HDNet - World Report
"Animal Suicide"
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Is it possible for animals to commit suicide? Richard O'Barry who starred in the documentary "The Cove" says his life of activism started when a dolphin named Cathy that he captured and trained for the "Flipper" TV show commited suicide in his arms. HDNet's Jennifer London sets out to see if it is possible.
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Beijing Olympic Broadcasting
"Making of BOB"
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How Beijing Olympic Broadcasting produced the coverage of the 2008 Olympics in China. Thousands of television professionals worked for four years on the most complex Olympic Games ever to give viewers around the world an experience second to none.
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NBC Today Show: Nik Wallenda Copyright NBC News http://www.msnbc.msn.comNik Wallenda of the Flying Wallenda high wire family prepares to set a world record on live television. NBC Correspondent Kerry Sanders tells of his famous family, their death defying feats and the tragedies along the way.
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HDNet Dan Rather Reports : Grizzly Bears http://www.hd.net
Biologists from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks study and track grizzly bears near Glacier National Park to determine if the population is healthy enough to come off the Endangered Species List. The proposal to delist the grizzly bear is extremely controversial. Some believe the bears are in peril. Others point to a comeback.
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HDNet Dan Rather Reports : Border Prisons http://www.hd.netIllegal immigrants are detained in Texas prisons by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency or ICE. The ACLU is outraged by the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility which detains women and children. The facility at Raymondville is also called inhumane.
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HDNet World Report: Acid Attacks/Juliette's Story
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Acid attacks are a brutal form of domestic violence in the developing world. Juliette tells the story of her attack in Kampala, Uganda and how the man who maimed her walked away. Despite devastating injuries she inspires with courage and optimism.
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HDNet World Report: Cons Cashing In http://www.hd.netEx-cons trade on their pasts and use their stories to help launch products, create brands and go into successful businesses. Dave Dahl of Dave's Killer Bread and a group of ex-cons at Chicago's Felony Franks show the value of second chances.
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NBC Today Show: Baby Photos Copyright NBC News http://www.msnbc.msn.com http://www.nilmdts.orgNow I Lay Me Down to Sleep is a network of volunteer photographers who take pictures for families that have babies who are stillborn or die shortly after birth. NBC Correspondent Kerry Sanders tells how families receive the gift of memories when they cannot bring a baby home.
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HDNet World Report: Emergency: Hospitals on the Brink http://www.hd.netMany public hospitals are heading into insolvency because they are giving so much uncompensated care to the growing number of needy. HDNet Correspondent Greg Dobbs looks at Denver Health Medical Center as a microcosm of the problems and solutions.
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HDNet World Report : Iowa Immigration http://www.hd.netHispanic immigration is changing small towns like Storm Lake, Iowa. HDNet Correspondent Paul Beben looks at the growing pains as new immigrants, old timers, business and social services adjust to the new normal in many Midwest communities.
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Denver Health Foundation http://www.dhha.orgDenver Health Medical Center's emergency and trauma teams are the best in the business. The American College of Surgeons has recognized Denver Health's trauma system as the finest in America at saving lives. From paramedics to the emergency room to surgery, most people survive because of skillful, compassionate care.
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