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Friday      
March 12, 2004
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Spain Holds Vigils After Attacks

Spaniards hold vigils across their country Friday to remember the nearly 200 people killed in Thursday’s bombings in Madrid.

Putin Evident in Russia Elections

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President Vladimir Putin is up for re-election in Russia with little opposition.

Canadian Drug Imports

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The movement to import cheaper drugs from Canada got a big boost yesterday when Republican Senator Trent Lott said he supported the idea.

Bush and Kerry, Skull and Bones

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A peek inside the super secret society at Yale University which has two of its members, George Bush and John Kerry, running for President.

Election Check-In

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We check in the run for the White House.

Farmer Denied Mad Cow Testing

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We speak to a small cattle farmer who wants to test his herd for Mad Cow. The federal government will not let him

“Secret Window”

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We review the new film starring Johnny Depp.

Other Religious Films

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In light of the huge popularity of “The Passion of the Christ,” we speak to film critic Ty Burr about his list of imaginary films about some of the world’s religions.

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