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Oct. 16 -- Good afternoon.
Today, the U.N. Security Council unanimously voted in favor of a U.S.-sponsored resolution that advocates additional troops and money to support the stabilization of Iraq. President Bush gave his thanks for the approval, but it's still unclear if major U.S. allies will contribute their forces or financial support. Martha Raddatz reports tonight on what the resolution's passage means for U.S efforts to rebuild Iraq. http://abcnews.go.com/wire/World/ap20031016_1569.html
Cardinals, archbishops, priests, nuns, and thousands of pilgrims have descended upon St. Peter's Square in Rome to mark Pope John Paul II's silver anniversary. It was back in October 1978 that the now frail pontiff became head of the Roman Catholic Church, and today he said God has willed him to finish his responsibilities. Bill Blakemore reports tonight on today's celebrations. Meanwhile, David Wright spoke with the many American Catholics who have ventured to the Italian city to join in the 25th anniversary festivities.http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/reuters20031016_284.html
The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into yesterday's deadly ferry accident ion New York City's Staten Island. Ten people are confirmed dead and scores more suffered injuries in the worst mass transit tragedy in New York in a generation. NTSB officials are focusing their inquiry on the pilot of the vessel, assistant captain Richard Smith, who possibly blacked out and collapsed on the ship's throttle, causing the violent collision. Dan Harris has the latest on the investigation into the moments leading up to the crash.http://abcnews.go.com/sections/US/GoodMorningAmerica/ferry031016-1.html
Finally tonight, Robert Krulwich gives new meaning to the term "six degrees of separation." A popular new Internet program named Friendster is designed to connect people through a network of friends for dating or to make new friends. There are currently 2 million people logging on to the Friendster Web site. Tonight, we'll take a look at how the Friendster craze works.
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