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August 18, 2004
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Terror Suspects Make UK Court Appearance

Eight terror suspects arrested in Britain will appear in court today. They are accused of planning terrorist attacks.

Kerry Addresses Veterans

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John Kerry speaks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Cincinnati today.

Spotlight on NJ Corruption

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Since New Jersey Governor James McGreevey’s public disclosure that he’s gay the spotlight has turned to corruption in the statehouse.

How Parishioners Cope with Closing

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We get an inside look at a Catholic Church that’s closing and how its parishioners are coping.

Fail Safe?

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A watchdog groups says bureaucratic bickering has thwarted the effort to make some nuclear materials more secure.

Orange Grower’s Lament

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An orange grower reflects after Hurricane Charley annihilated his two plantations.

Northern Exposure

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WBUR Arts Online Editor and Here and Now’s theater critic Bill Marx heads up to Canada where two staple theater festivals are suffering due to poor attendance and competition.

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