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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Moscow: David Gregory) The signing of a nuclear arms reduction treaty by President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin reported; details given of the tension over Russia's assistance with Iran's nuclear technology; scenes shown of Bush and Putin in Moscow. [BUSH - says the Cold War is being put into the past; says he and Putin spoke about keeping weapons of mass destruction from the Iranian government.] [Political analyst Vyacheslav NIKONOV - says Putin's priorities involve economic growth and enhancing Russia's global stature.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Surovatkiha, Russia: Dana Lewis) What will happen to Russia's nuclear arms as they are disassembled examined; scenes shown from Surovatikha Liquidation Center, Russia. [Businessman Wayne LUCAS - says the Russian SS-18 was the "meanest thing" people could think about.] [Former US Department of Energy undersecretary Rose GOTTEMOELLER - says the Russians need American help with disarmament.] [Surovatikha Liquidation Center Ravil GAREYEV(thru translator) - says there will be "no winners in a nuclear war"; says terrorists using nuclear weapons would cause "horrifying consequences".]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Capitol Hill: Lisa Myers) The investigation into the way the FBI missed terrorism threats and hints about the September 11 attack on America examined; details given of accusations from FBI lawyer Coleen Rowley that the FBI hampered the investigation of "20th hijacker" Zacarias Moussaoui. [Senator Bob GRAHAM - says Rowley's letter was "compelling" and that she took a risk writing it.] [FBI director Robert MUELLER - says he doubts anyone could have figured out how to prevent the September 11 attack.] [Former Justice Department Inspector General Michael BROMWICH - says the charges could be "the most damaging so far".] [Senator Richard DURBIN - says the FBI needs a "shake-up".]
#701616
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Yankton, SD: Jim Avila) The battle over water levels among the states along the Missouri River examined; details given of plans to restore the river to a more natural course; scenes shown from South Dakota and Missouri. [South Dakota Boat Club leader Jeff JEFFERS - says the boat club slips are "high and dry."] [Missouri soybean farmer Bob SWEENEY - says the Missouri River "tears things up."] [US Army Corps of Engineers Paul JOHNSTON - says farmers' livelihoods depend on the water.
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#701620
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Denver: Roger O'Neil) The successful "Colorado Uplift" mentoring program for students at risk of dropping out of school featured; scenes shown from a Denver high school. [Graduate April MARTINEZ - talks about having a mentor.] [Mentor Joe ARAGON - talks to students; says the program not temporary.] [Dr. Kent HUTCHINSON - talks about mentors building relationships with students.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Indianapolis, IN: Robert Hager) Plans to test softer new safety walls on the corners of the racetrack at the upcoming Indianapolis 500 car race reported; diagram shown of the new walls; scenes shown of test crashes and crashes at NASCAR and Indy car races. [Designer Dean SICKING - says crashed cars should not bounce back into a racetrack; says the walls could make urban tunnels safer.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Clarification given of information about raw food Star Stuff, mentioned on the April 26 broadcast.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(No location given: Tom Brokaw) The effort of historian Andrew Carroll to revive the World War II tradition of giving away books to soldiers featured; scenes shown of Carroll distributing books at a military base. [SOLDIERS - say the books are "an inspiration" and "a motivator".] [CARROLL - says the World War II program was the largest book giveaway ever; says the soldiers he talks to now could be overseas in a year; says a Bataan Death March soldier says a book saved his life.] [World War II veteran Mort ELEVICH - says he wrote home about the books he had been given.]
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