Investigators do not say whether they have found a link between him and the attack , but say they 're looking at a range of possible suspects .


Hello , everyone .


I 'm Holly Firfer , sitting in for Judy Fortin .

I 'm <person>Holly Firfer</person> , sitting in for <person>Judy Fortin</person> .


Here 's our top story --


As Palestinians bury their dead , the violence in the streets of the Mideast continues , and Arab leaders begin a meeting in Cairo , trying to develop a unified position on the whole situation .

As <norp>Palestinians</norp> bury their dead , the violence in the streets of the <loc>Mideast</loc> continues , and <norp>Arab</norp> leaders begin a meeting in <gpe>Cairo</gpe> , trying to develop a unified position on the whole situation .


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak opened the emergency Arab League summit with a statement blaming Israel for adopting a belligerent attitude which threatens the essence of peace .

<norp>Egyptian</norp> President <person>Hosni Mubarak</person> opened the emergency <org>Arab League</org> summit with a statement blaming <gpe>Israel</gpe> for adopting a belligerent attitude which threatens the essence of peace .


Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat accused Israel of `` mass killing and barbarian bombing . ''

<org>Palestinian Authority</org> President <person>Yasser Arafat</person> accused <gpe>Israel</gpe> of `` mass killing and barbarian bombing . ''


He called on the Arab leaders to take a stand `` befitting the sacrifices '' of the Palestinian people .

He called on the <norp>Arab</norp> leaders to take a stand `` befitting the sacrifices '' of the <norp>Palestinian</norp> people .


Our choice is the choice of permanent , comprehensive and just peace , and our aim is to liberate our land and to create our independent state in Palestinian blast land with Jerusalem as its capital and the return of our refugees to their homes .

Our choice is the choice of permanent , comprehensive and just peace , and our aim is to liberate our land and to create our independent state in <norp>Palestinian</norp> blast land with <gpe>Jerusalem</gpe> as its capital and the return of our refugees to their homes .


While leaders and spokesmen for both sides talk , the fighting goes on .


Richard Blystone reports on the latest round of violence in the Mideast .

<person>Richard Blystone</person> reports on the latest round of violence in the <loc>Mideast</loc> .


The studied words of the diplomats and the cries in the street seem to come from two different worlds .

The studied words of the diplomats and the cries in the street seem to come from <cardinal>two</cardinal> different worlds .


Fresh clashes in the Gaza Strip on the Mediterranean coast and in the West Bank .

Fresh clashes in <gpe>the Gaza Strip</gpe> on the <loc>Mediterranean</loc> coast and in <gpe>the West Bank</gpe> .


Fighting springs from the funerals for at least nine Palestinians killed Friday in some of the worst clashes in this three - week conflict .

Fighting springs from the funerals for <cardinal>at least nine</cardinal> <norp>Palestinians</norp> killed <date>Friday</date> in some of the worst clashes in this <date>three - week</date> conflict .


A new intifada , successor to the four - year street campaign that ended with Palestinian / Israeli negotiations a decade ago , according to a leader of Yasser Arafat 's Fateh movement .

A new intifada , successor to the <date>four - year</date> street campaign that ended with <norp>Palestinian</norp> / <norp>Israeli</norp> negotiations <date>a decade ago</date> , according to a leader of <person>Yasser Arafat 's</person> <org>Fateh</org> movement .


A counterview from Dan Meridor , chairman of Israel 's defense and foreign affairs committee .

A counterview from <person>Dan Meridor</person> , chairman of <gpe>Israel</gpe> 's defense and foreign affairs committee .


When I hear the Palestinians saying on television we are at the war of independence of Palestine , I understand they prefer war to peace .

When I hear the <norp>Palestinians</norp> saying on television we are at the war of independence of <gpe>Palestine</gpe> , I understand they prefer war to peace .


A stupid and difficult historic mistake , but we have to face it .


Overnight , a new development on Israel 's northern border .

<time>Overnight</time> , a new development on <gpe>Israel</gpe> 's northern border .


The defense reports an attack at the border fence .


One body was found after Israelis responded with small arms , tanks and helicopters from Lebanon .

<cardinal>One</cardinal> body was found after <norp>Israelis</norp> responded with small arms , tanks and helicopters from <gpe>Lebanon</gpe> .


The Hezbollah movement which waged a war of attrition with the Israelis before they withdrew from south Lebanon in May , says its fighters were not involved .

The <org>Hezbollah</org> movement which waged a war of attrition with the <norp>Israelis</norp> before they withdrew from south <gpe>Lebanon</gpe> in <date>May</date> , says its fighters were not involved .


As the weeks wear on , the words of diplomats and leaders seem more and more irrelevant .

As the <date>weeks</date> wear on , the words of diplomats and leaders seem more and more irrelevant .


Reaction follows reaction .


The initiative is in the streets .


Richard Blystone , CNN , Jerusalem .

<person>Richard Blystone</person> , <org>CNN</org> , <gpe>Jerusalem</gpe> .


The U.N. General Assembly has passed a resolution that is critical of Israel 's use of force against Palestinians .

<org>The U.N. General Assembly</org> has passed a resolution that is critical of <gpe>Israel</gpe> 's use of force against <norp>Palestinians</norp> .


It also condemns Israeli excessive use of force by Palestinians .

It also condemns <norp>Israeli</norp> excessive use of force by <norp>Palestinians</norp> .


It calls Israeli settlements in the occupied territories illegal and an obstacle to peace .

It calls <norp>Israeli</norp> settlements in the occupied territories illegal and an obstacle to peace .


46 nations abstained from the vote .

<cardinal>46</cardinal> nations abstained from the vote .


Six others oppose the measure , including Israel and the United States .

<cardinal>Six</cardinal> others oppose the measure , including <gpe>Israel</gpe> and <gpe>the United States</gpe> .


They say it sends a negative message .


One of the last bastions of the Cold War is the scene of some diplomatic thawing today .

<cardinal>One</cardinal> of the last bastions of <event>the Cold War</event> is the scene of some diplomatic thawing <date>today</date> .


North Korea opened its doors to the U.S. today , welcoming Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for unprecedented talks with leader Kim Jong - il .

<gpe>North Korea</gpe> opened its doors to the <gpe>U.S.</gpe> <date>today</date> , welcoming Secretary of <org>State</org> <person>Madeleine Albright</person> for unprecedented talks with leader <person>Kim Jong - il</person> .


Albright is laying the groundwork for a visit by President Clinton .

<person>Albright</person> is laying the groundwork for a visit by President <person>Clinton</person> .


She says her visit is a good start , but the road to normal relations remains uphill .


The U.S. remains concerned about North Korea 's missile development program and its exports of missiles to Iran and Syria .

The <gpe>U.S.</gpe> remains concerned about <gpe>North Korea 's</gpe> missile development program and its exports of missiles to <gpe>Iran</gpe> and <gpe>Syria</gpe> .


President Clinton is waiting for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to respond to his latest peace initiative .

President <person>Clinton</person> is waiting for <norp>Israeli</norp> and <norp>Palestinian</norp> leaders to respond to his latest peace initiative .


He 's inviting both sides to Washington for separate meetings with him .

He 's inviting both sides to <gpe>Washington</gpe> for separate meetings with him .


Aides say the President spoke by phone last night with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak , after talking earlier in the day with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat .

Aides say the President spoke by phone <time>last night</time> with <norp>Israeli</norp> Prime Minister <person>Ehud Barak</person> , after talking <time>earlier in the day</time> with <norp>Palestinian</norp> leader <person>Yasser Arafat</person> .


In Gaza , there is no end to the unrest .

In <gpe>Gaza</gpe> , there is no end to the unrest .


The funeral of a Palestinian youth turned into a rally against Israel .

The funeral of a <norp>Palestinian</norp> youth turned into a rally against <gpe>Israel</gpe> .


Chanting protesters vowed to avenge the death of the 16 - year - old , who was shot by Israel troops near the crossing between Gaza and Israel .

Chanting protesters vowed to avenge the death of the <date>16 - year - old</date> , who was shot by <gpe>Israel</gpe> troops near the crossing between <gpe>Gaza</gpe> and <gpe>Israel</gpe> .


Venezuela 's leftist President has awarded Fidel Castro the key to the city of Caracas .

<gpe>Venezuela</gpe> 's leftist President has awarded <person>Fidel Castro</person> the key to the city of <gpe>Caracas</gpe> .


The Cuban President is on a five - day visit to Venezuela to sign an oil - supply deal .

The <norp>Cuban</norp> President is on a <date>five - day</date> visit to <gpe>Venezuela</gpe> to sign an oil - supply deal .


Hundreds of Venezuelans lined the streets of the capital to welcome Castro .

<cardinal>Hundreds</cardinal> of <norp>Venezuelans</norp> lined the streets of the capital to welcome <person>Castro</person> .


Opposition legislators boycotted Castro 's speech in the Venezuelan Congress to protest human rights abuses in Cuba .

Opposition legislators boycotted <person>Castro</person> 's speech in <org>the Venezuelan Congress</org> to protest human rights abuses in <gpe>Cuba</gpe> .


A week after these pictures surfaced , and after saying he 'd fight for his job , Larry Eustachy resigned as basketball coach at Iowa State .

<date>A week</date> after these pictures surfaced , and after saying he 'd fight for his job , <person>Larry Eustachy</person> resigned as basketball coach at <org>Iowa State</org> .


The damage to his credibility was too much after Eustachy admitted he partied with students at rival schools , and that he 's an alcoholic .

The damage to his credibility was too much after <person>Eustachy</person> admitted he partied with students at rival schools , and that he 's an alcoholic .


He seeped a $ 960,000 buyout from the university .

He seeped a <money>$ 960,000</money> buyout from the university .


Tens of thousands of people are greeting Pope John Paul II in Croatia .

<cardinal>Tens of thousands</cardinal> of people are greeting <person>Pope John Paul II</person> in <gpe>Croatia</gpe> .


In the port city of Dubrovnik , he beatified a nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor .

In the port city of <gpe>Dubrovnik</gpe> , he beatified a nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor .


Her life to the poor .


Marija Petkovic founded a religious order of nuns in the 1920s that cared for impoverished children in Croatia and South America .

<person>Marija Petkovic</person> founded a religious order of nuns in the <date>1920s</date> that cared for impoverished children in <gpe>Croatia</gpe> and <loc>South America</loc> .


She is the first Croatian woman to be beatified , which is one step before sainthood .

She is the <ordinal>first</ordinal> <norp>Croatian</norp> woman to be beatified , which is <cardinal>one</cardinal> step before sainthood .


The pope also said Mass before a crowd of 70,000 people .

The pope also said Mass before a crowd of <cardinal>70,000</cardinal> people .


At least ten people have been injured and at least five homes have burned in Benton Harbor since the rioting began .

<cardinal>At least ten</cardinal> people have been injured and <cardinal>at least five</cardinal> homes have burned in <gpe>Benton Harbor</gpe> since the rioting began .


Police are still looking for the arsonists , but city officials say several people have been arrested on civil disobedience charges .


One person was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon .

<cardinal>One</cardinal> person was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon .


The morning papers , because morning papers around the country and around the world are remaking their front page to include the Elizabeth Smart case , and we end with that tonight .

The <time>morning</time> papers , because <time>morning</time> papers around the country and around the world are remaking their front page to include the <person>Elizabeth Smart</person> case , and we end with that <time>tonight</time> .


With her family on a day when their miracle finally came true .

With her family on <date>a day</date> when their miracle finally came true .


She looks very , very healthy .


She 's grown a lot , and I 'm just so absolutely thrilled .


I could n't believe it .


In fact , I had to take a double take and pull her back away from me and say , `` is it really you ? ''


All of the children out there deserve to come home to their parents the way Elizabeth has come back to us , and I just hope and pray that Congress will quickly pass the Amber Alert so that those children will have a better chance because they cross the state line and they 're out of commission , and we need to have this here , we really do .

All of the children out there deserve to come home to their parents the way <person>Elizabeth</person> has come back to us , and I just hope and pray that <org>Congress</org> will quickly pass the Amber Alert so that those children will have a better chance because they cross the state line and they 're out of commission , and we need to have this here , we really do .


But I just am so grateful and so thankful .


Thank you very much .


Reporter :


Can you describe Elizabeth 's demeanor ?

Can you describe <person>Elizabeth</person> 's demeanor ?


You said she looked good , she was bigger , but she 's been through this horrible ordeal .


Is she still scared ?


She excited ?


Happy ?


I do n't know .


I mean , I 'm sure she was just thrilled to be back .


such happiness and such love .


And I just held her , held her the whole way home .


I just brought her little brother William in , and as William and she saw each other , it was such a wonderful reunion for them to just hug , and he would hug her and look at her and hug her and look at her , and could n't believe , I think , as a 4 - year - old now that his sister is home .

I just brought her little brother <person>William</person> in , and as <person>William</person> and she saw each other , it was such a wonderful reunion for them to just hug , and he would hug her and look at her and hug her and look at her , and could n't believe , I think , as a <date>4 - year - old</date> now that his sister is home .


With the darkness that surrounds us in these times of the possibility of war that could be coming upon us and a miracle that has been brought to us , an incredible miracle that has been brought to our family , words can not express how grateful we are for the prayers around the world .


Do miracles still exist ?


And the answer is yes .


And we have Elizabeth back .

And we have <person>Elizabeth</person> back .


This neighborhood , the Federal Heights neighborhood , everybody 's been ripped up , everybody 's helped , everybody 's prayed to do whatever they can .

This neighborhood , the <gpe>Federal Heights</gpe> neighborhood , everybody 's been ripped up , everybody 's helped , everybody 's prayed to do whatever they can .


We thank God for all the searchers , for all the people .

We thank <person>God</person> for all the searchers , for all the people .


In the history of the world I do n't think a little girl 's been prayed for more than Elizabeth Smart , and we thank you for answering those prayers .

In the history of the world I do n't think a little girl 's been prayed for more than <person>Elizabeth Smart</person> , and we thank you for answering those prayers .


Thank you .


It 's a nice day to have this job .


We 'll see you tomorrow , 10:00 Eastern time .

We 'll see you <date>tomorrow</date> , <time>10:00 Eastern time</time> .


Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com .

Captions by <org>VITAC</org> -- www.vitac.com .


A CEO is about to announce Employee of the Year .

A CEO is about to announce <work_of_art>Employee of the Year</work_of_art> .


Earlier , several go - getters prepared to accept their award .


And when I began this journey ... when I started this journey ... me ? I had no idea I 'd --


We 're getting late word tonight that Geraldo Rivera may not be be kicked out of Iraq after all .

We 're getting late word <time>tonight</time> that <person>Geraldo Rivera</person> may not be be kicked out of <gpe>Iraq</gpe> after all .


Originally the Central Command said the veteran Fox News correspond was being expelled because he compromised the location of the unit he 's been embedded with .

Originally <org>the Central Command</org> said the veteran <org>Fox News</org> correspond was being expelled because he compromised the location of the unit he 's been embedded with .


Now a spokesman from the Central Command is saying and I 'm quoting `` Frankly , we have bigger and more important things to do . ''

Now a spokesman from <org>the Central Command</org> is saying and I 'm quoting `` Frankly , we have bigger and more important things to do . ''


During a live broadcast Geraldo drew a map in the sand showing the location of the unit in relation to Baghdad .

During a live broadcast <person>Geraldo</person> drew a map in the sand showing the location of the unit in relation to <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> .


Says he 's not aware he 's being expelled but says if so , it is because some bitter former colleagues of his at MSNBC blew the whistle on him .

Says he 's not aware he 's being expelled but says if so , it is because some bitter former colleagues of his at <org>MSNBC</org> blew the whistle on him .


It sounds to me like some rats at my former network , NBC , are spreading some lies about me .

It sounds to me like some rats at my former network , <org>NBC</org> , are spreading some lies about me .


You know , they ca n't compete fair and square on the battlefield so they 're trying to stab me in the back .


It is not first time .


The Central Command on the other hand says Rivera is being kicked out of Iraq because `` he gave away the big picture stuff . ''

<org>The Central Command</org> on the other hand says <person>Rivera</person> is being kicked out of <gpe>Iraq</gpe> because `` he gave away the big picture stuff . ''


All of this now under review , whether or not Geraldo stays or goes .

All of this now under review , whether or not <person>Geraldo</person> stays or goes .


We 'll continue to monitor that front on the store yix another veteran war correspondent is being fired for his controversial conduct in Iraq .

We 'll continue to monitor that front on the store yix another veteran war correspondent is being fired for his controversial conduct in <gpe>Iraq</gpe> .


NBC is terminating freelancer reporter Peter Arnett for statements he made to the Iraqi media .

<org>NBC</org> is terminating freelancer reporter <person>Peter Arnett</person> for statements he made to the <norp>Iraqi</norp> media .


We showed you the statements yesterday .

We showed you the statements <date>yesterday</date> .


He said the coalition 's first war plan had failed because of Iraqi resistance .

He said the coalition 's <ordinal>first</ordinal> war plan had failed because of <norp>Iraqi</norp> resistance .


Today he appeared on NBC 's `` Today '' show and said he was sorry .

<date>Today</date> he appeared on <org>NBC</org> 's `` <work_of_art>Today</work_of_art> '' show and said he was sorry .


I want to apologize to the American people for clearly making a misjudgment over the weekend by giving an interview to Iraqi television .

I want to apologize to the <norp>American</norp> people for clearly making a misjudgment over <date>the weekend</date> by giving an interview to <norp>Iraqi</norp> television .


Now , I said in that interview essentially what we all know about the war , there have been delays in implementing policy , there has been surprises , but clearly by giving that interview to Iraqi television , I created a firestorm in the United States , and for that I am truly sorry .

Now , I said in that interview essentially what we all know about the war , there have been delays in implementing policy , there has been surprises , but clearly by giving that interview to <norp>Iraqi</norp> television , I created a firestorm in <gpe>the United States</gpe> , and for that I am truly sorry .


Arnett had been covering the war for National Geographic , which also fired him as TV reports were given exclusively to NBC and MSNBC .

<person>Arnett</person> had been covering the war for <org>National Geographic</org> , which also fired him as TV reports were given exclusively to <org>NBC</org> and <org>MSNBC</org> .


Late word from London that the tabloid the Daily Mirror just hired Peter Arnett to be its correspondent in Baghdad .

Late word from <gpe>London</gpe> that the tabloid <org>the Daily Mirror</org> just hired <person>Peter Arnett</person> to be its correspondent in <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> .


But the question remains Did Peter Arnett and Geraldo Rivera cross the line ? or were they within their rights as reporters ?

But the question remains Did <person>Peter Arnett</person> and <person>Geraldo Rivera</person> cross the line ? or were they within their rights as reporters ?


We posed that question to Michael Wolf , a contributing editor for `` New York '' magazine , a media columnist , an important article in the new issue of `` New York . ''

We posed that question to <person>Michael Wolf</person> , a contributing editor for <org>`` New York ''</org> magazine , a media columnist , an important article in the new issue of <org>`` New York</org> . ''


He 's joining us now live from Qatar .

He 's joining us now live from <gpe>Qatar</gpe> .


What do you say to the question , Michael ?

What do you say to the question , <person>Michael</person> ?


Well , you know , I think I 'm --


We turn now to an Iraqi --


First of all , before we tell you about this story , we were going to , these are live pictures from Baghdad .

<ordinal>First</ordinal> of all , before we tell you about this story , we were going to , these are live pictures from <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> .


There 's been some activity in the last few moments .

There 's been some activity in <time>the last few moments</time> .


Looks like tracer fire we 're looking at , anti-aircraft guns firing at what they sense is some sort of threat coming from the skies .


Baghdad has had sporadic episodes of this tonight .

<gpe>Baghdad</gpe> has had sporadic episodes of this <time>tonight</time> .


No major explosions we 're aware of , but just , apparently , in the last few moments , there has been activity .

No major explosions we 're aware of , but just , apparently , in <time>the last few moments</time> , there has been activity .


You can see it there just now .


We 've been reporting , the city has begun to see its electricity turned back on .


We do n't know that all of it is back , but at least some of it is .


We also know that 12 miles southwest of the city , coalition forces remain largely in control of what was formerly Saddam Hussein International Airport , now renamed by the coalition Baghdad International Airport , but the coalition is quick to point out that they do not have control of the area immediately surrounding the airport .

We also know that <quantity>12 miles</quantity> southwest of the city , coalition forces remain largely in control of what was formerly <fac>Saddam Hussein International Airport</fac> , now renamed by the coalition <fac>Baghdad International Airport</fac> , but the coalition is quick to point out that they do not have control of the area immediately surrounding the airport .


Again , these are live pictures of Baghdad , where it is well into the night .

Again , these are live pictures of <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> , where it is well into <time>the night</time> .


We 're , of course , going to keep monitoring the situation there and bring you up to speed on anything we learn .


In northern Iraq , U.S. warplanes hit targets including a ridge east of Mosul , where Iraqi troops have been entrenched .

In northern <gpe>Iraq</gpe> , <gpe>U.S.</gpe> warplanes hit targets including a ridge east of <gpe>Mosul</gpe> , where <norp>Iraqi</norp> troops have been entrenched .


Two F Tomcats struck the targets .

<cardinal>Two</cardinal> <product>F Tomcats</product> struck the targets .


The same area was a site of heavy bombing yesterday .

The same area was a site of heavy bombing <date>yesterday</date> .


After today 's air strikes , 13 Iraqi soldiers abandoned their posts and surrendered to Kurdish fighters .

After <date>today</date> 's air strikes , <cardinal>13</cardinal> <norp>Iraqi</norp> soldiers abandoned their posts and surrendered to <norp>Kurdish</norp> fighters .


Until southern Iraq , another symbol of Saddam Hussein 's regime is in ruins tonight .

Until southern <gpe>Iraq</gpe> , another symbol of <person>Saddam Hussein 's</person> regime is in ruins <time>tonight</time> .


Saddam Hussein 's private yacht and quite a yacht it is or was , it was hit by coalition bombs and missiles and then burned and looted by Iraqis .

<person>Saddam Hussein 's</person> private yacht and quite a yacht it is or was , it was hit by coalition bombs and missiles and then burned and looted by <norp>Iraqis</norp> .


The boat was one of the world 's most luxurious yachts when it was launched some 20 years ago .

The boat was one of the world 's most luxurious yachts when it was launched <date>some 20 years ago</date> .


Now the scorched hulk floats aimlessly in the Arab waterway next to Basra 's dock yards .

Now the scorched hulk floats aimlessly in the <norp>Arab</norp> waterway next to <gpe>Basra</gpe> 's dock yards .


People in Baghdad celebrate the fall of a leader whose fate is unknown tonight .

People in <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> celebrate the fall of a leader whose fate is unknown <time>tonight</time> .


We 'll be talking with an expert on Saddam Hussein , author Andrew Coburn about whether Saddam Hussein is dead or alive and where in the world is he .

We 'll be talking with an expert on <person>Saddam Hussein</person> , author <person>Andrew Coburn</person> about whether <person>Saddam Hussein</person> is dead or alive and where in the world is he .


Also , the long journey of the marine who covered the statue of Saddam Hussein with an American flag , Bill Tucker will have a special report on the life of marine corporal Edward Chin , and actress Jane Fonda is now questioning freedom of the United States , and she has a few thoughts about ignorance .

Also , the long journey of the marine who covered the statue of <person>Saddam Hussein</person> with an <norp>American</norp> flag , <person>Bill Tucker</person> will have a special report on the life of marine corporal <person>Edward Chin</person> , and actress <person>Jane Fonda</person> is now questioning freedom of <gpe>the United States</gpe> , and she has a few thoughts about ignorance .


So do we .


Stay with us .


Time now to check the business news with Carrie Lee in New York .

Time now to check the business news with <person>Carrie Lee</person> in <gpe>New York</gpe> .


Carrie .


A you said it , Renay .

A you said it , <person>Renay</person> .


The Dow was in negative territory much of the day .

The Dow was in negative territory much of <date>the day</date> .


A couple stocks losing ground .


Coca Cola , down 6.1 % .

<org>Coca Cola</org> , down <percent>6.1 %</percent> .


They did okay on the profit quarter , but the taste vowel came in late for all the regions that 's why it is selling off today .

They did okay on the profit quarter , but the taste vowel came in late for all the regions that 's why it is selling off <date>today</date> .


You can see the Nasdaq .


Pretty nice gains holding steady throughout the day , mainly due to Intel and Microsoft .

Pretty nice gains holding steady throughout <date>the day</date> , mainly due to <org>Intel</org> and <org>Microsoft</org> .


They 're influential on thed ?


They had better than expected profit reports for the recent quarter .

They had better than expected profit reports for <date>the recent quarter</date> .


They both had good things to say going forward upping or reiterating 2003 guidance .

They both had good things to say going forward upping or reiterating <date>2003</date> guidance .


Good solid reports .


Motorola , cutting another 3,000 jobs by the end of the year .

<org>Motorola</org> , cutting another <cardinal>3,000</cardinal> jobs by <date>the end of the year</date> .


Profits for the end of the year did see profit as well .

Profits for <date>the end of the year</date> did see profit as well .


Motorola and Texas Instruments both in the chips base as well swinging to profits as well , with sales up 20 % .

<org>Motorola</org> and <org>Texas Instruments</org> both in the chips base as well swinging to profits as well , with sales up <percent>20 %</percent> .


Finally AMR .


The stock gained 15 % yesterday .

The stock gained <percent>15 %</percent> <date>yesterday</date> .


Today 's shares up another cent 8 % .

<date>Today</date> 's shares up <money>another cent</money> <percent>8 %</percent> .


The flight attendants have until 6:00 today to ratify labor concessions .

The flight attendants have until <time>6:00 today</time> to ratify labor concessions .


The pilots ' union and ground crew did so yesterday .

The pilots ' union and ground crew did so <date>yesterday</date> .


The flight attendants came in with a close vote rejecting these concessions so the CEO has extended the deadline today .

The flight attendants came in with a close vote rejecting these concessions so the CEO has extended the deadline <date>today</date> .


If they do n't ratify these agreements , AMR will have to file for bankruptcy .

If they do n't ratify these agreements , <org>AMR</org> will have to file for bankruptcy .


Investors are betting they will agree .


16.8 % to the upside is certainly a vote of confidence .

<percent>16.8 %</percent> to the upside is certainly a vote of confidence .


Back to you , guys .


The U.S. is considering its legal options now that it has custody of terrorist Abu Abbas .

The <gpe>U.S.</gpe> is considering its legal options now that it has custody of terrorist <person>Abu Abbas</person> .


He was captured in Baghdad late Monday night .

He was captured in <gpe>Baghdad</gpe> <time>late Monday night</time> .


He was convicted of hijacking the `` Achille Lauro '' in 1985 .

He was convicted of hijacking <product>the `` Achille Lauro ''</product> in <date>1985</date> .


Disabled American tourist Klinghoffer was on board .

Disabled <norp>American</norp> tourist <person>Klinghoffer</person> was on board .


He was shot and thrown overboard .


More coverage continues now .


Nine years ago today , allegations of infidelity almost derailed Bill Clinton 's journey from hope to the White House .

<date>Nine years ago today</date> , allegations of infidelity almost derailed <person>Bill Clinton 's</person> journey from hope to <fac>the White House</fac> .


Bob Glascoff tracks the life of the `` other woman '' in today 's edition of `` Headliners . ''

<person>Bob Glascoff</person> tracks the life of the `` other woman '' in today 's edition of `` <work_of_art>Headliners</work_of_art> . ''


On January 1992 , Gennifer Flowers claims she had a 12 - year affair with Bill Clinton .

On <date>January 1992</date> , <person>Gennifer Flowers</person> claims she had a <date>12 - year</date> affair with <person>Bill Clinton</person> .


Former nightclub singer , television anchor and Arkansas State employee , Flowers ' allegations threatened to torpedo Clinton 's presidential chances .

Former nightclub singer , television anchor and <gpe>Arkansas State</gpe> employee , <person>Flowers</person> ' allegations threatened to torpedo <person>Clinton</person> 's presidential chances .


Although Mr. Clinton denied having a relationship with Flowers , he did speak of bringing `` pain '' to his marriage during a joint television interview with his wife , Hillary .

Although Mr. <person>Clinton</person> denied having a relationship with <person>Flowers</person> , he did speak of bringing `` pain '' to his marriage during a joint television interview with his wife , <person>Hillary</person> .


Flowers went on `` Larry King Live '' in 1998 at the height of the impeachment proceedings against Mr. Clinton .

<person>Flowers</person> went on <work_of_art>`` Larry King Live ''</work_of_art> in <date>1998</date> at the height of the impeachment proceedings against Mr. <person>Clinton</person> .


She said she felt vindicated when he admitted under oath that he 'd had an affair with her after denying it for years .

She said she felt vindicated when he admitted under oath that he 'd had an affair with her after denying it for <date>years</date> .


Flowers has written two books , both of which are for sale on her website , along with private - label cigars and signed photos .

<person>Flowers</person> has written <cardinal>two</cardinal> books , both of which are for sale on her website , along with private - label cigars and signed photos .


A federal judge recently dismissed a defamation lawsuit she brought against Hillary Rodham Clinton and two former presidential aides .

A federal judge recently dismissed a defamation lawsuit she brought against <person>Hillary Rodham Clinton</person> and <cardinal>two</cardinal> former presidential aides .


With `` Headliners , '' I 'm Bob Glascoff .

With `` <work_of_art>Headliners</work_of_art> , '' I 'm <person>Bob Glascoff</person> .


There 's no let - up in clashes between rock - throwing Palestinians and Israeli troops in the West Bank and Gaza this weekend .

There 's no let - up in clashes between rock - throwing <norp>Palestinians</norp> and <norp>Israeli</norp> troops in <gpe>the West Bank</gpe> and <gpe>Gaza</gpe> <date>this weekend</date> .


Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian in the West Bank today .

<norp>Israeli</norp> troops shot and killed a <norp>Palestinian</norp> in <gpe>the West Bank</gpe> <date>today</date> .


Four Palestinians died in the West Bank and Gaza yesterday .

<cardinal>Four</cardinal> <norp>Palestinians</norp> died in <gpe>the West Bank</gpe> and <gpe>Gaza</gpe> <date>yesterday</date> .


The violence is marring Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak 's search for a peace agreement .

The violence is marring <norp>Israeli</norp> Prime Minister <person>Ehud Barak</person> 's search for a peace agreement .


Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat met with his cabinet last night .

<norp>Palestinian</norp> leader <person>Yasser Arafat</person> met with his cabinet <time>last night</time> .


The council issued a statement vowing not to give in to what it calls Israeli aggression .

The council issued a statement vowing not to give in to what it calls <norp>Israeli</norp> aggression .


It also wants an international fact - finding commission to look into the bloodshed .


A return to Soviet - era symbolism in Russia is gaining favor .

A return to <norp>Soviet</norp> - era symbolism in <gpe>Russia</gpe> is gaining favor .


The Duma , the lower house of the Russian parliament , has voted to adopt the old Soviet national anthem as the new Russian anthem .

The <org>Duma</org> , the lower house of the <norp>Russian</norp> parliament , has voted to adopt the old <norp>Soviet</norp> national anthem as the new <norp>Russian</norp> anthem .


The song now in use was introduced in 1993 .


The issue sparked demonstrations , pitting supporters against those who fiercely oppose a connection with what they consider a murderous regime .


The Upper House must next approve the measure .

<org>The Upper House</org> must next approve the measure .


President Vladimir Putin has pledged his support , but has called for different lyrics .

President <person>Vladimir Putin</person> has pledged his support , but has called for different lyrics .


Two months after a bomb blasted its hull , the `` USS Cole '' is back in the United States .

<date>Two months</date> after a bomb blasted its hull , <product>the `` USS Cole ''</product> is back in <gpe>the United States</gpe> .


The damaged ship was carried from Yemen aboard a Norwegian transport ship .

The damaged ship was carried from <gpe>Yemen</gpe> aboard a <norp>Norwegian</norp> transport ship .


17 sailors were killed when the ship was attacked by suicide bombers in the port of Aden .

<cardinal>17</cardinal> sailors were killed when the ship was attacked by suicide bombers in the port of <gpe>Aden</gpe> .


A temporary patch has already been made to cover the 40 by 40 hole in the ship 's hull .

A temporary patch has already been made to cover the <cardinal>40</cardinal> by <cardinal>40</cardinal> hole in the ship 's hull .


It will be welded to the ship before it is unloaded from the carrier .


Repairs in Mississippi are expected to cost more than $ 150 million and last a year at a ship - building facility in Pascagoula , Mississippi .

Repairs in <gpe>Mississippi</gpe> are expected to cost <money>more than $ 150 million</money> and last <date>a year</date> at a ship - building facility in <gpe>Pascagoula</gpe> , <gpe>Mississippi</gpe> .


The `` Jingle Cats '' are putting a new twist on the term `` Meow Mix . ''

<org>The `` Jingle Cats ''</org> are putting a new twist on the term `` Meow Mix . ''


Denise Dillon introduces us to a group of singing felines with several under their collars .

<person>Denise Dillon</person> introduces us to a group of singing felines with several under their collars .


If nine caroling cats crooning Christmas classics does n't put you in the holiday mood , maybe nothing will .

If <cardinal>nine</cardinal> caroling cats crooning Christmas classics does n't put you in the holiday mood , maybe nothing will .


Yes , it 's that time of year .

Yes , it 's <date>that time of year</date> .


The Jingle Cats are back , and can be found just about anywhere .

<org>The Jingle Cats</org> are back , and can be found just about anywhere .


They have cassettes and and their very own video , which is also out on DVD .


The man behind the music , creator Mike Spalla , says he owes it all to his cat , Cheesepuff , and her finely tuned vocal cords .

The man behind the music , creator <person>Mike Spalla</person> , says he owes it all to his cat , Cheesepuff , and her finely tuned vocal cords .


I was hired to do some Christmas music , and it was just `` Jingle Bells , '' and I brought my cat with me to the studio , and I was working on the song and the cat jumped up into the record booth and started meowing along , meowing to me .

I was hired to do some Christmas music , and it was just `` <work_of_art>Jingle Bells</work_of_art> , '' and I brought my cat with me to the studio , and I was working on the song and the cat jumped up into the record booth and started meowing along , meowing to me .


Cheesepuff and friends first clawed their way onto the music charts in 1993 with the release of their `` meowy Christmas '' CD , featuring 20 classic Christmas hits .

Cheesepuff and friends first clawed their way onto the music charts in <date>1993</date> with the release of their <work_of_art>`` meowy Christmas ''</work_of_art> CD , featuring <cardinal>20</cardinal> classic Christmas hits .


It was such a success , the following year , the feline group released another holiday song collection , `` Here Comes Santa Claws . ''

It was such a success , the following year , the feline group released another holiday song collection , `` <work_of_art>Here Comes Santa Claws</work_of_art> . ''


Spalla says they have a following of some very unique fans .

<person>Spalla</person> says they have a following of some very unique fans .


There 's a certain kind of person that 's in tune with a cat .


They 're thoughtful .


They must be more intelligent or something .


The cats are such a hit , Spalla has taken on a couple of new groups .

The cats are such a hit , <person>Spalla</person> has taken on a couple of new groups .


`` Jingle Babies , '' and , of course , `` Jingle Dogs . ''

`` <org>Jingle Babies</org> , '' and , of course , `` <org>Jingle Dogs</org> . ''


Denise Dillon , `` Headline News . ''

<person>Denise Dillon</person> , `` <work_of_art>Headline News</work_of_art> . ''


Now , you know it is the holidays .

Now , you know it is <date>the holidays</date> .


16 years of experience and ten months of training are paying off for a sheep shearer from New Zealand .

<date>16 years</date> of experience and <date>ten months</date> of training are paying off for a sheep shearer from <gpe>New Zealand</gpe> .


Rodney Sutton broke a seven - year - old world record by shearing 839 lambs in nine hours .

<person>Rodney Sutton</person> broke a <date>seven - year - old</date> world record by shearing <cardinal>839</cardinal> lambs in <time>nine hours</time> .


A crowd of hundreds watched him accomplish the feat .

A crowd of <cardinal>hundreds</cardinal> watched him accomplish the feat .


Sutton says he has been dreaming of completing the task for years .

<person>Sutton</person> says he has been dreaming of completing the task for <date>years</date> .


President Clinton is questioning the legitimacy of George W. Bush 's election victory .

President <person>Clinton</person> is questioning the legitimacy of <person>George W. Bush 's</person> election victory .


Speaking last night to Democratic supporters in Chicago , the President said Bush won the election only because Republicans stopped the vote - counting in Florida , and Mr. Clinton praised Al Gore 's campaign manager , Bill Daley , for the way he handled the election .

Speaking <time>last night</time> to <norp>Democratic</norp> supporters in <gpe>Chicago</gpe> , the President said <person>Bush</person> won the election only because <norp>Republicans</norp> stopped the vote - counting in <gpe>Florida</gpe> , and Mr. <person>Clinton</person> praised <person>Al Gore 's</person> campaign manager , <person>Bill Daley</person> , for the way he handled the election .


I want to thank Bill Daley for his exemplary service as Secretary of Commerce .

I want to thank <person>Bill Daley</person> for his exemplary service as Secretary of <org>Commerce</org> .


He was brilliant .


I think he did a brilliant job in leading Vice President Gore to victory myself .

I think he did a brilliant job in leading Vice President <person>Gore</person> to victory myself .


Al Gore is spending the Thanksgiving holiday in Washington with his family .

<person>Al Gore</person> is spending the <date>Thanksgiving</date> holiday in <gpe>Washington</gpe> with his family .


Yesterday , he and his wife , Tipper , made their annual visit to a local food bank .

<date>Yesterday</date> , he and his wife , <person>Tipper</person> , made their <date>annual</date> visit to a local food bank .


The Vice President joked whether volunteers ought to recount the boxes of food .


Gore also says he 's focusing on building a possible administration , a move he thinks George W. Bush should make as well , in spite of the election uncertainty .

<person>Gore</person> also says he 's focusing on building a possible administration , a move he thinks <person>George W. Bush</person> should make as well , in spite of the election uncertainty .


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Our top story this half hour -- sources tell CNN President Clinton and independent counsel Robert Ray have reached an accommodation that would end the long - running investigation of the Clinton White House .

Our top story <time>this half hour</time> -- sources tell <org>CNN</org> President <person>Clinton</person> and independent counsel <person>Robert Ray</person> have reached an accommodation that would end the long - running investigation of the <person>Clinton</person> <org>White House</org> .


Details are to be announced at this hour by the White House .

Details are to be announced at <time>this hour</time> by <org>the White House</org> .


Mr. Clinton is expected to admit when he gave sworn testimony in August 1998 , he knowingly misled investigators looking into the Paula Jones and Monica Lewinsky matters .

Mr. <person>Clinton</person> is expected to admit when he gave sworn testimony in <date>August 1998</date> , he knowingly misled investigators looking into the <person>Paula Jones</person> and <person>Monica Lewinsky</person> matters .


In return , sources say Mr. Clinton will not be indicted that is he would avoid being indicted .

In return , sources say Mr. <person>Clinton</person> will not be indicted that is he would avoid being indicted .


He also would accept a five - year suspension of his Arkansas law license .

He also would accept a <date>five - year</date> suspension of his <gpe>Arkansas</gpe> law license .


The deal would bring an end to seven years of investigations , covering the Whitewater land deal , Travelgate , and the sexual affair with Monica Lewinsky which led to Mr. Clinton 's impeachment .

The deal would bring an end to <date>seven years</date> of investigations , covering the <org>Whitewater</org> land deal , <event>Travelgate</event> , and the sexual affair with <person>Monica Lewinsky</person> which led to Mr. <person>Clinton</person> 's impeachment .


A fire in a Bangladeshi garment factory has left at least 37 people dead and 100 hospitalized .

A fire in a <norp>Bangladeshi</norp> garment factory has left <cardinal>at least 37</cardinal> people dead and <cardinal>100</cardinal> hospitalized .


Most of the deceased were killed in the crush as workers tried to flee the blaze in the four - story building .

Most of the deceased were killed in the crush as workers tried to flee the blaze in the <cardinal>four</cardinal> - story building .


Witnesses say the only exit door was on the ground floor , and that it was locked when the fire broke out .


Most of the victims were women and children .


In the waters off the coast of Yemen , two urgent missions tonight collecting evidence from the suicide bombing and retrieving bodies still buried in debris .

In the waters off the coast of <gpe>Yemen</gpe> , <cardinal>two</cardinal> urgent missions <time>tonight</time> collecting evidence from the suicide bombing and retrieving bodies still buried in debris .


316 were aboard the `` USS Cole '' when the terrorists struck .

<cardinal>316</cardinal> were aboard <product>the `` USS Cole ''</product> when the terrorists struck .


Dozens were injured .

<cardinal>Dozens</cardinal> were injured .


17 were killed .


Our coverage begins with NBC 's Joe Johns .

Our coverage begins with <org>NBC</org> 's <person>Joe Johns</person> .


A plane carrying the bodies of five dead American sailors from the `` USS Cole '' arrived today at Dover Air Force Base , as the first wave of forensics experts and investigators from the Department of Defense and the FBI arrived in Yemen .

A plane carrying the bodies of <cardinal>five</cardinal> dead <norp>American</norp> sailors from <product>the `` USS Cole ''</product> arrived today at <fac>Dover Air Force Base</fac> , as the <ordinal>first</ordinal> wave of forensics experts and investigators from <org>the Department of Defense</org> and the <org>FBI</org> arrived in <gpe>Yemen</gpe> .


Their mission -- to continue the search for evidence and suspects in the explosion .


Also on the way , equipment to lift the `` Cole '' out of the water and specialists to help retrieve the bodies of those trapped and presumed dead .

Also on the way , equipment to lift the `` <product>Cole</product> '' out of the water and specialists to help retrieve the bodies of those trapped and presumed dead .


We know there are spaces that are inaccessible .


We know there are some remains in those spaces .


We need to get in those and locate the remains that we anticipate finding there .


Though the work was only beginning , a top Justice Department official in Washington predicted the outcome of the investigation .

Though the work was only beginning , a top <org>Justice Department</org> official in <gpe>Washington</gpe> predicted the outcome of the investigation .


I 'm confident that we will be able to determine who was behind the bombing and that those people , those organizations , will be held accountable , they will be punished .


This critical phase of the investigation must be conducted both above and beneath the water on a tight time line .


They 'll want to get in there quickly because one of the problems when you 're dealing with seawater is that it will have an adverse effect on your evidence .

They 'll want to get in there quickly because <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the problems when you 're dealing with seawater is that it will have an adverse effect on your evidence .


To further speed up the process , the FBI has now activated the Strategic Information and Operation Center in Washington , conceived after the bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania , ensuring the fastest possible exchange of information between investigators and the decision makers .

To further speed up the process , the <org>FBI</org> has now activated <org>the Strategic Information and Operation Center</org> in <gpe>Washington</gpe> , conceived after the bombings of the <gpe>U.S.</gpe> embassies in <gpe>Kenya</gpe> and <gpe>Tanzania</gpe> , ensuring the fastest possible exchange of information between investigators and the decision makers .


On the diplomatic front , the U.S. said the government of Yemen is cooperating with the investigation , though that country 's President disputes charges that his nation is a haven for terrorists .

On the diplomatic front , the <gpe>U.S.</gpe> said the government of <gpe>Yemen</gpe> is cooperating with the investigation , though that country 's President disputes charges that his nation is a haven for terrorists .


The Justice Department says no group or individual has been ruled out as a suspect , though many expect that whoever gets the blame will eventually be tied to the terrorist Osama bin Laden .

<org>The Justice Department</org> says no group or individual has been ruled out as a suspect , though many expect that whoever gets the blame will eventually be tied to the terrorist <person>Osama bin Laden</person> .


And the grieving continued today at the Naval Academy 's football game against Notre Dame .

And the grieving continued today at <org>the Naval Academy 's</org> football game against <org>Notre Dame</org> .


A moment of silence to remember the victims of this terrorist act .


Joe Johns , NBC News .

<person>Joe Johns</person> , <org>NBC News</org> .


The `` USS Cole '' is on its long journey home tonight , sitting atop a rescue ship , and now , for the first time , its open wound fully visible .

<product>The `` USS Cole ''</product> is on its long journey home <time>tonight</time> , sitting atop a rescue ship , and now , for the <ordinal>first</ordinal> time , its open wound fully visible .


NBC 's Jim Miklaszewski tonight at the Pentagon with an exclusive report on the damage done and the difficulty in finding those responsible .

<org>NBC</org> 's <person>Jim Miklaszewski</person> <time>tonight</time> at the <fac>Pentagon</fac> with an exclusive report on the damage done and the difficulty in finding those responsible .


Jim ?


What 's the latest there ?


New pictures reveal the sheer power of that terrorist bomb that ripped through the `` USS Cole . ''

New pictures reveal the sheer power of that terrorist bomb that ripped through <product>the `` USS Cole</product> . ''


For the first time , with the `` Cole '' out of the water , the full impact of the catastrophic blast clearly visible .

For the <ordinal>first</ordinal> time , with the `` <product>Cole</product> '' out of the water , the full impact of the catastrophic blast clearly visible .


In these photos obtained by NBC News , the damage much larger than first imagined , extending well below the water line .

In these photos obtained by <org>NBC News</org> , the damage much larger than <ordinal>first</ordinal> imagined , extending well below the water line .


Workers on deck dwarfed by the 40 x 60 - foot gaping wound .

Workers on deck dwarfed by the <cardinal>40</cardinal> x <quantity>60 - foot</quantity> gaping wound .


Large sections of the hull buckled inward .


Crewman Sean Powell , back home in Florida , says inside the `` Cole , '' it was chaos , it got dark , we lost power , ship started to list , that 's what scared everybody .

Crewman <person>Sean Powell</person> , back home in <gpe>Florida</gpe> , says inside the `` <product>Cole</product> , '' it was chaos , it got dark , we lost power , ship started to list , that 's what scared everybody .


Despite the devastating damage , Navy officials predict the `` Cole '' can be repaired for about $ 150 million , and put back into service .

Despite the devastating damage , <org>Navy</org> officials predict the `` <product>Cole</product> '' can be repaired for about <money>$ 150 million</money> , and put back into service .


Justice Department officials say in Yemen , the FBI 's investigation is dead in the water .

<org>Justice Department</org> officials say in <gpe>Yemen</gpe> , the <org>FBI</org> 's investigation is dead in the water .


Senior U.S. officials tell NBC News the Yemen government has all but shut down all cooperation in finding those behind the `` Cole '' attack .

Senior <gpe>U.S.</gpe> officials tell <org>NBC News</org> the <gpe>Yemen</gpe> government has all but shut down all cooperation in finding those behind the `` <product>Cole</product> '' attack .


Evidence is either withheld or tampered with .


A surveillance video of the harbor at the time of the attack was so heavily edited , it did n't even show the blast itself .


Why ?


Yemen is a terrorist hotbed , and some members of President Saleh 's own cabinet have direct ties to radical Islamic extremists and terrorists .

<gpe>Yemen</gpe> is a terrorist hotbed , and some members of President <person>Saleh</person> 's own cabinet have direct ties to radical <norp>Islamic</norp> extremists and terrorists .


It 's hard to see exactly why it is that the President there would ever want to cooperate with the United States and possibly put himself in jeopardy .

It 's hard to see exactly why it is that the President there would ever want to cooperate with <gpe>the United States</gpe> and possibly put himself in jeopardy .


Reporter :


And even though cooperation from Yemen is at a standstill , U.S. officials tell NBC News that they are making substantial progress in the investigation and are fully confident they will get enough evidence to retaliate against those responsible .

And even though cooperation from <gpe>Yemen</gpe> is at a standstill , <gpe>U.S.</gpe> officials tell <org>NBC News</org> that they are making substantial progress in the investigation and are fully confident they will get enough evidence to retaliate against those responsible .


Tom ?


Thanks very much , NBC 's Jim Miklaszewski tonight .

Thanks very much , <org>NBC</org> 's <person>Jim Miklaszewski</person> <time>tonight</time> .


The nation 's highest court will take up the case next week .

The nation 's highest court will take up the case <date>next week</date> .


That development may not be as significant as it seems .


Joining me now is law professor Rick Pildes , a consultant to NBC News .

Joining me now is law professor <person>Rick Pildes</person> , a consultant to <org>NBC News</org> .


Could a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court settle this case once and for all ?

Could a decision from <org>the U.S. Supreme Court</org> settle this case once and for all ?


At this stage , any decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is almost certainly not going to provide a final resolution of this election dispute .

At this stage , any decision from <org>the U.S. Supreme Court</org> is almost certainly not going to provide a final resolution of this election dispute .


Indeed , the issue is so narrow now before the Supreme Court that whichever way the court rules , it will likely have only the most marginal impact on what 's going on in Florida .

Indeed , the issue is so narrow now before <org>the Supreme Court</org> that whichever way the court rules , it will likely have only the most marginal impact on what 's going on in <gpe>Florida</gpe> .


Even if the Bush campaign prevails before the Supreme Court , it simply means we will move more quickly into the contest phase of the litigation or the next stage of the litigation .

Even if the <person>Bush</person> campaign prevails before <org>the Supreme Court</org> , it simply means we will move more quickly into the contest phase of the litigation or the next stage of the litigation .


But you believe the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court just decided to hear this case is a partial victory for both Bush and Gore .

But you believe the fact that <org>the U.S. Supreme Court</org> just decided to hear this case is a partial victory for both <person>Bush</person> and <person>Gore</person> .


It is a partial victory for both sides .


For the last two weeks , the central constitutional argument the Bush campaign has been making to the federal courts is , stop these manual recounts now , they violate the Constitution .

For <date>the last two weeks</date> , the central constitutional argument the <person>Bush</person> campaign has been making to the federal courts is , stop these manual recounts now , they violate the <work_of_art>Constitution</work_of_art> .


The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear that part of the case , agreeing with all the other federal judges who have unanimously held that this is not the proper time for federal court intervention .

<org>The U.S. Supreme Court</org> refused to hear that part of the case , agreeing with all the other federal judges who have unanimously held that this is not the proper time for federal court intervention .


So in that sense , a victory for the Gore campaign .

So in that sense , a victory for the <person>Gore</person> campaign .


For the Bush campaign , a victory in the willingness of the Supreme Court to play some role in overseeing the Florida system and the Florida judicial decision making process .

For the <person>Bush</person> campaign , a victory in the willingness of <org>the Supreme Court</org> to play some role in overseeing the <gpe>Florida</gpe> system and the <gpe>Florida</gpe> judicial decision making process .


Whatever the Supreme Court decides this time , you say this case could come back before the U.S. Supreme Court again ?

Whatever <org>the Supreme Court</org> decides this time , you say this case could come back before <org>the U.S. Supreme Court</org> again ?


John , if the Supreme Court of the United States is to play a final and decisive role in this dispute , that role is going to come at the end of the Florida judicial process , not at this stage .

John , if <org>the Supreme Court</org> of <gpe>the United States</gpe> is to play a final and decisive role in this dispute , that role is going to come at the end of the <gpe>Florida</gpe> judicial process , not at this stage .


Law professor Rick Pildes , thank you .

Law professor <person>Rick Pildes</person> , thank you .


It will be one of the first election returns on Tuesday .

It will be <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the <ordinal>first</ordinal> election returns on <date>Tuesday</date> .


It will also be among the most important .


As we continue our coverage of presidential politics with a look at the last - minute battle to win a crucial swing state , Florida .

As we continue our coverage of presidential politics with a look at the <time>last - minute</time> battle to win a crucial swing state , <gpe>Florida</gpe> .


25 electoral votes .

<cardinal>25</cardinal> electoral votes .


It 's being fought over hard .


With a look at how the candidates are getting out the vote there , here 's NBC News correspondent Kerry Sanders .

With a look at how the candidates are getting out the vote there , here 's <org>NBC News</org> correspondent <person>Kerry Sanders</person> .


The image of Florida , both fact and fiction .

The image of <gpe>Florida</gpe> , both fact and fiction .


A great getaway , a state where a mouse wields more power than a tropical paradise .


While the mild winters make this comfortable living for almost three million seniors , the largest elderly population in the United States , this year it is not the weather drawing Al Gore and George W. Bush to the Sunshine State .

While the mild winters make this comfortable living for <cardinal>almost three million</cardinal> seniors , the largest elderly population in <gpe>the United States</gpe> , this year it is not the weather drawing <person>Al Gore</person> and <person>George W. Bush</person> to <gpe>the Sunshine State</gpe> .


Both candidates list 25 reasons to keep coming back , Florida 's 25 electoral votes .

Both candidates list <cardinal>25</cardinal> reasons to keep coming back , <gpe>Florida</gpe> 's <cardinal>25</cardinal> electoral votes .


Polls show Florida is still up for grabs .

Polls show <gpe>Florida</gpe> is still up for grabs .


Both candidates have been here almost equally .


In fact , it 's almost I dare you politics .


Each of them dares the other one to spend less time , money , and energy than they are at their own peril .


Elderly voters once again in Florida , the most important voting bloc because they actually vote more than any other group .

Elderly voters once again in <gpe>Florida</gpe> , the most important voting bloc because they actually vote more than any other group .


In this election , 45 % of those going to the voting booth are expected to be over the age of 65 .

In this election , <percent>45 %</percent> of those going to the voting booth are expected to be over <date>the age of 65</date> .


The issue most important to them , Social Security .

The issue most important to them , <org>Social Security</org> .


Pay down the nation 's debt , strengthen Social Security , cut taxes for middle class family , save our environment .

Pay down the nation 's debt , strengthen <org>Social Security</org> , cut taxes for middle class family , save our environment .


Experience .


Vision .


Values .


Al Gore .


Why does Al Gore say one thing when the truth is another ?

Why does <person>Al Gore</person> say one thing when the truth is another ?


His attacks on George Bush 's Social Security plan , exaggerations .

His attacks on <person>George Bush 's</person> <org>Social Security</org> plan , exaggerations .


The truth , nonpartisan analysis confirms George Bush 's plan sets aside $ 2.4 trillion to strengthen Social Security .

The truth , nonpartisan analysis confirms <person>George Bush 's</person> plan sets aside <money>$ 2.4 trillion</money> to strengthen <org>Social Security</org> .


Both candidates repeatedly talking about that one issue , but in Florida where there are more than 550 children born every day , families drive the other campaign issues .

Both candidates repeatedly talking about that <cardinal>one</cardinal> issue , but in <gpe>Florida</gpe> where there are <cardinal>more than 550</cardinal> children born <date>every day</date> , families drive the other campaign issues .


Polls show education , the environment , and the candidate 's character will influence who voters choose .


And in this diverse state with a 15 % Hispanic population , both candidates courting their votes in ways not seen in any previous election .

And in this diverse state with a <percent>15 %</percent> <norp>Hispanic</norp> population , both candidates courting their votes in ways not seen in any previous election .


Following both conventions , Gore and Bush granted their first live TV interviews to this man .

Following both conventions , <person>Gore</person> and <person>Bush</person> granted their <ordinal>first</ordinal> live TV interviews to this man .


His name , Jorge Ramos , the Tom Brokaw of Spanish language news .

His name , <person>Jorge Ramos</person> , <person>the Tom Brokaw</person> of <language>Spanish</language> language news .


The race gets really , really close , and let 's suppose that states like Florida and Illinois might decide the election .

The race gets really , really close , and let 's suppose that states like <gpe>Florida</gpe> and <gpe>Illinois</gpe> might decide the election .


maybe , maybe Hispanic votes might decide , too , who would be the next President of the United States .

maybe , maybe <norp>Hispanic</norp> votes might decide , too , who would be the next President of <gpe>the United States</gpe> .


The largest Hispanic voting bloc of Florida , Republican voters who do not seem to be crossing the party line .

The largest <norp>Hispanic</norp> voting bloc of <gpe>Florida</gpe> , <norp>Republican</norp> voters who do not seem to be crossing the party line .


Gore wanted the young Cuban boy , Elian Gonzalez to stay in this country .

<person>Gore</person> wanted the young <norp>Cuban</norp> boy , <person>Elian Gonzalez</person> to stay in this country .


Joe Lieberman brings Gore support he probably would have gotten here anyway .

<person>Joe Lieberman</person> brings <person>Gore</person> support he probably would have gotten here anyway .


Sizable Jewish and African - American voting blocs .

Sizable <norp>Jewish</norp> and <norp>African - American</norp> voting blocs .


Of the 10 largest states , Florida is the most Republican .

Of the <cardinal>10</cardinal> largest states , <gpe>Florida</gpe> is the most <norp>Republican</norp> .


The Republican governor here , Jeb Bush was once expected to deliver his brother this state .

The <norp>Republican</norp> governor here , <person>Jeb Bush</person> was once expected to deliver his brother this state .


The managers of both campaigns saying in the end , the wipper may simply be determined by who gets more people to the voting booth .


Kerry Sanders , NBC News , Anaheim .

<person>Kerry Sanders</person> , <org>NBC News</org> , <gpe>Anaheim</gpe> .


There was , of course , a team of attorneys on both sides of this live network coverage over the weekend of this trial going on in the courtroom in Florida , and , of course , among the teams of lawyers on the Bush side , one of the leaders , Ben Ginsberg , one of the lawyers who argued the case in Leon County Circuit Court .

There was , of course , a team of attorneys on both sides of this live network coverage over <date>the weekend</date> of this trial going on in the courtroom in <gpe>Florida</gpe> , and , of course , among the teams of lawyers on the <person>Bush</person> side , <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the leaders , <person>Ben Ginsberg</person> , <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the lawyers who argued the case in <org>Leon County Circuit Court</org> .


He 's with us tonight , victorious in Tallahassee , Florida , and Ben , whatever the outcome today , and you were on the upside , you are forced now to go along with the appeals process as is the right of the Gore team .

He 's with us <time>tonight</time> , victorious in <gpe>Tallahassee</gpe> , <gpe>Florida</gpe> , and <person>Ben</person> , whatever the outcome <date>today</date> , and you were on the upside , you are forced now to go along with the appeals process as is the right of the <person>Gore</person> team .


What is your reaction to the work that will cause ?


Well , I mean , we 're certainly prepared to brief all the issues .


I think that the circuit court judge , Judge Sauls gave a very well reasoned and thorough , both legal and factual discussion of Florida law .

I think that the circuit court judge , Judge <person>Sauls</person> gave a very well reasoned and thorough , both legal and factual discussion of <gpe>Florida</gpe> law .


Well , let 's talk about your statement earlier today that the Vice President -- I guess you were asked should the Vice President concede , and you answered , the Vice President should do what 's best for the United States .

Well , let 's talk about your statement <time>earlier today</time> that the Vice President -- I guess you were asked should the Vice President concede , and you answered , the Vice President should do what 's best for <gpe>the United States</gpe> .


Is that what you 're trying to say ?


Well , sure .


I mean , I think that all the people involved in this unique situation , the first time a presidential election in our history has been contested , Brian , need to do the right thing , and I 'm sure do the right thing , as they see fit .

I mean , I think that all the people involved in this unique situation , the <ordinal>first</ordinal> time a presidential election in our history has been contested , <person>Brian</person> , need to do the right thing , and I 'm sure do the right thing , as they see fit .


Do you think the judge there , in addition to just giving out his ruling at the end of the court session today , he went on beyond the basic issues and added reason upon reason for why he turned down the Gore case .

Do you think the judge there , in addition to just giving out his ruling at the end of the court session <date>today</date> , he went on beyond the basic issues and added reason upon reason for why he turned down the <person>Gore</person> case .


Do you think his method there was to try to make this more or less appeal proof ?


Well , I think what he did was addressed the situation as it exists in Florida and addressed the contingencies that were raised in the voluminous briefs that he had , not only from the two party candidates involved , but also of the interveners who were in the case .

Well , I think what he did was addressed the situation as it exists in <gpe>Florida</gpe> and addressed the contingencies that were raised in the voluminous briefs that he had , not only from the <cardinal>two</cardinal> party candidates involved , but also of the interveners who were in the case .


As you know , the Democratic line throughout is they wo n't be happy until every vote is counted , and we could n't help but notice , should we call it a rhetorical device you used when talking to reporters this afternoon .

As you know , the <norp>Democratic</norp> line throughout is they wo n't be happy until every vote is counted , and we could n't help but notice , should we call it a rhetorical device you used when talking to reporters <time>this afternoon</time> .


Pause and listen along with us to the following piece of videotape .


Those ballots have been counted not once on election night but twice in the recount and how many did you say there were ?

Those ballots have been counted not once on <time>election night</time> but twice in the recount and how many did you say there were ?


10,750 --


If you know the exact number , does n't that mean they 've been counted ?


So I do n't suppose that was any accident on your part ?


Well , they have been making this point throughout these proceedings that these ballots have never been counted , and that is factually not true .


They have been counted on election night -- they 've been counted in the recounts , and it simply happens to be not the case that those ballots have failed to be counted by anyone .

They have been counted on <time>election night</time> -- they 've been counted in the recounts , and it simply happens to be not the case that those ballots have failed to be counted by anyone .


Ben , for better or worse , you are forced now to follow the Gore team as they take you on a kind of trail of appeal here .

<person>Ben</person> , for better or worse , you are forced now to follow the <person>Gore</person> team as they take you on a kind of trail of appeal here .


If you were asked to predict whether this stops at the Florida or U.S. Supreme Court , what would your prediction be ?

If you were asked to predict whether this stops at the <gpe>Florida</gpe> or <org>U.S. Supreme Court</org> , what would your prediction be ?


I think it 's one of those situations where I would have predicted all , Brian .

I think it 's one of those situations where I would have predicted all , <person>Brian</person> .


I think that the decisions are not ours to make .


We 'll be involved in all the legal processes obviously as long as the Gore campaign keeps them up , no matter how long that takes .

We 'll be involved in all the legal processes obviously as long as the <person>Gore</person> campaign keeps them up , no matter how long that takes .


Ben Ginsberg , attorney for the Bush team , victorious today in Tallahassee .

Ben Ginsberg , attorney for the <person>Bush</person> team , victorious <date>today</date> in <gpe>Tallahassee</gpe> .


Thank you very much , after a long day , for being with us tonight .

Thank you very much , after a long day , for being with us <time>tonight</time> .


Thanks , Brian .


The head of the Palestinian Television and Radio has been shot dead in the Gaza Strip .

The head of <org>the Palestinian Television and Radio</org> has been shot dead in <gpe>the Gaza Strip</gpe> .


Masked gunmen opened fire on Hisham Mekki at a hotel in Gaza City but the motive for the attack is unclear .

Masked gunmen opened fire on <person>Hisham Mekki</person> at a hotel in <gpe>Gaza City</gpe> but the motive for the attack is unclear .


You 're listening to BBC News .

You 're listening to <org>BBC News</org> .


The Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is due to meet with Egypt 's President Mubarak in Cairo on Thursday .

The <norp>Israeli</norp> Prime Minister <person>Ehud Barak</person> is due to meet with <gpe>Egypt</gpe> 's President <person>Mubarak</person> in <gpe>Cairo</gpe> on <date>Thursday</date> .


The encounter is being seen as an effort by Barak to drum up regional support for a Middle East peace agreement based on President Clinton 's proposals .

The encounter is being seen as an effort by <person>Barak</person> to drum up regional support for a <loc>Middle East</loc> peace agreement based on President <person>Clinton</person> 's proposals .


They require Israel to relinquish sovereignty over most of Arab East Jerusalem and the Palestinians to scale back their demand for a return of refugees , but Palestinian chief negotiator Sayeb Erekat says more details are required before both sides can strike a deal .

They require <gpe>Israel</gpe> to relinquish sovereignty over most of <norp>Arab</norp> <gpe>East Jerusalem</gpe> and the <norp>Palestinians</norp> to scale back their demand for a return of refugees , but <norp>Palestinian</norp> chief negotiator <person>Sayeb Erekat</person> says more details are required before both sides can strike a deal .


We have so many questions that we have ... so many points that need to be clarified .


The most important thing is the clarity .


The most important thing is that we focus on the travails of the peace process .


Israeli settlers are worried that most of the settlements in the West Bank will be dismantled if an agreement is reached .

<norp>Israeli</norp> settlers are worried that most of the settlements in <gpe>the West Bank</gpe> will be dismantled if an agreement is reached .


The spokeswoman for this Settlers ' Council Yahudi Tayar says this is unacceptable .

The spokeswoman for <org>this Settlers ' Council</org> <person>Yahudi Tayar</person> says this is unacceptable .


We have a situation where instead of protecting the interests of the Jewish people , the Israeli Prime Minister is willing to forgo on all of the vital and important areas and not only our history , but the security of the future for the Jewish people in Israel .

We have a situation where instead of protecting the interests of the <norp>Jewish</norp> people , the <norp>Israeli</norp> Prime Minister is willing to forgo on all of the vital and important areas and not only our history , but the security of the future for the <norp>Jewish</norp> people in <gpe>Israel</gpe> .


More than 300 people have been killed in the West Bank and Gaza Strip since September .

<cardinal>More than 300</cardinal> people have been killed in the <gpe>West Bank</gpe> and <gpe>Gaza Strip</gpe> since <date>September</date> .


This is The World .


I am Lisa Mullins .


Both George W. Bush and Al Gore today continue to press their cases literally and figuratively .

Both <person>George W. Bush</person> and <person>Al Gore</person> <date>today</date> continue to press their cases literally and figuratively .


Their PR machines seem to be functioning smoothly .


Governor Bush 's running mate Dick Cheney talked with reporters about the Republican transition plans , another signal that Bush is getting ready to become the next President of the United States .

Governor <person>Bush</person> 's running mate <person>Dick Cheney</person> talked with reporters about the <norp>Republican</norp> transition plans , another signal that <person>Bush</person> is getting ready to become the next President of <gpe>the United States</gpe> .


Meanwhile , Vice President Gore continued his appeal for patience while he contests Bush 's claim to victory , and attorneys for both men were preparing for key court battles later in the week , which could settle the three - week dispute over who won Florida and the presidency .

Meanwhile , Vice President <person>Gore</person> continued his appeal for patience while he contests <person>Bush</person> 's claim to victory , and attorneys for both men were preparing for key court battles later in <date>the week</date> , which could settle the <date>three - week</date> dispute over who won <gpe>Florida</gpe> and the presidency .


The World 's Clark Boyd has the latest .

The <org>World</org> 's <person>Clark Boyd</person> has the latest .


All eyes were on Florida yet again today as lawyers , judges , lawmakers and citizens , all picked at the knots that have tied up the conclusion of this presidential election for the past three weeks .

All eyes were on <gpe>Florida</gpe> yet again <date>today</date> as lawyers , judges , lawmakers and citizens , all picked at the knots that have tied up the conclusion of this presidential election for <date>the past three weeks</date> .


Yesterday in Leon County Circuit Court , Judge N. Sander Sauls set a Saturday deadline for a hearing on vote recounts and ordered the roughly 14000 contested ballots in Miami Dade and Palm Beach counties , not to mention a sample voting machine and voting booth , to be brought to Tallahassee under police escort .

<date>Yesterday</date> in <org>Leon County Circuit Court</org> , Judge <person>N. Sander Sauls</person> set a <date>Saturday</date> deadline for a hearing on vote recounts and ordered the <cardinal>roughly 14000</cardinal> contested ballots in <gpe>Miami Dade</gpe> and <gpe>Palm Beach</gpe> counties , not to mention a sample voting machine and voting booth , to be brought to <gpe>Tallahassee</gpe> under police escort .


Today , as officials in both two counties ready the ballots for transport , George W. Bush 's lawyers asked the judge to order all 1.16 million ballots from the two counties to be trucked to the state capital .

<date>Today</date> , as officials in both <cardinal>two</cardinal> counties ready the ballots for transport , <person>George W. Bush 's</person> lawyers asked the judge to order all <cardinal>1.16 million</cardinal> ballots from the <cardinal>two</cardinal> counties to be trucked to the state capital .


Late this afternoon , Judge Sauls granted that motion .

<time>Late this afternoon</time> , Judge <person>Sauls</person> granted that motion .


In Washington , Vice President Al Gore was back on television this morning trying to shore up public support for his legal cause .

In <gpe>Washington</gpe> , Vice President <person>Al Gore</person> was back on television <time>this morning</time> trying to shore up public support for his legal cause .


In a taped interview , for NBC 's Today Show , Gore said despite all the legal maneuvering he is calling on both camps to put partisan politics aside .

In a taped interview , for <org>NBC</org> 's <work_of_art>Today Show</work_of_art> , <person>Gore</person> said despite all the legal maneuvering he is calling on both camps to put partisan politics aside .


I think that both Governor Bush and I should recognize an obligation during this time when the votes are still to be counted , to try to restrain the passions of our partisan supporters .

I think that both Governor <person>Bush</person> and I should recognize an obligation during this time when the votes are still to be counted , to try to restrain the passions of our partisan supporters .


Meanwhile , Bush 's vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney was a busy man today .

Meanwhile , <person>Bush</person> 's vice presidential candidate <person>Dick Cheney</person> was a busy man <date>today</date> .


After a heart checkup at a Washington hospital he appeared at a news conference to say that he is pressing ahead with transition plans .

After a heart checkup at a <gpe>Washington</gpe> hospital he appeared at a news conference to say that he is pressing ahead with transition plans .


We have now acquired office space in McClain , Virginia that will become the site for the transition operation that we announced two days ago , so we are just in a business of getting up and running , but we now have an office with a lot of space .

We have now acquired office space in <gpe>McClain</gpe> , <gpe>Virginia</gpe> that will become the site for the transition operation that we announced <date>two days ago</date> , so we are just in a business of getting up and running , but we now have an office with a lot of space .


We have got people signing up , volunteers coming on , telephones being put in and computers , so we will be fully operational within the next day or two .

We have got people signing up , volunteers coming on , telephones being put in and computers , so we will be fully operational within <date>the next day or two</date> .


Earlier today in Florida , the Republican dominated legislature began hearings on calling a special session to pick the state 's electors itself , should the December 12th deadline still find the election tied up in the courts .

<time>Earlier today</time> in <gpe>Florida</gpe> , the <norp>Republican</norp> dominated legislature began hearings on calling a special session to pick the state 's electors itself , should the <date>December 12th</date> deadline still find the election tied up in the courts .


The committee heard from angry voters and precinct workers in Palm Beach .

The committee heard from angry voters and precinct workers in <gpe>Palm Beach</gpe> .


I believe our issues do relate directly to the appointing of electors for the state of Florida .

I believe our issues do relate directly to the appointing of electors for the state of <gpe>Florida</gpe> .


The electors need to be appointed , are supposed to be appointed according to the will of the people and I believe in Palm Beach County that it was very difficult to determine what the will of the people was .

The electors need to be appointed , are supposed to be appointed according to the will of the people and I believe in <gpe>Palm Beach County</gpe> that it was very difficult to determine what the will of the people was .


Although Al Gore said today that he certainly feels like he won the election , he put his odds of wining the various legal battles at fifty - fifty .

Although <person>Al Gore</person> said <date>today</date> that he certainly feels like he won the election , he put his odds of wining the various legal battles at <cardinal>fifty</cardinal> - <cardinal>fifty</cardinal> .


Gore said , if Bush does triumph in court , he will throw his support behind the Republican President - elect .

<person>Gore</person> said , if <person>Bush</person> does triumph in court , he will throw his support behind the <norp>Republican</norp> President - elect .


But for now , says former Clinton administration cabinet member Robert Riche , both sides are positive that they 've won the election , and says Riche , the longer the fight goes on , the more troublesome the next four years might be .

But for now , says former <person>Clinton</person> administration cabinet member <person>Robert Riche</person> , both sides are positive that they 've won the election , and says <person>Riche</person> , the longer the fight goes on , the more troublesome <date>the next four years</date> might be .


What we risk by prolonging this is greater public cynicism and a hardening of partisan lines among career politicians who have to work together .


After all , come January , these people are going to have to be in Washington whether Gore or Bush is the President .

After all , come <date>January</date> , these people are going to have to be in <gpe>Washington</gpe> whether <person>Gore</person> or <person>Bush</person> is the President .


You have a lot of politicians in Congress who are going to have to work together with the new President and with each other , so we do n't want to prolong this forever .

You have a lot of politicians in <org>Congress</org> who are going to have to work together with the new President and with each other , so we do n't want to prolong this forever .


The US Supreme Court will hear arguments from both sides on Friday and Florida 's Leon County Circuit Court will consider the arguments on disputed state ballots on Saturday , and while the nation wearies of the protracted legal battle maybe Leon County Circuit Court judge N. Sander Sauls said it best .

<org>The US Supreme Court</org> will hear arguments from both sides on <date>Friday</date> and <gpe>Florida</gpe> 's <org>Leon County Circuit Court</org> will consider the arguments on disputed state ballots on <date>Saturday</date> , and while the nation wearies of the protracted legal battle maybe <org>Leon County Circuit Court</org> judge <person>N. Sander Sauls</person> said it best .


The whole process , he said , is a bit like being nibbled to death by a duck .


For The World , this is Clark Boyd .

For <org>The World</org> , this is <person>Clark Boyd</person> .


Russia 's lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved restoring the former Soviet anthem as the Russian national anthem .

<gpe>Russia</gpe> 's lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved restoring the former <norp>Soviet</norp> anthem as the <norp>Russian</norp> national anthem .


The move had the strong support of Russian President Vladimir Putin who said use of the old anthem represented a gesture of reconciliation .

The move had the strong support of <norp>Russian</norp> President <person>Vladimir Putin</person> who said use of the old anthem represented a gesture of reconciliation .


Critics argued that the anthem is a throwback to the former totalitarian government .


The anthem will have new words , eliminating verses that praised Communist leaders Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin .

The anthem will have new words , eliminating verses that praised <norp>Communist</norp> leaders <person>Vladimir Lenin</person> and <person>Joseph Stalin</person> .


The lower house of parliament also gave formal endorsement to Russia 's white , red and blue flag but reinstated the old red and gold Soviet flag as the flag of the military .

The lower house of parliament also gave formal endorsement to <gpe>Russia</gpe> 's white , red and blue flag but reinstated the old red and gold <norp>Soviet</norp> flag as the flag of the military .


From BBC News in London , I am James Cawling for The World .

From <org>BBC News</org> in <gpe>London</gpe> , I am <person>James Cawling</person> for <org>The World</org> .


The Yugoslav Army has given its support to President - elect Vojislav Kostunica .

<org>The Yugoslav Army</org> has given its support to President - elect <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> .


Earlier he had an hour long meeting with former President Slobodan Milosevic .

Earlier he had an <time>hour</time> long meeting with former President <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> .


It 's the first meeting since Milosevic was ousted by a popular revolt .

It 's the first meeting since <person>Milosevic</person> was ousted by a popular revolt .


He conceded defeat and congratulated his successor .


Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says , the lifting of international sanctions against Serbia can now be discussed .

Secretary of <org>State</org> <person>Madeleine Albright</person> says , the lifting of international sanctions against <gpe>Serbia</gpe> can now be discussed .


Our sanctions regime is not against the people of Serbia , it was against Milosevic , and if Milosevic is gone then there are many ways that the sanctions regime can be changed and lifted and adjusted .

Our sanctions regime is not against the people of <gpe>Serbia</gpe> , it was against <person>Milosevic</person> , and if <person>Milosevic</person> is gone then there are many ways that the sanctions regime can be changed and lifted and adjusted .


Albright says Milosevic must not be allowed to maintain any position of power .

Albright says <person>Milosevic</person> must not be allowed to maintain any position of power .


Earlier Russia also recognized Kostunica as Yugoslavia 's new leader .

Earlier <gpe>Russia</gpe> also recognized <person>Kostunica</person> as <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> 's new leader .


Visiting Foreign Minister Evan Holf told Milosevic his time is up .

Visiting <org>Foreign</org> Minister <person>Evan Holf</person> told <person>Milosevic</person> his time is up .


From BBC news in London , I am Gregor Cragey for The World .

From <org>BBC</org> news in <gpe>London</gpe> , I am <person>Gregor Cragey</person> for <work_of_art>The World</work_of_art> .


George W. Bush has met with Al Gore in Washington .

<person>George W. Bush</person> has met with <person>Al Gore</person> in <gpe>Washington</gpe> .


The two men met for just 15 minutes at the Vice President 's official residence .

The <cardinal>two</cardinal> men met for <time>just 15 minutes</time> at the Vice President 's official residence .


It 's the first time they 've been face to face since the bitterly contested presidential election was finally concluded last week .

It 's the <ordinal>first</ordinal> time they 've been face to face since the bitterly contested presidential election was finally concluded <date>last week</date> .


Bush went into the talks with his defeated rival after meeting with President Clinton earlier today .

<person>Bush</person> went into the talks with his defeated rival after meeting with President <person>Clinton</person> earlier <date>today</date> .


At a photo opportunity in the Oval Office , Bush thanked the President and fended off an interruption from a veteran White House correspondent .

At a photo opportunity in <fac>the Oval Office</fac> , <person>Bush</person> thanked the President and fended off an interruption from a veteran <org>White House</org> correspondent .


I am humbled and honored , and I ca n't thank the President enough for his hospitality .


He did n't need to do this .


Yes , he did .


I have n't quite finished yet .


And I am grateful and I am going to look forward to the discussion .


I am here to listen .


For his part President Clinton said his only advice to Bush is to assemble a good team and to do what he thinks is right .

For his part President <person>Clinton</person> said his only advice to <person>Bush</person> is to assemble a good team and to do what he thinks is right .


Bush is now heading back to Texas .

<person>Bush</person> is now heading back to <gpe>Texas</gpe> .


This is The World .


I am Tony Kahn .


Novelist and playwright Gao Xingjian today became the first Chinese language author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature .

Novelist and playwright <person>Gao Xingjian</person> today became the <ordinal>first</ordinal> <language>Chinese</language> language author to win <work_of_art>the Nobel Prize for Literature</work_of_art> .


Gao Xingjian 's avant - garde plays made him persona non-grata in his native China and he fled the country in 1988 .

<person>Gao Xingjian 's</person> avant - garde plays made him persona non-grata in his native <gpe>China</gpe> and he fled the country in <date>1988</date> .


He settled in France becoming a French citizen two years ago .

He settled in <gpe>France</gpe> becoming a <norp>French</norp> citizen <date>two years ago</date> .


Gregory Lee is a professor of Chinese and Chinese literature at the University of Lyons in France .

<person>Gregory Lee</person> is a professor of <language>Chinese</language> and <norp>Chinese</norp> literature at <org>the University of Lyons</org> in <gpe>France</gpe> .


Professor Lee , I gather you know the man and know his work .

Professor <person>Lee</person> , I gather you know the man and know his work .


Tell us a little bit about him , Who is he and why did he flee China .

Tell us a little bit about him , Who is he and why did he flee <gpe>China</gpe> .


Gao Xingjian is quite an interesting writer because in some senses he differs from the great cohort of contemporary Chinese writers that are well known in the West today .

<person>Gao Xingjian</person> is quite an interesting writer because in some senses he differs from the great cohort of contemporary <norp>Chinese</norp> writers that are well known in the <loc>West</loc> today .


I would say that the great difference about Gao Xingjian is that he actually received a university education .

I would say that the great difference about <person>Gao Xingjian</person> is that he actually received a university education .


He was educated in French , so has a very good knowledge of French literature and it is very much French literature that has influenced his own literary creativities , only free production , so much so that conservative Chinese critics would accuse him of blind worship of Western models .

He was educated in <language>French</language> , so has a very good knowledge of <norp>French</norp> literature and it is very much <norp>French</norp> literature that has influenced his own literary creativities , only free production , so much so that conservative <norp>Chinese</norp> critics would accuse him of blind worship of <norp>Western</norp> models .


Sartre is a big man in Mr. Xingjian 's life , is n't he ?

<person>Sartre</person> is a big man in Mr. <person>Xingjian</person> 's life , is n't he ?


I would say so that Sartre has been a quite a big influence .

I would say so that <person>Sartre</person> has been a quite a big influence .


I think the other influences would be Samuel Beckett , the Irish and French language writer , Unesco .

I think the other influences would be <person>Samuel Beckett</person> , the <language>Irish</language> and <language>French</language> language writer , <person>Unesco</person> .


These are models and , of course , all of these writers are writers who were active in the first half of the twentieth century .

These are models and , of course , all of these writers are writers who were active in <date>the first half of the twentieth century</date> .


Well , this is very interesting because Mr. Gao left China before Tianenmen .

Well , this is very interesting because Mr. <person>Gao</person> left <gpe>China</gpe> before <event>Tianenmen</event> .


He wrote a play , in particular about the events there .


Would you say that his influences may be more French literary then they were his own immediate life experience ?

Would you say that his influences may be more <norp>French</norp> literary then they were his own immediate life experience ?


I would say both , in fact , because the first play that he wrote that made him famous was a play that dates from 1981 , which was actually called ` Bus Stop ' , which many people said or had resonances from Beckett 's play ` Waiting for Godot ' and it concerned a number of Chinese people from different walks of life who were standing at a bus stop waiting for a bus that never came .

I would say both , in fact , because the <ordinal>first</ordinal> play that he wrote that made him famous was a play that dates from <date>1981</date> , which was actually called <work_of_art>` Bus Stop '</work_of_art> , which many people said or had resonances from <person>Beckett</person> 's play ` <work_of_art>Waiting for Godot</work_of_art> ' and it concerned a number of <norp>Chinese</norp> people from different walks of life who were standing at a bus stop waiting for a bus that never came .


So , we can see immediately that the resonances with the play of Beckett , but Gao Xingjian really before 1989 felt , that he was unable to write and to have his plays produced , as he would wish , and so left China couple of years before the incident at Tiananmen in 1989 .

So , we can see immediately that the resonances with the play of <person>Beckett</person> , but <person>Gao Xingjian</person> really before <date>1989</date> felt , that he was unable to write and to have his plays produced , as he would wish , and so left <gpe>China</gpe> <date>couple of years</date> before the incident at <fac>Tiananmen</fac> in <date>1989</date> .


I think it is a great day for modern Chinese literature and it is a day that has been awaited for the past 60 to 70 years .

I think it is <date>a great day</date> for modern <norp>Chinese</norp> literature and it is <date>a day</date> that has been awaited for <date>the past 60 to 70 years</date> .


Gregory Lee is a professor of Chinese and Chinese literature at the University of Lyons , France .

<person>Gregory Lee</person> is a professor of <language>Chinese</language> and <norp>Chinese</norp> literature at the <org>University of Lyons</org> , <gpe>France</gpe> .


He spoke to us from his home in Provence .

He spoke to us from his home in <gpe>Provence</gpe> .


Professor , thank you very much for speaking with us .


Not at all .


Thank you very much .


This is the World , I am Lisa Mullins .

This is the <org>World</org> , I am <person>Lisa Mullins</person> .


There are mounting allegations of police and military brutality in Zimbabwe .

There are mounting allegations of police and military brutality in <gpe>Zimbabwe</gpe> .


But President Robert Mugabe has deployed troops to quell rioting over the rising price of food .

But President <person>Robert Mugabe</person> has deployed troops to quell rioting over the rising price of food .


There are sharp increases here just as Zimbabwe has slumped into its worst economic crisis since becoming independent in 1980 .

There are sharp increases here just as <gpe>Zimbabwe</gpe> has slumped into its worst economic crisis since becoming independent in <date>1980</date> .