This program is 29 minutes long
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The growing international crisis over North Korea's nuclear ambitions introduced.
(White House: Rosiland Jordan) The U.N. Security council vote to punish North Korea for its nuclear test featured; details given from the U.N. resolution. [US Ambassador to U.N. John BOLTON - hopes North Korea will give up its path to weapons.] [North Korean Ambassador to U.N. PAK Gil Yon†- criticizes this "coercive resolution."] [Chinese Ambassador to U.N. WANG Guangya†- {thru translator}, President BUSH - comment on the U.N. resolution.] [Nuclear proliferation expert Joseph CIRCIONONE†- comments on China's diplomatic role.]
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Near the demilitarized zone, South Korea: Ned Colt) South Korea's view of North Korea's actions featured; scenes shown from a candlelight vigil & demonstrations in Seoul, South Korea; details given of the South's "Sunshine Policy" aimed at eventual reunification. [Former South Korean foreign minister JAN Sung-Joo†- assesses North Korea's view.]
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Tomorrow's appearance by Bolton on "Meet the Press" noted.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The US military casualties in the war in Iraq updated; scenes shown from the site of a bombing in Baghdad.
(Near Baquoba: Jane Arraf) An inside look at the Iraqi army in Baquoba presented; scenes shown of soldiers & civilians; details given about the cycle of violence between extremist Sunni & Shiite militias. [3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team Col. Brain JONES†- talks about the cycle of violence.] [Brig. Gen. Dana PITTARD††- talks about the mission.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) A letter of thanks to her Amish neighbors from Marie Roberts, the wife of the gunman who killed Amish girls in the recent schoolhouse shooting, reported; Roberts photo shown.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Weekend murders in Iowa & Florida noted.
(Washington: Pete Williams) The alarming rise in violent crimes reviewed; scenes shown from the site of the Florida shootings; crime statistics cited; details given about gangs & guns in younger hands. [St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken MASCARA†- describes what happened.] [Police Executive Research Forum Chuck WEXLER†- offers an assessment of the criminal situation.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The cleanup in western New York after an early snowfall shown.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The death of former Representative Gerry Studds, the first openly gay member of Congress, reported.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The dedication of the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, featured; scenes shown of the sculpture & the ceremonies. [Air Force veteran Col. Frank LEWIS†- reacts; says this memorial is for all Americans.] [President BUSH, Secretary of Defense Donald RUMSFELD - make speeches.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Providence: Kevin Corke) The issue of financial abuse of the elderly examined; details given about socialite Brooke Astor & about another specific case: nurse Everett Dunn's robbery of elder Jennie Rucci†; statistics cited. [National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Robert BLANCATO†- talks about abuse.] [Rucci's family members Lori-Ann ZANNINI, Susan NIEMIERA†- comment on their mother's case & how her caregiver robbed her.] [National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys David STRACHMAN†, Dunn's attorney Jeff PINE†- offer views on the financial abuse case.] Congressional passage of the Elder Justice Act noted.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The continuing drop in gasoline prices noted; map shown; statistics cited. [Energy analyst John KILDUFF‡- calls the collapse in gasoline prices unprecedented; outlines factors affecting oil/gas prices & how consequent consumer spending should lift the economy.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Student protests at Gallaudet University for the deaf over the new university president shown.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Another eruption from the Mt. Etna volcano in Italy shown.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: George Lewis) Cheating by high school students examined; scenes shown from the Sherman Oaks Center for Enhanced Studies in Los Angeles; statistics on admitted cheating cited. [With face shaded, STUDENT - comments.] [Michael JOSEPHSON, student Reesa ZAGNOLI†- cite the dangers of cheating.] [Mother Fatiya RAWLINSON‡- says the solution starts in the home.]
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