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August 12, 2004
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Najaf Assault

U.S. military forces began their assault on the forces of radical Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr today.

Googly-Eyed No More

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The courtship between Wall Street and web site search engine Goggle has soured a little, and the relationship hasn’t even been consummated.

Stem Cell Political Hot Potato

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The promise and pitfalls of stem cell research are turning into hot issues in the presidential election.

Iran Going Nuclear?

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Iran has successfully test-fired a new improved missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and reaching as far as Israel.

Public Defenders Decry Salary

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As a result of a dispute between public defenders and Massachusetts, three alleged drug dealers were released since they had no legal counsel.

Greek Baseball Team

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We speak to some American restaurateurs who want to play on Greece’s Olympic baseball team.

No Where to Go

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Refugees from Montserrat are told to leave the U.S. Where do they go now that most of the island is still under volcanic rubble?

Remembrances of Olympics Past

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Our host Robin Young recalls Olympics past.

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