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(Studio: Peter Jennings; White House: Terry Moran) The status of Vice President Dick Cheney's health following his hospitalization for "chest discomfort" briefly discussed.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Santee, California: Brian Rooney) The shooting at Santana High School in Santee, California, by a 15-year-old freshman {Andy Williams} featured; scenes shown from outside the building. [Accused boy's best friend John STEVENS - says he talked about doing the shooting.] [Four STUDENTS - describe what happened.] [Family friend Chris REYNOLDS - reacts.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The shooting at the Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, recalled.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) "Special Report" on the status of Vice President Dick Cheney's health following his hospitalization for "chest discomfort" presented; excerpts shown from the medical press conference. [George Washington University Hospital John WILLIAMS - introduces the physicians who will be answering questions.] [GWU Medical Faculty Association Dr. Alan WASSERMAN - describes the treatment for Cheney for a reocclusion.] [GWU Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Jonathan REINER - describes the re- narrowing of a part of the artery near the stent; comments on the "significance" of this invasive procedure.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings; Florida: Tim Johnson) The significance of the re- blockage near the stent in Cheney's heart discussed; diagram shown of the stent procedure.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The report on Cheney's health reviewed.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(New York: Bill Redeker) The warning signs behind the shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, recalled in light of today's shooting at Santana High School in Santee, California, by a 15-year-old freshman examined; details given of the increased awareness by kids as evidenced by recent shooting plots that were reported and stopped. [Friends of Columbine shooters Christopher MORRIS, Cory FRIESEN - remember the shooters' talk.] [Cornell University Family Life Development Center professor James GARBARINO - talks about responsibility.] [Cupertino, California, whistle-blower Kelly BENNETT - says Columbine can happen anywhere.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The opening of the naval court of inquiry into the collision of the submarine USS Greeneville with a Japanese fishing boat reported; scenes shown of sub captain Commander Scott Waddle, who may or may not testify.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Supreme Court ruling allowing the Ku Klux Klan to participate in the Missouri litter control sign program reported; sign shown.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(New York: Bob Jamieson) The suspension of life on the East Coast while waiting for the impending winter snowstorm to arrive examined; weather maps shown; details given of various "preemptive strikes" in anticipation of the storm. [NOAA's Louis UCCELLINI - comments on the expected heavy snows.] [TRAVELLER - comments on family plans.] [American Airlines John HOTARD - explains why flights were canceled.] [Truck DRIVER - comments.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A brutal winter storm in California reported; scenes shown of rains and a house damaged by mudslides in Santa Barbara, California.
#196332
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The challenge to early retirement based on company-sponsored retirement accounts introduced; statistics cited.
(New York: Andy Serwer) Retirement investments examined. [Investors Mike and Sandy HOFFMAN - says we did not pay attention to our 401(k); realizes he was gambling with retirement funds.] [Financial planner Vern HAYDEN - says the financial world is more volatile.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Tomorrow's segment previewed.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(New York: Dan Harris) The issue of the hype over the "storm of the century" for the East Coast examined; weather maps shown. [Three PEOPLE - express skepticism about the media coverage.] [The Weather Channel Bob STOKES, National Weather Service Dave REYNOLDS - talk weather.]
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