This program is 28 minutes long
#841276
(Studio: Charles Gibson) The crash in New York City of a plane piloted by New York Yankees baseball player Cory Lidle reported; scenes shown of the high-rise building on fire.
(New York: Dan Harris) The plane crash featured; map, diagram & building shown. [Four WITNESSES; New York City Mayor Michael BLOOMBERG†- describe what happened.] The question of the cause of the crash discussed.
(Studio: Charles Gibson) The response to the plane crash introduced.
(Washington: Lisa Stark) The Department of Homeland Security's precautionary reaction to the crash examined; details given of the 9/11 commission findings on general aviation security. [The Olson Group Kyle OLSON†- comments on a 9/11 scenario.] [Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assn. president Phil BOYER†- says we cannot protect against any terrorism action.] [Voice of Representative Peter KING†- says this could have been a disaster.]
#841277
(Studio: Charles Gibson) The Army's announcement it has plans to keep 120,000 soldiers in Iraq, if necessary, noted.
(Pentagon: Jonathan Karl) The administration's discussions over a reassessment & possible change of course in the war in Iraq examined. [President BUSH - says America needs to adjust; notes he trusts multi-national force commander Gen. George Casey to put the tactics in place.] [CASEY - comments on the possibility of bringing in more troops.] Gen. Peter Pace's assessment of the military strategy for Iraq noted. [In response to reporter's question, Secretary of Defense Donald RUMSFELD - says he bears responsibility, too.] The issue of an increase in the number of troops in Iraq discussed.
(Studio: Charles Gibson) The violence level in Iraq previewed.
#841278
(Studio: Charles Gibson) Report introduced.
(White House: Martha Raddatz) President Bush's policy toward North Korea & the nuclear showdown following the test examined. [BUSH - outlines the dilemma; states bilateral negotiations have not worked.] [U.N. Secretary General Kofi ANNAN††- calls for US-North Korea talks.] Statement from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright†† about nuclear weapons in North Korea during former President Bill Clinton's administration quoted.
#841279
(Studio: Charles Gibson) The government's levelling of treason charges against American-born Al Qaeda radical Adam Gadahn reported.
#841282
(Studio: Charles Gibson) Johns Hopkins statistics on Iraqi casualties since the US-led invasion cited.
(Baghdad: Terry McCarthy) The impact of the violence in Iraq examined; scenes & photos shown of the latest bombings, injuries, bodies in the street & people doing daily activities. [Human Rights Watch Sarah WHITSON†- comments on the lawlessness & violence.] [Baghdad attorney Tariq HARIB†- {thru reporter's translation} comments on Shiite-Sunni killings.]
#841285
(Studio: Charles Gibson) Statistics on cancer in children cited.
(Boston: John McKenzie) A study on the long-term side effects of cancer treatment in children examined; details given about future health problems for children treated with radiation &/or chemotherapy. [Cancer patients Caroline LANE, Tyler ROSEN - talk about their treatments.] [Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Dr. Lisa DILLER†- says these patients are more vulnerable.] [Cancer survivor Beth OWENS - talks about her side effects.] The need for better follow-up care outlined. [Cancer patient's mother Kelly LANE†- knows the treatment takes its toll.]
#841286
(Studio: Charles Gibson) The health of racehorse Barbaro, who is recovering from a serious injury, updated.
#841289
(Studio: Charles Gibson) Report introduced.
(Kansas City: Dean Reynolds) The comeback of kids' sports like kickball, dodgeball, rock, paper, scissors & tag for adults featured; scenes shown of the games. [Two kickball PLAYERS, dodgeball PLAYER, tag PLAYER, kickballer Ralph HELDMAN, KID - talk about the fun.]
#841290