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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) The CNN interview with John Karr, who had been linked to the JonBenet Ramsey murder, introduced. [On "Larry King Live," KARR - denies harming a child because he is a teacher; comments on having sex change surgery; agrees Thailand does sex change operations.]
(Atlanta: David Mattingly) Karr's troubled life reviewed; details given about his family, his marriages to Quietana Shotts† & Lara Knutson† & his international odyssey. [Karr family friend George McCRARY†- talks about Karr's mother's problems & her attempt to burn John.] [Karr classmate Cindy SHAW†, Marion County schools superintendent Bravell JACKSON†- remember Karr.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with Johns Hopkins psychiatry professor Dr. Fred Berlin, Court TV news anchor Lisa Bloom & John Jay College of Law professor Lawrence Kobilinsky about Karr. [In-studio, BLOOM - raises questions about Karr; explains how Karr was on the run for five years from charges in California.] [In studio, KOBILINSKY - compares Karr's demeanor now & last August; comments on the assumptions in the JonBenet murder.] [BERLIN - wonders if Karr has a delusional mental illness & if he has pedophilia interests & gender concerns.]
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[On "Larry King Live, John KARR - says he may/may not want to teach again.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) The Karr interview presented. [KARR - recounts the wall of photographers surrounding him & being chased by the press in Thailand; states he had no attorney outside the US.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Karr's bizarre press conference in Thailand & his strange journey to the US reviewed; scenes shown from Thailand, on the plane & in courtrooms; details given of the problems with the case against him. [KARR - says JonBenet Ramsey died accidentally.] [Neighbor Bijan SARDJAD†- describes Karr's paranoia.] [Former Boulder assistant D.A. Bob GRANT†- talks about the DNA in the Ramsey case.] [Karr attorney Seth TEMIN†- says the warrant has been dropped.]
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{On "Larry King Live, John KARR - explains why he likes teaching & working with children.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) The murder of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, reviewed; scenes shown from the crime scene & of JonBenet's grave in Atlanta; details given about the charges against Karr. [In Thailand, KARR - says JonBenet died accidentally.] ["Perfect Murder, Perfect Town" author Lawrence SCHILLER†- recounts the background to the murder of JonBenet.] [On CNN, May 31, 2000, parents Patsy & John RAMSEY - speaks; react to accusations of murder.] [Karr attorney Seth TEMIN†- says the warrant has been dropped.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with Johns Hopkins psychiatry professor Dr. Fred Berlin, Court TV news anchor Lisa Bloom & John Jay College of Law professor Lawrence Kobilinsky about JonBenet's murder. [In-studio, KOBILINSKY - explains the two ways the case could be solved.] [In-studio, BLOOM - reviews the evidence indicating an outsider/intruder; predicts we will see more of Karr.] [BERLIN - explains why people like Karr might confess to a crime.]
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Confirmation that North Korea set off a nuclear test last week & may set off a second device introduced.
(Pentagon: Jamie McIntyre) Breaking news on what the US knows about a possible second nuclear test & the detection of radioactivity confirming a small nuclear test reviewed. [Secretary of State Condoleezza RICE - says we are watching....] The time frame for detecting a nuclear test discussed.
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Report introduced.
(Capitol Hill: Dana Bash) The FBI's search of homes in the case of Republican Pennsylvania Representative Curt Weldon, who may have used his influence to steer clients to his daughter's lobbying firm, examined. [WELDON - denies using his position to help his children; comments on the politics behind the investigation.] [Citizens for Responsible Ethics in Washington Melanie SLOAN†- says she cannot force the Justice Department to do anything.]
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Statement from Democratic Senator Harry Reid about his Las Vegas land deal outlined.
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) The casualty update in the war in Iraq reported.
(Washington: Bill Schneider) Findings of a CNN poll on the public's view of Republican policies in August & now, the increasing confidence in the Democrats due to growing disillusionment with Iraq & the crisis with North Korea, growing opposition to the war * President Bush's job approval ratings outlined on screen. [Senators John WARNER, Chuck HAGEL - question the Iraq war strategy.] [In radio address, BUSH - outlines multilateral diplomacy with North Korea.] The political debate in Washington over whether the administration of former President Bill Clinton or of Bush is to blame for North Korea discussed.
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#841743
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Report introduced.
(Bryan, Texas: Gary Tuchman) The issue of English only versus dual language programs for education featured; scenes shown from a public school in Bryan, Texas. [Bryan ISD assistant superintendent Frances McARTHUR†- talks about teaching in both languages.] [Catia's mother Sonia SOLIS ALDARADO†- {thru translator} says her daughter should speak both languages.] [English First director Jim BOULET†- says bilingual education has never worked.] [Bilingual education Julia NORSWORTHY†- says the barriers get broken.]
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