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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: David Martin) The capture of Iraqi presidential advisor Abid Hamid Mahmud††, who may have information on weapons of mass destruction and the whereabouts of President Saddam Hussein, featured; details given of Mahmud’s close relationship with Saddam. [4th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Ray ODIERNO†- lists weapons & cash confiscated in raids on Tikrit.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Elizabeth Palmer) Another violent day in Baghdad, despite the Pentagon’s denial that an organized Iraqi resistance is forming, featured; details given about the deaths of two Iraqis after Americans opened fire on a crowd of former Iraqi soldiers demanding back pay and about the death of an American soldier, who was shot by Iraqis; scenes shown of the demonstration. [US civilian administrator for Iraq Paul BREMER†- says he understands the former soldiers’ frustration.] [Secretary of Defense Donald RUMSFELD – says pockets of “dead-enders” are being rooted out.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) US casualties since May 1 cited.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) President Bush’s warning that the international community will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran noted.
(London: Richard Roth) Protest in Europe by Iranian exiles who oppose the Islamic regime in their homeland featured; details given about the raid by French police on the People’s Mujahadeen††; scenes shown from Paris, France, and London, England, where several protestors set themselves on fire.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The Israeli government’s agreement to limit targeting of Palestinian militants; the death of a 7-year-old Israeli girl in a Palestinian attack; the announcement by experts in Jerusalem that the inscription on an ancient burial box, once believed to have contained the bones of Jesus’ brother James, is a forgery; Pope John Paul II’s acceptance of the resignation of embattled Phoenix Bishop Thomas O‘Brien, whose diocese will be overseen by Santa Fe Archbishop Michael Sheehan††, reported.
#731099
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(New York: Byron Pitts) Rioting in Benton Harbor, Michigan, sparked by the death of motorcyclist Terrance Shurn† after a police chase, featured; details given about tension in the community; scenes shown. [Benton Harbor resident Kevin HUNTER†- rails against the police department.] [Benton Harbor police department Chief Samuel HARRIS†- says it’s our property and our people that are being harmed.] [County Commissioner Rev. James ATTERBERRY†- says if you don’t have an outlet, people do crazy things.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Flooding caused by heavy rains in the South & Northeast, and wildfires and drought across the West noted; scenes shown of floodwaters in Hooks, Texas, and Shelby County, Alabama, and of flames near Camp Verde, Arizona, and in California; drought monitor map shown.
(Lake Arrowhead, California: Sandra Hughes) The devastation in California forests caused by the bark beetle featured; details given about how the drought contributed to the increased population of the beetles; scenes shown of dead trees, which are a fire hazard. [California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Glenn BARLEY†- says the insect is choking trees.] [US Forest Service Gene ZIMMERMAN†- says his biggest fear this summer is catastrophic fire.] [Tree remover Jim MILLER†- comments on the enormous task of removing dead trees.] [Homeowner Bob WHITE†- laments his denuded back yard.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) A study assessing the benefits of mental & physical activity for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease mentioned.
#731106
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Vince Gonzales) The capture in Mexico of fugitive Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster, who fled Los Angeles during his trial on charges involving rape, poisoning & drug possession, featured; details given about the capture by bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman, who was also arrested; video shown of Luster describing a passed-out victim. [Prosecutor Anthony WOLD†- says Luster is a sexual predator.] [On “48 Hours Investigates,” LUSTER – says everything between him & his girlfriends has been consensual.] [Luster’s attorney Roger DIAMOND†- comments on Luster’s disappearance.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) Further coverage on “48 Hours Investigates” noted.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The resignation of Montgomery County, Maryland, police chief Charles Moose, who led the Washington, DC, area sniper investigation and is now writing a book, reported.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Microsoft’s lawsuits against spammers noted.
(Slidell, Louisiana: Jane Clayson) The annoying & expensive issue of computer “spam,” which is unwanted, deceptive and sometimes pornographic ads which bog down computers, examined. [Spammer Ronnie SCELSON††- says he averages sending 100 million pieces of spam per day.] [On the street, three PEOPLE – condemn the ads.] [AOL Charles STILES††- comments on fighting spam.]
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