Wednesday, July 7: Worth the Risk?

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Democratic Duo: John Kerry and John Edwards hit the campaign trail together for the first time. What kind of reception are they getting? We’ll ask Cheri Jacobus, GOP strategist, and Rich Masters, Democratic strategist.

Law of the Land: Curfews. Checkpoints. Wait until you hear what other emergency measures the new Iraqi government may use to restore order.

Troop Talk: Many of you have been personally affected by the war in Iraq, with a family member serving there. Now there’s details on who's being called up from the reserves.

Worth the Risk? There's a new controversy brewing around the diet drug Meridia, which is the target of lawsuits and a citizens' petition for an FDA recall. A brand new study shows that it could help teenagers struggling with obesity. But is Meridia worth the risks?

Marked Man: A shadowy new group in Iraq is threatening to kill the chief terrorist over there. Is the so-called "Salvation Movement" for real? We’ll ask Jonathan Schanzer, terrorism analyst at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Diva Demands: What would your boss say if you said that you couldn’t possibly go to work unless you have a chilled bottle of champagne waiting for you? Or a roomful of white flowers? Wait until you hear the list of perks that certain stars are demanding in their contracts.

Plus, we’ll share the amazing story of NASCAR’s Alex Meshkin, who’s living the American dream at the racetrack!

Those stories and the latest editions of Only on Fox and Stupid Criminals on today's edition of "DaySide with Linda Vester."

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