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March 22, 2004
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Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Strike

Sheik Ahmed Yassin, the founder of Hamas, was killed today as he was leaving a mosque in Gaza City.

Former Official Points to 9/11 Intelligence Failure

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Former counter-terrorism coordinator Richard Clarke says the Bush administration failed to detect the risk of an Al Qaeda attack before 9/11.

U.N. Oil for Food Scandal

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The Iraqi oil-for-food program is under internal investigation for mismanaging funds and allowing kickbacks and rewards to Saddam friends and allies.

U.S. Relationship with Europe

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Foreign editors discuss the fraying relationship between the US and Europe.

Atheist Political Party Seeks Recognition

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A group of atheists hope to be recognized as a viable political bloc at a time they say the separation of church and state is being threatened.

Yee Charges Dropped

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The U.S. has dropped all charges against the Army Muslim chaplain James Yee. Yee was accused of mishandling classified documents at Guantanamo Bay.

Video Game Poetry

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Characters from the ’80s video arcades are now the subject of poetry.

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