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April 4, 2003
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Officials Work to Control SARS Outbreaks

The latest on health officials’ efforts to deal with outbreaks of SARS–Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

Women in Combat

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Following the rescue of 19-year old private Jessica Lynch from an Iraqi hospital where she was being held prisoner, we take a closer look at the issue of women in combat.

The Power and Ethics of Images

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Our editorial roundtable discusses the prominent role photojournalists play in covering war.

Report from Northern Iraq

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WBUR’s Michael Goldfarb reports from Northern Iraq.

Village Voice’s Hentoff Not Protesting War

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Nat Hentoff, senior writer for the traditionally liberal Village Voice, shares his views on why he’s not protesting the current war with Iraq.

Two Military Sons, Two Points of View

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We speak once again with a woman who has two sons in the U.S. military–one serving in combat, the other applying for status as a conscientious objector. We get an update on whether the objector’s request for such status has been granted.

Sigourney Weaver

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Actress Sigourney Weaver speaks with us about her work in the film version of “The Guys”, about a journalist who helps write eulogies for fallen September 11th firefighters.

Today’s News Wrap-Up: April 4, 2003

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A wrap-up of the day’s war developments.

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