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Tuesday      
April 5, 2005
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Patriot Act Hearings

Congress starts hearings today into the possible continuation of the controversial Patriot Act.

Picking the Pope

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We review some of the top candidates for Pope, and talk about some of the geographic concerns facing the College of Cardinals.

Delegations to the Pope’s Funeral

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Who will be in attendance.

Rio Killings

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Eleven police officers have been arrested for involvement in a massacre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We’ll have the latest.

Cosmetic Danger

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Concern is on the rise over the ingredients used by cosmetics companies.

Art Towns

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A new book chronicles the small, sometimes rural towns that have evolved into thriving arts communities

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