CNN Evening News for 2008-03-30

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This program is about 1 hour long

Preview/Introduction Rick Sanchez (Atlanta)

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09:00:10 pm — 09:01:30 pm
Miami, Florida / Hostage Incident

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09:01:30 pm — 09:10:10 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) Yesterday’s botched robbery and hostage-taking at a Miami Walgreens recalled; scenes shown of the incident unfolding with the suspect holding the store manager and shots being fired.
(Miami: Sasha Andrade) The robbery attempt and the manager’s escape reviewed; scenes shown. [Walgreens employee Roy BARNES†, news cameraman Fabrissio LOPEZ†- describe what happened.]
(Studio: Rick Sanchez) Live telephone interview held with former hostage rescue advisor Jeff Beatty† about the response to the incident. [From Harwich, Massachusetts, voice of BEATTY – explains why the police didn’t shoot sooner; comments on the manager’s decision to fight back.]
Britain / Plane Crash

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09:10:10 pm — 09:10:30 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) The crash of a private plane in a neighborhood outside London, England, reported; photos shown from Farnborough.
Upcoming Items (Studio: Rick Sanchez)

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09:10:30 pm — 09:11:50 pm
(Commercial: Lunesta; Toro; Hyundai; AT&T.)

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09:11:50 pm — 09:14:30 pm
Most Sinful Cities

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09:14:30 pm — 09:15:00 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) “Forbes” magazine’s determination that Denver is the country’s most lustful city noted.
America Votes 2008 / Obama / Discussion

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09:15:00 pm — 09:19:40 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) Findings of a Pew Research Center survey on how many Americans think Senator Barack Obama is a Muslim cited; Obama shown visiting a farm and bowling in Pennsylvania. Live in-studio discussion held with “The Right Side” host Shelley Wynter†, public affairs advisor Loretta Lepore† and Think Atlanta senior fellow John Sugg† about the public’s perception of Obama; statement from former New York Governor Mario Cuomo about the race between Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton quoted. [WYNTER, LEPORE, SUGG - comment.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Rick Sanchez)

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09:19:40 pm — 09:20:50 pm
(Commercial: CNN “Issue #1”; Purity; The Celebration at Cadillac Ranch; "Larry King Live.")

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09:20:50 pm — 09:22:10 pm
Rick’s Picks

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09:22:10 pm — 09:23:20 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) Top video picks, including police in Nepal repelling pro-Tibet protestors, President Bush throwing out the first pitch at the new Washington Nationals baseball stadium, and the running of the sheep through the streets in New Zealand, shown.
Most Sinful Cities

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09:23:20 pm — 09:23:50 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) “Forbes” magazine’s determination that San Jose, California, is the greediest city noted.
Upcoming Items (Studio: Rick Sanchez)

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09:23:50 pm — 09:24:00 pm
(Commercial: Listen Up; ING.)

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09:24:00 pm — 09:25:40 pm
Iraq War / Maupin Body

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09:25:40 pm — 09:26:10 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) The discovery in Iraq of the remains of US soldier Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin†, who was captured in 2004, reported; statement from his family quoted.
Miami, Florida / Marine Bribery Case

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09:26:10 pm — 09:29:10 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) The disciplinary action against 1st Sgt. William Barnes, who is facing a court-martial after he accepted a cash gift at a party thrown by Miami businessman Tom Gonzalez†, who wanted to show his appreciation for the Marines’ service in Iraq, featured. [Wife Tammie BARNES†- reacts.] [At the party, BARNES – reacts to receiving the money.] [GONZALEZ – says the Marine Corps knew in advance.] [Defense attorney Douglas WILLIAM†- says the Corps has the responsibility.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Rick Sanchez)

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09:29:10 pm — 09:30:00 pm
(Commercial: Nikon; Choice Hotels; US Buildings; Financial Heritage; “Autism: Unraveling the Mystery”; Jennifer Convertibles.)

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09:30:00 pm — 09:33:00 pm
America Votes 2008 / Chelsea / Discussion

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09:33:00 pm — 09:41:00 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) Chelsea Clinton’s response to Butler University student Evan Strange†, who asked about her mother Senator Hillary Clinton’s response to her father’s affair with Monica Lewinsky, noted. [Chelsea CLINTON - says that is not any of your business.] Live interview held with Strange about Chelsea’s rebuff. [STRANGE – defends asking the question.] Live in-studio discussion held with radio host Neal Boortz†, Think Atlanta senior fellow John Sugg†, and “The Right Side” host Shelley Wynter† about Chelsea’s reaction and whether she should be protected from the media. [BOORTZ – rails against Strange and college students.] [SUGG, WYNTER - offer views.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Rick Sanchez)

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09:41:00 pm — 09:41:30 pm
(Commercial: Hilton Garden Inn; Nutrisystem; Zorbeez; "Larry King Live"; “World’s Dumbest Criminals.”)

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09:41:30 pm — 09:44:30 pm
Most Sinful Cities

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09:44:30 pm — 09:45:00 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) “Forbes” magazine’s determination that Detroit is the most wrathful city noted.
America Votes 2008 / Democrats

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09:45:00 pm — 09:48:30 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) An ABC News report that Senator Hillary Clinton needs to “Tonya Harding” her opponent, Senator Barack Obama, noted. Live in-studio discussion held with “The Right Side” host Shelley Wynter†, public affairs advisor Loretta Lepore† and Think Atlanta senior fellow John Sugg† about the electability factor in the Clinton-Obama race, whether Clinton needs to damage Obama to win and who will be a tougher opponent for Senator John McCain. [WYNTER, LEPORE, SUGG - offer views.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Rick Sanchez)

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09:48:30 pm — 09:48:50 pm
(Commercial: Hyundai; “Eyewitness to Murder”; Comcast; Subaru of Cool Springs; Infiniti of Nashville; United Negro College Fund; “The Situation Room.”)

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09:48:50 pm — 09:51:40 pm
Most Sinful Cities

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09:51:40 pm — 09:51:50 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) “Forbes” magazine’s determination that Salt Lake City is the vainest city noted.
Rick’s Picks

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09:51:50 pm — 09:52:30 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) Top video picks, including a hostage situation at a Miami Walgreens and the crash of a small plane into a home outside London, England, shown.
America Votes 2008 / Gravel

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09:52:30 pm — 09:56:10 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) Live interview held with former Senator Mike Gravel about switching from the Democratic Party to seek the Libertarian Party nomination for president. [GRAVEL – says the Democratic Party had no respect for his values; explains what got him into trouble with the Democrats; criticizes defense spending and the troop surge in Iraq.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Rick Sanchez)

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09:56:10 pm — 09:56:30 pm
(Commercial: Principal Financial Group; Crestor; Nikon; Marriott Courtyard; RenewIn.)

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09:56:30 pm — 09:59:10 pm
Most Sinful Cities

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09:59:10 pm — 09:59:50 pm

(Studio: Rick Sanchez) “Forbes” magazine’s list of America’s most sinful cities recapped; their determination that Memphis tops the list in envy, gluttony and sloth noted.
Good Night

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