April 30, 2004

U.S. newscast Nightline is taken off the air by several stations owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group because of its planned airing of a list of soldiers killed in Iraq. Sinclair claims it is a political ploy, while network ABC says it is meant as "an expression of respect which simply seeks to honor those who have laid down their lives for this country". (Washington Post)
President George W. Bush expresses his "disgust" at images of Iraqi prisoners being mistreated by U.S. soldiers: "Their treatment does not reflect the nature of the American people." (DefenseLink.Mil)
Macedonian officials admit that they staged a bogus gun-battle with "terrorists" in March 2002 and that they knew the seven men slain had no terrorist connections. Four members of the security forces face murder charges for their staged killing. (BBC)
Diego Maradona leaves hospital after 12 days of treatment for heart and breathing problems. (Glasgow Evening Times)
After 25 years, Bob Edwards hosts NPR's Morning Edition for the last time. (CNN) (South Florida Sun-Sentinel) (Salt Lake Tribune)