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NOTE: Time numerals represent seconds into broadcast, not clock time, since the telecast originated in Washington, DC.
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Report introduced.
(New York: Randall Pinkston) The winter storm heading for the East Coast that first struck in the Southeast featured; scenes shown from Montgomery, Alabama, of a house burned by lightning; weather maps shown. [NOAA/National Weather Center Dr. Louis UCCELLINI - predicts a dangerous storm for the coast.] The worst case scenario for the storm outlined. [New York WOMAN - comments.]
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Report introduced.
(Atlanta: Mark Strassmann) The crash of a Sherpa C-23 military transport plane in Unadilla, Georgia, featured; scenes shown from the southern Georgia crash site. [Florida National Guard Major General Ron HARRISON - comments on the tragedy.] [WITNESS - describes what happened.] [Major Michael RUNG - says he was devastated by the crash carrying National Guardsmen.]
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Report introduced.
(London: Kimberly Dozier) Europe's fears about the spread of hoof-and-mouth disease among its livestock featured; details given of the contagious nature of the disease now in Britain and of actions being taken to contain the virus. [Veterinarian Mike BARRELL - describes the animals' symptoms.] [Horse trainer Simon DOW - comments on restrictions.]
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Report introduced.
(London: Tom Fenton) The changing political picture in France on the eve of municipal elections examined; scenes shown of women campaigning following a new law requiring more women candidates. [Pediatrician/district council candidate Edwige ANTIER, male candidate Francois LE BEL - comment on running for mayor.] [Doctor/candidate Francois FORETTE - says this law allows more women in government.]
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Announcement by Taliban officials that statues in Afghanistan have been destroyed including two huge Buddhas reported.
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) The release of four American oil workers who had been held hostage in Ecuador until the company paid a ransom reported.
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Report introduced.
(New York: Lee Cowan) The return of swindler fugitive financier Martin Frankel to the United States following a worldwide manhunt featured; details given of his scheme that netted hundreds of millions. [Former federal agent Robert STRANG - expresses wonder about the Frankel fraud conspiracy.]
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Report introduced.
(Washington: Sharyl Attkisson) The legal battle over the breakup of the Microsoft empire examined; courtroom sketches shown; details given about the legal teams composed of political insiders on both sides. [Voice of US court of appeals Judge Raymond RANDOLPH - talks about monopolies.] [Former President Bush counsel C. Boyden GRAY, former independent counsel Ken STARR - offer differing opinions on the case.]
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) Report introduced.
(Dallas: Maureen Maher) The controversy in Texas over "presumed consent" in organ donations examined. [Heart patient John MITCHELL - talks about the heart transplant waiting list.] [Presumed consent advocate Dr. Phil BERRY - cites the "great" need for organs; explains how "presumed consent" works.] [Baylor Medical Center Maureen SWEENY - says Americans are not ready for mandated organ donation.]
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(Studio: Thalia Assuras) The story of 18-year-old high school track star Alan Webb presented; scenes shown from his Reston, Virginia, school and his January 20 record-breaking mile race. [WEBB - comments on his race.] [High school record holder representative Jim RYUN - wishes Webb well.] [High school teacher Carrie WITHAM, Alan's track coach Scott RACZKO - praise Webb.]
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