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The 'Scooter' Libby Trial
President Bush's former press secretary testified in court today against Vice President Cheney's former top aide. What did Ari Fleischer say about what "Scooter" Libby knew and when he knew it? What's being revealed about a notoriously secretive White House? Also, a foiled plot against Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Sistani, and Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been put to death.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush's former press secretary testified in court today against Vice President Cheney's former top aide. What did Ari Fleischer say about what "Scooter" Libby knew and when he knew it? What's being revealed about a notoriously secretive White House? Also, a foiled plot against Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Sistani, and Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been put to death.
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3 storiesFierce Battle outside Najaf, Plot to Kill Grand Ayotallah Foiled
After yesterday's 24-hour battle near the Shiite city of Najaf, more is being learned about the combatants and their objectives. It's reported that they might have been trying to kill the Ayatollah Sistani , one of the Muslim world's most important clerics. Liz Sly reports from Baghdad for the Chicago Tribune .
Read the story6 minMore Revelations from Inside the Bush White House
At Washington's most political trial in a decade, President Bush's former press secretary testified today against Vice President Cheney's former top aide.
Read the story33 minGoodbye, Barbaro: Much-loved Racehorse Euthanized
Barbaro , the winner of this year's Kentucky Derby , gained sympathy all over the world after breaing down in his next race, the Preakness . Veterinarians and trainers have been working since May to keep Barbaro alive, but today they gave up the battle and put him to death.
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