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Wednesday      
July 7, 2004
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Kerry, Edwards Launch Campaign

John Kerry and John Edwards headed out on the campaign trail Wednesday for the first time as running mates.

New Hampshire’s Swing

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Voters in this first primary state saw lots of John Kerry and John Edwards back in January. How will a Kerry-Edwards ticket sell in this swing state?

Iraq Government Announces Emergency Powers

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Iraq’s government gives its prime minister the right to impose martial law.

“SARS Doctor” Detained in China

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The doctor who exposed the SARS crisis in China is being detained and reportedly brainwashed.

AIDS Report Cites Qualified Labor Problems

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A new report says money and drugs are not the biggest obstacles in fighting AIDS. Qualified healthcare workers are needed.

AIDS in Indonesia

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Ahead of this weekend’s AIDS summit in Thailand, we look at the difficulties in fighting AIDS in Indonesia.

Pow Wow

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A sound piece from a pow wow in North Carolina.

Diocese Declares Bankruptcy

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The catholic diocese declares bankruptcy.

The Coma

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We speak to novelist Alex Garland.

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