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October 14, 2005
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The GOP’s “Perfect Storm”

Recent events are taking a toil on the president’s overall approval rating, which is now at an all-time low. One Republican calls the series of Washington scandals “a perfect storm” for the GOP.

Avian Flu Arrives in Europe

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Health officials say there’s no cause for panic, but there’s concern that if the virus mutates to transmit from human to human, it could create a world-wide pandemic.

LA Archdiocese Releases Files on Priests’ Abuse

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles releases files of 126 priests accused of sexually molesting children.

Remembering Cummings

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We speak with Boston poet Charles Coe who will be taking part in a tribute to e.e cummings at the poet’s grave site in Massachusetts this weekend.

A Dido and Aeneas for the 21st Century

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The Handel & Haydn Society of Boston brings the 17th century baroque opera to the stage with a contemporary twist.

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