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Tuesday      
April 6, 2004
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Shiite Cleric Al Sadr Moves to Najaf

The anti-American Shiite cleric Moqtada Al Sadr has moved to the city of Najaf. U.S. officials have suggested they will soon move to arrest Al Sadr, who has built up a private militia.

Marines Killed in Fallujah Violence

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U.S. troops battled guerrillas on the edges of Fallujah, one of Iraq’s most violent cities, in an attempt to crush a Sunni insurgency.

Politics of Iraq

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David Gergin talks about presidential polls, Iraq, the 9/11 Commission and more.

TV Viewing and Children

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A new report says that young children do not benefit from watching television.

Acid Reflux

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You call it heart burn; your doctor calls it gerd. It can have serious consequences.

Sharon Claims Arafat Pledge is Void

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Israel’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says he no longer feels the need to honor a commitment to President Bush not to harm Yasser Arafat.

Toledo Blade Wins Pulitzer

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A small paper in Ohio wins a Pulitzer for its story about an elite American military unit and the atrocities it committed in Vietnam.

Visas and Work

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Companies that count on bringing seasonal workers in from overseas say there aren’t enough visas available.

Ollabelle

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Meet and listen to a gospel group from New York City.

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