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Tuesday      
March 30, 2004
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Rice to Testify in 9/11 Hearing

Under increasing political pressure, the Bush administration is allowing National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice to testify in public under oath before the commission investigating the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Bush Team Gets Karen Hughes

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Karen Hughes is rejoining the Bush team and will work with the president on the campaign trail.

Eight Terrorism Suspects Captured Near London

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Eight men are arrested in Britain after police seize a half ton of ammonium nitrate, a fertilizer compound used to make bombs.

Ammonium Nitrate Bomb Prevention

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A look at what is being done to reduce the threat of bombs made with ammonium nitrate fertilizer.

Catholic Bishop Approves Condom Use

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Catholic Bishop Kevin Dowling from South Africa says condoms should be used to prevent the spread of HIV.

Left Behind

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Author Tim LaHaye’s new book, the 12th in his Left Behind series, comes out today

Tent City Proposed for Denver’s Homeless

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Denver activists propose building a tent city for homeless people. We speak to one of the proponents of the idea.

James’ Journey to Jerusalem

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A look at a new film about an immigrant’s pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

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