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BTK Suspect Confession: In Wichita, Kansas, people are having trouble grasping that Dennis Rader (search), a Cub scout leader and church deacon lived such a double life as the BTK killer for so long without any one knowing. We’ll talk with KAKE-TV anchor Susan Peters, who has interviewed family members of BTK’s victims.

Deadly Day in Iraq: A car bomb in Hillah, Iraq (search) was so powerful, it nearly vaporized the entire car, only the engine was left intact. Now at least 115 people are dead, 132 are injured. The target was once again, Iraqi National Guard recruits. FNC Correspondent Caroline Shively has a report.

Opening Statements: Which side will have more to say in the opening statements of the Michael Jackson trial (search)? And can the prosecution prove that Jackson’s a pedophile or does the defense have proof that Jackson was set up? “DaySide” goes live to the courthouse.

Pope’s Recovery: While Pope John Paul II (search) seems to be doing better, there's new speculation today on whether he will resign. Is the pope still capable of leading? We’ll talk with Jeff Israely, the Rome bureau chief for Time and Father William Stetson, the director of the Catholic Information Center.

And don't miss our Stupid Criminals File!

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