CHRISTINA PARK, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: How does President Bush expect political change in the Middle East, to affect the fight against terrorism? Who's been called in by a congressional committee, to discuss alleged steroid use in baseball? And what does this dive in Mauritius have in common with singer Brian Wilson?

First Up: Week in Review

CHRISTINA PARK, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Welcome to Friday's broadcast of CNN Student News! I'm Christina Park. First up-- It was an agreement called the Taif Accord, that ended Lebanon's civil war more than 10 years ago... And authorized the presence of Syrian troops, to keep watch over the country. Deanna Morawski describes some of the tensions that Syria's presence in Lebanon led to... In her "Week In Review" report.

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DEANNA MORAWSKI, CNN STUDENT NEWS REPORTER: A week after Lebanon's government stepped down, political change continued to be a sweeping force. Thousands flooded the streets of Beirut, protesting the presence of Syrian troops in Lebanon. Syria's president responded with a promise of action.

BASHAR AL-ASSAD, SYRIAN PRESIDENT: We will not stay one extra day if there is Lebanese consensus on withdrawal.

MORAWSKI: On Monday, the presidents of Syria and Lebanon agreed a two-stage withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon, and troops began pulling back.

In response to widespread anti-Syrian sentiment, the Lebanon-based Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah -- listed by the U.S. as a terrorist organization -- led a massive pro-Syria rally in Lebanon's capital... rejecting a withdrawal of Syrian troops.

On Thursday, another challenge to the opposition, Lebanon's president re-appointed the nation's pro-Syrian former prime minister, who quit less than two weeks ago under popular pressure.

In a speech in Washington, President Bush called the recent wave of political change in the middle east a powerful weapon in fighting terrorism.

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: By now it should be clear that authoritarian rule is not the wave of the future. It is the last gasp of a discredited past.

MORAWSKI: The president pointed to recent elections in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories -- as well as steps toward democracy in Saudi Arabia and Egypt -- as examples of change that could help curb terrorism. He also praised several countries aiding in the war on terror, and vowed to keep terrorists on the run, eliminating threats abroad so America doesn't have to face them at home.

In Washington state, Mount St. Helens awoke once again, sending ash and steam nearly seven miles into the sky. Tuesday's eruption followed a series of ten small earthquakes in the area -- the largest, a magnitude 2.5. The volcano has been rumbling and releasing steam since September, after years of being quiet. Geologists say recent activity points to an explosive eruption... But they don't expect it to reach the intensity of a 1980 eruption, that killed 57 people and blew more than 1,000 feet off the mountain's top. That's your week in review. For CNN Student News, I'm Deanna Morawski.
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Shoutout

CARL AZUZ, CNN REPORTER: Friday's Shoutout goes out to Ms. Haag's World History Class at Roehm Middle School in Berea, Ohio! Which of the following terms specifically describes a written order commanding a person to appear in court? You know what to do! Is it:

A) Subpoena,

B) Indictment,

C) Arraignment or

D) Decree?

You've got three seconds--GO! If you got served with a subpoena, you'd better go where it tells you to! That's your answer and that's your Shoutout!

Baseball & Steroids

CHRISTINA PARK, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: In the case of our next story, subpoenas were delivered to some famous names in Major League Baseball... Demanding that they show up to face lawmakers' questions, about some athletes' alleged use of steroids. Now unless prescribed by a doctor, steroids are illegal. But can a house committee, *legally require athletes to testify*? It's an issue taken up by Ed Henry.

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ED HENRY, CNN REPORTER: Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire forged a bond during the celebrated summer of '98, when they each surpassed the previous record for home runs in a season. Now they're linked again: Both slapped with subpoenas from a congressional committee probing whether their home run chase was fueled by more than just mother nature.

Also on the hit list: Jason Giambi, Rafael Palmeiro, Curt Schilling, Frank Thomas and Jose Canseco. Canseco wants to testify, perhaps so he can discuss his explosive new book that claims he used steroids with McGwire and others. Schilling has spoken out against steroids and Thomas has said this is a problem baseball must face.

FRANK THOMAS, CHICAGO WHITE SOX: Like I've told people before I've got nothing to hide. They subpoena us, they subpoena us. And I'm going to stand by my word, it's an honor to go there."

HENRY: But Major League Baseball officials are swinging back at congress, insisting they'll fight the subpoenas because the committee doesn't have legal jurisdiction. Baseball officials also say forcing players like Giambi to testify on Capitol Hill next Thursday could taint the grand jury probe of Balco Laboratories, which allegedly provided steroids to various athletes. Giambi reportedly told the grand jury he used steroids, though publicly he's been vague about the case that's dominated the early days of spring training.

JASON GIAMBI, NEW YORK YANKEES: I know there's been a lot of distractions over the past year and I wanted to apologize for all those distractions from the bottom of my heart. I take full responsibility for it and I'm sorry.

HENRY: In a letter to the congressional panel, Major League Baseball's lawyer lashed out at a separate subpoena seeking the results of player drug tests. He wrote "the right to privacy outweighs any asserted interest in the health problems stemming from the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs."

An aide to House government reform chairman Tom Davis, who issued the subpoenas, fired back the panel does have legal authority saying "It's sad that they've resorted to legalese, and inaccurate legalese at that."

And despite baseball's push to block testimony, there are indications players like Sosa may come forward on their own. The stakes have been raised because a failure to testify could result in charges of contempt of congress.

An agent for Sosa told CNN that after respectfully declining the panel's initial invitation -- the slugger now will (quote) "take a second look and make the right choice." Ed Henry, CNN, Washington.
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Word to the Wise

CARL AZUZ, CNN REPORTER: A Word to the Wise...

glean: (verb) to gather; to collect bit by bit

Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/

Madrid Bombings: One Year Later

CHRISTINA PARK, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Spanish officials say they've gleaned a lot of information about who may have carried out the attack known as "Spain's nine-eleven." It occurred a year ago in the country's capital city of Madrid. A string of bombs went off on crowded commuter trains, killing 191 people, and injuring more than a thousand others. Al Goodman views the status of the investigation.

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AL GOODMAN, CNN, REPORTER: Spanish authorities mainly blame Islamic terrorists for the Madrid train bombings last March 11th. There were claims of responsibility in the name of al Qaeda. And many clues gleaned from a cell-phone-activated bomb that did not explode.

FLORENTINO PORTERO, CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES: In general terms we can affirm that they're part of the global al Qaeda network.

GOODMAN: Many of the 74 suspects charged in the case lived in Spain, but were originally from Morocco. Key suspects in jail: the Moroccan on the left, and the Syrian on the right. Witnesses say they saw them near the trains. Both say they are innocent. Seven other prime suspects from Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria are dead. They blew themselves up here three weeks after the train bombings as police raided their suburban Madrid hideout.

Police say explosives used in the attacks were stolen from this mine with the help of Spaniards, like this jailed suspect, who told the court he didn't know what the explosives were being used for. Police know the bombs were assembled at this rural house, near the station where at least 10 terrorists boarded the trains. But some big questions remain about the bombings.

GUSTAVO DE ARISTEGUI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT: We still don't know who ordered them. Who inspired them - yes; who carried them out, also; But who cooperated, no; what kind of connections they had, no, and who ordered the attacks, no.

GOODMAN: Police are still looking for some prime suspects: like this Moroccan. The judge in charge of the investigation was there from day one. And recently made a solemn vow at a rare speaking engagement.

JUAN DEL OLMO, INVESTIGATING MAGISTRATE: Justice will provide many answers. Don't doubt it. All of us working together will achieve that.

GOODMAN: Indictments are due this summer, and the trial, perhaps by the end of the year. As the courts try to clear up doubts about the bombings here at Atocha station and three other locations, Spain has tripled the number of police officers assigned to fight Islamic terrorism. Al Goodman, CNN, Madrid.
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Before We Go

CHRISTINA PARK, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Before we go... The Beach Boys wanted to take you on a Surfin Safari; Some folks in Mauritius are offering "submarine safaris." You don't need your diver's certification for this undersea adventure, but you hydrophobic's will want to leave your fear of water at the dock! Around 30,000 people take the plunge each year, to get a close-up of marine life in its natural habitat. Also included: A little shipwreck sightseeing, here in the Indian Ocean!

Goodbye

CHRISTINA PARK, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: And we've bottomed out on today's show! For CNN Student News, I'm Christina Park. We'll look forward to seeing you next week!

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