West African Peacekeepers in Liberia

The first West African peacekeepers arrived in Liberia this morning, deploying in torrential rain outside the capital city, Monrovia.

Liberian Refugees

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We speak to Dorothy Garrison of Boston about her trip to Liberia where she visited family members in a refugee camp.

Parents on Their $400 Rebate

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Sounds from parents about what they’ll be doing with their $400 rebate check.

Celebrity Candidates

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Larry Flynt is running for California governor and Jerry Springer is considering a run for the Senate.

Arafat Detains Militants at Compound

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There is a war of wills underway inside the embattled compound of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

Government Rules on Israeli Mixed Marriages

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We speak to an Israeli-Arab and a Palestinian about their marriage and about new government legislation that prevents Palestinians who marry Israelis from obtaining residency permits.

Bad Gigli Reviews

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Hollywood couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s new movie “Gigli” is getting some of the worst reviews ever. We find out if the movie is really that bad.

Chick Rockers

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Here and Now’s pop music critic Tim Riley talks about new CDs from women in rock.

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