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  • British Prime Minister Tony Blair meets with Muslim leaders in Britain, as his cabinet considers new legislation for combating terrorism. The four chief suspects in the London attacks were all British Muslims. Blair is looking for new ways to keep young Britons from what he has called the "evil ideology" of Islamist extremism.
  • Melissa Block continues a conversation with Tom and Joyce DeBaggio, who have lived with Alzheimer's since Tom was diagnosed six years ago. Joyce says she's had trouble coping.
  • Judge John G. Roberts, President Bush's choice to be a Supreme Court justice, has friends in both parties. His reputation as a bright, questioning lawyer comes with a solid standing as a conservative.
  • The Juilliard School celebrates the 100th anniversary of its charter, marking a century of preparing fine musicians and performers. The school was the first American institution to rise to the level of its European counterparts.
  • NASA calls off the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery, citing a faulty fuel sensor. The announcement at Cape Canaveral came less than two and a half hours before the liftoff, scheduled for just before 4 p.m., ET.
  • Chief Justice William Rehnquist issues a statement that he is not planning to announce his retirement, and he will stay on the Court as long as his health allows. The 80-year-old chief justice was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last October. He was released Thursday from a Virginia hospital after being treated for fever.
  • Senate Republicans and Democrats square off over the conduct of President Bush's political adviser, Karl Rove. Democrats say he leaked the name of a CIA operative to the press.
  • When White House press secretaries find themselves in a tight spot during press briefings, one way out is to call on India Globe reporter Raghubir Goyal. His predilection for Indian affairs -- often derailing talk of delicate issues -- has earned him the nickname "the foil." Michele Norris talks with Dana Milbank of The Washington Post.
  • Peter Ostrum played Charlie in the 1971 film based on Roald Dahl's Chocolate Factory. Now he takes his family to see a new film version of the beloved children's book.
  • Doyle Lawson grew up admiring Bluegrass legends — and now he is one. His mandolin and voice have been heard with bluegrass pioneers like J.D Crowe, the Country Gentlemen and Jimmy Martin. Lawson's band, Quicksilver, started in 1979, forging a mix of bluegrass and gospel that has earned them numerous awards. Their latest release is You Gotta Dig a Little Deeper.
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