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Sunday

National

General Investigates Intelligence Role in Prison Abuses

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports on Maj. Gen. George Fay, who is investigating the role that military intelligence officers may have played in abusing Iraqi prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison.

General Investigates Intelligence Role in Prison Abuses

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Friday

National

Inside CIA University: Higher Ed for Operatives

In Northern Virginia, the Central Intelligence Agency runs a training college offering courses aimed at preparing operatives -- mostly mid-career and senior staffers -- to fight the war on terror. Unlike traditional colleges, the CIA university offers classes lasting no longer than two weeks. Courses include instruction on dirty bombs, money laundering and writing daily presidential briefings. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

Inside CIA University: Higher Ed for Operatives

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Monday

Analysis: Bush's Outline for Iraq

President George Bush seeks to ease concerns over his strategy for rebuilding Iraq in a prime-time national address. He emphasized major events in the planned reconstruction of Iraq, beginning with the June 30 power-transfer deadline and including international and military support. Hear NPR's Scott Simon, NPR's Mike Shuster, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Andrew Kohut of the Pew Center.

NPR Analysis of Bush's Speech

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Saturday

National

Cambone at Center of Prison-Abuse Investigation

Stephen Cambone, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, is a focus of the ongoing investigation into abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison. Members of Congress and military investigators are looking at the role that military intelligence officers under Cambone's authority might have played in the scandal. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

Cambone at Center of Prison-Abuse Investigation

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Friday

All Things Considered

More Images of Abu Ghraib Abuse Leaked to Press

As was widely predicted, more photos of Iraq prison abuse are being leaked to the press. On Friday, The Washington Post published pictures and posted a video on its Web site of Iraqi detainees being humiliated and hit by American troops at Abu Ghraib. Despite this leak -- and warnings that future leaks will only prolong and intensify the abuse scandal -- the Pentagon still refuses to release all the photos in its possession. To do so, U.S. officials say, would jeopardize the prosecution of the soldiers involved. Critics argue that it's more important to get beyond this crisis by full disclosure than to successfully prosecute low-ranking soldiers. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

More Images of Abu Ghraib Abuse Leaked to Press

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World

New Abuse Details from Iraq

The Washington Post reports new pictures and short videos show prisoners being physically and sexually abused at Abu Ghraib last year. Sworn statements from detainees describe a range of abuse more brutal than previously reported. Meanwhile, Iraqi officials say they've made several arrests in connection to the beheading of American civilian Nick Berg. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

New Abuse Details from Iraq

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Thursday

National

Experts: Abuse Probe Findings May Not Satisfy Public

A number of internal military investigations are looking into the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, including a key probe into the interrogation practices of military intelligence officers at U.S. prisons in Iraq. But experts warn investigators won't be able to yield answers fast enough to satisfy an angry public, which is likely to demand a high-level resignation no matter what the findings. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

Experts: Abuse Probe Findings May Not Satisfy Public

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Tuesday

All Things Considered

Tenet Remains Popular in Turbulent Times

George Tenet has presided over the two biggest U.S. intelligence failures since Pearl Harbor -- the Sept. 11 attacks and the flawed Iraq weapons assessments. Now, another scandal over intelligence is engulfing Washington -- the prisoner abuses at Abu Ghraib outside Baghdad. But the CIA director has a talent for remaining above the fray -- and remaining one of the most popular men in Washington in the process. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

Tenet Remains Popular in Turbulent Times

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Thursday

National

CIA Interrogation Methods Investigated

The CIA has used coercive interrogation techniques since Sept. 11, 2001, for high-level suspects such as Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, according to The New York Times. The CIA inspector general is investigating the deaths of three low-level prisoners. Experts say it is difficult to determine whether official policy or rogue actions are to blame when interrogations cross a line. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

CIA Interrogation Methods Investigated

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Wednesday

National

Command Failures at Prison

Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba's testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee emphasized his opinion that a breakdown in military command led to the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Some senators are wondering how high up accountability should go. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

Command Failures at Prison

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Tuesday

National

CIA Role in Iraq Prisoner Abuse Under Scrutiny

Most of the focus over what happened at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison is on the U.S. military. CIA interrogators were also present, and their role in the abuse is under investigation. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

CIA Role in Iraq Prisoner Abuse Under Scrutiny

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Monday

World

Court-Marshal Date for MP Set

Spc. Jeremy Sivits of the 372nd Military Police Company will be the first soldier to face a court-marshal over abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. The trial will be held in Baghdad and will be will open to the news media. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

Court-Marshal Date for MP Set

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Friday

National

Experts: U.S. Eased Interrogation Rules Post-Sept. 11

As investigators probe the abuse of Iraqi prisoners in U.S. custody, many observers say Sept. 11 changed how the United States thinks about the use of torture during coercive interrogations of suspects. Experts say U.S. officials have allowed suspect tactics to creep into interrogations, although the rules officially governing them stayed the same. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

Experts: U.S. Eased Interrogation Rules Post-Sept. 11

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Thursday

National

Intelligence Clearinghouse Wins Praise

The Terrorist Threat Integration Center, or TTIC, was established a year ago amid much criticism. The organization is designed to centralize intelligence from the CIA, FBI and Office of Homeland Security. Critics feared an erosion of civil liberties, and said the clearinghouse would duplicate work. Now the TTIC is winning praise from a range of officials. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

Intelligence Clearinghouse Wins Praise

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Tuesday

World

House Doubles Reward for Bin Laden

The House of Representatives votes to double the reward offered for information leading to Osama bin Laden's capture. Lawmakers say they hope raising the bounty from $25 million to $50 million will renew interest in the reward. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

House Doubles Reward for Bin Laden

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