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November 3, 2003
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Officials Probe Deadly Missile Attack

Investigators look into who was behind a missile attack on a U.S. Army helicopter in Iraq. Sixteen soldiers were killed and 20 injured.

Groups React to Gay Bishop Consecration

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Conservative Anglicans around the world are reacting to the consecration of Bishop Gene Robinson.

Mutual Fund Wrongdoers

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The founder of Strong Mutual Funds resigns his post as chair of the funds’ board and the chief of Putnam Investments gets ready to step down.

Jobs Loss and Creation

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Economist Andrew Sum of Northeastern University talks about job loss and job creation in the U.S.

Bank of America Merger

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Steve Romaine, author of “Soldier of Fortune 500,” talks about what happens to workers when their companies merge.

Poll Shows Iraq Support Slip

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Two newspaper editors discuss the missile attack in Iraq and poll numbers indicating Americans’ support for the war is slipping.

No One Dies Alone

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A woman starts a program in Eugene, Oregon to make sure that no one who is in a hospital and is near death will die alone.

American Jewish Music

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Ellen Pfeiffer talks about a an American Jewish music series.

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