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Words of War: Denver Voters

President Bush warned in his State of the Union address that the U.S. will see that Iraq is disarmed, even if that means launching military strikes. Spencer Michels follows up with a group of Denver voters.

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Heavy Fighting Erupts in Afghanistan

When Apache helicopters went to investigate, they encountered small arms fire. U.S. B-1 bombers then responded by dropping 19 2,000-pound bombs on rebel hideouts, including deep caves.

60 Minutes Producer To Step Down

Don Hewitt, the 80-year-old creator of CBS' 60 Minutes who has run the program for 35 years, announced Monday he will step down as executive producer in June 2004.

In Memorium: Bill Mauldin

Terence Smith remembers the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Bill Mauldin, who died Jan. 22 at the age of 81.

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France, Germany Unite Against Military Action in Iraq

By PBS News Hour

As U.S. forces continue to deploy in the Persian Gulf region, France and Germany announced they would work to prevent any U.S.-led military action against Iraq.

Update: The Guantanamo Bay Detainees

A year ago last week, the United States brought the first prisoners in the war on terrorism to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET Los Angeles reports on the state of the site.

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France Pushes E.U. to Oppose War Against Iraq

France, the current chair of the United Nations Security Council, said Tuesday it would ask European Union nations to unite in opposition to early military action in Iraq.

Extended Interview: Mouafac Harb

Mouafac Harb, news director for Radio Sawa, discusses the challenges of providing objective news coverage of the Middle East and building trust with Arab audiences.

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