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May 31, 2006
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Haditha Massacre Update

We explore the charges of the killing of innocent civilians in the town of Haditha, Iraq and the alleged cover-up by the Marine Corps. Guests: Michael Weisskopf, senior correspondent for Time magazine, Kalev Sepp, who teaches counterinsurgency at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterrey.

A Conversation with Ted Kennedy

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The senior senator from Massachusetts discusses Iraq, energy, the state of the Democratic party…and his dogs.

Living with Aids 25 Years After

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It is the 25th anniversary of the identification of the HIV virus that causes AIDS. We check in with a physician at a Boston clinic who has been treating AIDS patients since the crisis began.

Health Supplements

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Americans spend about $20 billion per year on various health supplements, but can consumers actually trust manufacturers’ alluring claims?

Happy Birthday Miles Davis

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This month, musician Miles Davis would have turned 80. We’ll deconstruct music critic James Isaacs’ favorite Davis tune.

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