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Tuesday      
May 25, 2004
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Prison Will Come Down, Forces Will Stay

Robin Wright of the Washington Post talks about President Bush’s speech on Iraq and the role of the international community.

Kerry’s Iraq Plan

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What is John Kerry’s plan for Iraq post-June 30th?

Iran and Chalabi

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Was Ahmad Chalabi cooperating with Iran? We speak with Julian Borger of the Guardian about his report today on Iran’s suspected role in Iraq.

DNA Damage in Mice

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Mice placed downwind of factories developed very high rates of DNA damage, which was passed onto their offspring.

NY Attorney General Sues Richard Grasso

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New York’s Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sues Richard Grasso, former chair of the New York Stock Exchange, demanding Grasso return more than $100 million in compensation.

Male Breast Cancer

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We look at a study about an increase in male breast cancer.

Vermont Endangered

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What makes a state an endangered place?

Quest for a film Distributor

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We detail the quest of one independent filmmaker in the hunt for a distributor.

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