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(Islamabad: Shelia MacVicar) The political climate in Pakistan examined; details given on the attorney general’s statement that elections will be held on time amid fears they would be postponed; scenes shown of violence in Lahore between police and pro-democracy demonstrators [Lawyers Jamila ASLAM†, Hamid KHAN†, voice of former Prime Minister Benazir BHUTTO†- comment on the situation.]
(Studio: Katie Couric) Pakistan’s role in the war on terror and as a US ally outlined. [In September, President BUSH – praises Musharraf.] [Today, BUSH – says we expect elections as soon as possible.]
(Washington: Bob Orr) The implications of a further breakdown in Pakistan on nuclear security and the war on terror examined; details given on Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and the opportunity for Al Qaeda to take advantage of the turmoil; US intelligence statements quoted. [Brookings Institution Stephen COHEN†, Georgetown University Bruce HOFFMAN†, CBS terrorism analyst John BRENNAN†- comment.]
(Studio: Katie Couric) Live interview held with Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass on how instability in Pakistan could help Al Qaeda. [HAASS†- talks about Al Qaeda’s potential to step into any vacuums; says Pakistan could be a bigger threat to US security than Iran; says the army will step in and remove Musharraf if it looks like Islamic extremists are going to take over.]
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(Chicago: Dean Reynolds) Talk show host Oprah Winfrey speaking about the sexual abuse scandal at the school she founded in South Africa reviewed; details given on the arrest of a staff member on sexual abuse charges. [WINFREY†- talks about the problems at the school and says she will be “cleaning house.”]
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(Hollywood: Bill Whittaker) The Writers Guild of America going on strike featured; details given on the profit disputes they are striking over and what shows will be affected; scenes from the picket line and various clips shown. [“30 Rock” writer/producer Tina FEY†, “The New Adventures of Old Christine” actress Julia LOUIS-DREYFUS†, “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc CHERRY†, “Tonight Show” host Jay LENO††- comment on the strike and offer support.]
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(New York: Anthony Mason) The reasons for the spike in gas prices examined; details given on climbing crude oil prices due to geopolitical instability; maps shown of oil hotspots. [Several DRIVERS – comment.] [Alaron Energies Phil FLYNN†- says three-dollar gas will probably stick around for a while.] [Trader Ray CARBONE†- explains high crude oil prices.]
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(Los Angeles: Sandra Hughes) A new study finding that childhood obesity could be related to too little sleep featured; study figures on the correlation cited. [Parent Nick VINCENT†- says it’s hard to get kids to bed.] [University of Michigan Dr. Julie LUMENG†- says more sleep in 3rd grade reduces obesity risk by 6th grade.] [New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center Dr. Matthew EBBEN†- comments on kids’ difficulties with sleep.]
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