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January 12, 2004
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Shiite Leader Calls for Iraq Elections

A Shiite leader in Iraq calls for direct elections of an interim assembly.

Summit of the Americas in Mexico

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Thirty-four leaders from the Western Hemisphere are meeting in Mexico for the Summit of the Americas.

Haitian Marchers Challenge Aristide

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Tens of thousands of protestors marched in Haiti yesterday. They accuse President Aristide of being power hungry and the government opposition refuses to take part in new elections until Aristide says he’ll step down.

Mountain Lion Attack

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Journalist David Baron talks about last week’s deadly mountain lion attack in California. He says these interactions will increase as animals and humans are forced to co-exist in new ways.

DC Roundtable 1/12/04

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Our editors take up presidential politics, Paul O’Neill and more.

Teaching Forensic Science

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A science teacher from Bensalem, Pennsylvania talks about his unique approach to teaching science.

Sacred Harp Singing

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Join Here and Now as we take a close listen to sacred harp singing.

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