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April 8, 2004
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Rice Testifies before 9/11 Commission

National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice testifies before the 9/11 Commission.

Family Reaction to Rice Testimony

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A Massachusetts woman whose mother died in the 9/11 attacks talks about her feelings after watching the testimony by Condoleezza Rice.

Military Family Reaction to Rice Testimony

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We speak to a woman from North Carolina whose husband is fighting in Iraq. She responds to today’s testimony from Dr. Rice.

Shiite Militia Threaten Iraq Cities

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Shiite militants hold partial control of three Southern Iraq cities.

Iraqi Uprising

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We speak to a former CIA operative about the uprising in Iraq.

Who is Condoleezza Rice

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Aside from the president’s security adviser?

Four Mezzo Sopranos

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Our classical music critic offers up four superstar mezzo sopranos: Cecelia Bartoli, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Susan Graham, and Anne Sofie von Otter.

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