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September 13, 2004
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Suspected Iraqi Militant Facility Attacked

U.S. warplanes strike the city of Fallujah, killing at least 16 people. Local hospital officials say many of the victims are women and children. The U.S. says it carried out a precision strike on a site where forces loyal to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi were gathering.

U.S. Airways Declares Bankruptcy

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A major U.S. airline declares bankruptcy. What does it mean for passengers, for U.S. Airways workers, and for the industry?

The Bush Kerry Clash

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Presidential politics.

Muslims and Terrorism

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An Arab writer asks why are so many terrorists Muslim?

Assault Weapons Ban Expires

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The ban on assault weapons expires. What does it mean for states like Massachusetts and Connecticut which have state bans on these weapons?

Rock and Gender

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Music critic Tim Riley talks about gender in rock music.

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