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Wednesday      
June 7, 2006
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First Prisoners Released from Iraqi Prisons

Nearly 600 prisoners of the 2,500 detainees promised to be freed from Iraqi prisons were released in a move new Shiite Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki says is a step toward reconciliation.

Iraqi Police Advisor Home to Massachusetts

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A former Massachusetts state trooper returns from Iraq where he served as a police adviser to the Iraqi government.

Primary Elections Held Yesterday in Eight States

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After a special election held yesterday in California, Republicans will retain the Congressional seat. Primary elections were also held yesterday in seven other states.

Ethics of Embryo Cloning

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Stem cell research may open a door for treating some incurable diseases, yet the reality of cloning human embryonic stem cells has prompted an ethical debate.

Here & Now Hears from You

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We will read letters from some of our listeners eager to be heard.

A Jersey Boy

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John Lloyd Young stars as Frankie Valli in the “Jersey Boys,” which is getting rave reviews on Broadway.

A Tony for this Jersey Boy?

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John Lloyd Young is the favorite to win a Tony for his Broadway performance staring as Frankie Valli in “Jersey Boys.”

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