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(Studio: Shepard Smith) A record number of tornados across the Midwest reported; details given on the death toll; scenes shown of storm damage in Missouri [2 PEOPLE – describe taking cover from the twister.]
(Sedalia, Missouri: Steve Brown) This weekend’s devastating tornados featured; details given on the deaths of Deanne Solomon, and Bill & Penny Brisco in their mobile homes, and flooding due to heavy rains; scenes shown from Sedalia & Renick, Missouri. [Sedalia resident Sherry VINSON†- comments on the damage.]
(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report on current tornado watches in effect previewed.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Firefighters in Texas working to contain large-scale grass fires reported; scenes shown from the fire zone.
(Borger, Texas: Kim McIntyre) The situation in the Texas fire zone featured; details given on deaths, evacuations, the scope of the fires, and people still unaccounted-for; scenes shown of the fires. [Evacuee Amy JUSTICE†- describes evacuating her house.] [Borger Fire Department Stephen WOOD†- comments on containment.]
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) The Department of Agriculture’s confirmation that an Alabama cow has tested positive for mad cow disease, but that the meat never entered the food supply noted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Brett Baier) The situation in Iraq updated; details given on the first meeting of the new parliament on Thursday, continuing sectarian violence with attacks in Kirkuk & Tikrit, and a drawdown of British troops; scenes shown of attack sites. [Shiite cleric Muqtada al-SADR†- {through translator} calls for calm.] [British Defense Secretary John REID†- comments on the withdrawal of 800 troops.]
(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report on President Bush’s latest speech on the Iraq war previewed.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Reports of more nuclear talks between Russia & Iran scheduled for this week after Iran rejected Russia’s uranium enrichment proposal, and permanent U.N. Security Council failing to agree on wording for a resolution on Iran’s nuclear activity noted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) The trial of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein updated; details given on today’s court proceedings, and the possibility Saddam will appear on the witness stand on Wednesday.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Update on the death penalty case against confessed September 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui previewed.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Problems in the death penalty case against confessed September 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui introduced; details given on the judge’s revelation that a federal lawyer improperly coached witnesses.
(Washington: Mike Emanuel) Judge Leonie Brinkema considering dismissing the case on the grounds that a TSA official sent E-mail about the case to FAA witnesses reported; details given on tomorrow’s hearing on the violation; courtroom sketches shown; Brinkema quoted on screen. [George Washington University law professor Jonathan TURLEY†- says the coaching violates court orders & fundamental rules of trial practice.]
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) A doctor’s statement that recently deceased former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic effectively poisoned himself by taking an unprescribed antibiotic that conflicted with his heart medication, possibly in an effort to get released from the U.N. war crimes tribunal for treatment, noted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Breaking news of a fatal light plane crash off the coast of Santa Monica, California, reported; details given on the death of 2 people, one of whom was former “Press Your Luck” game show host Peter Tomarken, and the search for a third; live scenes shown from the crash site.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Update on the latest developments in the case of raped and murdered New York City graduate student Imette St. Guillen introduced.
(New York City: Todd Connor) Police’s confirmation of DNA evidence linking suspect Darryl Littlejohn to St. Guillen, and the possibility he may be tied to other sexual assault cases reported; details reviewed of St. Guillen’s last hours.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) The coast guard searching the waters off Narragansett, Rhode Island, for 3 University of Rhode Island students who went missing there after taking off in a rowboat reported; scenes shown of the search crew.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Florida medical examiners conducting a second autopsy on the body of Martin Anderson, the 14-year-old who died in a Florida “boot camp” for juvenile offenders after a scuffle with guards, noted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Tonight’s stories: A warehouse on fire in Utah; a row of stores on fire in New York City; sponsored head-shaving to raise money for cancer research in California; extricating an alligator from a Florida neighborhood.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Mississippi’s lawsuit against insurance companies for refusing to pay certain Hurricane Katrina claims returning to state court noted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report introduced.
(Miami: Orlando Salinas) A proposal on the table in Florida to create tax-free savings accounts to be used in the event of a natural disaster to pay the costs insurance companies don’t cover featured; details given on pros and cons of the idea. [Representative Tom FEENEY†, homeowner Jay MAKERAVICH†, National Insurance Association Julie ROCHMAN†- offer varying views.]
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) This weekend’s record number of tornados across the Midwest reviewed.
(Fox Weather Center: Don Morelli) Storm systems that caused the tornados tracked; details given on tornado watches & warnings still in effect in the South; national forecast noted; weather maps and data shown on screen.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report introduced.
(White House: Wendell Goler) President Bush kicking off a series of speeches in hopes of revamping support for the Iraq war effort featured; details given on Bush’s observation of “hopeful signs” in Iraq, along with blaming Iran for building bombs used in Iraq, and protests from some senators that Bush is not focusing on the right thing. [BUSH – comments on reactions to sectarian violence; scolds Iran.] [Senator Harry REID†- says Bush should focus on forming a unity government in Iraq.]
(Studio: Shepard Smith) Senator Russ Feingold introducing a resolution to censure Bush for his conduct in the NSA warrantless wiretapping program noted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report introduced.
(New York City: Dagen McDowell) Foreign auto makers opening new plants in the US as American car manufacturers face increasing sales slumps and layoffs featured; details given on South Korean company Kia opening its first US plant in Georgia, and Toyota’s plan to manufacture the Camry in Indiana.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Bird flu preparation advice from the secretaries of Agriculture and Health & Human Services noted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Tonight’s stories: A wildfire in Australia; demands in India for better police protection for women; the International Kite Festival in Thailand; Japan’s first baby anteater born in captivity.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report introduced.
(Bakersfield, California: Claudia Cowan) The argument over whether city councils should put up “In God We Trust” signs featured; details given on the current controversy in Lodi, California, over adding the phrase, and arguments from both sides about faith’s place in government. [Bakersfield City Council Jacquie SULLIVAN†, Lodi City Council members Larry HANSEN†, Joanne MOUNCE†- offer varying views.]
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report introduced.
(New York City: David Lee Miller) Breaking news on a statement from Dubai Ports World, the Arab company that would have taken over port security in 6 US cities but then agreed to sell its US subsidiaries, that it has no immediate plans to surrender port operations reported; internal DP World E-mail quoted.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Tonight’s stories: “The Da Vinci Code” author Dan Brown testifying today in his copyright infringement trial; the death of actress Maureen Stapleton; the ratings battle between “The Sopranos” and “Desperate Housewives”; Colombia’s US ambassador scolding actor Bruce Willis for his statement about Colombia’s cocaine problem; “Grey’s Anatomy” director Peter Horton promoted to executive producer; “Crash” director Paul Haggis working on a new film about the war on terror.
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Today in 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson began.
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