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(Pentagon: Jim Miklaszewski) The daring rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips, who was held hostage by pirates off the coast of Somalia, reviewed; scenes shown of Phillips’ wife Andrea; animation/scenes shown of the lifeboat, Navy SEAL snipers on the USS Bainbridge. [Voice of US Naval Forces commander V/Adm. William GORTNEY†- notes the tension on the lifeboat.] [President OBAMA – says we have to continue to confront them.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Earlier interview held with USS Bainbridge Cmdr. Frank Castellano† about Phillips’ ordeal and the rescue operation; scenes shown of Phillips on the Bainbridge. [Voice of CASTELLANO – says Phillips was ecstatic; comments on his phone call from the president; says piracy is an international crime; comments on the tension in approaching armed pirates.]
(Coronado, California: Chris Jansing) The intense training of Navy SEALs featured; scenes shown of trainees during Hell Week at the Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California. [Naval Special Warfare Center Capt. Chris LINDSAY†- says they look for someone who wants to be tested; reacts to the rescue of Phillips.]
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(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) President Obama's change in policy toward Cuba examined; details given about the lifting of travel restrictions and new rules regarding telecommunications. [National Security Council Dan RESTREPO†- talks about increasing the flow of information to the Cuban people.] [Center for Democracy in the Americas Sarah STEPHENS†- says the trade embargo continues to isolate the US.] [Representative Lincoln DIAZ-BALART†- says it’s a major mistake.]
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(In a California riverbed: Lee Cowan) The new gold rush in California featured; scenes shown of people panning in the river. [Prospectors Russ KURTZ‡, John GURNEY†, Todd OSBORNE‡- comment.] [Pioneer Mining Supplies Jim BELL†- says people get laid off and have time on their hands.] [Marshall Gold Discovery Park Chris FRIDRICH†- notes most of the original 49ers did not get rich.]
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(Chicago: Kevin Tibbles) A surgical technique that improves mobility in patients with cerebral palsy featured; scenes shown of 2-year-old Lili Manasco†. [Mother Kelly MANASCO†- comments on Lili before and after the surgery.] [Physical therapist Dr. Karen BANDERSYPEN†- comments on the condition.] [St. Louis Children’s Hospital Dr. T.S. PARK†- says the quality of life will improve tremendously.]
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(White House: Savannah Guthrie) The Easter egg roll at the White House reviewed; scenes shown of First Daughter Malia Obama checking the microphone, the festivities on the lawn and basketball court, President Obama reading “Where the Wild Things Are”; photo shown of the Obamas’ new dog, Bo.
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