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Nukes in the Gulf. Blood on the hands of Shell Oil. Here's all the news that gave 'em fits.

The Scoop: Bob Harris looks at campaign financing.

Talking Pictures: Author and dream expert Naomi Eppell works through David Lynch's unfathomable new creep show, 'Lost Highway.'

'Pop' Goes U2: Anthem rockers turn to electronic beats on new album.

Radio, Radio: Format changes turn the dial at local stations.

We Mean It, Man: When irony turns to sincerity, 'Nash Bridges' becomes lovable.

Four-Square: Professor Alan Williamson on Zen and the art of poetry.

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