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Technology makes tsunami tragedy feel closer to home
The tsunami in Asia reaches American living rooms within hours via video, Internet, and cell phones. Journalists rush to the scene with satellite gear, turning tourists into reporters and shrinking distance between events and viewers. Experts note faster coverage, public reaction, and a more interconnected world.
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New York
Asia
Geneva Overholser
University of Missouri
Louis Boccardi
Associated Press
Ben Bagdikian
United States
Tangshan
China
Robert Thompson
Syracuse University
Rick von Feldt
Topeka
Kan
Thailand
Grand Central Station
Cheryl Boehm
Houston
Jesse L. Adams
Census Bureau
Kara Bunte
American Red Cross