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The Bush administration confirmed Wednesday that it has heard increased "chatter" about a potential al-Qaida attack on U.S. soil this summer. Gwen Ifill speaks with Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge about this intelligence and the decision not to raise…

The U.S. and Russia will sign a treaty to repatriate much of the enriched uranium that was distributed during the Cold War. Margaret Warner discusses the initiative with former Department of Defense and Department of Energy threat-reduction specialist Laura S.H.

The 9/11 commission held its first hearing in New York to question police and fire department leaders about communications problems during rescue efforts on the day of the attacks. Spencer Michels reports on the hearing.

Apr 28

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The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in two precedent-setting cases that ask whether in the war on terrorism President Bush can order American citizens held indefinitely in a military jail without charges, a hearing or access to a lawyer.