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| 2002 DECEMBER
Dec. 31, 2002
Newsmaker: TSA Director James Loy
James Loy, the new director of the Transportation Security Administration, discusses the new federal measures requiring airports to screen all baggage for explosives beginning in 2003.
   
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| Dec. 25, 2002
Designs for Ground Zero
Ray Suarez looks at the seven final design options for the World Trade Center memorial, and talks to one of the submitting architects, Daniel Libeskind, about the symbolism, vision and logistics involved in his proposal.
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| Dec. 19, 2002
Arresting Terror
Federal officials arrested five men in Dallas Wednesday on allegations they helped fund terrorists. Terence Smith discusses the recent financial crackdown with a correspondent of Time Magazine, and a writer from the New York Times.
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| Dec. 11, 2002
Background: Improving Intelligence
Kwame Holman looks at the Congressional report issued on intelligence failures prior to 9/11.
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| Dec. 11, 2002
Improving Intelligence
Two senators discuss the 9/11 report examining the failure of intelligence agencies to prevent the terrorist attacks.
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| NOVEMBER
Nov. 29, 2002
Background: Terror in Kenya
Two reports from Independent Television News on the double terrorist attacks in Kenya.
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| Nov. 29, 2002
Terrorist Attacks in Kenya
In the wake of the deadly car bombing of an Israeli-owned hotel and attempted missile attack on an airliner experts discuss possible culprits.
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| Nov. 29, 2002
Terror in Kenya
In the wake of the deadly car bombing of an Israeli-owned hotel and attempted missile attack on an airliner experts discuss possible culprits.
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| Nov. 29, 2002
Soft Targets
Ian Williams of Independent Television News with a look at how terrorist groups are increasingly seeking out so-called soft targets worldwide, like Indonesia's resort island of Bali.
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| Nov. 28, 2002
Terror in Kenya
Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the double terrorist attacks at an Israeli-owned hotel and on an Israeli charter plane in the African nation of Kenya.
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| Nov. 27, 2002
Investigating Sept. 11
Experts and lawmakers discuss the task ahead for an independent commission established to probe the circumstances that led to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as well as the appointment of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as its head.
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| Nov. 26, 2002
Troubled Connection
New tensions between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia arise over allegations that Saudi officials help finance terrorist organizations.
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| Nov. 25, 2002
Tracking Down Al-Qaida
Following the recent capture of an al-Qaida operative and the release of an audio tape believed to be from Osama bin Laden, two experts discuss U.S. efforts to track down the terrorist group.
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| Nov. 20, 2002
Securing the Homeland
After months of debate, the Senate passed the homeland security bill, creating the third largest federal department aimed at protecting the nation from terrorism.
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| Nov. 19, 2002
Safer Skies?
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta discusses the changing state of air travel security and the implementation of federal security screeners at all commercial airports in the United States.
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| Nov. 18, 2002
Government Surveillance
The Pentagon has launched plans to create a computer surveillance system to sift through personal information as a way of tracking down terrorists, which critics warn may lead to violations of privacy.
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| Nov. 15, 2002
Insuring Against Attacks
As Congress considers a variety of bills aimed at helping the nation protect itself against future terrorist attacks, analysts debate the need for terrorism insurance legislation.
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| Nov. 14, 2002
Ready or Not
Ray Suarez discusses U.S. preparations for a potential future terrorist attack with three security specialists.
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| Nov. 13, 2002
Bin Laden Tape
Margaret Warner discusses the significance of a new audio tape said to be from Osama bin Laden with three terrorism experts.
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| Nov. 12, 2002
Background: Back to Work
Kwame Holman reports on the first day of the lame suck session of the 107th Congress.
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| Nov. 12, 2002
Congress Goes Back to Work
As the congress convenes in a lame-duck session, two U.S. senators discuss the likelihood that a homeland security bill will pass and the fate of other key pieces of legislation.
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| OCTOBER
Oct. 31, 2002
Securing the Homeland
Former Senators Gary Hart and Warren Rudman discuss their recent report saying the United States remains vulnerable to a major terrorist attack.
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| Oct. 28, 2002
Background: Death in Moscow
Independent Television News reports on the aftermath of this weekend's deadly effort to rescue hundreds of hostages from a Moscow theatre.
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| Oct. 28, 2002
Death in Moscow
Experts discuss this weekend's controversial effort to rescue hundreds of hostages held in a Moscow theater seized by Chechen rebels.
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| Oct. 25, 2002
Al-Qaida in Germany
A suspected Sept. 11 plotter went on trial this week in Hamburg, Germany, the alleged location of an al-Qaida terror cell. Special Correspondent Simon Marks reports on the the terror network's roots in Germany.
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| Oct. 24, 2002
Russia Hostage Crisis
A group of some 40 Chechen separatists armed with explosives are holding more than 600 people hostage in a Moscow theater. Margaret Warner investigates whether the stand-off is a home-grown rebellion or international terrorism.
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| Oct. 17, 2002
What Went Wrong?
Sens. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons program and react to Thursday's testimony from FBI Director Robert Mueller and CIA Director George Tenet about the state of U.S. intelligence before Sept. 11.
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| Oct. 17, 2002
Background: What Went Wrong?
Kwame Holman reports on the ongoing September 11th intelligence hearings.
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| Oct. 16, 2002
Background: Bali Attack Aftermath
Bill Neely and Ian Williams of Independent Television News report on the aftermath of the bombing on the Indonesian island of Bali.
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| Oct. 16, 2002
Bali Attack Aftermath
The Australian ambassador to the United States describes how his country is reacting to the deaths of scores of Australians in the Bali bombing.
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| Oct. 15, 2002
Update: Terror in Paradise
Ian Williams of Independent Television News provides an update on the recent terror attack on the Indonesian island of Bali.
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| Oct. 14, 2002
Background: Bali Bombings
Julian Manyon and Julian Rush, both of Independent Television News, report on the terror bombing in Bali.
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| Oct. 10, 2002
Tracking Terrorists
Reporters discuss whether several recent incidents and messages indicate a resurgence of the al-Qaida terrorist network.
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| SEPTEMBER
Sept. 27, 2002
Shields and Brooks
Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the heated political debate over homeland security and possible military intervention in Iraq.
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| Sept. 27, 2002
Guarding the Homeland
The U.S. unveils a new command center aimed at bolstering domestic defense efforts.
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| Sept. 26, 2002
Background: Intelligence Inquiries
Kwame Holman reports on this week's Congressional hearings on what the CIA and FBI knew before the Sept. 11 attacks.
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| Sept. 26, 2002
Findings of Failure
The two top House members on the Congressional inquiry into the Sept. 11 attacks discuss possible intelligence failures.
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| Sept. 25, 2002
Concerned Community
Tom Bearden reports on a Muslim community's reaction to the arrest of six alleged terrorists in their western New York city.
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| Sept. 18, 2002
Background: What Went Wrong
Kwame Holman reports on the congressional investigation into alleged pre-Sept. 11 intelligence failures.
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| Sept. 18, 2002
What Went Wrong
Gwen Ifill talks with Sens. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) about how much intelligence agencies knew before last year's terrorist attacks.
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| Sept. 17, 2002
Rebuilding Ground Zero
Ray Suarez looks at the debate over what to do with the World Trade Center site.
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| Sept. 16, 2002
Background: Tracking Terror
Margaret Warner reports on the recent arrests of al-Qaida operatives.
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| Sept. 16, 2002
Tracking Terrorism
Experts discuss the threat of terrorism and the recent arrests of al-Qaida operatives.
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| Sept. 16, 2002
Then and Now: Johnetta Cole
Gwen Ifill speaks with former Spelman College President Johnetta Cole about how Americans have changed since September 11, 2001.
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| Sept. 13, 2002
Then and Now: Harvey Mansfiled
Gwen Ifill speaks with Harvey Mansfield, a Harvard government professor, about how Americans have changed since Sept. 11, 2001.
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| Sept. 12, 2002
Poetry: 9/11
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky reads his poem, "9/11," commissioned by the Washington Post for the September 11 anniversary.
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| Sept. 12, 2002
Then and Now: Martin Espada
Ray Suarez talks with poet Martin Espada about how Americans have changed since Sept.11, 2001.
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| Sept. 12, 2002
Under Suspicion
Jeffrey Kaye examines the feelings of ostracism and fear some American Muslims have experienced since the Sept. 11 attacks. He focuses on one Muslim community in California.
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| Sept. 11, 2002
Pennsylvania - 9/11/02
Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge, a former Pennsylvania governor, led memorial ceremonies at the spot where Flight 93 crashed on Sept. 11, 2001, killing 40 passengers and crew members.
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| Sept. 11, 2002
Pentagon - 9/11/02
Just after 9 a.m., President Bush, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and others gathered on the west side of the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C. to remember the 184 victims of the terrorist attack there a year ago.
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| Sept. 11, 2002
New York City - 9/11/02
Beginning in the pre-dawn hours, thousands of people visited the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, where 2,801 people were killed one year ago.
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| Sept. 11, 2002
President Bush at the Pentagon Memorial Ceremony
The president speaks at the Pentagon memorial ceremony, reflecting on the toll the Sept. 11 attacks took and the resolute response of the U.S. military.
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| Sept. 11, 2002
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
The secretary of defense addresses the Pentagon memorial ceremony, discussing the state of the war on terrorism -- the massive military push that began in the wake of last year's attacks.
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| Sept. 10, 2002
Faces of 9/11
New York Times photographers offer observations about the pictures they took on Sept.11, 2001.
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| Sept. 10, 2002
Liberty vs. Security
A closer look at how America's justice system has changed in the wake of Sept. 11.
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| Sept. 10, 2002
Background: The Threat of al-Qaida
Attorney General John Ashcroft announces new warnings about the al-Qaida terrorist network, and Margaret Warner reports about al-Qaida's actions.
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| Sept. 10, 2002
The Threat of al-Qaida
Two terrorist analysts assess the current state and potential threat of the al-Qaida terror network.
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| Sept. 10, 2002
Background: Liberty vs. Security
Spencer Michels reports on the impact of Sept. 11 on the judicial system.
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| Sept. 9, 2002
Stricken Suburbs
Betty Ann Bowser visits a New Jersey community profoundly affected by the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
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| Sept. 6, 2002
Congress Remembers
Kwame Holman reports on today's special congressional session in New York City, which paid tribute to the victims of the World Trade Center attack.
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| Sept. 6, 2002
Poetry: The Names
Poet Laureate Billy Collins reads his Sept.11-themed poem "The Names."
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| Sept. 6, 2002
Then and Now: Kavita Ramdas
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with Kavita Ramdas, president and CEO of the Global Fund for Women, about international reaction to the Sept. 11 attacks.
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| Sept. 6, 2002
The Pentagon: One Year Later
Ray Suarez revisits the crew working to restore the part of the Pentagon destroyed by a hijacked aircraft on Sept. 11.
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| Sept. 5, 2002
Intelligence Since 9/11
Spencer Michels reports on how September 11th changed the US intelligence agencies. Follow-up Discussion
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| Sept. 5, 2002
Then and Now: Pete Hamill
Terence Smith speaks with writer Pete Hamill about how Americans have changed since September 11, 2001.
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| Sept. 5, 2002
One Year Later: Afghan-Americans
Spencer Michels provides a 9/11-anniversary update about an Afghan-American community in California.
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| Sept. 5, 2002
Changes in U.S. Intelligence
Experts discuss how U.S. intelligence agencies have changed and adapted to the post-9/11 world. Background Report
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| Sept. 4, 2002
Then and Now: Bishop William DeVeaux
Margaret Warner talks with Bishop William DeVeaux of the African Methodist Episcopal Church about how Americans have changed since Sept. 11.
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| Sept. 4, 2002
The FDNY One Year Later
A visit to one Manhattan firehouse that lost 11 men in the World Trade Center catastrophe.
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| Sept. 3, 2002
Then and Now: Richard Brookhiser
Ray Suarez speaks with historian Richard Brookhiser about how Americans have changed since the Sept. 11 attacks.
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| Sept. 3, 2002
Burn Victims: One Year Later
Susan Dentzer reports on the recovery of two women who were seriously burned during the attack on the World Trade Center.
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| Sept. 3, 2002
Impact on the News
Terence Smith and some of his fellow journalists assess how the Sept. 11 attacks have affected the news industry.
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| AUGUST
Aug. 29, 2002
Searching for Clues
Investigators are renewing their search for clues into the source of the deadly anthrax bacteria used to taint letters last year. Experts discuss the latest developments as well as the joining of the scientific and investigative communities.
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| Aug. 27, 2002
Liberty vs. Security
A federal court rules immigration hearings for people detained in the Sept. 11 investigation must be made public. Two legal experts discuss the decision's potential effects.
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| Aug. 23, 2002
Secret Court
Experts discuss a secret U.S. court's rebuke of the FBI and its denial of a Justice Department request for expanded surveillance authority.
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| Aug. 19, 2002
Record of Terror
Judith Miller of The New York Times discusses newly discovered videotapes that purport to show al-Qaida terrorists training methods and possible experiments with poison gas.
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| Aug. 15, 2002
Zero Times One
Richard Rodriguez reflects on the meaning of ground zero.
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| Aug. 5, 2002
Naming the Detainees
Should the U.S. Justice Dept. have to reveal the names of detainees held in the Sept. 11 investigation? Two experts join the debate.
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| JULY
July 26, 2002
Background: Homeland Security Legislation
An update from Kwame Holman on the Congressional debate over proposed Homeland Security legislation.
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| July 26, 2002
Homeland Security Legislation
Congressmen Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), members of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, discuss the House's homeland security debate.
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| July 25, 2002
Update: The Moussaoui Case
Margaret Warner discusses the latest developments in the legal case of alleged Sept. 11th conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui with Philip Shenon of The New York Times and Mary Cheh, professor of constitutional law and criminal procedure at George Washington University law school.
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| July 19, 2002
Homeland Security Update
Ray Suarez reports on the day's developments in Congress on homeland security legislation.
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| July 18, 2002
Moussaoui Plea
Accused Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui swears his allegiance to Osama bin Laden and attempts to plead guilty to federal charges.
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| July 17, 2002
Homeland Security
Two former senators who studied America's ability to combat terrorism react to the president's proposal.
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| July 16, 2002
Background: Homeland Security Plan
A report from Kwame Holman on the newly unveiled Bush administration homeland security strategy.
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| July 16, 2002
Homeland Security
Jim Lehrer explores the latest developments in homeland security with four members of Congress: Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.), Senator Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.), Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
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| July 15, 2002
Background: Plea Bargain
The U.S. district attorney responsible for the John Walker Lindh plea bargain describes the deal made late Sunday night.
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| July 15, 2002
Plea Bargain
John Walker Lindh's attorney describes the plea bargain his client made with the government.
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| July 5, 2002
Safeguarding Airports
After three people die in a shoot-out at Los Angeles' airport, experts consider what else can be done to keep U.S. airports safe.
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| July 1, 2002
Striking First: President Bush's Preemptive Strike Policy
Margaret Warner discusses the debate over President Bush's preemptive strike policy proposal with Richard Perle, former Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan administration and head of the Defense Policy Board; and Phyllis Bennis, a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies.
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June 21, 2002
Mother of Sept. 11 Suspect
Aicha el-Wafi, the mother of accused Sept. 11 co-conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui, talks about her son's trial, his current state of mind, and the possible roots of his radical Islamic beliefs.
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| June 18, 2002
World Trade Center: Among the Ruins
Terence Smith talks with William Langewiesche, a correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly who was given exclusive round-the-clock access to recovery efforts at the World Trade Center.
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| June 14, 2002
Shields and Brooks
Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the new U.S. Catholic Church policy on pedophile priests, estate tax laws, and pollution emissions.
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| June 11, 2002
Background: Al-Qaida Still a Threat
Kwame Holman reports on the threat still posed by the al-Qaida terrorist network.
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| June 11, 2002
Al-Qaida Still a Threat?
Three experts discuss details of possible threats posed by the al-Qaida terrorist network.
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| June 10, 2002
Background: Dirty Bomb
A report from Kwame Holman on the arrest of a man in the U.S. who allegedly planned to build and detonate a radioactive "dirty bomb."
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| June 10, 2002
Dirty Bomb Arrest
Experts discuss the arrest of a man with alleged plans to build and detonate a radioactive "dirty bomb" and what would be the likely affect of an attack.
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| June 7, 2002
Update: Security Shake-up
A report from Kwame Holman on President Bush's proposal for a new Cabinet post on homeland security.
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| June 7, 2002
White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card
The White House chief of staff talks about President Bush's plans for a new Cabinet post on homeland security and the FBI hearings on possible intelligence failures.
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| June 7, 2002
Shields and Brooks
Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the Bush administration's plan to reorganize homeland security and the FBI hearings.
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| June 6, 2002
Background: FBI Hearings
Kwame Holman reports on Senate hearings on the FBI's performance before the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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| June 6, 2002
Connecting the Dots
Members of Congress debate possible pre-September 11 intelligence failures and FBI bureaucracy.
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| June 4, 2002
What Went Wrong: The Investigation into Alleged Pre-Sept. 11 Intelligence Lapse
Sens. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee discuss the investigation into alleged pre-Sept. 11 intelligence lapses.
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| June 3, 2002
Background: Failure to Communicate
Terence Smith talks with Newsweek Washington Bureau Chief Daniel Klaidman, co-author of the the first news story about how the CIA was slow to relay information on two of the 9/11 hijackers.
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| MAY
May 31, 2002
Shields and Brooks
The political implications of the FBI's announcements to reorganize and broaden its abilities to investigate potential terrorists.
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| May 30, 2002
Solemn Ground
Tom Bearden reports on the ceremony that concluded the cleanup and recovery mission at the World Trade Center site.
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| May 30, 2002
Background: Eye on Terror
Ray Suarez reports on Attorney General John Ashcroft's announcement of new FBI surveillance guidelines.
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| May 30, 2002
Eye On Terror
The attorney general announces new FBI guidelines expanding the agency's surveillance authority outside specific investigations.
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| May 29, 2002
Background: FBI Redesign
A report from Kwame Holman on plans to restructure the FBI.
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| May 29, 2002
Redesigning the FBI
Three experts assess the Justice Department's plan to overhaul the FBI, making counterterrorism its top priority.
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| May 24, 2002
Brooks and Oliphant
Analysis of recent terror alerts, the FBI's handling of intelligence warnings pre-Sept. 11 and the connection between the White House and Enron from The Weekly Standard's David Brooks and The Boston Globe's Tom Oliphant.
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| May 24, 2002
Who Knew What?
The FBI faces questions over whether it ignored crucial pre-Sept. 11 intelligence information. Senators Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) debate who knew what.
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| May 23, 2002
President Bush Germany Speech
During his European tour, President Bush addresses a special session of the German Bundestag in Berlin, Germany.
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| May 22, 2002
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses terror threats, the war in Afghanistan, and his decision to cancel the Crusader plan.
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| May 21, 2002
Background: Warnings and Worries
Kwame Holman reports on terrorism warnings before and after September 11th.
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| May 21, 2002
Warnings and Worries
U.S. government warnings about possible threats against the United States continued Tuesday with the FBI warning that New York City landmarks may be targeted. Four experts discuss official reaction to the government warnings.
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| May 20, 2002
Fighting Terror
Four editorial page editors react to government warnings about the continued threat of terrorism against the U.S.
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| May 17, 2002
Shields and Brooks
Regular guests Mark Shields and David Brooks talk about President Bush's defense of the pre-9/11 warnings.
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| May 17, 2002
Background: Hijack Warnings
A report from Spencer Michels on the continued turmoil over the pre-9/11 hijack warnings.
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| May 17, 2002
Connecting the Dots
Three security experts discuss how U.S. counterterrorism agencies collect and share information.
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| May 16, 2002
Background: Hijack Alert
Margaret Warner reports on FBI alerts that indicate the White House was aware of increased terror threats before September 11.
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| May 16, 2002
Hijack Threat
What did the White House know about a pre-9/11 hijacking threat, and what did it do or not do about those warnings?
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| May 7, 2002
Bomb Scare
In a discussion aired before the arrest of suspect Luke John Helder, a former FBI special agent discusses how the agency profiles suspected criminals.
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| May 1, 2002
Background: Legal Limbo
Gwen Ifill talks with National Public Radio correspondent David Molpus about what lies ahead for detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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| May 1, 2002
Legal Limbo
Legal experts debate what the U.S. government should do with the hundreds of Afghan and al-Qaida detainees in Camp Delta, a new U.S. military base in Guatanamo, Cuba.
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| May 1, 2002
Behind the Collapse of the World Trade Center Towers
A report on what caused the World Trade Center towers to collapse.
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April 30, 2002
Newsmaker: Joschka Fischer
The German foreign minister is visiting the United States to discuss moving the Middle East toward a peace settlement.
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| April 22, 2002
The Moussaoui Case
The New York Times reporter Philip Shenon discusses developments in the pretrial hearing of Zacarias Moussaoui, charged in the Sept. 11 attacks.
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| April 22, 2002
Shared Sorrow: The Oklahoma City Bombing
Betty Ann Bowser reports from Oklahoma City, where she spoke to Oklahoma City bombing and September 11th attack victims' families and survivors.
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| April 17, 2002
War on Terror
A report on Defense Secretary Rumsfeld's announcement of a major change in U.S. military commands.
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| April 11, 2002
Redemption: Journalism and September 11
Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming considers this year's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism for coverage of September 11th and its aftermath.
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| April 10, 2002
Secretary of State Powell's Peace Mission
Four journalists discuss the growing divide between the United States and Europe over Middle East policy.
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| April 9, 2002
Diplomatic Challenge: Colin Powell's Trip
After a report on the second day of Colin Powell's diplomatic trip, three experts assess the challenges the secretary of state faces in enlisting help from the Arab world to solve the Mideast crisis.
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| April 9, 2002
Living in Fear: Suicide Bombings in Israel
Special correspondent Martin Himel reports from Jerusalem on how Israelis are living with daily fears of suicide bombings
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| April 9, 2002
Terror Connections
New York Times correspondent Ben Weiser discusses the cases against four people accused of aiding an imprisoned Egyptian cleric.
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| April 8, 2002
Allies at Odds: Israel and the United States
Two columnists discuss the political divide between Israel and the United States.
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| April 5, 2002
Judge William Webster, Director of the Security Review Commission
Terence Smith interviews Judge William Webster, director of the Security Review Commission, about his just-released report on security at the FBI in the wake of the Hanssen spy affair.
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| April 5, 2002
War or Peace
Analysts discuss the issues Secretary of State Colin Powell will face next week in the Middle East.
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| April 4, 2002
Egyptian Diplomatic Reaction
Egypt's ambassador to the United States reflects on the Middle East peace process after a speech given by President Bush highlighting new U.S. involvement.
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| April 4, 2002
Israeli Diplomatic Reaction
Israel's ambassador to the United States reflects on the Middle East peace process after President Bush announced Secretary of State Powell will visit the region.
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| April 3, 2002
Former Senator George Mitchell
Former Senator George Mitchell, architect of the Mitchell peace plan, evaluates the danger for greater regional violence, and the prospects for bringing peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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| April 3, 2002
Background: Sept. 11 Dragnet
Betty Ann Bowser takes a look at the treatment of people detained by the federal government since Sept. 11.
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| April 3, 2002
Sept. 11 Dragnet
Margaret Warner and guests debate whether the federal government violated the rights of its detainees from the Sept. 11 investigation.
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| April 2, 2002
Terrorist Captured: Al-Qaeda Leader Abu Zubaydah
Margaret Warner talks to New York Times military correspondent Michael Gordon about the recent capture of top Al-Qaeda leader Abu Zubaydah.
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| April 1, 2002
The Next Step in Israel
Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski discuss the continuing violence in Israel and the occupied territories, and the U.S. role in ending the crisis.
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| April 1, 2002
Days of Rage in the Middle East
Firsthand reports on the violence and political uncertainty in the Middle East from New York Times correspondents Neil MacFarquhar and James Bennet.
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March 29, 2002
War or Peace: The Israeli View
Alon Pinkas, Israel's consul general in New York, discusses his country's military moves against the Palestinian Authority.
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| March 29, 2002
War or Peace: The Palestinian View
Hasan Rahman, chief Washington representative for the Palestinian Authority, discusses the Israeli takeover of his organization's headquarters.
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| March 28, 2002
Background: What's Next in the Mideast
An update on the latest violence in the Middle East.
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| March 28, 2002
What's Next in the Mideast
As Arab leaders endorse a Mideast peace plan, Palestinian leader Arafat says he is ready to implement an unconditional cease fire.
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| March 28, 2002
The Moussaoui Case
The U.S. decides to seek death penalty in the trial of a Sept. 11 conspiracy suspect.
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| March 27, 2002
Mideast Summit Prospects
As Arab leaders debate a proposed peace plan, a suicide bombing in Israel threatens to derail talks.
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| March 21, 2002
Under the Gun
After an update on Thursday's developments in the Middle East, Margaret Warner talks to The New York Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief James Bennet about the many implications of Israel's decision to withdraw from U.S.-sponsored cease-fire talks after a suicide bomber killed three Israelis Thursday.
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| March 19, 2002
Making Martyrs: A Palestinian Suicide Bomber
Special Correspondent Martin Himmel reports on some of the forces that help create a Palestinian suicide bomber.
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| March 18, 2002
Defense Dollars for the War on Terrorism
Ray Suarez takes a look at how much military spending is enough for the war on terrorism.
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| March 18, 2002
Mariane Pearl
Jim Lehrer interviews Mariane Pearl, the wife of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.
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| March 14, 2002
Maelstrom: Discussion
Four regional U.S. newspaper columnists discuss the Bush administration's position in the Middle East.
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| March 14, 2002
Mideast Maelstrom
Spencer Michels reports on the escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
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| March 14, 2002
Reports from the Middle East
An Israeli writer and Palestinian pollster discuss on the ongoing violence and public opinion within the two communities.
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| March 12, 2002
New Allies
Following a background report, Margaret Warner and guests weigh the risks and benefits of the U.S.'s strategic alliance with former Soviet states.
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| March 11, 2002
Tribute in Light
Terence Smith reports on the tribute in light to the memory of September 11 in New York City.
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| March 11, 2002
Six Months Later
Spencer Michels looks at the different ways America remembered the events of September 11. Discussion: How has America changed since the attacks?
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| March 11, 2002
Six Months Later
Five experts offer their analysis of how life in the United States has been altered by the September 11th terrorist attacks. A report on the day's ceremonies
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| March 7, 2002
September 11 Victim Compensation
Victims Compensation Fund Special Master Kenneth Feinberg talks about his announcement to award September 11 families more money than originally planned.
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| March 5, 2002
Background: Proposing Mideast Peace
Despite continued attacks and counterattacks between Israelis and Palestinians, a Saudi plan to bring peace to the region appears to be gaining support.
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| March 5, 2002
Proposing Mideast Peace
Despite continued attacks and counterattacks between Israelis and Palestinians, a Saudi plan to bring peace to the region appears to be gaining support. Margaret Warner discusses the proposal with three guests.
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| March 4, 2002
Renewed Fighting in Afghanistan
Fighting in eastern Afghanistan intensified over the weekend and has claimed the lives of at least eight U.S. soldiers. A journalist and a military veteran assess the goals and planning of the latest military action in the region.
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| March 1, 2002
End of the Recession?
A Commerce Dept. report showing a jump in consumer spending boosts hopes the recession may be ending.
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| FEBRUARY
Feb. 26, 2002
National ID
Spencer Michels reports on the debate over creating a national identification system, and considers what could become a national ID card.
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| Feb. 25, 2002
The Asian Front
Simon Marks explores the Indonesian and Singaporean roles in the fight against terrorism, in the wake of two foiled terrorist plots.
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| Feb. 19, 2002
Inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Part III
Elizabeth Farnsworth interviews architect Sami Angawi in the final portion of her three-part series of reports from Saudi Arabia, a nation that has remained largely inaccessible to foreign reporters.
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| Feb. 15, 2002
Newsmaker: Zalmay Khalilzad
The U.S. envoy to Afghanistan discusses efforts to bring peace to the war-torn nation.
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| Feb. 15, 2002
Inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Part II
In the second of three reports, Elizabeth Farnsworth explores the debate over Islam, education and culture in Saudi Arabia.
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| Feb. 14, 2002
Inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Part I
In this first of three reports from Saudi Arabia, Elizabeth Farnsworth explores a country and culture that has remained inaccessible to most foreign journalists until just recently.
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| Feb. 12, 2002
Terror Alert
Jim Lehrer talks to New York Times reporter David Johnston about the FBI's terrorism alert issued last night.
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| Feb. 11, 2002
Military Mistakes in Afghanistan?
Gwen Ifill examines recent military mistakes and the Pentagon's denial that it erroneously struck civilians in eastern Afghanistan last week.
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| Feb. 7, 2002
Prisoner's Status
Margaret Warner reports on the president's decision on the status of Afghan war detainees before talking to Eugene Fidell, president of the National Institute for Military Justice.
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| Feb. 6, 2002
Background: Compensating Victims
Margaret Warner reports on the September 11th fund.
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| Feb. 6, 2002
Compensating Victims
Margaret Warner talks to Kenneth Feinberg and Stephen Push about federal compensation efforts for victims and survivors of Sept. 11.
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| Feb. 6, 2002
Targeting Terrorism
Kwame Holman reports on CIA Director George Tenet's congressional testimony on the continuing terrorist threat.
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| Feb. 6, 2002
Background: Compensating Victims
Margaret Warner reports on the September 11th fund.
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| Feb. 6, 2002
American Taliban John Walker Lindh
A federal judge denied bail and ordered John Walker Lindh to remain in jail pending trial.
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| Feb. 6, 2002
Compensating Victims
Margaret Warner talks to Kenneth Feinberg and Stephen Push about federal compensation efforts for victims and survivors of Sept. 11.
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| Feb. 4, 2002
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld: Part One
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld discusses his department's increased budget and the military's strategy for combating worldwide terrorism.
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| Feb. 4, 2002
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld: Part Two
The Secretary of Defense explains U.S. policy toward countries suspected of harboring terrorists and discusses the president's State of the Union warning to Iran, Iraq and North Korea.
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| Feb. 1, 2002
Political Wrap with Mark Shields and David Brooks
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The Weekly Standard's David Brooks discuss the president's pension reforms, domestic agenda and foreign policy plans.
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Jan. 28, 2002
Newsmaker Hamid Karzai
Jim Lehrer talks with Afghanistan's Interim Prime Minister Hamid Karzai about his request for a larger peacekeeping force.
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| Jan. 25, 2002
Secretary of State Colin Powell
The Secretary of State calls on Yasser Arafat to crack down on Palestinian violence in the Middle East and assesses the impact of a missile test in India.
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| Jan. 24, 2002
American Taliban John Walker Lindh
Accused American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh is ordered held without bail in a federal court appearance.
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| Jan. 24, 2002
Airline Security
Boston's Logan Airport faces scrutiny amidst security improvements.
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| Jan. 23, 2002
Background: Rebuilding Afghanistan
Spencer Michels reports on what it will take to rebuild Afghanistan.
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| Jan. 23, 2002
Rebuilding Afghanistan
Experts discuss how the new Afghan government will use recently secured reconstruction aid, and how to prevent the misuse of funds.
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| Jan. 22, 2002
Background: Prisoners of War?
Gwen Ifill reports on the debate over the legal status of Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners currently being detained at a U.S. Navy base in Cuba.
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| Jan. 22, 2002
Prisoners of War?
Gwen Ifill examines the United States' treatment of Afghan war detainees in Guantanamo Bay.
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| Jan. 16, 2002
Background: Widening the War
A background report from Spencer Michels on opening another front in the war on terrorism.
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| Jan. 16, 2002
Widening the War
Jim Lehrer talks with Philippine Ambassador Albert del Rosario about his country's efforts to fight the Islamic militant group, Abu Sayyef, and the increased role of the U.S. military.
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| Jan. 16, 2002
Rebuilding the Pentagon
Ray Suarez looks at efforts to reconstruct the part of the Pentagon damaged by the Sept. 11 attacks.
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| Jan. 15, 2002
American Taliban Charged, John Walker Lindh
Gwen Ifill reports on the Justice Department's decision to try John Walker in a U.S. civilian court on charges of terrorism.
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| Jan. 15, 2002
John Walker Lindh Faces Charges
Gwen Ifill discusses the conspiracy charges against American Taliban John Walker Lindh.
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| Jan. 14, 2002
Senate Perspectives
Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) and Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) talk about the political fallout from Enron and their recent visit to Afghanistan.
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| Jan. 14, 2002
Changing the National Guard
Part 2 of a Tom Bearden report on the National Guard's increased role in the homeland security effort.
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| Jan. 9, 2002
Prospects for Peacekeeping in Afghanistan
Following a background report, Ray Suarez and guests discuss the challenges facing the multinational peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan.
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| Jan. 8, 2002
General Tommy Franks
The head of the U.S. Central Command discusses recent al-Qaida captures and the latest in the war on terrorism.
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| Jan. 7, 2002
Civil Aviation
Aviation experts consider how a Tampa teenager managed to crash a small plane into a building, and its implications for post-Sept. 11 aviation rules.
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| Jan. 4, 2002
Economic Snapshot
Experts check the pulse of the U.S. regional economy at the start of 2002, and consider which states were hit hardest by the recession.
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| Jan. 4, 2002
Political Wrap with Mark Shields and David Brooks
Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the Democratic party's tough sell for the next elections, and whether Sept. 11 changed politics and bipartisanship.
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| Jan. 3, 2002
Continuing Search for Taliban and al-Qaida Leaders in Afghanistan
Ray Suarez and guests discuss the continued search for Taliban and al-Qaida leaders in Afghanistan.
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| Jan. 2, 2002
Moussaoui Arraignment
A federal judge enters an innocent plea on behalf of alleged Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui. New York Times reporter David Johnston recaps the day's events.
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| Jan. 1, 2002
Culture After September 11
Robin MacNeil explores art and entertainment in a post-Sept. 11 world with New York Times art critics Caryn James, Stephen Holden and Jon Parales.
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| Jan. 1, 2002
Tightening Borders
A look at how terrorism has affected immigration policy in the United States.
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