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(Islamabad: Ann Curry) The information gathered from Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s compound featured; scenes shown of anti-US protests in Pakistan, the compound in Abbottabad; Al Qaeda’s threat against the US quoted; details given of the CIA’s request for access to bin Laden’s wives, including Amal al-Sadah††. [NBC terrorism analyst Evan KOHLMANN†- comments on Al Qaeda’s threat.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) The medications bin Laden was taking listed.
(Ft. Campbell, Kentucky: Norah O’Donnell) President Obama's trip to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky to meet with the Special Ops forces who took out bin Laden featured; details given about the Night Stalkers who flew in the Navy SEALs. [OBAMA – says “job well done”; notes the beginning of a new phase in Afghanistan; praises the SEALs.] [Army Sgt. Marcus MILLER†- explains what bin Laden’s death means to them.] Vice President Joe Biden’s request to meet the dog involved in the raid noted.
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(Bethesda, Maryland: Tom Costello) The latest jobs numbers examined; details given about hiring in the private sector; statistics on jobs added and unemployment cited. [A123 Systems CEO David VIEAU†- says we expect to hire thousands.] [At an Indiana technology company, President OBAMA – says this is where the American economy is rebuilding.] [Unemployed Natasha GREEN‡- comments on her job search.] [University of Maryland professor Peter MORICI†- estimates the jobs we need to add.]
(Chicago: Kevin Tibbles) The impact of the drop in oil prices featured; crude oil and average gas prices and the drop in demand for gas cited. [Cronus Futures Management Kevin FERRY†- says high prices fix high prices.] [Van pool COMMUTERS – comment on commuting.] [Lipow Oil Associates Andy LIPOW†- predicts gas prices will decline.]
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(Memphis, Tennessee: Ron Mott) The flooding along the Mississippi River featured; scenes shown of water in Beale Street in Memphis, flooded casinos in Tunica, Mississippi, rescued dogs and cats; satellite images shown. [Memphis residents Tina COX‡, Joe BOWLES‡- comment.] [Memphis Mayor AC WHARTON†- says we will be prepared.] [ASPCA Southeast Regional director Kathryn DESTREZA†- says they can safely leave their pet.] [The Weather Channel’s Chris WARREN†- says it’s going to be weeks of record flooding.]
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(Cedar Creek, Texas: Janet Shamlian) The severe drought in Texas featured; map shown of the extent of drought in the Southwest. [Rancher Roger MAGONEY‡, USDA Tommy MERCHON‡- comment on the parched land.] [The Weather Channel’s Carl PARKER†- says crop losses are going to be tremendous.] The risk of wildfires noted.
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(Michigan: Tom Brokaw) The placement of a statue of former President Gerald Ford in the Capitol rotunda despite the rule that each state is allowed only 2 statues in the Capitol featured; footage and photos shown as his background, including his friendship with University of Michigan football teammate Willis Ward††, is reviewed; details given about the role of Ward’s grandson, Michigan state senator Buzz Thomas††. [WARD - praises Ford for his friendship with a black man.] [Son Steven FORD††- recalls his father making a stand for Ward; speaks about character.] [THOMAS – says it was time to stand up for him.]
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