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December 3, 2003
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British Police Make 14 Terrorism Arrests

Anti-terrorist police arrest 14 people in Britain. The sweep marks one of the most eventful weeks in Britain’s attempt to prevent terrorist attacks.

Two Afghan Warlords Surrender Arms

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Two of the warlords in the north hand over dozens of tanks and guns. We’ll look at what this mean for the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan.

Medicare Deals

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Five firms with the ties to healthcare are courting the man who runs the federal Medicare program.

Dick Gephardt

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We talk to Representative Dick Gephardt about his run for the White House.

Anglicans and Catholics Delay Talks over Gay Bishop

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Anglicans and Roman Catholics delay talks because of the consecration of a gay bishop in the Episcopal Church.

Women of the Bible

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All of a sudden a lot of attention is being paid to the women of the Bible.

AIDS Orphan

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A young man in Zimbabwe speaks about growing up without parents. They both died of AIDS.

“Angels in America” Hits the Small Screen

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An award-winning play will be presented this weekend on HBO. We talk to one of the actors in Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America.”

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