with humpback whales off the coast of Hawaii reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Report introduced.
(Jackson, Mississippi: Carl Cameron) Senator John Kerry’s campaign in the South featured; details given about Kerry’s campaign visit to Jackson, Mississippi and his stance on President Bush’s faith-based initiative. [KERRY – speaks about the South; criticizes Bush for crossing the line between church and state.]
(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Campaign Cuts about Kerry’s decision to send a team to Iraq and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s statement that Vice President Dick Cheney will be on Bush’s 2004 re-election ticket reported. [GIULIANI†- says Cheney is the best selection for the party.]
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The study showing drug-coated stents can be used to unblock small arteries and the status of Attorney General John Ashcroft, who had been placed in intensive care due to gallstone-caused pancreatitis††, reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) A PETA protest in Paris, France, over the use of fur in designer outfits reported; scenes shown of women wearing “blood-covered” furs.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Report introduced.
(Jerusalem: Jennifer Griffin) The increasing amount of attacks on Israeli soldiers by Palestinians after Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s announced settlement withdrawal from the Gaza Strip featured; details given about the attacks which Palestinians are using to show that they are the ones who forced the Israelis out of the Gaza Strip; scenes shown from an Israeli holiday celebration in Hebron.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The day’s events in Haiti reported; details given about violent protests in Port-au-Prince calling for the prosecution of former President Jean Bertrand-Aristide and the ongoing celebrations marking the end to his presidency; scenes shown of protests in Port-au-Prince.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The raids on the former home of exiled Liberian President Charles Taylor,† in search for evidence to be used in charges against him, reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Iran’s declaration that it wants to be recognized as a nuclear power so it can enrich uranium for fuel reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Evidence that top Pakistani officials knew that Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan†† was selling nuclear secrets on the black market reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) An explosion at an apartment building in Moscow, Russia; the honey business in Zambia; the mating of endangered species at a zoo in Peru; and an Easter egg market in western Germany reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The death of baseball great Ted Williams’ son, John Henry Williams reported.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) England’s Price Harry playing with children at an orphanage during his visit to Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho, shown.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The destruction of a 330-foot office tower in Hagen†, Germany shown.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Report introduced.
(New York City: Jonathan Hunt) The controversy over the book “This Is My House,” approved by the New York State Education Department, featured; details given about the book which tries to depict typical housing around the world and shows a US family living in their car because it can’t afford to live in a house; excerpt from book and statement from the New York State Education Department quoted. [Senator Marty GOLDEN†- says the book does not depict normal housing in the US; states the book should not be used as a teaching tool.]
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The weekend box office figures; the plans to make a prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” movies; the list of winners from the 35th annual NAACP Image Awards; statements from some of Donald Trump’s employees about Trump’s demeanor; anchor Laurie Dhue at an Indy Car driving school; and a lawsuit filed by David Gest against singer Liza Minnelli† reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Quick notes about opera singers Luciano Pavarotti† and Deborah Voigt†, musician David Crosby, and this day in history noted; scenes shown.
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