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(No location given: Nancy Cordes) The firing by CBS of radio talk show host Don Imus for his remarks about the Rutgers University women's basketball team examined; statement from CBS president Les Moonves quoted. [Activist Al SHARPTON - comments.] [National Urban League Marc MORIAL†- says it is important to stand with the women of Rutgers.] [On the radio, IMUS – says these bastards got me.] [“Talkers Magazine” publisher Michael HARRISON†- notes the impact on the business.] [Player’s grandfather John HENDRICK†- says this makes the young ladies stronger.] [On “Oprah,” coach Vivian STRINGER – comments on meeting with Imus.]
(Studio: Katie Couric, Jeff Greenfield) Other examples of broadcasters being fired for racial remarks, the pressure from advertisers and employees to fire Imus and the potential impact on other forms of entertainment discussed.
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(Baghdad: Martin Seemungal) A deadly suicide bombing in the Parliament building inside the "Green Zone" in Baghdad, Iraq, featured; scenes shown from the Parliament's cafeteria; details given about the armed security checks. [Parliament member Mithal al-ALUSI†- says we had been informed that Al Qaeda may attack.]
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(Sangin, Afghanistan: Lara Logan) The NATO spring offensive in the Sangin Valley reviewed; scenes shown of British soldiers in a firefight and US paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division searching homes. [NATO southern region commander Maj. Gen. Ton VAN LOON†, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Maj. Jim TAYLOR†, 82nd Airborne Lt. Col. Brian MENNES†- comment on their operations.]
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(Durham, North Carolina: Kelly Wallace) The troubles for North Carolina district attorney Mike Nifong after the 3 Duke University lacrosse players accused of rape were cleared featured; scenes shown of Nifong telling reporters not to follow him; Nifong’s apology quoted. [Nifong’s attorney David FREEMAN†- says he is devastated.] [On the streets in Raleigh-Durham, 2 MEN – criticize Nifong.] [Yesterday, North Carolina Attorney General Roy COOPER†- says these cases were the result of a tragic rush to accuse and a failure to verify serious allegations.] [Representative Walter JONES†- says Nifong trampled on the rights of the young men.]
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(White House: Jim Axelrod) The White House admission that some of the e-mails may have been destroyed featured. [Senator Patrick LEAHY†- says he doesn’t believe it.] [Acting White House press secretary Dana PERINO†- says we screwed up.]
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(Washington: Sharyl Attkisson) Concern that the contaminated wheat gluten could have entered the human food supply examined; scenes shown from the Congressional hearing. [FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Dr. Stephen SUNDLOF†- says we asked the CDC to look at incidents of renal failure in people.] [Senator Richard DURBIN†- questions a pet food industry lobbyist about why Menu Foods delayed informing the FDA about sick animals.]
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(New York: Richard Schlesinger) Vonnegut’s life and work reviewed; excerpts shown from movies based on his books, including "Slaughterhouse Five," and from a 1970 “60 Minutes” interview. [Author Gay TALESE†- comments on Vonnegut.] [“In These Times” editor Joel BLEIFUSS††- reads a “mini-poster” from Vonnegut.]
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