This program is 29 minutes long
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The involuntary recall of Marine reservists for duty in Iraq & Afghanistan reported.
(Pentagon: Jim Miklaszewski) The recruiting shortfalls for the Marines & Army examined; details given about the recent extension of duty for the Army’s Stryker Brigade. [Retired Army Col. Jack JACOBS†- notes the problem of using volunteers until they’re worn out.] [Army wife Jade WEBBER†- reacts.] [From “Meet the Press,” retired Gen. Barry McCAFFREY†- comments on increasing the age limit for new recruits.] [In Ohio, Senator John McCAIN†- criticizes the administration for misleading the public about the Iraq war.] The impact of the military’s situation on the war discussed.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The dramatic day in the trial of Iraq's former President Saddam Hussein for attacks on Kurds in the 1980s reviewed; scenes shown of 2 survivors on the witness stand.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) Iran's response to a deal offered in exchange for stopping the enrichment of uranium examined; scenes shown of Iranian military exercises. [International Crisis Group Karim SADJADPOUR†- notes the impact of Iran’s support of Hizballah in the conflict with Israel.] [International economist Jeffrey SCHOTT†- comments on the likely impact of economic sanctions.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The arraignment in Britain of suspects in the plot to blow up airliners headed for the US noted; courtroom sketches shown.
(Washington: Pete Williams) The Homeland Security Department’s proposal for more extensive background checks of overseas airline passengers featured. [US Customs & Border Protection Jayson AHERN†- comments on looking for links from individuals of concern through the database systems.] [Infinite Security CEO Larry WANSLEY†- notes the information is like an evil jigsaw puzzle.] [Privacy advocate Marc ROTENBERG†- says it’s protected information under European law.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Miami: Kerry Sanders) The sensitive issue of passenger profiling featured; details given of the Supreme Court ruling on racial profiling and the Israeli tactic of screening passengers based on behavior. [Airline passenger Otis JONES†- states the Muslims are trying to do damage to us.] [Palestinian passenger “OMAR” – states he accepts profiling.] [Miami International Airport security chief Sgt. Kevin DOUGHERTY††- says we’re looking for behavior.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The crash of a Russian passenger jet in Ukraine reported; scenes shown of the wreckage.
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(Studio: Brian Williams; Durham, North Carolina: Robert Bazell) An AARP obesity study finding that being a little overweight is harmful discussed; age & weight statistics cited.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The CDC’s announcement that Bausch & Lomb’s recall of its ReNu contact lens solution helped end the outbreak of eye disease noted.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Boulder, Colorado: Mike Taibbi) The charges against John Karr in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case reviewed; scenes shown from the Los Angeles courtroom. [Voice of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Luis LAVIN†- speaks to Karr about the charges & his extradition.] [Orchid Cellmark††’s Mark STOLOROW††- comments on DNA testing.] [Karr’s first wife Quientana RAY%– reacts.] [Karr defense attorney Jamie HARMON†- denies Karr is mentally unstable or attention-seeking.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The computer glitch at the Charles Street Stop-N-Go†† in Rockford, Illinois, that changed the gas price from 3 dollars to 30 cents noted.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(New York: David Gregory) The controversy over the new book about the September 11 attacks that uses language from the 9/11 Commission report and comic book-type pictures featured; illustrations shown. [Authors Ernie COLON††, Sid JACOBSON††- talk about their book; say they want everyone to understand.] [9/11 Commission chairman Tom KEAN††- says it’s accurate.]
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