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November 11, 2004
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US Casualties the Iraq War

An investigative reporter talks about the numbers of U.S. casualties and about the treatment available for wounded vererans back home from Iraq.

Wounded Veterans’ Benefits

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The life and death issues facing soldiers don’t stop when the war ends. James Crosby, a wounded veteran from the Iraq war, describes the issues wounded veterans face.

US Casualties in Iraq

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An investigative reporter talks about the numbers of U.S. casualties and about the treatment available for wounded vererans back home from Iraq.

Arafat Dies at 75

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Charles Raden reports from Ramallah on the death of Yasser Arafat and the plans for his funeral and burial.

Big Dig Leaks

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Reporter Audie Cornish reports on the latest leaks found in Boston’s Big Dig.

Health Care in Canada: Private Options

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In Canada, every resident gets free medical care. When a person is hospitalized, the government pays the bill. It’s revered by most Canadians, but some have problems with it.

World War I Veteran

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A World War I veteran talks about his memories of his time in Europe.

Augusten Burroughs: “Magical Thinking”

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Augusten Burroughs, author of “Running with Scissors,” write more about his life in a new book, “Magical Thinking: True Stories.”

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