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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Washington: Pete Williams) A taped Internet message to Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in which terrorist Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi denies reports he was seriously wounded, while attacks continue in Iraq featured; translated excerpts played; details given of a possible power struggle within Al Qaeda; scenes shown from sites where suicide bombings targeted Iraqi police. [NBC News analyst retired Col. Jack JACOBS†- notes the reports of Zarqawi’s injuries may have been a disinformation campaign.]
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The crash of an Iraqi military aircraft carrying 4 Americans & 1 Iraqi reported.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Camp Falcon, Baghdad: Jim Maceda) The losses for the 3rd Infantry Division’s Alpha Company and the 767 Company, which have lost members in Iraq, including gunner Glenn Watkins†† & S/Sgt. Russell Verdugo††, featured; Memorial Day scenes shown of Alpha Company on patrol in Baghdad and a ceremony for Verdugo. [3rd I.D. Capt. Keith HAVILAND†- says every day is Memorial Day for us.] [3rd I.D. Chaplain Maj. Matthew GOFF†- comments on the sacrifice of the soldiers.] [Alpha Company Sgt. Tom STONE‡- notes a loss brings the troops tighter.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The arrest in an FBI sting of a Florida physician and a New York martial arts expert for conspiring to help Al Qaeda wage a holy war reported.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(New York: Carl Quintanilla) Memorial Day observances featured; scenes shown of parades & ceremonies across the country and in Iraq, President Bush laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and a gathering at the Vietnam War Memorial. [President BUSH – honors the fallen.] [In Chicago, World War II veteran Frank ANDREWS‡- accepts an award for his service at the Battle of the Bulge.] [World War I veteran Lloyd BROWN‡- comments on honoring young soldiers.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(London: Keith Miller) The impact of the “no” vote in France to a proposed European Union constitution examined. [“Le Figaro” national editor Jean-marc GONIN†- says it’s an earthquake in the political landscape.] [Political analyst Christian MALLARD†- outlines what the French want.] [Center for Economic Reform Hugo BRADY†- notes the E.U. will not be a coherent organization.] The likelihood that the Dutch will also vote “no” noted. [“No” voter Ineke PADT†- worries about threats to liberal laws in the Netherlands.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Jersey City, New Jersey: Tom Costello) The war between some states and the EPA over new rules on mercury emissions from power plants examined; details given of concern that the rule allowing pollution credits to be traded across state lines will cause utility companies to emit more mercury; statistics cited on emissions. [Wisconsin Governor Jim DOYLE†- worries his state will become a mercury “hot zone.”] [EPA’s Jeff HOLMSTEAD†- notes stricter standards would cause the price of natural gas to rise.] [New Jersey attorney general Peter HARVEY†- says the EPA is putting the environment & the public health more at risk.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The administration’s case against the European Union, alleging illegal subsidies to Airbus, which is involved in a trade war with Boeing, noted.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(San Francisco: James Hattori) The long fight by World War II Merchant Marines for veteran status & benefits featured; scenes shown of a reunion & the Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O’Brien†, in which Merchant Mariners hauled supplies & ammunition; historical footage shown. [Former Merchant Mariners Jack SPLIVELO‡, George COHUT‡, Rufus HERNANDEZ†- comment on the risks of their service; talk about being left out of honors given to other military branches.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The spectacular waterfalls in Yosemite National Park caused by melting snow shown.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Madison, Alabama: Bob Faw) The story of truck driver John Holmgren††, who painted his 18-wheeler with the names of victims & scenes commemorating the September 11 attacks, presented; scenes shown; excerpt from Darryl Worley’s song “Have You Forgotten‡,” which inspired Holmgren, played. [HOLMGREN – says people were forgetting.] [Several PEOPLE, victim’s friend Vivian PASANTE‡, voice of TRUCKER – react.]
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