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(Studio: Brian Williams) Reports that Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd is in failing health noted.
(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The potential impact of Fahd’s half-brother Crown Prince Abdullah taking full control of Saudi Arabia’s government examined; details given about Fahd’s 1990 acceptance of US troops in his country, which enraged Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. [Former US Ambassador Robert JORDAN†- predicts conflict from traditional religious establishments.] [Saudi Arabia expert Simon HENDERSON†- comments on Abdullah’s age.] The rise in crude oil prices noted.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) A suicide bombing at a Shiite Muslim shrine in Islamabad, Pakistan, noted; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Massive anti-US rallies in Asia & the Middle East by Muslims protesting against reports of Koran desecration by the US military at Guantanamo Bay reported; scenes shown from Islamabad, Pakistan, and Srinagar, Kashmir.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Bethesda, Maryland: Tom Costello) The prediction for a busy Memorial Day travel weekend despite high gas prices featured; travel statistics & gas prices cited; details given of the increase in air travel due to cheaper fares. [AAA spokesman Justin McNAULL†- says gas is a small part of the equation.] [On Lake Michigan, boater Victoria MARKLEY‡- reacts to gas prices.] [Air PASSENGER – comments.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Capitol: Chip Reid) The rough week for Senator Bill Frist reviewed; details given of the compromise deal, led by Senator John McCain, that eclipsed Frist’s tough stance on judicial nominations, and the battle over John Bolton, the nominee for U.N. Ambassador. [McCAIN – announces the agreement to avert a crisis in the Senate.] [Yesterday, FRIST – comments on the postponement of a vote on Bolton.] [Political analyst Stuart ROTHENBERG††- says it’s premature to describe Frist as a loser on these issues.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) President Bush’s speech at the US Naval Academy’s commencement noted; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Colorado Springs: George Lewis) Charges of religious intolerance at the Air Force Academy examined; details given of allegations of pressure on cadets from evangelical Christians. [Chaplain Capt. Melinda MORTON†- blames leadership for violations of the Constitution.] [Graduate Casey WEINSTEIN†- admits being told he would go to hell for not accepting Jesus.] [Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Charles BALDWIN†- comments on the investigation.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Richard Engel) The story of one Iraqi family’s struggle to go about their lives in the midst of the violence in Baghdad presented; scenes shown of the Hassan family’s home & neighborhood. [Father Subeih HASSAN†† {thru reporter’s translation} – comments on the risk from his job; worries about the safety of his niece.] [Niece Duaa HASSAN†† {thru reporter’s translation} - describes a car bombing at her school.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The FDA’s order for generic drug maker Able Laboratories†† to withdraw all its products because of manufacturing problems noted.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(New York: Robert Bazell) The investigation of impotence drugs Viagra, Cialis & Levitra after reports of blindness among users reviewed; details given of the effect on blood supply to the optic nerve. [University of Minnesota Dr. Howard POMERANZ†- comments.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The death of actor Eddie Albert reported; scenes shown from TV’s “Green Acres.”
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Washington: Bob Faw) The mission of 2 Vietnam war veterans to continue to serve their country featured. [Veteran Jack SHARKEY†- comments on bypassing the military’s mandatory retirement age to fly helicopters in Iraq.] [Veteran Bob KINETTA‡- comments on his help at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Fisher House, which provides a place for families to stay while their loved ones recuperate.] [Soldier’s wife Heather PEPPER – praises the Fisher House facility.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Reminders of the sacrifices of service members this Memorial Day weekend shown from Camp Pendleton, California, and the US Military Academy, where the class of 2005 graduated.
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