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De-'Bugging' Computers -- December 2003
The Internet has facilitated global communication like never
before but also created the need to secure computer networks
from viruses and worms. Two
security experts on the front line of the battle against these
computer "bugs" answer your questions. |
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Entertainment
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Musician Randy Newman -- November 2003
Award-winning
musician, songwriter and composer Randy Newman has released
a retrospective look at his career, "The Randy Newman Songbook."
The
artist answers your questions about composing for movies, his
latest album and his life of music. |
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Science
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Tracking Hurricanes
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October 2003
In recent years, scientists
have made leaps and bounds in improving our ability to predict
and track hurricanes. Scientists Naomi Surgi of the National
Hurricane Center and William Gray of Colorado State University's
Tropical Meteorology Project answer
your questions about the latest developments in predicting and
tracking the devastating storms. |
Entertainment
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Nilo Cruz
-- July 2003
Nilo Cruz,
winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, takes
your questions on his plays, playwriting and how winning the
coveted prize may affect his life and work. |
Law
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Copyright Conundrum -- June 2003
Is downloading copyrighted music tantamount to stealing? Lawrence
Lessig, an expert on Internet law from Stanford University's
Law School, and Matt Oppenheim, senior vice president of business
and legal affairs for the Recording Industry Association of
America, answer your questions about this debate. |
Law
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Supreme Court Watch -- June 2003
As its official term came to a close in
late June, the Supreme Court issued a number of landmark rulings
that made headlines around the world on issues including affirmative
action and privacy rights. NewsHour
regular Jan Crawford Greenburg and Prof. Stephen Wermiel of
American University's law school answered your questions about
the court and the impact of its latest term.
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Europe
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Conflict in Chechnya -- March 2003
The struggle
for independence in Chechnya has claimed thousands of lives
and stunted economic growth in the small republic. Who are the
Chechen separatists and what are their goals? Thomas
de Waal, a journalist who has written extensively on Russia
and Chechnya, takes your questions on the conflict. |
