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Condoleezza Rice's Opening Statement Before 9/11 Panel

By PBS News Hour

After weeks of mounting political pressure, national security adviser Condoleezza Rice appeared under oath Thursday to discuss the Bush administration's anti-terrorism efforts prior to Sept. 11, 2001.

Rice Testifies 'No Silver Bullet' Before 9/11

National security adviser Condoleezza Rice testified publicly before the commission investigating the Sept. 11 attacks Thursday, saying there was no "silver bullet" that could have prevented the worst terror attack in the nation's history.

The Commissioners

National security adviser Condoleezza Rice testified Thursday that "no silver bullet" could have prevented the Sept. 11 attacks. Two members of the 9/11 commission discuss the significance of Rice's testimony and their meeting with former President Clinton in a private…

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U.N., Other Groups Agree to Expand Access to Generic Aids Drugs

The United Nations and other organizations said Tuesday they will use their resources to help people in poor countries get AIDS drugs through agreements with generic drug manufacturers.

U.S. Warns of Terror Threat to Buses, Rail Lines

Terrorists might try to bomb buses and rail lines in major U.S. cities this summer, according to a bulletin sent Thursday night by the FBI and Homeland Security Department.

Bomb Defused on High-Speed Train Rail in Spain

A bomb was found under the tracks of one of Spain's high-speed rail systems Friday morning, halting the Madrid-Seville route at the start of the country's busy Easter week travel period.

U.S. Seeks Broader NATO Role in Iraq

Secretary of State Colin Powell asked NATO foreign ministers Friday to consider having the alliance take a larger role in stabilizing Iraq once a sovereign Iraqi government is in place July 1.

Stabilizing Haiti

A month after rebel fighters forced former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide from power, security and stability still largely elude the island nation. U.N. special adviser on Haiti Reginald Dumas discusses the role the United Nations may play in restoring order…

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Over a Barrel?

OPEC announced a 4 percent cut in production, a move that is expected to drive up U.S. prices for gasoline. Oil industry experts discuss how OPEC's decision will impact the U.S. economy and world markets.

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Rice to Testify Publicly, Pres. Bush and Cheney in Private on 9/11

President Bush reversed himself Tuesday and agreed to let national security adviser Condoleezza Rice testify publicly before the bipartisan panel investigating the Sept. 11 attacks.