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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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John Walker Lindh Pleads Guilty

American John Walker Lindh pleaded guilty Monday to charges of fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan and carrying explosives.

U.N. Exempts Peacekeepers From War Crime Prosecution

The U.N. Security Council unanimously agreed to exempt U.S. peacekeepers from war crimes prosecution by the International Criminal Court for a one-year period.

Help for Africa

Ray Suarez reports on the debate over troubles in Africa and the continent's economic future.

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L.A. Airport Gunman Identified As Egyptian Immigrant

The FBI identified the gunman who shot and killed two people in the Los Angeles International Airport yesterday as Hesham Mohamed Hadayet, a 41-year-old Egyptian who came to the United States ten years ago.

Three Die in Shooting At Los Angeles Airport

A gunman opened fire at the ticket counter of Israel's El Al airline at Los Angeles International Airport Thursday, killing two and wounding at least two others before being shot and killed by an airline security guard.

U.S. Tightens Security Ahead of July Fourth

U.S. homeland security officials and agents plan to monitor some 2000 July Fourth celebrations in one of the largest security efforts following the September 11th attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.

International Criminal Court Confrontation

The U.S. demands immunity for its peacekeepers from the new International Criminal Court.

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Wildfire Threatens Small Arizona Town

Despite efforts to contain a massive wildfire in Arizona, firefighters say it's only a matter of time before flames overtake the 7,700-person town of Show Low.

FBI Warns of Possible Terror Attacks Using Fuel Tanker Trucks

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday warned local authorities to watch out for terrorists who could use fuel tanker trucks as weapons to attack Jewish neighborhoods, schools, and synagogues.