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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) A surprise half-point interest rate cut reported. Stock Market Report.
(Federal Reserve: David Gregory) The response of the market to the interest rate cut examined. [MAN - says the rate cut is what the economy needs.] [Morgan Stanley Dean Witter William SULLIVAN - says the Federal Reserve Board noticed layoffs.] The index of economic indicators and trade deficit figures cited. [A.G. Edwards, Incorporated Stuart FREEMAN - comments on the market.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw; New York: Ron Insana) Reasons why the Federal Reserve Board made the surprise cut and the stock market rally discussed.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Pete Williams) "New York Times" story charging that New Jersey Senator Robert Torricelli may have received illegal gifts reported. [TORRICELLI - denies doing anything illegal.] [Car dealer Joseph AGRESTA - says federal authorities asked about a car bought by Torricelli.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Robert Hager) NBC News exclusive report on the NTSB report stating that the EgyptAir flight 990 crash was caused by the actions of pilot Gamil el-Batouty examined; scenes shown of the wreckage in storage. [Former military investigator Thomas FARRIER - says the NTSB is aware of a mechanical problem that crews usually can handle safely.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(No location given: Jim Avila) The floods in the upper Midwest along the Mississippi River featured; scenes shown of flood waters and sandbagging in several cities; details given of the impact on rail and boat and barge traffic. [MAN, La Crosse, WI, public works Pat CAFFREY, flood VICTIM - react to the flooding.] [Prairie Du Chien, WI, conservation warden Dennis KIRSCHBAUM - says even a little rainfall will raise the flood waters.] [American Waterway Operators Lynn MUENCH - explains what commodities move via the riverway.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Surprise testimony in the murder case against Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel reported; details given of claims that the key witness was on heroin when he testified before a grand jury.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Dr. Bob Arnot) The use of kyphoplasty to treat spinal kyphosis caused by osteoporosis examined; hospital scenes shown while the medical procedure is explained. [Hospital for Special Surgery Dr. Joseph LANE - explains what happens to people with osteoporosis.] [Surgery patient Dr. Ileen COOPERSMITH - talks about the curvature in her spine.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Anne Thompson) The efforts of professional soccer player Mia Hamm to sell her dream of a women's pro soccer league featured. [HAMM - says she wants the league to be a success.] [WOMAN - says she came to the game to see Hamm.] [Washington Freedom owner John HENDRICKS - says Hamm has "rock star status".] [Burns Sports president Bob WILLIAMS - says Hamm cannot sustain the league alone.]
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