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February 20, 2004
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Annan Backs U.S. Position on Iraq Elections

U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan agrees with the Bush administration: Iraq is not ready for direct elections. With the U.S. handing over power this summer, where does that leave Iraqi democracy?

Survivors Remember Night Club Fire

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It was one of the worst nightclub fires in history. Survivors look back at last year’s Station nightclub fire which claimed the lives of 100 people.

If These Dolls Could Talk

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Every doll and collector has a story. A new exhibit features 150 years of black dolls and their importance to African-American women.

Washington, DC Roundtable: 02/20/04

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Washington editors weigh in on the Democratic race.

“Jane Roe” Requests Roe v. Wade Case Reopened

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A federal appeals court has agreed to hear a request from “Jane Roe” and to reconsider the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion.

Oscar Second Guessing

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Films that won but shouldn’t have, and films that Oscar passed on. Our film reviewers talk these films and preview this year’s Oscars.

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