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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Jim Miklaszewski) The disclosure from former Senator Bob Kerrey that he killed civilians during the Vietnam War reported; details given of pressure for Kerrey to return his Bronze Star award. [At press conference, KERREY - says he feels guilty about what happened; says his Bronze Star means nothing to him.] [Senator John KERRY - says innocent people were victims in Vietnam.] [Senator Chuck HAGEL - says it is unfair to hold Kerrey's actions over 30 years ago to today's standards.] [Vietnam veteran Mike AMBROSE - comments.] [Military analyst retired General Bernard TRAINOR - says people should not wear medals they do not deserve.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Interview held with Senator John McCain about Kerrey. [McCAIN - explains what he knows of Kerrey's situation; says Kerrey has proven his patriotism and courage.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Punta Arenas, Chile: Dr. Bob Arnot) The arrival in Chile of ailing physician Dr. Ronald Shemenski after being rescued from a South Pole research base reported; photos shown. [SHEMENSKI - says he is disappointed that he had to leave.] [Chief pilot Sean LOUTTIT - says the South Pole was cold.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Davenport, Iowa: Jim Avila) The possibility the federal government will not pay for flood damages in Davenport, Iowa, due to the city's refusal to build a permanent flood wall reported. [FEMA director Joseph ALLBAUGH - says he cannot promise government aid.] [Davenport Mayor Phil YERINGTON - says the city was prepared for the flood.] [Rock Island, Illinois, city manager John PHILLIPS - says his city is high and dry.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Chicago: Anne Thompson) The ordering of price caps on electricity during California's energy crisis reported; details given of concerns that California's energy crisis could occur in other parts of the country this summer. [Metrogen LLC John PRUNKL - talks about ensuring that New York City's lights will stay on.] [RDI Consulting Douglas LOGAN - says other places besides New York are vulnerable.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Robert Bazell) Growing numbers of cancer patients entering clinical trials at the earliest stages examined; statistics cited on experimental trials. [Leukemia patient Jennifer DERZAPF - says her doctor could do no more for her.] [M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Ann FLAMM - describes the odds of cancer patients getting help in clinical trials.] [Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Dr. Leonard SALTZ - says someone was the first person to test every drug on the market.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The passage in the House of Representatives of a bill making the harming of a fetus during an attack on the mother a federal crime reported; details given of opposition from abortion supporters to the bill.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Tokyo: Ned Colt) The election of new Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi featured; details given of the appointment of five women to his cabinet and of his eccentric and flamboyant style. [Merrill Lynch Japan Jesper KOLL - says Koizumi is willing to risk short-term pain for long-term gain.] [Columbia University professor Gerald CURTIS - explains Koizumi's message.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(White House: Matt Lauer) Interview held with President Bush. [BUSH - talks about feeling his father's presence; says he has not talked to other former presidents; describes family photos; describes his priorities.]
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