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October 27, 2003
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Baghdad Bombs Hit Red Cross, Police

A series of bombings in Baghdad have killed at least 33 people today in strikes against the International Red Cross headquarters and three police stations.

Bremer Meets Bush, Rumsfeld

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Top Iraq official Paul Bremer meets with President Bush and Donald Rumsfeld.

Economy Check-In

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A look at today’s economic picture.

California Fires Kill 13

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A check in on the fires in southern California.

Economic Recovery vs. Iraq War

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Even though the economy seems to be getting better, the war in Iraq is still ongoing.

New Jersey Foster Case

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A family in New Jersey who cared for foster children is accused of starving their sons.

Daughters, Sons, and Divorce

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Families with sons in the U.S. are less likely to divorce than families with daughters, according to a new study. (Results available within two weeks at National Bureau of Economic Research, http://www.nber.org.)

Hollywood Anti-Piracy Message in Middle School

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Hollywood is so concerned about the ever more skillful pirating of its products by teenagers that’s it’s decided to send emissaries into grade schools and middle schools.

Roberta Flack

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Singer Roberta Flack talks about working with younger artists.

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