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December 10, 2004
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Rumsfeld Raises the Shields

Rumsfeld comes under fire for telling troops the U.S. is “up armoring” as quickly as it can, even as defense contractors say they are not at full capacity.

Karzai Vows to Fight Afghan Drug Trade

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The newly elected president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has vowed to combat the flourishing opium trade there.

Denver Post Barred from Coverage on Base for Story on Soldiers

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The Denver Post has come under scrutiny for a report critical of the U.S. military’s record of treating wounded soldiers, returning from Iraq.

Deserter Charges U.S. Commits War Crimes

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We talk with a U.S. military deserter, who says he deserted to avoid committing war crimes in Iraq.

Conductor Allen Lannom Lays Down Baton

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The long time conductor of the Masterworks Chorale, Allen Lannom is retiring after this year. We have a tribute.

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