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March 31, 2005
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Terri Schiavo Dies

The brain-damaged Florida woman died 13 days after a court halted her tube feeding.

Court Castigates Congress’ Involement in Schiavo Case

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The 11th Court of Appeals used some strong language in Wednesday’s ruling against Terri Schiavo’s parents, calling congressional involvement in the case “unconstitutional.”

Abbas HQ Attacked

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Militants attack the headquarters of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.

Commission Faults CIA on Iraq Intelligence

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The presidential commission investigating intelligence failures in Iraq faults the CIA and other intelligence agencies.

Attorney in MGM vs. Grokster Case

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We speak with an attorney representing a co-defendant in the MGM vs. Grokster downloading case.

Coach Pitino

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Bill Littlefield looks at the career of basketball coach Rick Pitino. Coach Pitino is successful in the NCAA, even though he had a less-than-stellar record with the Boston Celtics.

Story of a Marriage

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We talk with Laura Waterman, about her environmental activist husband Guy Waterman. He planned his suicide with her knowledge.

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