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(Islamabad, Pakistan: Scott Heidler) The crackdown on opposition to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf reviewed; inset map and scenes of protests in Islamabad shown; details given on the accusations that judges released suspected terrorists prematurely, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s criticism of Musharraf, the suspension of the constitution, possible delays for new elections.
(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Report introduced.
(Washington: Steve Centanni) President Bush's administration’s reaction to the situation in Pakistan reviewed; scenes shown of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Jerusalem. [In interview, RICE – says we will review US assistance in Pakistan.]
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(Jordan) Lewis†, the gunman in the shooting of police officer Chuck Cassidy††, noted; photo shown.
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(Bolingbrook, Illinois: Steve Brown) The day’s developments in the search for missing Illinois mom Stacy Peterson featured; e-mail message from Peterson about her abusive husband Drew quoted on screen. [Volunteer Roy TAYLOR†- says they have had no help from law enforcement in the search.]
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(Studio: Laura Ingle) The revealing of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s face to tourists for the first time featured; photo of King Tut’s unmasked face, excerpt of a comedy sketch by Steve Martin, and scenes from the Valley of the Kings shown; details given on the return of the King Tut exhibit to the Dallas Museum of Art. [Archeologist Zahi HAWASS†- comments on the effects of tourism on the mummy and the need to preserve the face.]
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(Wellington, Colorado: Carol McKinley) The growth of agritourism with the popularity of nature getaways featured; scenes shown of kids in a cornfield maze and feeding goats and adults riding horses and drinking at a wine shop; US Department of Agriculture survey statistics cited.
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(Washington: Mike Emanuel) Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson’s damage control following revelations that campaign co-chair Philip Martin†† is a convicted felon reviewed.
(Studio: Laurie Dhue) Democratic candidate Barack Obama’s appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” presented; excerpt shown.
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(Los Angeles: Ed Laskos) Both sides of the writers’ strike examined; statement from the AMPTP president Nick Counter† quoted on screen. [WGA president Patric VERRONE†- announces the vote to call a strike; comments on economic damage.] [WGA Michael WINDHIP†- says there is still time to make a deal.] [Writers Shane SCHEPPS†, Doug EBOCH†, voice of writer/producer John BOWMAN†- comment.]
(Studio: Laurie Dhue) The impact of the 1988 writers’ strike noted.
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(Fox Weather Center: Domenica Davis) The forecast in the Northeast featured; weather maps and data shown on screen.
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(Jerusalem: Reena Ninan) Activists’ campaign to secure the release of Yigal Amir† 12 years after he assassinated former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin examined; scenes from a Tel Aviv peace rally on November 4, 1995, and videotape of Amir’s confession shown; details given on Amir’s marriage and court approval for his son’s circumcision to occur at the prison. [Free Yigal Amir campaign Itamar Ben GVIR†- {thru translator} talks about his reaction to Rabin’s death and the reasons why Amir should be released.] [Rabin’s daughter Dalia RABIN†- responds to the video.]
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(No location given: Stacey Cohan) The rehabilitation of a paralyzed 9-month-old camel at the Northern Virginia Animal Swim Center featured; scenes shown from Middleburg. [Swim center owner Roger COLLINS†- comments on the camel’s cooperation and the benefits of working with animals in the water.]
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