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(Studio: Carol Lin) The Iraqi Governing Council’s agreement on an interim constitution; the departure from Haiti of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide; the suspension of the search for 18 people missing from a tanker that sank off the coast of Virginia, and charges in Mississippi against Earnest Hargon for the disappearance of his cousin’s family reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) The latest developments in the political crisis in Haiti reviewed.
(New York: Richard Roth) The U.N.’s authorization for a multi-national peacekeeping force for Haiti following the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide featured; details given about the terms of the resolution.
(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(White House: Suzanne Malveaux) President Bush’s decision to send Marines to Haiti to restore order & prepare the ground for an international force featured; details given of Aristide’s resignation and US support for the Caribbean Community Plan. [BUSH – says this is the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s history.] [Voice of rebel leader Guy PHILIPPE†- says we do not intend to fight any more.] [Council on Foreign Relations Richard HAASS†- says the consequences for the US are enormous.] [Senators John KERRY, John EDWARDS, Representative Charles RANGEL†– criticize Bush’s policy toward Haiti.] The US role in the outcome for Haiti discussed.
(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Lucia Newman) The situation in Port-au-Prince featured; scenes shown of Haitians celebrating Aristide’s departure, lawless behavior in the streets and interim President Boniface Alexandre††. [Haitian Prime Minister Yvon NEPTUNE†- announces Aristide’s decision to resign.] [Voice of PHILIPPE – says the Marines will have our full cooperation.]
(Studio: Carol Lin) Live interview held with former US ambassador to Haiti William Jones† about the future for Haiti. [U.N. Secretary General Kofi ANNAN – says this time the international community is not going to put a band-aid on it.] [In Los Angeles, JONES – says we have to take a long-term approach and the U.N. has taken the right step; outlines what it will take to restore order; states the international community has to monitor the Haitian government; says the US should not expect to stay a long time.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Report introduced.
(New York: Kelly Wallace) Today’s Democratic candidates’ debate in New York City in the final days before the Super Tuesday primaries reviewed; scenes shown. [Rev. Al SHARPTON, Senators John EDWARDS, John KERRY – comment on issues.]
(Studio: Carol Lin) Live discussion held with Democratic strategist Jenny Backus† and Republican strategist Tara Setmayer† about what’s at stake for the candidates on Super Tuesday; California field poll results cited. [In Washington, BACKUS; in Miami, SETMAYER - comment on pressure for Edwards to drop out of the race if he doesn’t do well; talk about the Democrats’ attacks on President Bush; comment on a possible Kerry-Edwards ticket; debate Bush’s economic & Iraq policies.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) The arrival of US Marines in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to restore order following the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Carol Lin; Hollywood: William Schneider) The support of Hollywood stars, many of whom formerly backed Gen. Wesley Clark, for presidential candidate Senator John Kerry; the preference for a ticket featuring Kerry & Senator John Edwards; California first lady Maria Shriver’s backing of Kerry, and dissatisfaction with President Bush discussed.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) The arrival of US Marines in Haiti to secure the ground for a U.N.-approved multi-national force; a possible link between a note found at an Oklahoma truck stop & the deaths of seven women, and jury selection in the state trial of Terry Nichols, in connection with the Oklahoma City bombing reported.
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Live discussion held with criminal defense attorney Jayne Weintraub† and former federal prosecutor Wendy Murphy† about the Martha Stewart stock fraud case and the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case. [In Miami, WEINTRAUB; in Boston, MURPHY – comment on the dropping of the securities fraud charge in Stewart’s case; talk about the upcoming testimony from Bryant’s accuser.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Movie ticket sales figures for the weekend cited.
(New York: Beth Nissen) The historical accuracy of Mel Gibson’s film “The Passion of the Christ” examined; excerpts shown. [“Newsweek” managing editor Jon MEACHAM†- talks about what is known about the crucifixion from historical sources vs. what’s in the film; notes problems with relying solely on the Bible.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Winners in tonight’s Academy Awards reviewed.
(Hollywood: Kendis Gibson) The Academy Awards show featured; scenes shown from the red carpet. [Actress Diane KEATON, director Sofia COPPOLA – comment.]
(Studio: Carol Lin) Reaction to the 5-second broadcast delay noted. [In response to interviewer Daryn Kagan, actor Robin WILLIAMS†- comments.]
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(Studio: Carol Lin) Audiotapes played of callers’ opinions on how involved the US should be in Haiti’s transition.
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