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South Korea Begins Three Days of Mourning; Bush to Head for Ankara, Turkey

Aired June 26, 2004 - 07:30   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


BETTY NGUYEN, CNN ANCHOR: A big question in Los Angeles -- is history repeating itself? We welcome you back. I'm Betty Nguyen.
DREW GRIFFIN, CNN ANCHOR: And I'm Drew Griffin. That story ahead, but first headlines, at this hour.

South Korea beginning three days of mourning for the translator beheaded in Iraq. The body of Kim Sun-il was met by a military honor guard. Iraqi militants linked to terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility for Kim's kidnapping and killing.

A memorial service for the American engineer beheaded in Saudi Arabia gets under way later today in New Jersey. Paul Johnson was killed last week by al Qaeda-linked militants. Johnson had worked in Saudi Arabia for over a decade before his kidnapping and killing.

The only sure result from the latest round of talks over North Korea's nuclear program is a promise of yet more talks. Representatives from six nations will try again in September to work out a deal over North Korea's nuclear program.

NGUYEN: President Bush leaves Ireland today and heads for Ankara, Turkey, where he'll meet with the Turkish president and prime minister. The prime topic will be Iraq, especially northern Iraq. CNN's Alphonso Van Marsh compares the U.S.-Turkish talks to a dance.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

ALPHONSO VAN MARSH, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): U.S. fighter jets landing at a U.S. base in Turkey. A common scene before the invasion of Iraq. Today, U.S. military movements at Incirlik base are limited to humanitarian and logistical missions. An expansion of the U.S. military role here could be part of President George W. Bush's talks with Turkish leaders this weekend.

ABDULLAH GUL, TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER: They may ask something related to Incirlik. We may check that, we may look at that, according to our agreement, between us...

VAN MARSH: An agreement or relationship between Turkey and the United States is a lot like the tango. (UNINTELLIGIBLE) students learning to dance at an Istanbul university.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: America (UNINTELLIGIBLE) is the male, the leading. And Turkish (UNINTELLIGIBLE) female. And basically it's the male leads and the female just follows.

VAN MARSH: But Turkey says it intends to lead during the U.S. talks in upcoming NATO summit, with some pointed questions about the U.S. plans for Iraq.

GUL: We want more consultation, close consultation on Iraq.

VAN MARSH: Americans have been focused on the transition of power in central and southern Iraq, but Turks fear Washington isn't doing enough to stop Kurds from establishing an independent state in northern Iraq.

GUL: This is very dangerous for the Iraqis. It opens the way for separation. Separation means it's a disaster in the Middle East. Middle East cannot tolerate to have another problem there.

VAN MARSH: President Bush now says he'll help Turkey fight against armed Kurdish groups, known as the PKK, in Turkey and northern Iraq.

GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: We will work together to deal with the PKK. We're after terrorists.

VAN MARSH (on camera): Like the give and take of the tango, the United States wants Turkey, NATO's only Muslim member nation, to play a greater role in Middle East peace. In return, Turkey wants U.S. support for its bid to join the European Union.

Alphonso Van Marsh, CNN, Ankara.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

GRIFFIN: We've already reported on the bombing in Turkey just days before that NATO summit next week in Istanbul. If you hadn't had the chance to keep up with other developments in the war on terror, this is what happened this past week. Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah delivered a warning Wednesday from the Saudi king to terrorists: Turn yourselves in within a month, or face fierce government action. Saudi security forces said the speech was timed to exploit the vacuum in al Qaeda leadership after the killing of Abdel Aziz al-Muqrin by Saudi forces.

In a potential sign al Qaeda has no intention of ceasing activity in Iraq after the handover of power, an audiotape posted on a Web site this week threatened the life of the Iraqi prime minister, Iyad Allawi. The CIA still checking on the authenticity of the tape. Allawi, though, shot back with a war of words, saying Iraqis know exactly how to defend themselves and their country.

And the U.S. government released a revised account of the number of people killed in terrorist attacks last year. The latest numbers in the terror report found 625 people killed worldwide in 208 terror attacks. Original figures, which were much lower, were rechecked after being questioned by a ranking House Democrat.

NGUYEN: Well, Los Angeles district attorney says he won't file charges against a car theft suspect who was beaten by police officers, but the DA did not rule out filing charges later. Videotape of that man's arrest has reopened some old wounds in the City of Angels. Donna Tetreault tells us why.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

DONNA TETREAULT, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): This is the tape that is igniting so much concern in Los Angeles. An African- American car theft suspect, on the run from police, suddenly stops and appears to be cooperating, raising his hands above his head. But then he's tackled to the ground, kicked and hit 11 times by an Hispanic police officer with a flashlight.

NAJEE ALI, PROJECT ISLAMIC HOPE: You saw the tape. You saw what happened. That man was hit 11 times. Eleven times. For no reason.

MAYOR JAMES HAHN, LOS ANGELES: We hear very clearly from the community that this is the test, this is the day. The reforms that have been put in place, are they going to work?

TETREAULT: The test Mayor James Hahn is talking about goes back to this tape, when Rodney King was beaten by police. The jury acquitted the four white officers involved, sparking the 1992 L.A. riots. In reaction to that incident, reforms were enacted, and four years ago a federal consent decree was adopted after the U.S. Department of Justice determined that the LAPD had engaged in a pattern of discrimination.

Police Chief William Bratton, now two years with the department, has made reform a priority.

WILLIAM BRATTON, CHIEF OF POLICE, LOS ANGELES: I saw particularly as chief of police, I was very disturbed by some of the things that I saw on that tape, but my responsibility now is to conduct an investigation that allows us to determine all aspects of that incident.

ALI: No justice, no peace.

TETREAULT: A small but passionate group voiced their concerns today, but civil rights attorney Constance Rice is waiting to see how the process plays out.

CONSTANCE RICE, CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY: When the police are caught on tape, you see the rage come forth, and it's completely understandable. But you've got to step back. You have to make sure that the cops are getting due process and are being treated fairly, because you can't railroad cops.

TETREAULT: The FBI is now investigating the incident. No charges have been filed.

Donna Tetreault, for CNN, Los Angeles.

(END VIDEOTAPE) GRIFFIN: In the Scott Peterson trial, a juror gets booted. Number five. Is it a blow to either side? That's one item on the docket for our legal eagles. That's at 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Then at 9:00 Eastern, the newest venture for the man known in some circles as the next Billy Graham, Reverend T.B. Jakes and mega fest. At 9:30 a.m. Eastern, Senator John Breaux is hanging up his congressional hat. Our Robert Novak takes the Democratic senator into "The Novak Zone."

But first, you can go to Ebay and find most any treasure. These two say they found the treasure of true love. Their story live, when CNN SATURDAY MORNING returns. How are you, guys.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

NGUYEN: Welcome back. I'm Betty Nguyen in Atlanta. If you have got something to sell, where do you go? Since 1995, a growing number of people have been navigating to the eBay Web site.

It's been called the swap meet of the 21st century. But it's likely not the first place you would go looking for a spouse. Right? Well, don't tell that to Brad Aspling and Maggie Wolfe. They are now engaged after meeting where? Yes. You guessed it. And the story gets even more interesting later today.

We want to welcome you both to the show. Good morning.

BRAD ASPLING, MET FIANCEE ON EBAY: Good morning.

MAGGIE WOLFE, MET FIANCE ON EBAY: Good morning.

NGUYEN: Well, we understand you guys are getting married today. We want to say a big congratulations to you both. And I know you are not supposed to see the bride before the wedding. But we are going to make that exception today.

Brad, I do want to start with you. We'll talk about the wedding. But we want to get to how you both met. You weren't exactly looking for love when you were surfing eBay, were you?

ASPLING: No. I was actually looking for vintage Hot Wheels cars.

NGUYEN: And so how did you find Maggie?

ASPLING: I went to eBay in May of 2001. And after making a few bids, I thought I better learn how to navigate it better. And I went to one of their help and discussion boards on bidding. And I stayed there because the community seemed really neat as far as people talking to each other. And that's how I met Maggie. She was at the same place for the same reason.

NGUYEN: Maggie, were you a little -- I don't know, hesitant about meeting someone online?

WOLFE: No. I had known Brad for so long. We had been in contact for over a year. So I was very careful about what I did. So no. I was smart about it. And I wasn't nervous.

NGUYEN: And how did you know he was the one?

WOLFE: It is not quantifiable.

NGUYEN: You just kind of know. Don't you? Well, let's talk about how you are gearing up for the wedding. Which today is the big day. You have bought many of your items on eBay. Maggie, even the ring?

WOLFE: Yes.

ASPLING: Yes. Even her engagement ring. I bought her engagement ring on eBay. And our wedding rings came off of eBay.

NGUYEN: And I understand even a wedding dress at one point came off of eBay. Correct?

ASPLING: Yes.

NGUYEN: Is that the one that you are going to be wearing today, Maggie?

WOLFE: No. Unfortunately, I was not able to wear it because of a change in the groom's attire. I had to change the color of my dress.

NGUYEN: This is a bit of a history-making event for eBay. Because you are getting married today at the conference. Why did you choose to do it in front of all these folks at this particular place?

ASPLING: Well, when we went to "eBay Live" last year we talked to some of the people that work for eBay. And told them our story of how we met on the site. And they asked when we were getting married. We had planned to get married this year. And they asked if we would be interested in getting married at eBay live this year.

And we thought it just would bring it full circle. And that gave us a chance to get married in front of all of our friends in the community that we met. Everybody in the wedding party we have actually met on eBay on the community boards.

WOLFE: Yes.

NGUYEN: Right where it all started. All right. Maggie and Brad. We appreciate you spending your wedding day with us. Congratulations to you both.

WOLFE: Thank you so much.

ASPLING: Thank you so much.

NGUYEN: Have a wonderful day, and a wonderful marriage.

ASPLING: Thank you.

WOLFE: Thank you.

NGUYEN: Drew?

GRIFFIN: Cute story. This one is not so cute. Are you poisoning the air in your own home? You could be inhaling unsafe air. But there is a solution. It's as easy as pulling the plug. We'll have that story ahead.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

NGUYEN: Well, good morning to you. I'm Betty Nguyen. If you are trying to breathe easy in your own home, you might have tried those plug-in air fresheners. Well, a new study suggests those handy devices may pose a health threat. CNN medical correspondent Holly Firfer has the story.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

HOLLY FIRFER, CNN MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT (voice over): With searing summer temperatures around the corner, many people may opt to stay inside to beat the heat and smog. But a recent report suggests that the air inside your home could make you sick. From harmful pollutants that form when plug-in air fresheners and ozone combine. The result, a toxic brew that includes formaldehyde.

BARRY RYAN, EMORY UNIVERSITY: Essentially, you are making it so you can have smog incidence inside your house. Similar to those that are outside your house. And you just really don't want to do that.

FIRFER: In a controlled study, researchers at the environmental protection agency measured the reaction between the fragrances commonly found in home air fresheners, and high levels of ozone gas. They found that the chemical reaction produced a few dangerous compounds. Including formaldehyde, a carcinogen that can effect respiratory health.

But the EPA says that although the findings are important, the public should not be overly concerned. They say that while ozone can enter the home from outside, or from ozone generating air cleaners, the levels obtained in the study are not reflective of a normal household atmosphere.

But there is one finding that has the EPA and other experts in agreement. They say that using ozone generators to eliminate household odors is a bad idea. The one thing consumers may wish to take away from the study is something that the EPA has stated previously. That the use of ozone generating air cleaners is not recommended.

In nature, ground level ozone forms when the sun heats air pollution from car exhaust and factory emissions. And studies show that persistent exposure to high ozone levels can affect kids, the elderly, and others at risk for lung trouble, including people with asthma.

So experts maintain that using ozone generators is like cooking up your own supply of outdoor pollutants inside of your home.

RYAN: I would caution people that if they are to use ozone generators in the house, they should be aware of what kind of secondary pollutants that they might be making.

FIRFER: Wise advice for anyone who truly wants to clear the air while remaining healthy.

Holly Firfer, CNN, Atlanta.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

GRIFFIN: A happy ending to tell you about for one little critter. A Good Samaritan who saved his life. You are going to meet both of them, when CNN SATURDAY MORNING returns.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

GRIFFIN: Welcome back. I'm Drew Griffin. Here is a look at the hour's top stories.

A bulletin from the Homeland Security Department cautioning people to be alert for possible July 4th holiday attacks. The bulletin reminds law enforcement, and first responders to have appropriate security in place for holiday festivities.

The Pentagon says it appears terrorists mastermind Abu Musab al- Zarqawi escaped a U.S. air strike in Fallujah. Up to a dozen people were killed in the attack on this house there.

And a car bombing in the Northern Iraqi city of Erbil. Killed one security guard, injuring 20. The bomb detonated as a convoy carrying a Kurdish government official was passing by.

NGUYEN: Time now for "E-mail Question of the Day." "What should the U.S. role in Iraq be after the handover?" We've received a lot of responses. Julie from Woodbridge, Virginia writes: "The passengers on each outgoing flight. We need to leave that country. And we should never have been there in the first place."

GRIFFIN: Erla says: "Well, give it about four days. When Iraq's government goes into effect, we should be out of there."

NGUYEN: And we invite you to keep sending your thoughts about the "E-mail Question of the Day." You can write to wam@cnn.com.

(WEATHER REPORT)

NGUYEN: And finally this hour, a happy ending. A six-week-old puppy has a new home and a new leash on life. After being rescued by a quick thinking driver. Chris Adams of our affiliate, KTRK has the pooch's story from Pasadena, Texas.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

CHRIS ADAMS, KTRK CORRESPONDENT (voice over): Becky Benestante is an animal lover. SO when she saw this little puppy go flying out a truck's window as she approached this turn circle, she was stunned by the driver's cruelty.

BECKY BENESTANTE, PUPPY RESCUER: I saw him through his window. I could see his face. And I could tell you he had no shirt on. And he was driving with his left hand, and chucked that poor little puppy with his right hand. Just right out the window. Right out the window.

I was like OK. You know, the way you would throw out a coffee cup or something. You just don't do that.

ADAMS: Using her car to block traffic, she and others rescued the dog who was covered with mange, and has a broken hip from the fall.

(on camera): The story doesn't end there. She says that she was taking the injured puppy when the vet. She looked in her rear view mirror, and noticed the man was now following her.

BENESTANTE: I was talking to my friend on the phone. I said oh my God! He's behind me. And she goes drive to the police department.

ADAMS (voice over): She did. The truck followed. And officers were waiting.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Officers confronted the suspect. They asked him what happened. The suspect claims that the puppy jumped out the bed of a pick-up truck. And when asked by officers why he didn't stop to pick up the puppy, he became somewhat evasive, nervous. Didn't really have an explanation.

ADAMS: Forty-seven-year-old Mark Anthony Meave was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. As for the little puppy that Benestante calls Nunsio (ph), well he now has a new home, with her.

BENESTANTE: He is going to have a great home. He has a full acre to play on once he gets healed and everything. And he has another dog to play with. And a couple of cats to chase around. And he will have a great life.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

NGUYEN: Such a cute puppy. Chris Adams of affiliate KTRK reporting. She calls him Nunsio (ph). I think I would have called him Lucky.

GRIFFIN: Yes. He's happy now. The next hour of CNN SATURDAY MORNING begins right now.

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Aired June 26, 2004 - 07:30   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
BETTY NGUYEN, CNN ANCHOR: A big question in Los Angeles -- is history repeating itself? We welcome you back. I'm Betty Nguyen.
DREW GRIFFIN, CNN ANCHOR: And I'm Drew Griffin. That story ahead, but first headlines, at this hour.

South Korea beginning three days of mourning for the translator beheaded in Iraq. The body of Kim Sun-il was met by a military honor guard. Iraqi militants linked to terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility for Kim's kidnapping and killing.

A memorial service for the American engineer beheaded in Saudi Arabia gets under way later today in New Jersey. Paul Johnson was killed last week by al Qaeda-linked militants. Johnson had worked in Saudi Arabia for over a decade before his kidnapping and killing.

The only sure result from the latest round of talks over North Korea's nuclear program is a promise of yet more talks. Representatives from six nations will try again in September to work out a deal over North Korea's nuclear program.

NGUYEN: President Bush leaves Ireland today and heads for Ankara, Turkey, where he'll meet with the Turkish president and prime minister. The prime topic will be Iraq, especially northern Iraq. CNN's Alphonso Van Marsh compares the U.S.-Turkish talks to a dance.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

ALPHONSO VAN MARSH, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): U.S. fighter jets landing at a U.S. base in Turkey. A common scene before the invasion of Iraq. Today, U.S. military movements at Incirlik base are limited to humanitarian and logistical missions. An expansion of the U.S. military role here could be part of President George W. Bush's talks with Turkish leaders this weekend.

ABDULLAH GUL, TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER: They may ask something related to Incirlik. We may check that, we may look at that, according to our agreement, between us...

VAN MARSH: An agreement or relationship between Turkey and the United States is a lot like the tango. (UNINTELLIGIBLE) students learning to dance at an Istanbul university.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: America (UNINTELLIGIBLE) is the male, the leading. And Turkish (UNINTELLIGIBLE) female. And basically it's the male leads and the female just follows.

VAN MARSH: But Turkey says it intends to lead during the U.S. talks in upcoming NATO summit, with some pointed questions about the U.S. plans for Iraq.

GUL: We want more consultation, close consultation on Iraq.

VAN MARSH: Americans have been focused on the transition of power in central and southern Iraq, but Turks fear Washington isn't doing enough to stop Kurds from establishing an independent state in northern Iraq.

GUL: This is very dangerous for the Iraqis. It opens the way for separation. Separation means it's a disaster in the Middle East. Middle East cannot tolerate to have another problem there.

VAN MARSH: President Bush now says he'll help Turkey fight against armed Kurdish groups, known as the PKK, in Turkey and northern Iraq.

GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: We will work together to deal with the PKK. We're after terrorists.

VAN MARSH (on camera): Like the give and take of the tango, the United States wants Turkey, NATO's only Muslim member nation, to play a greater role in Middle East peace. In return, Turkey wants U.S. support for its bid to join the European Union.

Alphonso Van Marsh, CNN, Ankara.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

GRIFFIN: We've already reported on the bombing in Turkey just days before that NATO summit next week in Istanbul. If you hadn't had the chance to keep up with other developments in the war on terror, this is what happened this past week. Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah delivered a warning Wednesday from the Saudi king to terrorists: Turn yourselves in within a month, or face fierce government action. Saudi security forces said the speech was timed to exploit the vacuum in al Qaeda leadership after the killing of Abdel Aziz al-Muqrin by Saudi forces.

In a potential sign al Qaeda has no intention of ceasing activity in Iraq after the handover of power, an audiotape posted on a Web site this week threatened the life of the Iraqi prime minister, Iyad Allawi. The CIA still checking on the authenticity of the tape. Allawi, though, shot back with a war of words, saying Iraqis know exactly how to defend themselves and their country.

And the U.S. government released a revised account of the number of people killed in terrorist attacks last year. The latest numbers in the terror report found 625 people killed worldwide in 208 terror attacks. Original figures, which were much lower, were rechecked after being questioned by a ranking House Democrat.

NGUYEN: Well, Los Angeles district attorney says he won't file charges against a car theft suspect who was beaten by police officers, but the DA did not rule out filing charges later. Videotape of that man's arrest has reopened some old wounds in the City of Angels. Donna Tetreault tells us why.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

DONNA TETREAULT, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): This is the tape that is igniting so much concern in Los Angeles. An African- American car theft suspect, on the run from police, suddenly stops and appears to be cooperating, raising his hands above his head. But then he's tackled to the ground, kicked and hit 11 times by an Hispanic police officer with a flashlight.

NAJEE ALI, PROJECT ISLAMIC HOPE: You saw the tape. You saw what happened. That man was hit 11 times. Eleven times. For no reason.

MAYOR JAMES HAHN, LOS ANGELES: We hear very clearly from the community that this is the test, this is the day. The reforms that have been put in place, are they going to work?

TETREAULT: The test Mayor James Hahn is talking about goes back to this tape, when Rodney King was beaten by police. The jury acquitted the four white officers involved, sparking the 1992 L.A. riots. In reaction to that incident, reforms were enacted, and four years ago a federal consent decree was adopted after the U.S. Department of Justice determined that the LAPD had engaged in a pattern of discrimination.

Police Chief William Bratton, now two years with the department, has made reform a priority.

WILLIAM BRATTON, CHIEF OF POLICE, LOS ANGELES: I saw particularly as chief of police, I was very disturbed by some of the things that I saw on that tape, but my responsibility now is to conduct an investigation that allows us to determine all aspects of that incident.

ALI: No justice, no peace.

TETREAULT: A small but passionate group voiced their concerns today, but civil rights attorney Constance Rice is waiting to see how the process plays out.

CONSTANCE RICE, CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY: When the police are caught on tape, you see the rage come forth, and it's completely understandable. But you've got to step back. You have to make sure that the cops are getting due process and are being treated fairly, because you can't railroad cops.

TETREAULT: The FBI is now investigating the incident. No charges have been filed.

Donna Tetreault, for CNN, Los Angeles.

(END VIDEOTAPE) GRIFFIN: In the Scott Peterson trial, a juror gets booted. Number five. Is it a blow to either side? That's one item on the docket for our legal eagles. That's at 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Then at 9:00 Eastern, the newest venture for the man known in some circles as the next Billy Graham, Reverend T.B. Jakes and mega fest. At 9:30 a.m. Eastern, Senator John Breaux is hanging up his congressional hat. Our Robert Novak takes the Democratic senator into "The Novak Zone."

But first, you can go to Ebay and find most any treasure. These two say they found the treasure of true love. Their story live, when CNN SATURDAY MORNING returns. How are you, guys.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

NGUYEN: Welcome back. I'm Betty Nguyen in Atlanta. If you have got something to sell, where do you go? Since 1995, a growing number of people have been navigating to the eBay Web site.

It's been called the swap meet of the 21st century. But it's likely not the first place you would go looking for a spouse. Right? Well, don't tell that to Brad Aspling and Maggie Wolfe. They are now engaged after meeting where? Yes. You guessed it. And the story gets even more interesting later today.

We want to welcome you both to the show. Good morning.

BRAD ASPLING, MET FIANCEE ON EBAY: Good morning.

MAGGIE WOLFE, MET FIANCE ON EBAY: Good morning.

NGUYEN: Well, we understand you guys are getting married today. We want to say a big congratulations to you both. And I know you are not supposed to see the bride before the wedding. But we are going to make that exception today.

Brad, I do want to start with you. We'll talk about the wedding. But we want to get to how you both met. You weren't exactly looking for love when you were surfing eBay, were you?

ASPLING: No. I was actually looking for vintage Hot Wheels cars.

NGUYEN: And so how did you find Maggie?

ASPLING: I went to eBay in May of 2001. And after making a few bids, I thought I better learn how to navigate it better. And I went to one of their help and discussion boards on bidding. And I stayed there because the community seemed really neat as far as people talking to each other. And that's how I met Maggie. She was at the same place for the same reason.

NGUYEN: Maggie, were you a little -- I don't know, hesitant about meeting someone online?

WOLFE: No. I had known Brad for so long. We had been in contact for over a year. So I was very careful about what I did. So no. I was smart about it. And I wasn't nervous.

NGUYEN: And how did you know he was the one?

WOLFE: It is not quantifiable.

NGUYEN: You just kind of know. Don't you? Well, let's talk about how you are gearing up for the wedding. Which today is the big day. You have bought many of your items on eBay. Maggie, even the ring?

WOLFE: Yes.

ASPLING: Yes. Even her engagement ring. I bought her engagement ring on eBay. And our wedding rings came off of eBay.

NGUYEN: And I understand even a wedding dress at one point came off of eBay. Correct?

ASPLING: Yes.

NGUYEN: Is that the one that you are going to be wearing today, Maggie?

WOLFE: No. Unfortunately, I was not able to wear it because of a change in the groom's attire. I had to change the color of my dress.

NGUYEN: This is a bit of a history-making event for eBay. Because you are getting married today at the conference. Why did you choose to do it in front of all these folks at this particular place?

ASPLING: Well, when we went to "eBay Live" last year we talked to some of the people that work for eBay. And told them our story of how we met on the site. And they asked when we were getting married. We had planned to get married this year. And they asked if we would be interested in getting married at eBay live this year.

And we thought it just would bring it full circle. And that gave us a chance to get married in front of all of our friends in the community that we met. Everybody in the wedding party we have actually met on eBay on the community boards.

WOLFE: Yes.

NGUYEN: Right where it all started. All right. Maggie and Brad. We appreciate you spending your wedding day with us. Congratulations to you both.

WOLFE: Thank you so much.

ASPLING: Thank you so much.

NGUYEN: Have a wonderful day, and a wonderful marriage.

ASPLING: Thank you.

WOLFE: Thank you.

NGUYEN: Drew?

GRIFFIN: Cute story. This one is not so cute. Are you poisoning the air in your own home? You could be inhaling unsafe air. But there is a solution. It's as easy as pulling the plug. We'll have that story ahead.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

NGUYEN: Well, good morning to you. I'm Betty Nguyen. If you are trying to breathe easy in your own home, you might have tried those plug-in air fresheners. Well, a new study suggests those handy devices may pose a health threat. CNN medical correspondent Holly Firfer has the story.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

HOLLY FIRFER, CNN MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT (voice over): With searing summer temperatures around the corner, many people may opt to stay inside to beat the heat and smog. But a recent report suggests that the air inside your home could make you sick. From harmful pollutants that form when plug-in air fresheners and ozone combine. The result, a toxic brew that includes formaldehyde.

BARRY RYAN, EMORY UNIVERSITY: Essentially, you are making it so you can have smog incidence inside your house. Similar to those that are outside your house. And you just really don't want to do that.

FIRFER: In a controlled study, researchers at the environmental protection agency measured the reaction between the fragrances commonly found in home air fresheners, and high levels of ozone gas. They found that the chemical reaction produced a few dangerous compounds. Including formaldehyde, a carcinogen that can effect respiratory health.

But the EPA says that although the findings are important, the public should not be overly concerned. They say that while ozone can enter the home from outside, or from ozone generating air cleaners, the levels obtained in the study are not reflective of a normal household atmosphere.

But there is one finding that has the EPA and other experts in agreement. They say that using ozone generators to eliminate household odors is a bad idea. The one thing consumers may wish to take away from the study is something that the EPA has stated previously. That the use of ozone generating air cleaners is not recommended.

In nature, ground level ozone forms when the sun heats air pollution from car exhaust and factory emissions. And studies show that persistent exposure to high ozone levels can affect kids, the elderly, and others at risk for lung trouble, including people with asthma.

So experts maintain that using ozone generators is like cooking up your own supply of outdoor pollutants inside of your home.

RYAN: I would caution people that if they are to use ozone generators in the house, they should be aware of what kind of secondary pollutants that they might be making.

FIRFER: Wise advice for anyone who truly wants to clear the air while remaining healthy.

Holly Firfer, CNN, Atlanta.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

GRIFFIN: A happy ending to tell you about for one little critter. A Good Samaritan who saved his life. You are going to meet both of them, when CNN SATURDAY MORNING returns.

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GRIFFIN: Welcome back. I'm Drew Griffin. Here is a look at the hour's top stories.

A bulletin from the Homeland Security Department cautioning people to be alert for possible July 4th holiday attacks. The bulletin reminds law enforcement, and first responders to have appropriate security in place for holiday festivities.

The Pentagon says it appears terrorists mastermind Abu Musab al- Zarqawi escaped a U.S. air strike in Fallujah. Up to a dozen people were killed in the attack on this house there.

And a car bombing in the Northern Iraqi city of Erbil. Killed one security guard, injuring 20. The bomb detonated as a convoy carrying a Kurdish government official was passing by.

NGUYEN: Time now for "E-mail Question of the Day." "What should the U.S. role in Iraq be after the handover?" We've received a lot of responses. Julie from Woodbridge, Virginia writes: "The passengers on each outgoing flight. We need to leave that country. And we should never have been there in the first place."

GRIFFIN: Erla says: "Well, give it about four days. When Iraq's government goes into effect, we should be out of there."

NGUYEN: And we invite you to keep sending your thoughts about the "E-mail Question of the Day." You can write to wam@cnn.com.

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NGUYEN: And finally this hour, a happy ending. A six-week-old puppy has a new home and a new leash on life. After being rescued by a quick thinking driver. Chris Adams of our affiliate, KTRK has the pooch's story from Pasadena, Texas.

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CHRIS ADAMS, KTRK CORRESPONDENT (voice over): Becky Benestante is an animal lover. SO when she saw this little puppy go flying out a truck's window as she approached this turn circle, she was stunned by the driver's cruelty.

BECKY BENESTANTE, PUPPY RESCUER: I saw him through his window. I could see his face. And I could tell you he had no shirt on. And he was driving with his left hand, and chucked that poor little puppy with his right hand. Just right out the window. Right out the window.

I was like OK. You know, the way you would throw out a coffee cup or something. You just don't do that.

ADAMS: Using her car to block traffic, she and others rescued the dog who was covered with mange, and has a broken hip from the fall.

(on camera): The story doesn't end there. She says that she was taking the injured puppy when the vet. She looked in her rear view mirror, and noticed the man was now following her.

BENESTANTE: I was talking to my friend on the phone. I said oh my God! He's behind me. And she goes drive to the police department.

ADAMS (voice over): She did. The truck followed. And officers were waiting.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Officers confronted the suspect. They asked him what happened. The suspect claims that the puppy jumped out the bed of a pick-up truck. And when asked by officers why he didn't stop to pick up the puppy, he became somewhat evasive, nervous. Didn't really have an explanation.

ADAMS: Forty-seven-year-old Mark Anthony Meave was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. As for the little puppy that Benestante calls Nunsio (ph), well he now has a new home, with her.

BENESTANTE: He is going to have a great home. He has a full acre to play on once he gets healed and everything. And he has another dog to play with. And a couple of cats to chase around. And he will have a great life.

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NGUYEN: Such a cute puppy. Chris Adams of affiliate KTRK reporting. She calls him Nunsio (ph). I think I would have called him Lucky.

GRIFFIN: Yes. He's happy now. The next hour of CNN SATURDAY MORNING begins right now.

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