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September 12, 2005
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Senate Starts Roberts’ Hearings

For the first time in 11 years, confirmation hearings are underway for a U.S. Supreme Court nominee.

“Juba” the Sniper

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Taking a closer look at an insurgent sniper known as “Juba.”

Katrina Update

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President Bush calls into question whether the country is ready to weather another major disaster in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Ring Full of Memories

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Host Robin Young talks about her mother’s lost ring.

Katrina Takes Toll on Children

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A doctor from Texas who has been working with children at the Houston Astrodome describes his experiences. Paul Sirbaugh, director of the Emergency Center at Texas Children’s Hospital, has been on the ground at the Astrodome since people started arriving there close to two weeks ago.

Help for Young Survivors

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Lynne Hughes, the founder of camps that provide support for children of 9/11 victims, describes her experiences and the role of the camps.

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