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(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Karl Penhaul) The feasibility of holding elections in Iraq in January in light of the security situation examined; details given of appeals from several groups to postpone the elections and calls from Sunni clerics for a boycott. [Former Iraqi Governing Council president Adnan PACHACHI†- calls for increasing participation and improving the security situation.] [Iraqi government SPOKESMAN – says the prime minister doesn’t want postponement.]
(Studio: Carol Lin) The discovery of dozens of bodies of Iraqi men in Mosul noted.
(Fallujah: Kianne Sadeq) The arrival of humanitarian aid in Fallujah featured; scenes shown of Red Crescent trucks entering the city & volunteers distributing supplies to families who remained during the assault. [US MARINE – says there are still insurgent groups we are tracking down.] [Iraqi Red Crescent chairman Dr. Saa'id HAKKI††- says we’re starting the process of healing & rehabilitation.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) The Ukrainian parliament’s declaration that the presidential election is invalid and its passage of a no-confidence vote against the electoral commission noted; scenes shown of protestors in Kiev.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) The end of the hunt for Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in western Pakistan reported.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Reports that President Bush was the target of an assassination plot by Marxist rebels last week during his visit to Colombia noted. [Colombian Defense Minister Jorge Alberto URIBE† {thru translator} – says we found out that different groups of the FARC had been instructed to attack Bush.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(New York: Alina Cho) The pandemonium that erupted when a can of pepper spray was released in a crowded Toys R Us store in New York City featured; scenes shown of distressed shoppers. [Witnesses Chrissy WELLS†, Ralph MODICA†- describe the scene.] [Fire Department of New York Mike MEYERS†- speculates that the incident was not an accident.] [On the street, MAN, 2 WOMEN – react.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(No location given: Nazanine Moshiri) The controversy over “JFK Reloaded,” a video game that recreates the assassination of President John F. Kennedy with the player assuming Lee Harvey Oswald’s role as the shooter featured; footage & game scenes shown. [Senator Edward KENNEDY – says his brothers are an inspiration.] [Game producer Kirk EWING†- says this is an opportunity to reignite passion in history.]
(Studio: Carol Lin) Taped discussion held with Ewing and Representative Betty McCollum† about the game. [On the phone from Stirling, Scotland, EWING – explains the game’s concept; comments on the options to include blood spattering; questions the appropriateness of the Pentagon-sponsored game “America’s Army.”] [McCOLLUM – says she is disappointed that someone would make a game of this tragic event; describes what the game is like; warns parents to discuss this with children.] Last Call question introduced.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) The estimated loans to Florida small businesses ravaged by this season’s hurricanes; an oil spill in the Delaware River near Philadelphia; and the beginning of holiday shopping noted.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(No location given: Mark Mulholland) The efforts of the friends & neighbors of Saratoga Springs, New York, resident Sara Rawitsch†, who is dying from cancer, to make her remaining days happy featured; scenes shown of the snow brought to her house. [RAWITSCH - wonders about the snow.] [DAUGHTER – talks about her mother’s diagnosis.] [Neighbor Mary GORHAM‡, HUSBAND – talk about Sara.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) The release of Army deserter Sgt. Charles Jenkins from a Japanese jail; funerals for 3 hunters killed in Wisconsin, and the arrest in China of a man accused in a knife attack in a school dormitory reported.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Tomorrow’s special on the AIDS epidemic in America previewed. [In interview with CNN’s Sanjay Gupta, former pro basketball player Earvin "Magic" JOHNSON††- recalls finding out about having HIV; talks about living with AIDS; describes his diet & lifestyle; comments on the possibility of dying from the disease.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Nic Robertson) The account of Saudi Arabian fish salesman Jamal Khalifa†, brother-in-law of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, on his association with the terrorist, from whom he has now distanced himself, presented; details given of an investigation of Khalifa by Philippine authorities who believed he was working for bin Laden. [KHALIFA - relates his university days with bin Laden; describes the beginning of the Al Qaeda organization; doubts bin Laden could have organized the 9/11 attacks; denies meeting terror suspects terrorists Ramzi Ahmed Yousef† or Khalid Shaikh Mohammed; urges bin Laden to stop the terrorism.] [Philippine National Police Col. Boogie MENDOZA†- describes the Philippine investigation.] [Saudi national security consultant Nawaf OBAID†- says Khalifa doesn’t present any security threat.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(Beverly Hills, California: Miguel Marquez) The hot holiday gifts in Beverly Hills, California, featured; scenes shown from Rodeo Drive, some top items & the holiday concierge rolling around on a Segway. [SHOPPER – comments.] [Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Michael ROBINSON†- comments on Beverly Hills’ reputation.] [Decret co-owner Peter PAVONE†, sales REPRESENTATIVE - comment on the Ferrari surfboard & a crystal candelabra.] [Comedian Roseanne BARR – comments.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Live interview held with “Television Week” news editor Melissa Grego† about holiday TV shows; excerpts shown. [GREGO – reviews new shows & classic hits; comments on the Jessica Simpson-Nick Lachey†† Christmas special in light of the recent tabloid scandal involving their marriage.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Audiotapes played of callers’ opinions on whether there is any redeeming value to the JFK assassination video game.
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