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	2004 DECEMBER Dec. 27, 2004 Vietnam Still Essayist Ann Taylor Fleming looks at a museum exhibition about California during the Vietnam War era.

	Dec. 24, 2004 Political Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks Discuss the Week's News Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week in the news with Terence Smith, including Iraq, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and federal court nominees.

	Dec. 24, 2004 Embattled Rumsfeld Visits U.S. Troops in Iraq Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's Christmas Eve visit to Iraq came amid several weeks of renewed criticism of his handling of the war and its aftermath there. His day started with a short speech to U.S. troops in Mosul followed by some questions.

	Dec. 23, 2004 Fallujah Citizens Return to Homes in Wake of Fighting Fallujah citizens began returning to their homes Thursday after the city was evacuated amid fighting. Media correspondent Terence Smith talks with New York Times reporter Erik Eckholm in Baghdad about the slow return of Iraqis to a city still rife with violence.

	Dec. 22, 2004 Insurgent Attacks in Mosul Renew Debate over U.S. Strategy The deadly attack on American forces at a military base near Mosul has raised questions about U.S. strategy to control the Iraqi insurgency. Two analysts assess what is being done to stabilize the war torn country.

	Dec. 22, 2004 Attack on U.S. Military Base in Mosul An attack yesterday on a mess tent at a military base near the town of Mosul killed nearly 20 U.S. soldiers and wounded 64 others. Portland, Maine Press Herald reporter Bill Nemitz, who is embedded with the 133rd Engineer Battalion of the Maine National Guard, discusses the attack.

	Dec. 21, 2004 U.S. Base in Mosul Attacked By Insurgents Ray Suarez speaks with Los Angeles Times reporter Edmund Sanders in Baghdad about today's deadly attack in Mosul.

	Dec. 21, 2004 New Allegations of Abuse at Guantanamo Bay Military Prison Terence Smith talks with Neil Lewis of The New York Times about new allegations of abuse at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

	Dec. 21, 2004 Residents of Paris, Illinois Cope with Loss of Hometown National Guardsmen Correspondent Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago reports on how residents of Paris, Illinois are coping with the loss of hometown National Guardsmen in Iraq.

	Dec. 20, 2004 President Bush Discusses Iraq Progress President Bush held a press conference Monday where he discussed the progress of the war in Iraq.

	Dec. 20, 2004 Questions Loom about Iraq's Economic Stability Ray Suarez speaks with Iraqi interim Finance Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi about the economic stability of the country.

	Dec. 20, 2004 Controversy Continues Around Secretary of Defense Correspondent Spencer Michels looks at the controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

	Dec. 20, 2004 Criticism Continues Against Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Recent criticism from prominent Republicans, including Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel and Arizona Sen. John McCain, has raised questions about whether Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will stay at his post. Two experts analyze Rumsfeld's tenure and the impact of his detractors.

	Dec. 16, 2004 Interceptor Missile Defense System Fails to Launch Correspondent Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles looks at the latest attempt, and failure, to defend the United States from missile attacks. The NewsHour Science Unit is funded, in part, by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

	Dec. 15, 2004 Security Concerns in Iraq Continue in Lead-Up to Elections Margaret Warner gets an update on events in Iraq from a reporter in Baghdad.

	Dec. 13, 2004 Challenges of Rebuilding Iraq's Security Forces Interim President Ghazi al-Yawer criticized U.S. efforts to recruit and train an Iraqi national security force. Analysts discuss the successes and challenges of stabilizing the war-torn nation.

	Dec. 13, 2004 Military Recruiting in High Schools Special Correspondent John Merrow reports on military recruiting in high schools.

	Dec. 9, 2004 Troops Question Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld about Armor Ray Suarez leads a discussion with two military experts about whether U.S. forces in Iraq have enough armor.

	Dec. 8, 2004 U.S. Troops Question Donald Rumsfeld Ray Suarez looks at some of the questions that U.S. troops put to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld while he visited them in Kuwait.

	Dec. 6, 2004 Renewed Violence in Iraq as Election Nears Margaret Warner speaks with a reporter in Baghdad about the recent wave of violence in Iraq.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 30, 2004 Reporter Talks About the Charges About Prisoner Abuse at Guantanamo Bay Terence Smith speaks with Neil Lewis, the New York Times reporter who broke the story about alleged prisoner abuse at Guantanamo Bay.

	Nov. 25, 2004 U.S. and British Forces Continue to Sweep Homes in Fallujah and Smaller Cities Ray Suarez speaks to a reporter stationed in Baghdad about the situation in Iraq.

	Nov. 19, 2004 Aftermath of the Fallujah Assault Ray Suarez leads a panel discussion on the aftermath of the assault on Fallujah, where things stand now and what lies ahead as the election scheduled for January approaches.

	Nov. 18, 2004 Iran's Nuclear Program Sparks Worldwide Debate Iran's nuclear program has sparked controversy worldwide. Two nuclear experts discuss both the U.S. and European approach to Iran.

	Nov. 17, 2004 U.S. and Iraqi Forces Work to Secure Fallujah Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News gives an update on U.S. and Iraqi efforts to secure the war-ravaged city of Fallujah.

	Nov. 16, 2004 U.S. Soldiers Sweep Through Remains of Fallujah Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on one Marine company's experience fighting in Fallujah yesterday.

	Nov. 15, 2004 Battle for Iraq Jeffrey Brown gets an update on conditions in Iraq from a reporter embedded in Iraq.

	Nov. 12, 2004 Fallujah Offensive Intensifies as Insurgents Gather in Southern Part of City Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the American offensive still going on in Fallujah. Then, Terence Smith speaks with New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins, who is embedded with a Marine platoon in the city.

	Nov. 11, 2004 Offensive in Fallujah Continues as 20 Americans Killed Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the current state of the offensive in Fallujah.

	Nov. 11, 2004 Bloody Resolution to WWI Remembered on Veteran's Day Terence Smith speaks with Joseph Persico, author of "11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour: Armistice Day 1918, World War I and Its Violent Climax," about the day on which we celebrate our nation's veterans.

	Nov. 11, 2004 Bloody Resolution to WWI Remembered on Veteran's Day Terence Smith speaks with Joseph Persico, author of "11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour: Armistice Day 1918, World War I and Its Violent Climax," about the day on which we celebrate our nation's veterans.

	Nov. 10, 2004 Embedded Correspondents Report U.S. and Iraqi Forces Control Most of Fallujah Terence Smith gets an update on the offensive in Fallujah from two news correspondents embedded with military units in Iraq.

	Nov. 9, 2004 Coping With War Betty Ann Bowser reports on U.S. soldiers experiencing post traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq.

	Nov. 9, 2004 Judicial Decision Rendering Guantanamo Trials Invalid John Hendren, Pentagon correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, joins Ray Suarez to discuss the judicial decision rendering invalid the ongoing Guantanamo military trial.

	Nov. 9, 2004 Urban Warfare in Fallujah Poses Difficulties In two days of intense fighting in the central Iraqi city of Fallujah, 10 American and two Iraqi soldiers have died in a massive military operation aimed at forcing out militants entrenched in the city. Two experts assess the offensive and examine the challenges of urban warfare.

	Nov. 9, 2004 Military Assault on Fallaujah Lindsay Hilsum of Independent Television News, embedded with a U.S. Marine company in Fallujah, reports on the assault there.Then, Jim Lehrer gets an assessment of the offensive and an explanation of the challenges urban warfare poses from Ret. Marine Corps Col. Randy Gangle and Ret. Army Col. Douglas MacGregor.

	Nov. 8, 2004 Experts Discuss the U.S.-led Assault on Fallujah U.S.-led forces launched a major offensive on the Iraqi city of Fallujah Monday, hoping to bring the city under control in advance of proposed January elections. Ray Suarez and experts discuss the possible ramifications of the assault on Fallujah.

	Nov. 8, 2004 The Latest on the Offensive in Fallujah Gwen Ifill gets the latest on the offensive in the insurgent-held city from Washington Post correspondent Jackie Spinner, who is embedded with the Army in Fallujah.

	Nov. 5, 2004 U.S. Forces Prepare for Assault on Fallujah U.S. war planes continued to bomb the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Friday as American and Iraqi ground troops prepared for a major operation aimed at gaining control of the city. Military experts discuss the upcoming operation.



	OCTOBER Oct. 25, 2004 Iraqi Insurgents Massacre 49 Iraq Recruits Iraqi insurgents massacred 49 newly trained Iraq National Guard recruits. A New York Times reporter discusses the massacre from Baghdad.

	Oct. 21, 2004 Presidential Candidates Insist They Can Lead Without a Draft Both presidential candidates insist they can muster the forces needed to fight America's wars without a draft.

	Oct. 21, 2004 Strains on U.S. Military Impact Presidential Campaign Both presidential candidates insist they can muster the forces needed to fight America's wars without a draft. Margaret Warner leads a discussion with two former military officers on the issue of a draft.

	Oct. 20, 2004 Veteran Diplomat and Arms Control Adviser Paul Nitze Dies at Age 97 Veteran diplomat and arms control adviser Paul Nitze died last night at age 97. He served under eight presidents, from Roosevelt to Reagan. He was considered an architect of the policies seeking to contain the Soviet Union's nuclear weapons.

	Oct. 18, 2004 Disobeying Orders Terence Smith speaks with Jeremy Hudson of the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, Miss., the reporter who broke the story about a military unit in Iraq refusing to go on a dangerous mission.

	Oct. 14, 2004 Bombs Explode Inside Baghdad's Green Zone, Killing At Least 10 A New York Times reporter joins Terence Smith from Iraq to discuss the recent bombings inside Baghdad's Green Zone.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Report Shows No WMD In Iraq The chief U.S. weapons inspector for Iraq, Charles Duelfer, reported Wednesday that Iraq had begun destroying its weapons of mass destruction in 1991 and had none by 1996. The presidential candidates both used the report to rally their campaign.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Report Finds No WMD in Iraq The chief U.S. weapons inspector for Iraq, Charles Duelfer, reported Wednesday that Iraq had begun destroying its weapons of mass destruction in 1991 and had none by 1996, contrary to what the White House asserted before the Iraq war. After a background report, two senators give their take on the report.

	Oct. 5, 2004 Car Bombs Explode in Iraq, Killing At Least 26 People Car bombs exploded in Iraq Monday killing at least 26 people and wounding 100 others. A reporter gives an update on the most recent developments.

	Oct. 4, 2004 Military Families For and Against Iraq War Lee Hochberg of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports on military families who are speaking out for and against the war in Iraq.

	Oct. 1, 2004 Former Defense Officials Analyze the First Presidential Debate President Bush and Senator Kerry hit the campaign trail a day after coming face-to-face in the first presidential debate. Two former defense officials discuss how the presidential candidates advanced their ideas on Iraq in Thursday night's debate.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 30, 2004 Hostage Taking in Iraq Ray Suarez discusses the recent wave of kidnappings in Iraq with Bernard Haykel, Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at New York University, and Mark Levine, Assistant Professor of Middle East History at the University of California at Irvine.

	Sept. 30, 2004 Baghdad Bombings Killed 40 on Thursday Two car bombs and a roadside bomb killed more than 40 people in Iraq on Thursday. Terence Smith gets an update on events in Baghdad with Karl Vick of The Washington Post.

	Sept. 24, 2004 Rebuilding Iraq Amidst the Ongoing Violence Despite the risks of kidnapping and car bombings, military personnel and humanitarian aid groups in Iraq are working to rebuild the devastated country. Ray Suarez and two experts discuss the challenges international workers face in the country and other setbacks to reconstruction efforts.

	Sept. 22, 2004 John Burns Reports on the Ongoing Iraqi Insurgency With insurgents pouring across the border and the threat of another hostage being beheaded, Iraq continues to struggle for stability. Gwen Ifill talks with John Burns, the New York Times' Baghdad bureau chief, about the increasing violence in Iraq.

	Sept. 21, 2004 Missile Defense The United States is expected to activate a massive missile defense system within days. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles explains the new system and the questions surrounding its use.

	Sept. 20, 2004 Presidential Candidates Trade Jabs Over Exit Plan for Iraq Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., criticized President Bush in a speech this morning in New York about his handling of the war in Iraq. President Bush responded to the senator's remarks at a town meeting in New Hampshire.

	Sept. 20, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Discuss their Plans for Iraq Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry criticized the president's handling of the Iraq War Monday, but President Bush countered that his opponent offers no new ideas. Ray Suarez discusses the debate with two policy advisors.

	Sept. 17, 2004 Iraq's Struggle For Security Recent attacks on Iraqi police facilities as well as continuing violence against American forces indicate the insurgency in Iraq continues unabated and has perhaps grown more sophisticated. Two Iraqi-Americans assess the situation on the ground.

	Sept. 16, 2004 Iraq War Veterans Take Sides in the Presidential Campaign Many U.S. troops who served in Iraq have returned home to join the campaign fight for either President Bush or Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. Margaret Warner speaks with two Iraq war veterans about which candidate would make a better commander in chief.

	Sept. 13, 2004 U.S. Attacks Insurgents in Iraq Killing at Least 78 Iraqis At least 78 Iraqis died in violent clashes with U.S. forces. U.S. jets in Fallujah struck at insurgents loyal to radical Shiite cleric al-Zarqawi, whom U.S. military and the interim Iraqi government accuse of instigating recent suicide attacks on U.S. troops. Ray Suarez discusses the recent violence with Rajiv Chandrasekaran.

	Sept. 8, 2004 U.S. Forces Intensify Attacks on Insurgents, U.S. Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 U.S. forces intensified their attacks on insurgent strongholds in the Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Samarra. Meanwhile, two more American soldiers were killed in shootouts near Baghdad. Ray Suarez discusses the ongoing struggle for security and stability in Iraq with Washington Post Baghdad bureau chief Rajiv Chandrasekaran.

	Sept. 7, 2004 Sen. John Kerry and Pres. Bush Give Speeches About Their Policies on Iraq More than 16 months after President Bush declared the end of major combat operations in Iraq, the war continues to be fought as an issue in the presidential campaign. The president and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., spoke about Iraq and the war on terror at a veterans convention last month, and again as they campaigned.

	Sept. 6, 2004 Russia Continues its Second Day of National Mourning for Belsan Russia continues its second day of national mourning for Belsan, the site of the deadly school siege where 335 people, over half of them children, died.

	Sept. 3, 2004 Commandos Storm a Russian School Where Militants Held Hundreds Hostage Commandos stormed the school in southern Russia today where Chechen rebels had held hundreds of hostages. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports that more than 150 people died and over 500 were injured in the battle.

	Sept. 3, 2004 Commandos Storm A Russian School Where Militants Held Hundreds Hostage Commandos stormed the school in southern Russia Friday where militants had held hundreds hostage. Ray Suarez gets an update from a journalist on the bloody end to the standoff that killed at least 150 people. Margaret Warner follows up in a discussion.

	Sept. 2, 2004 General Tommy Franks Discusses His Republican Convention Address In an address to the Republican National Convention, former Central Command chief Retired General Tommy Franks outlined his support for the president, citing Mr. Bush's support of the military and his leadership in the war on terrorism. Gen. Franks sat down with to discuss the administration's military decisions.



	AUGUST Aug. 30, 2004 Republican Delegates Give Their Views on the Iraq War The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ray Suarez spoke to some of the delegates on the floor at the convention about their opinions on the Iraq war.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Historians Explore the Risks, Rewards of a Wartime President President Bush is not the first incumbent president to seek reelection by building on his prosecution of a war. Gwen Ifill speaks with historians to explore the risks and rewards for a wartime president.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Senators at the Republican Convention Discuss Pres. Bush's Iraq Policy Margaret Warner speaks with Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., about President Bush's policy in Iraq and the political implications of the ongoing violence.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Senator John McCain Discusses the RNC Opening Night Following his speech at the Republican National Convention in New York Monday night, Sen. John McCain talks with Jim Lehrer about his role in President George Bush's reelection campaign, his relationship with the president and Sen. John Kerry, and the war in Iraq.

	Aug. 30, 2004 Anti-Bush Protesters Take to the Streets of New York City Thousands of people marched through New York City on Sunday, the night before the start of the Republican National Convention, to protest President Bush's policies -- especially those in Iraq. Kwame Holman reports on the protests.

	Aug. 26, 2004 Iraq's Leading Shiite Clerics Agree to a Peace Plan Iraq's two leading Shiite clerics agreed today to a peace plan which calls for all armed fighters and foreign forces to withdraw from the cities of Najaf and Kufa. Terence Smith discusses today's developments with New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins in Najaf.

	Aug. 26, 2004 Al-Sistani Brokers a Peace Deal with Al-Sadr to End the Fighting in Najaf Iraq's two leading Shiite clerics agreed Thursday to a peace plan that calls for all armed fighters and foreign forces to withdraw from the cities of Najaf and Kuba.

	Aug. 25, 2004 The Second Report on Prisoner Abuse at Abu Ghraib Gwen Ifill discusses a second report released by the military Wednesday on the Iraq prisoner abuse scandal with Scott Horton, president of the International League for Human Rights, and retired Army Lt. Gen. John Le Moyne.

	Aug. 25, 2004 Historians Discuss if the Vietnam War Still Lingers as a Political Issue Margaret Warner speaks with presidential historian Michael Beschloss; Richard Norton Smith,director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library; and Meena Bose, professor of American politics at West Point, to explore the question of why the Vietnam War remains such a potent political issue.

	Aug. 24, 2004 Ineffectual Leadership and Poor Training at Abu Ghraib Tuesday's high-level panel report on the Abu Ghraib prison scandal found that poor training, ineffectual leadership and ignored warning signs all contributed to the now well-documented abuse that occurred there. Gwen Ifill speaks with two members of the commission behind Tuesday's report.

	Aug. 24, 2004 Pre-trial Hearing of the Detainees at Guantanamo Bay Tuesday's pretrial hearing marked the first time any of the nearly 600 detainees at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, naval base has faced formal charges. Margaret Warner speaks with New York Times reporter Neil Lewis, who was inside the courtroom.

	Aug. 23, 2004 Recent Accusations by Fellow Swift Boat Veterans Impact John Kerry's Campaign Kwame Holman examines the debate about John Kerry's actions during and after the Vietnam War, and the impact that they are having on the campaign. Gwen Ifill follows up in a discussion with David Gergen and Kathleen Hall Jamieson.

	Aug. 20, 2004 Iraqi Police Seize Control of Holy Shiite Shrine, Arrest Rebel Militia Members The Iraqi Interior Ministry announced Friday that police seized control of the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf and arrested 400 members of militias loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, but the U.S. military said it could not confirm whether al-Sadr and his armies had withdrawn from the holy site.

	Aug. 19, 2004 Gunfights Intensify in Najaf, Iraqi Government Demands Rebels to Stop Fighting Fighting intensified in Najaf Thursday despite a demand from Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi that radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr end his rebellion and withdraw his militia from the sacred Imam Ali Shrine in the center of the city. Terence Smith gets an update on the standoff in Najaf from Rajiv Chandrasekaran.

	Aug. 19, 2004 Sen. John Kerry Defends Vietnam War Record Presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., strongly defended his Vietnam war record against allegations by a group called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth that accused Kerry of engineering the injuries which led to the medals he won for his wartime service. Jim Lehrer gets perspectives on the controversy.

	Aug. 18, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry Raise Defense and Economy Issues President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., addressed the issues of defense and the economy, respectively, in speeches Wednesday. Kerry spoke at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Cincinnati, and President Bush appeared at a container company in Chippewa Falls, Wis.

	Aug. 16, 2004 Iraqi National Council Steps in To End 11-Day Najaf Standoff The Iraqi National Conference voted Monday to send a delegation to Najaf to broker a deal to end the 11-day standoff in the city. Terence Smith discusses Monday's developments with New York Times Baghdad bureau chief John Burns.

	Aug. 16, 2004 President Bush Proposes Troop Realignment Plan President Bush announced plans Monday to withdraw as many as 70,000 U.S. troops now stationed in Europe and Asia as part of a major troop realignment. Two military experts discuss the merits of the plan.

	Aug. 12, 2004 Background: U.S. and Iraqi Troops Launch an Offensive in Najaf U.S. and Iraqi forces advanced on a cemetery bordering a shrine sacred to Shiite Muslims in the southern Iraqi city of Najaf today. American troops also stormed the home of Muqtada al-Sadr, but military sources said they believe the radical Shiite cleric is holed up in the shrine.

	Aug. 12, 2004 U.S. and Iraqi Troops Launch an Offensive in Najaf U.S. and Iraqi forces battling rebels loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr advanced on a cemetery bordering a shrine sacred to Shiite Muslims in the southern Iraqi city of Najaf.

	Aug. 10, 2004 9/11 Commission Discuss Their Proposal to Add Intelligence Czar The leaders of the 9/11 commission tried to reassure the House Armed Service Committee on Tuesday that their proposal to add a national intelligence director would not undermine Pentagon authority in U.S. military operations. Kwame Holman reports on Tuesday's testimony.

	Aug. 9, 2004 Fierce Fighting Continues for Fifth Day in Iraq Fierce battles raged for a fifth day in the southern Iraqi city of Najaf Monday, as radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr vowed to continue fighting the interim Iraqi government and the U.S.-led military occupation. Terence Smith discusses the latest developments with New York Times Baghdad bureau chief John Burns.

	Aug. 6, 2004 Heavy Fighting Continues in Najaf, Baghdad The ceasefire between Coalition forces and Shiite militias in Iraq remains only ostensively after heavy fighting continued today in Najaf and Baghdad. Terence Smith gets an update on the latest violence from Washington Post reporter Pamela Constable in Baghdad.

	Aug. 5, 2004 Renewed Violence in Iraq Threatens Truce Fighting in Iraq flared up again Thursday and threatened a two-month truce between Shiite militias and U.S. forces and the interim governments. Terence Smith gets an update from New York Times Baghdad Bureau Chief John Burns.

	Aug. 5, 2004 Violence Flares Up in Iraq, Threatens Truce Fighting in Iraq flared up again Thursday and threatened a two-month-old truce between Shiite militias and U.S. forces and the interim governments. Margaret Warner talks with two experts about the insurgency and the security situation for U.S. troops in Iraq.



	JULY July 29, 2004 General Wesley Clark's Speech at the Democratic National Convention Retired Gen. Wesley Clark spoke to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Boston Thursday night, extolling the military and foreign relations experience of presidential candidate John Kerry. Clark said a Kerry presidency would mean a "safe America."

	July 28, 2004 Suicide Bus Bombing Kills At Least 68 in Baquba A suicide bus bombing in Baquba today killed at least 68 Iraqis. Terence Smith discusses the deadly attack with Washington Post reporter Pamela Constable in Baghdad.

	July 28, 2004 Some Delegates' Views on U.S. Policy in Iraq The bombing in Baquba and the deaths of four Coalition Provisional Authority troops during the past 24 hours have helped bring Iraq to the forefront of issues at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Gwen Ifill speaks with some Democratic delegates about their views on U.S. policy in Iraq.

	July 21, 2004 5,600 Troops from Army's Individual Ready Reserve Called Up The U.S. Army ordered 5,600 troops from its Individual Ready Reserve to report to duty in Iraq next month. A discussion with the Army's director of personnel and some soldiers who have been recently called up about allegations of a staff shortage in the U.S. Army.

	July 21, 2004 Insurance Scams Target Some Military Enlistees Away from combat zones, some U.S. military enlistees have become targets of schemes to sell them expensive life-insurance policies. A discussion with New York Times reporter Diana Henriques about her two-part series investigating the scams.

	July 20, 2004 Dispute Continues Over Whether Iraq Sought Uranium from Niger The Senate Intelligence Committee report has left open the question of whether Iraq tried to obtain uranium from Niger. Margaret Warner discusses Iraq's alleged desire for "yellowcake" uranium with former Ambassador Joseph Wilson and Sen. Christopher Bond, R-Mo.

	July 19, 2004 Explosion in Iraq Kills 9 People A fuel truck loaded with explosives blew up near a police station in southwest Baghdad early Monday, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 62 others, according to the Iraqi Health Ministry. Gwen Ifill speaks to New York Times reporter Somini Sengupta in Iraq about the latest violence.

	July 16, 2004 Wounded Soldiers Susan Dentzer speaks with former Army Chief Warrant Officer John Sims and his doctors about the brain injury he sustained when his helicopter crashed during a flight into Iraq. Sims is one of many U.S. soldiers living with serious brain injuries as a result of accidents or attacks during the war.

	July 16, 2004 Extended Interview: John Sims and His Doctor John Sims talks to Susan Dentzer about his injuries. Susan also talks to Dr. Daniel Slater, who treated Sims at a group residence for people with brain injuries that was Sims' last stop after hospitalization and before returning to his home.

	July 8, 2004 Oregon National Guard: The Price of Duty The Oregon National Guard suffered its worst loss in 60 years when four of its soldiers were killed in Iraq within nine days of each other in June. Lee Hochberg looks at the extraordinary service and sacrifice of the Oregon National Guard.

	July 1, 2004 A Newsmaker Interview with Gen. Richard Myers Jim Lehrer speaks with Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the effect Saddam Hussein's court appearance may have on the insurgency in Iraq, the handover of power to the Iraqi interim government and the ongoing presence of U.S. troops in the country.

	July 1, 2004 Stress Disorders Plague U.S. Troops Returning From Iraq About one-sixth of troops returning from Iraq showed symptoms of mental health problems but many are not receiving treatment, according to a study published Thursday.



	JUNE June 30, 2004 Transfer of Custody of Saddam The interim government of Iraq took legal custody of Saddam Hussein and 11 other former Baath Party officials. Terence Smith discusses the formal transfer of custody with New York Times Baghdad Bureau Chief John Burns.

	June 29, 2004 Essay: Overexposed Essayist Roger Rosenblatt reflects on the release of photographs of inmate abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad and says that seeing is not always the only element in believing.

	June 25, 2004 Rocky Transition The Senate Armed Services Committee today questioned Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage and Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz about the U.S. plans to transition authority to the interim Iraqi government. Congressional Correspondent Kwame Holman takes a look at the testimony.

	June 24, 2004 Escalating Attacks in Iraq Insurgents launched a devastating series of attacks on Iraqi security installations and other targets throughout Iraq on Thursday, killing at least 89 people and injuring another 300.

	June 22, 2004 Hostage Killed Militants in Iraq beheaded a South Korean contractor they had held hostage. Ray Suarez discusses this incident with Washington Post reporter Rajiv Chandrasekaran in Baghdad.

	June 21, 2004 Abu Ghraib Defendants Seek Government Documents on Detainees Human rights activists and attorneys for the soldiers accused in the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal argue internal government memos outlining possible legal justifications for harsh treatment of prisoners may have lead to torture. Legal experts discuss the meaning of the memos.

	June 14, 2004 Days of Violence A suicide car bomb struck a Coalition Provisional Authority convoy in Baghdad, killing 13 people including an American and four other foreign contractors working to rebuild Iraqi power plants. Ray Suarez discusses the latest violence with New York Times reporter Jeffrey Gettleman in Baghdad.

	June 3, 2004 Extended Service in Iraq The U.S. Army issued an order yesterday stopping soldiers set to deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan in less than three months from retiring or resigning. Ray Suarez gets perspectives on this personnel management move and the current size of the U.S. Army.

	June 1, 2004 John Kerry on Nuclear Security Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., promised to safeguard all the nuclear weapons and materials around the world by the end of his first term if elected. Kerry made his remarks at the Port of West Palm Beach.



	MAY May 31, 2004 Moment of Silence Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming reflects on celebrating Memorial Day in a time of war.

	May 28, 2004 Analysts Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the recent speeches President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., made on Iraq and the role of former Vice President Al Gore in the presidential campaign.

	May 27, 2004 Truce in Najaf The U.S. military and a militia led by Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr agreed to withdraw their forces from the city of Najaf. Ray Suarez discusses the truce with New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins in Baghdad.

	May 27, 2004 A Classic Tribute for WWII Veterans A new memorial to the veterans of World War II will be formally dedicated in Washington on Saturday. Jeffrey Brown provides a preview of the $174 million monument.

	May 25, 2004 Troubled Transition and Bush's Plans for Iraq President Bush discussed his plans for the Iraq hand- over in a speech last night to the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

	May 25, 2004 Iraq's Troubled Transition Several nations on the U.N. Security Council voiced concerns with a U.S.-British resolution on Iraq's transition -- a key part of President Bush's plan for stabilizing the country. Ray Suarez discusses the proposal and the situation in Iraq withZbigniew Brzezinski and Walter Russell Mead.

	May 24, 2004 Troubled Transition in Iraq Ahead of the president's address, three regional experts assess what the president should focus on ahead of the transition and the proposal America and Britain are pushing in the United Nations.

	May 24, 2004 Strugle for Control in Najaf and Kufa U.S. forces in Iraq continued their fight today to wrest control of the southern Shiite cities of Najaf and Kufa from militias loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Gwen Ifill gets an update from New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins in Baghdad.

	May 21, 2004 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the latest images from the Iraqi prison abuse investigation, the Bush administration's policies in Iraq and how they are impacting the upcoming presidential election.

	May 20, 2004 President Bush and Senator Kerry on Iraq Policy President Bush worked Thursday to rally support for his handling of Iraq. Policy experts for the president and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., highlight the major differences between their approaches.

	May 19, 2004 Court-Martial of Spc. Jeremy Sivits A court-martial sentenced Spc. Jeremy Sivits to the maximum penalty today for charges in connection with the abuse of prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad. Terence Smith discusses the court-martial with New York Times correspondent Dexter Filkins in Baghdad.

	May 19, 2004 Court-Martial of U.S. Soldier for Iraqi Prisoner Abuse A court-martial sentenced Spc. Jeremy Sivits, who will testify against six others charged with Iraqi prisoner abuse, to a year in prison, a reduction in rank and a bad conduct discharge from the Army.

	May 19, 2004 Generals Testify in Iraqi Prisoner Abuse The Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony today about the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal from three senior U.S. generals whose authority spans from the Pentagon to the prison.

	May 19, 2004 Generals Testify on Iraqi Prisoner Abuse Commanders responsible for military operations in Iraq appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee Wednesday to testify about Iraqi prisoner abuse. Two senators from the committee discuss the generals' statements.

	May 17, 2004 Assassination in Iraq A suicide bomber killed the head of the Iraqi Governing Council in Baghdad today. Ray Suarez discusses the assassination and other developments in Iraq with New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins in Baghdad.

	May 17, 2004 Delayed Return The families of some U.S. troops in Iraq are coping with the deaths of their loved ones. Betty Ann Bowser visited Fort Polk, Louisiana, to speak with some families about their sacrifice.

	May 13, 2004 Bending the Rules:International Law and the Treatment of Prisoners Recent images of Iraqi prisoner abuse have raised questions in Congress about whether the Department of Defense created a climate for abuse by sidestepping established international treaties on the appropriate treatment for prisoners of war. Kwame Holman reports on the controversy.

	May 13, 2004 Interrogation or Abuse of Iraqi Detainees Recent images of Iraqi prisoner abuse have raised questions about whether the Department of Defense created a climate for abuse by sidestepping international standards on the treatment for prisoners of war. Experts debate whether the U.S. military broke rules of the Geneva Convention in its interrogation of Iraqi detainees.

	May 12, 2004 Senators Discuss New Iraqi Prisoner Photos Pentagon officials showed senators more than 1,000 new photos of Iraqi prisoner abuse Wednesday. Two of the senators discuss the impact of the images and their reactions.

	May 12, 2004 Denver Views Spencer Michels follows up with a group of voters in Denver to discuss their reactions to recent events in Iraq.

	May 11, 2004 Abuses at Abu Ghraib Prison Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba has accused soldiers at the Abu Ghraib prison of "incidents of sadistic, blatant, and wanton criminal abuses." Experts examine the psychology of abusive behavior.

	May 11, 2004 Abuse Investigation Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba told Congress today that his investigation into alleged abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq found failures of discipline, training and leadership. Kwame Holman reports.

	May 10, 2004 Experts Analyze Coalition Progress in the Iraq War Between a growing prisoner abuse scandal and continued clashes between insurgents and coalition forces, some say the U.S.-led war in Iraq is facing major challenges to any successful military conclusion. Margaret Warner gets three perspectives on coalition progress and what steps the military should take next.

	May 10, 2004 Struggle for Conotrol: Sadr City The United States bombed the Baghdad headquarters of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr today. The coalition said 35 insurgents were killed in the strike, while two American troops were killed elsewhere in Iraq. Terence Smith gets an update on the attacks from Washington Post reporter Scott Wilson in Baghdad.

	May 10, 2004 Legal Options for Prosecuting U.S. Military Members Accused of Iraqi Abuse With one trial already set, the U.S. departments of Defense and Justice are devising a plan to divide additional prosecutions of American military personnel and civilian defense contractors involved in the alleged abuse of prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad.

	May 10, 2004 For the Record: President Bush at the Pentagon President Bush vowed full financial backing for American troops in Iraq during a visit to the Pentagon and offered strong support for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. The president also saw additional images of prisoners abused at the Abu Ghraib Prison and again repudiated the violence.

	May 10, 2004 President Bush's Statement at the Pentagon At the Pentagon, President Bush issued a strong endorsement of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and provided an update on the war in Iraq. The following is text of Mr. Bush's statement as transcribed by the White House.

	May 7, 2004 Shields and Brooks on Secretary Rumsfeld's Congressional Testimony NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's appearance before congressional committees looking into Iraqi prisoner abuse allegations and the effect the scandal may have on U.S. relations worldwide.

	May 7, 2004 Called to Account: Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Kwame Holman provides a background report on Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's testimony to Congress about the Iraqi prisoner scandal.

	May 7, 2004 Reaction to Secretary Rumsfeld's Testimony Before Congress Leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee discuss Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's testimony about the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal.

	May 7, 2004 Historical Perspectives: Secretary Rumsfeld Ray Suarez gets historical perspectives about Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's testimony from presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith, director of the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

	May 6, 2004 Struggle for Control in Iraq Coalition forces launched fresh offensives into the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, which had been under the control of militias loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Margaret Warner discusses the developments with New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins, who is in Baghdad.

	May 6, 2004 Donald Rumsfeld Under Fire Kwame Holman reports on calls made by some members of Congress for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over his part in allegedly covering up the prisoner abuse scandal in Iraq. Lawrence Korb and James Woolsey offer their perspective on whether Rumsfeld should be held accountable.

	May 5, 2004 President on Al Arabiya In one of two interviews with Arab-language television networks, President Bush condemned the treatment of Iraqi prisoners, calling the actions "abhorrent" and saying they did not represent American values.

	May 5, 2004 Photo Fallout President Bush told an Arab satellite television news network today that he found images of abuse at U.S. prisons in Iraq "abhorrent."

	May 5, 2004 Arab Reaction to Iraqi Prisoner Photos President Bush gave interviews Wednesday with Arabic-language networks in an attempt to quell the growing clamor over photos depicting U.S. soldiers abusing of Iraqi prisoners.

	May 5, 2004 President Bush Interview With Al-Hurra President Bush appeared on the U.S.-sponsored Arab television channel Al-Hurra on Wednesday in an effort to assuage the clamor over published photos depicting the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. soldiers. The following is text of his interview with Al-Hurra provided by the White House.

	May 4, 2004 Iraqi Prisoner Abuse Donald Rumsfeld told reporters that the actions of U.S. soldiers photographed abusing Iraqi prisoners are "totally unacceptable and un-American." Two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, members of which received a closed door briefing on the allegations, discuss the potential impact of the abuse scandal.

	May 3, 2004 Fallout from Alleged Prisoner Abuse in Iraq The U.S. military reprimanded seven soldiers Monday for mistreating prisoners in what a U.S. Army report described as a "systemic" abuse of those in custody. Experts discuss the circumstances of the abuse cases and what they may do to the Arab world's view of the United States.

	May 3, 2004 Turmoil in Iraq An Iraqi-led brigade peacefully took up positions in the Sunni city of Fallujah today, while U.S. forces faced continued resistance in the Shiite city of Najaf, where radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr remains holed up. Terence Smith discusses today's developments with Washington Post reporter Rajiv Chandrasekaran in Fallujah.



	APRIL April 30, 2004 Casualties of War On a special edition of Nightline on Friday, Ted Koppel read the names of all of the U.S. troops who have died in Iraq, but viewers of seven ABC stations owned by Sinclair Broadcasting were not able to see it. Terence Smith explores Sinclair's decision not to air the broadcast, which its executives say is politically motivated.

	April 30, 2004 Fighting in Fallujah Washington Post reporter Rajiv Chandrasekaran, reports from Fallujah about a new Iraqi military unit that has joined U.S. Marines there.

	April 29, 2004 Fallujah Fight There were reports today of a deal aimed at ending the stalemate between coalition forces and insurgents in Fallujah. Terence Smith speaks with Washington Post reporter Rajiv Chandrasekaran, who is embedded with U.S. Marines in Fallujah.

	April 29, 2004 Fallujah Fight U.S. Marines will begin withdrawing from Fallujah under a tentative agreement reached late Wednesday to end the month-long standoff between coalition forces and insurgents. Margaret Warner discusses the deal with military experts.

	April 28, 2004 Fallujah Fight U.S. Marines assaulted insurgents in Fallujah with helicopter gunships and bombing strikes for a third day Wednesday. Rajiv Chandrasekaran of The Washington Post, who has been embedded with U.S. Marines in the city, provides an update.

	April 27, 2004 Turmoil in Iraq Heavy fighting erupted in the Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Najaf Monday and Tuesday night. Ray Suarez gets an update on the latest violence in Iraq from Los Angles Times reporter Tony Perry, who is embedded with U.S. Marines in Fallujah. Ray Suarez then speaks to Newsweek reporter Babak Dehghanpisheh, who is based in Baghdad.

	April 27, 2004 Vietnam Echoes Republicans ratcheted up attacks this week against alleged inconsistencies in Democratic presidential contender Sen. John Kerry's stances supporting the Iraq war and opposing the Vietnam war. Margaret Warner gets two perspectives on Kerry's war records from William Kristol and Tom Oliphant.

	April 26, 2004 Civilian Casualties in Iraq While U.S. news organizations often report a running tally of Americans killed in Iraq, the total number of Iraqi casualties, both civilians and insurgents, is reported on less often. Ray Suarez gets three perspectives on the challenges of accurately reporting the Iraqi death toll.

	April 26, 2004 Turmoil in Iraq An explosion in Baghdad killed two U.S. soldiers and injured several more today. Terence Smith gets an update on the continuing violence from Melinda Liu of Newsweek magazine in Baghdad.

	April 26, 2004 Rape in the Ranks Betty Ann Bowser provides a report on sexual assault in the military.

	April 26, 2004 Public Portrait Washington, D.C., hosted the first large-scale abortion rights rally in over a decade, sparking passionate views about both women's health issues and the nation's political leaders. Gwen Ifill talks to pollster Andrew Kohut about how the American public is viewing key political issues.

	April 23, 2004 Images of War Department of Defense spokesman Bryan Whitman and Dana Milbank of The Washington Post debate the Pentagon's ban on media coverage of the return of fallen service members that was broken twice this week.

	April 22, 2004 Dangerous Business Violence across Iraq has increased the security risks for private-sector companies working to rebuild the country. Ray Suarez discusses the challenges these contractors face with Stan Soloway of the Professional Services Council and Sheba Crocker from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

	April 22, 2004 Essay: Military Families Guest essayist Frank Schaeffer, whose latest book is "Faith of Our Sons: A Father's Wartime Diary" offers some thoughts about those who send troops to war.

	April 21, 2004 Suicide Bombings Five simultaneous suicide car bombs tore through the British-occupied city of Basra in southern Iraq early this morning. Independent Television News correspondent Julian Manyon reports on the latest violence. Then, Ray Suarez follows up in a conversation with New York Times reporter Edward Wong in Baghdad.

	April 20, 2004 A Fallen Son More than 1,000 people came to the small mountain town of Dubois, Wyo., to pay respects for native son and Marine Private First Class Chance Phelps, who was killed recently in Iraq. Spencer Michels reports on the effects of a faraway war when it hits close to home.

	April 19, 2004 Ending the Violence Coalition forces in Iraq came close to brokering a deal today with the insurgent militias that have been fighting to keep foreign troops out of Fallujah and Najaf. Ray Suarez gets an update on the ongoing standoffs in Iraq from New York Times Baghdad bureau chief John Burns.

	April 19, 2004 Behind the Scenes Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward's new book, "Plan of Attack," alleges President Bush essentially cut out Secretary of State Colin Powell from the planning of the Iraq war, creating tensions between Powell and other White House officials -- an assertion they have refuted. Correspondent Spencer Michels provides a report.

	April 15, 2004 Extended Duty in Iraq The Pentagon announced Thursday that 21,000 U.S. soldiers who were supposed to leave Iraq in a few weeks after a year-long tour of duty must stay there for three additional months. Ray Suarez provides a report.

	April 12, 2004 Fighting in Iraq Following military reports saying insurgents are withdrawing from key Iraqi cities Monday, Ray Suarez discusses the latest developments with New York Times Baghdad bureau chief John Burns.

	April 9, 2004 Iraq Uprising Militias loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr retained control of the southern Iraqi cities of Najaf and Kufa today, but coalition forces took back Kut and asked for a truce in Fallujah. Kwame Holman reports a roundup of the today's battles in Iraq.

	April 8, 2004 Escalating Violence in Iraq Iraqi insurgents kidnapped eight South Koreans, three Japanese and two Arab Israelis in separate incidents Thursday. Militants threatened to burn the Japanese alive if Tokyo does not withdraw its troops from Iraq. Margaret Warner gets an update on the violence in Iraq from New York Times reporter Jeffrey Gettleman.

	April 7, 2004 Iraq: Military Briefing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Richard Myers answer questions from reporters about U.S. military's operations in Iraq.

	April 7, 2004 Deadly Day Guerilla warfare spread to least ten cities across Iraq today. Gwen Ifill discusses the latest flashpoints with Los Angeles Times reporter Tony Perry, who is embedded with U.S. Marines in Fallujah.

	April 7, 2004 Iraq: What Now? Attacks by insurgents spread to least ten cities across Iraq Wednesday, leading top defense officials to say that some U.S. troops may have to stay in the region longer. Jim Lehrer gets perspectives on how to quell the continued insurgent uprisings in Iraq from four military experts.

	April 6, 2004 Contractors Face Iraq Combat Military experts discuss the growing use of civilian contract employees for dangerous combat zone assignments in Iraq.

	April 6, 2004 Contractors Face Iraq Combat Military experts discuss the growing use of civilian contract employees for dangerous combat zone assignments in Iraq.

	April 5, 2004 Turmoil: Inside Iraq U.S.-led forces struck back against centers of armed resistance in Fallujah and Baghdad today, after 12 American troops were killed in Iraq during the past 24 hours. Margaret Warner gets an update on the latest confrontations from New York Times reporter Jeffrey Gettlemen in Baghdad.

	April 5, 2004 Shiite Resistance in Iraq An Iraqi judge issued an arrest warrant today for firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who the Coalition Provisional Authority accuses of igniting anti-American violence that led to the deaths of eight U.S. troops. Gwen Ifill gets two perspectives on the strength of the Shiite uprising.

	April 2, 2004 Hidden Truth The Toledo Blade published a series about the atrocities the U.S. Army unit Tiger Force committed during the Vietnam War in 1967, but as quickly as the revelations came out, they quietly disappeared. Terence Smith looks at the Blade's determination to uncover the story and why the mainstream media largely overlooked it.

	April 1, 2004 Attacks in the Sunni Triangle Military experts discuss the U.S. response to gruesome attacks on U.S. soldiers and civilians in the Sunni Triangle area of Iraq.

	April 1, 2004 Training for Danger After almost a year of American-led occupation in Iraq, the Pentagon is in the process of orchestrating the largest troop rotation since the end of World War II. Betty Ann Bowser spent some time with National Guard soldiers in California, who told her about the changing role of the Guard.



	MARCH March 31, 2004 Deadly Day Nine Americans were killed by insurgent ambushes in Iraq. Terence Smith discusses the violence with New York Times Baghdad bureau chief John Burns.

	March 31, 2004 Deadly Day in Iraq An anti-American mob in the Iraqi city of Fallujah ambushed a group of contractors Wednesday, beating and dragging four bodies through the streets. The brutal attack came on the same day a roadside bomb killed five U.S. soldiers west of Baghdad. Military analysts discuss the state of security in Iraq after the gruesome attacks.

	March 25, 2004 Newsmaker: Donald Rumsfeld Following two days of 9/11 commission hearings, Jim Lehrer discusses the administration's defense leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

	March 22, 2004 Mideast Assasination Hamas founder and spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin was killed in an Israeli helicopter missile strike outside a Gaza City mosque Monday, prompting threats of revenge by Palestinian militants. Two Mideast experts discuss Israel's decision to assassinate the Hamas founder and its implications for the region.

	March 19, 2004 One Year Later in Iraq President Bush marked the one year anniversary of the war with Iraq by giving a speech at the White House. Here are some excerpts.

	March 19, 2004 One Year Later The war in Iraq began one year ago, but the international debate over the conflict continues. Two analysts discuss its repercussions for diplomacy and the war on terror.

	March 18, 2004 Newsmaker: Mohamed Elbaradei International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Mohamed ElBaradei speaks with Margaret Warner about Iran's nuclear program and the international nuclear threat.

	March 17, 2004 Newsmaker: Hans Blix As the one year anniversary of the start of the Iraq war approaches, former top U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix discusses his perspective on the debate over the status of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program and his new book on the experience entitled "Disarming Iraq."

	March 17, 2004 Deadly Blast in Iraq A 1,000-pound bomb ripped through a Baghdad hotel today, killing at least 27 people and wounding 40 others. Ray Suarez speaks with New York Times reporter Jeffrey Gettleman about the blast in Baghdad.

	March 16, 2004 Civilian Targets in Iraq Following a string of ambush attacks on civilian aid workers in Iraq, Gwen Ifill talks to the leaders of two relief organizations about the escalating violence against civilians.

	March 10, 2004 Back from Iraq Some 130,000 U.S. soldiers are returning from service in Iraq as part of the largest troop rotation since World War II. Betty Ann Bowser talks to some of those soldiers about the challenges they faced in the war-torn nation.

	March 4, 2004 General John Abizaid The head of U.S. Central Command General John Abizaid speaks with Jim Lehrer about the American military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan and about efforts to hunt and capture key terror network figures, including Osama bin Laden.

	March 2, 2004 Shock Waves A series of bombings today killed more than 140 Shiite Muslims in Iraq today. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports.

	March 2, 2004 Iraq Bombings A series of coordinated suicide attacks and mortars killed at least 145 people and wounded hundreds of others at major Shiite Muslim shrines in the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Karbala Tuesday.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 26, 2004 Haiti: On the Brink Haitian rebels said Thursday they are "on their way" to the capital Port-au-Prince to oust President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. New York Times reporter Lydia Polgreen reports on preparations in the capital.

	Feb. 26, 2004 Haiti: On the Brink Haitian rebels said Thursday they are "on their way" to the capital Port-au-Prince to oust President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Reps. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., and Mark Foley, R-Fla., debate whether the United States should have a role in intervening in the crisis.

	Feb. 25, 2004 Crisis in Haiti U.S. Marines and Canadian soldiers provided protection for their citizens in Port-au-Prince Wednesday as violence from the rebel uprising against embattled Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide continues to spread. Margaret Warner discusses the latest diplomatic efforts to solve the crisis in Haiti with Luigi Einaudi.

	Feb. 23, 2004 On the Brink in Haiti Haitian rebels gained control of nearly all the northern territory of the Caribbean country, after invading the city of Cap-Haitien yesterday. Ray Suarez speaks with National Public Radio correspondent Martin Kaste in Port-au-Prince about the threatened invasion of the capital city.

	Feb. 16, 2004 Haiti: A Fractured Nation Up to 50 people have been killed in Haiti over the past ten days in clashes between anti-government forces and those loyal to President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Ray Suarez speaks with two regional experts about the roots of the conflict, Aristide's presidency and the U.S. role in ensuring democracy in Haiti.

	Feb. 11, 2004 Newsmaker: Condoleezza Rice President Bush said Wednesday that no more countries should have the ability to enrich or process nuclear material. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice talks to Ray Suarez about the president's speech and the situation in Iraq, where some 50 people were killed in a suicide bombing Wednesday.

	Feb. 10, 2004 Report From Baghdad American efforts to train additional Iraqi police officers were jarred by a fatal bombing at a police station 30 miles south of Baghdad today. Gwen Ifill gets additional information on the bombing from New York Times correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman in Baghdad.

	Feb. 10, 2004 A Matter of Record White House officials released military payroll records Tuesday that they say show President Bush fulfilled his National Guard duties, answering newly resurfaced questions about his Vietnam War record. After a background report, experts discuss the controversy surrounding the president's military service.

	Feb. 5, 2004 Pardon in Pakistan Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday pardoned Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of the Pakistani atomic weapons program, who admitted providing nuclear weapons expertise and equipment to Iran, Libya and North Korea. Ray Suarez speaks with regional experts about possible reasons for Musharraf's decision.

	Feb. 3, 2004 Nuclear Bazaar Pakistani physicist Abdul Qadeer Khan is celebrated as a national hero for creating his country's atomic bomb, but government sources say the scientist shared his nuclear know-how with Libya, Iran and North Korea. Ian Williams reports on Khan's central role at the nuclear nexus of Pakistani proliferation.

	Feb. 2, 2004 Bloody Sunday Simultaneous suicide attacks killed 67 people at the offices of two Kurdish political parties in Irbil, Iraq, yesterday. Independent Television News correspondent Lindsey Hilsum reports on the attacks, and Gwen Ifill follows up with Najmaldin Karim of the Washington Kurdish Institute.



	JANUARY Jan. 21, 2004 Nuclear Appraisal Siegfried Hecker, former director of the U.S. nuclear weapons laboratory in Los Alamos, told Congress that North Korea did not show him conclusive evidence of a nuclear weapons program during his visit to the country. Margaret Warner speaks with Hecker and Jack Pritchard, who accompanied Hecker to North Korea, about their trip.

	Jan. 15, 2004 New Hampshire Update While most of the candidates crisscross Iowa, retired Gen. Wesley Clark has been focusing on New Hampshire. Two New York Times reporters discuss his strategy and his recent surge in Granite State polls.

	Jan. 15, 2004 Campaign Snapshot Retired Gen. Wesley Clark defends his stance on the war in this campaign snapshot taken in New Hampshire.

	Jan. 14, 2004 No Forgetting: Veterans and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Despite aggressive Pentagon effects to make mental health professionals available to soldiers stationed in Iraq, soldiers returning from the war continue to report high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder. Susan Dentzer reports on what the military has learned about dealing with PTSD and what it is doing to help its victims.

	Jan. 14, 2004 Extended Interview: Alfonso Batres Dr. Alfonso Batres, a clinical psychologist and the chief officer for readjustment counseling services at the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses how the department's support services aim to help those who have served in combat.

	Jan. 13, 2004 The Size of the U.S. Army The U.S. Army has a third fewer soldiers than it did at the time it fought the 1991 Gulf War. Some military analysts are asking whether the Army is too small to support its long-term commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

	Jan. 9, 2004 Weapons Search Before the Iraq war, Bush administration officials spoke in a tone of certainty about illicit Iraqi weapons programs, but so far the CIA has found little evidence of operational weapons of mass destruction in that country. Kwame Holman updates the ongoing weapons hunt, and Margaret Warner follows up in a conversation.

	Jan. 8, 2004 Report from Baghdad Hostile fire may have had a role in the crash of a U.S. Army medical helicopter near Fallujah and the emergency landing of a military transport plane in Baghdad today. Ray Suarez speaks with The New York Times' John Burns about the recent rise in attacks against coalition targets in Iraq.

	Jan. 2, 2004 On Patrol A reporter follows Charlie Company of the U.S. Army's 4th Infantry Division as it patrols the Sunni Triangle of central Iraq.

	Jan. 2, 2004 On Patrol Two military experts discuss how the soldiers' tactics address U.S. objectives in the war-torn country.