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Tuesday      
July 1, 2003
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Thousands Protest Anti-Subversion Law in Hong Kong

Tens of thousands in Hong Kong protest a planned anti-subversion law, overshadowing the commemoration of the handover of Hong Kong to China.

Officials Believe N. Korea Advances Nuclear Program

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The New York Times reports the CIA now thinks North Korea has made advances in its nuclear weapons program.

Attack in Iraq

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There has been another deadly attack on American soldiers in Iraq.

Chemotherapy and the Brain

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Health Columnist Judy Foreman talks about chemo-brain, where patients who receiving chemo-therapy complain of memory problems and fuzzy thinking.

Faster HIV Test

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A new rapid HIV test is available. Health workers hope it will help them reach people who are most at risk.

Tracking Down Terrorists Electronically

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Our series on civil liberties continues with a look at how the federal government is using the internet and email to track down suspected terrorists.

Security Regulations Block Fireworks Displays

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New Homeland Security regulations have put a halt to some fireworks celebrations.

Wellfleet Drive-In

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An encore performance: Producer Andrea Shea goes to Cape Cod’s Wellfleet Drive-In.

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