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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) The visit by the Red Cross with former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein; Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s agreement to concessions to end the uprising against him, and another surgery in New York for conjoined twin boys from the Philippines reported; scenes shown from Port-au-Prince and New York.
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Brent Sadler) The visit by the International Committee of the Red Cross with former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, who is in US custody, featured; Saddam’s rights as a prisoner of war under the Geneva Convention outlined. [On the phone, ICRC spokesperson Nada DOUMANI†- says we checked the conditions of his detainment and his health conditions.] [Coalition spokesman Dan SENOR†- says it is inappropriate to comment on the details of the meetings.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Lucia Newman) Videophone report on the internationally-backed peace plan to end the rebellion against Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide presented; scenes shown of the multi-national mediation team; details given about the rebels’ rejection of the plan because it doesn’t require Aristide to step down. [ARISTIDE – says we will have to work hard to have a safer environment while elections are organized.] [Opposition leader Andre APAID†- says the solution passes through the resignation of Aristide.] [Canadian Minister for French Community Denise CODERRE†- comments on the negotiating process.] [Government OPPONENT – denounces Aristide.] The possibility of an international peacekeeping force for Haiti discussed.
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Israel’s plan to relocate a section of the barrier wall in the West Bank; the arrest of 3 armed militants at the New Delhi, India, airport, and British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s decision to seek a 3rd term in office reported.
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.
(Washington: Elaine Quijano) The legal ramifications of gay marriage examined; details given about the complications caused by the lack of uniform laws across state lines. [Gay couple James PACKARD† & Irwin‡ GOMEZ†- talk about being married; comment on the need for legislation to protect their rights & benefits.] [American University Nancy POLIKOFF†- says there will be a patchwork of where these marriages are recognized.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) The plan to test chickens in Maryland, Virginia & Delaware for avian flu; the collision of 2 trains in New Mexico, and the death of President Bush’s family dog, Spot, reported; scenes shown of train crash.
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.
(Boulder, Colorado: Adrian Baschuk) The claim of University of Colorado football player Akarika Dawn†† that he is a victim of racial profiling in the investigation of the latest rape allegation aimed at team members featured. [Dawn’s attorney Nancy HOLTON†- reads Dawn’s complaint about being targeted because he is black; notes DNA testing proved he is innocent.] The investigation of a 2nd player involved in the same incident discussed.
(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Live interview held with National Coalition Against Violent Athletes founder Kathy Redmond† about excessive behavior linked to football programs. [In Denver, REDMOND – says the situation at Colorado isn’t any different than any other school; talks about how universities deal with these incidents; comments on how sports programs try to keep allegations quiet.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Live interview held with “Goals in Sight” author John Hodson† about his many accomplishments, including sports, a military career and a successful business career, despite the fact that he began losing his sight at age 6. [HODSON – comments on earning a sharpshooter designation in the military; explains how he adapted & excelled at his activities; talks about finding his niche in business and non-profit organizations to help people with disabilities, including his founding of the Multiple Sclerosis Assn. of America.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) The visit by the International Red Cross with captured Iraqi President Saddam Hussein; the search for the holder of the winning ticket in the Mega Millions lottery, and Ralph Nader’s announcement tomorrow of whether he will run for president noted; scenes shown from Stephens City, Virginia.
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel, Kelly Wallace) Democrats’ blaming of Ralph Nader for keeping former Vice President Al Gore from winning the 2000 election noted. The potential impact of Nader entering the presidential race on the Democratic candidates’ campaigns, the possibility of former candidate Howard Dean endorsing Senator John Edwards and the mood of Senator John Kerry’s campaign discussed. [KERRY – says his campaign will speak to the people who supported Nader last time.] [EDWARDS – praises Dean.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) The US commitment to handing over sovereignty in Iraq by June 30 noted.
(Los Angeles: Miguel Marquez) The training of US forces for police work in Iraq featured; scenes shown from the mock Iraqi town of “Matilda” near Los Angeles, where Marines are training. [US Marine Corps Sgt. Jose VASQUEZ†- relates his advice to his men.] [US Marines 2nd Lt. Vincent VALDES†- comments on the mission in Iraq.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.
(Tehran: Kasra Naji) The reaction to election results showing gains by religious hardliners in Iran examined; details given of fears that reforms will be reversed.
(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Live interview held with the director of the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ Islam Program Shireen Hunter† about how the political shakeup will effect Iran and its relations with other countries. [In Washington, HUNTER – says the reform movement will be strengthened; describes how reformists might proceed and how the hardliners might respond; comments on the presence of U.N. nuclear weapons inspectors in Iran.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.
(New York: Adaora Udoji) This weekend’s ending of the popular HBO TV series “Sex & the City” featured; excerpts shown; scenes shown of people touring New York City sites featured in the show; details given about the show’s impact on popular culture. [Several FANS – comment on the show.]
(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Live interview held with Robert Thompson† of Syracuse University’s Center for Study of Popular TV about what makes a classic television show; excerpts shown from shows deemed classics. [THOMPSON - says classics are usually made in the reruns; mentions examples, including “Leave it to Beaver” and “The Brady Bunch”; mentions the importance of nostalgia & artistic achievement; comments on the difference between classic TV & cult TV.]
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Audiotapes played of callers’ opinions on their favorite TV shows.
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