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Tuesday      
March 9, 2004
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Iraqis React to Constitution

The people of Iraq tell us their thoughts on the new interim constitution.

Abu Musab Zarqawi

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Who is Abu Musab Zarqawi, the man some see as the mastermind behind many of the insurgency attacks in Iraq?

Anti-Government Protester Detained in Syria

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An activist detained because of a rare anti-government protest in Syria says he will continue to campaign for democracy.

Hormone Replacement in Women

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A look at what the medical establishment is now saying about hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women.

Outsourcing to India

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Residents of a small town in Virginia found jobs when Travelocity came to town. Now many of those jobs are going to India.

Naming the Cabinet

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We speak to a fellow from Stanford Law School about whether presidential candidates should name their cabinet appointees before the general election.

Dogs and Manhole Covers

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We look at recent incidents of dogs being electrocuted when they walk over manhole covers in the Northeast.

Vinyl Junkies

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The fine art of collecting LP with Brett Milano, author of “Vinyl Junkies.”

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