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April 19, 2007
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Gonzales Testifies

The Christian Science Monitor’s Gail Chaddock assesses the attorney general’s testimony before Senate committee.

Conversation on Darfur

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Mia Farrow and television journalist Liz Walker have strong words for governments ignoring the situation in Darfur.

Gunman Sends Video and Writings to NBC

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Seung-Hui Cho’s video and writings depict troubled man but offer few further clues on why he turned mass murderer.

Background Check Failed to Red Flag Cho

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The 23-year-old student with a record of mental illness was able to legally purchase firearms in Virginia.

Tracking Troubled Students

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A former Virginia Tech police chief talks options and limitations for tracking potentially violent students.

Remastered Stone

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Pop critic Tim Riley opens up the big new boxed set tracking the career of Sylvester Stone and his funky family.

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