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April 16, 2004
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Blair Meets Bush in Washington

British Prime Minister Tony Blair visits Washington.

Washington Considers New Intelligence Post

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The White House is considering a plan to create a new post of director of national intelligence.

Iraq Radioactive Scrap Smuggling

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The International Atomic Energy Agency says some nuclear facilities in Iraq appear to be unguarded and that radioactive materials are being taken out of the country.

Bob and Me

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A student from the University of Maryland makes a film called “Bob & Me” about his futile attempts to meet with Maryland’s governor in order to talk about increasing tuition at state schools.

Media Failures and 9/11

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The 9/11 Commission looked at intelligence lapses before the attacks. Did the media fail to cover the story of Osama bin Laden and the potential threat of a terrorist attack in the U.S.?

Middle East Women’s Bike Ride

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A group of women ride bikes across parts of the Middle East to bring attention to the plight of women during war.

Premier Magazine’s 100 Movie Characters

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Premier Magazine presents the top 100 movie characters.

Kill Bill: Volume 2

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We review Quentin Tarantino’s second installment starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and David Carradine.

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