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Wednesday      
December 17, 2003
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Saddam Interrogations Provide Questionable Results

Interrogators say Saddam Hussein is reluctantly cooperative, but aren’t sure they’re getting any real information out of him yet.

Sharon Hints at Gaza Withdrawal

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Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has hinted that he may quit settlements in Gaza, but skeptics aren’t so sure.

100 Years of Flight

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On the 100th anniversary of the first flight by the Wright Brothers, we hear of their triumphs and trials.

Democrat Ad Attacks Dean

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A scathing attack ad targets candidate Howard Dean. Its not Republicans behind the ad however, its Dean’s fellow Democrats.

Loud Toys

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A new study shows that 9 of 11 kid’s toys tested were found to be louder than the average chain saw. We speak to Julee Sylvester, spokeswoman for the non-profit Sight and Hearing Association.

Holiday Shopping Online

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‘Tis the season to eat. We offer gourmet food that can be bought online.

Lord of the Rings Scholar

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A J.R.R. Tolkien scholar weighs in on the author’s legion of fans as they line up for the new Lord of the Rings release.

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