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Wednesday      
December 8, 2004
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Conflict in Government Over Prison Tactics

The ACLU has released some U.S. government documents that detail the conflict in the military and the FBI over the aggressive tactics being used at Abu Ghraib and other U.S.-run detention facilities.

Problems With Prescriptions

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Nearly half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug, and the FDA is charged with making sure those drugs are safe. Recently, several approved drugs have been called into question.

Daniel Pearl’s Father Reflects on Son

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We talk with the father of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. He has written a book called “I am Jewish,” inspired by the last words of his son.

Hard Look at Ohio

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Democrats and third parties are looking closely at the Ohio election results. Meanwhile the Chicago Tribune has found some irregularities in Ohio.

Steroids in Baseball

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We look into the scandal in baseball over the abuse of steroids. Will some records have to have an asterisk added to them?

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