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December 9, 2003
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Al Gore Backs Dean for Nomination

The former presidential candidate doesn’t back his former running mate. We’ll look at why former Vice President Al Gore is supporting Howard Dean’s candidacy and what it means for the other candidates.

Domestic Intelligence Restructuring

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Former intelligence officials recommended a different intelligence overhaul than President Bush has in place. They want a domestic intelligence unit inside the FBI, to be run by the CIA.

Controversial Medical Pioneer

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We look at the career of J. Marion Sims, who pioneered a surgical treatment for childbirth complications but experimented on slave women.

Families Hope for Indictments in Nightclub Fire Case

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Survivors and families of victims are looking for indictments in “The Station” nightclub fire case.

Service Mom

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We speak to a woman who went to Iraq to see her son and daughter who are both serving in the military.

Dollar Slides against Euro

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The dollar has had a long slide against the Euro. What does it mean for Americans and Europeans?

Shopping Poetry

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Our resident poets offer poems about shopping in December.

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