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March 31, 2004
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Afghanistan President Seeks $28 Billion

President Hamid Karzai is in Berlin with a plan to seek $28 billion in aid over the next seven years.

Al Qaeda’s Number Two

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In the hunt for Al Qaeda in Pakistan, was Ayman al Zawahiri ever in Waziristan? What mistakes were made in the hunt for Al Qaeda’s number two man?

Mexican Citizens on American Death Row

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A look at the status of Mexicans on American death row.

Celebrity in Chief

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Author Alan Schroeder talks about his new book, “Celebrity in Chief: How Show Business took over the White House.”

OPEC to Cut Output

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OPEC says it will cut its target output by four percent. How does that affect prices at the pump?

Gas Prices and Presidential Politics

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What are Candidates Bush and Kerry saying about gas prices, oil reserves, and more fuel efficient cars?

Remembering Alistair Cooke

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Commentator Bill Littlefield remembers Alistair Cooke, legendary broadcaster and host of “Masterpiece Theatre.”

Ghosts of Rwanda

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Producer Greg Barker talks about his film, “Ghosts of Rwanda” on the 10th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide.

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