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November 17, 2003
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U.S. Raids Tikrit

U.S. forces attacked suspected guerrilla positions in Saddam Hussein’s hometown, killing six and capturing others.

Turkey Reacts to Bombings

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Reaction continues in Turkey to the weekend bombing of two synagogues in Istanbul.

Officials Investigate Pittsburgh Hepatitis Outbreak

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Investigators are trying to figure out what caused three people to die and more than 500 to become sick after eating at a restaurant outside of Pittsburgh.

Sexual Predator Study

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A study from the Justice Department says sex offenders are less likely to be rearrested after release from prison than other criminals.

Congress Check-In

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Medicare, Energy — Congress has been busy.

Muhammad Convicted in Sniper Killings

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A Virginia jury has convicted John Allen Muhammad on all counts.

Jazz Bassists

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James Isaacs looks at two Jazz albums: a tribute to Jaco Pastorius and a new release by Miroslav Vitous.

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