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Middle East

Fouad Ajami on What Went Wrong in Iraq

Fouad Ajami supported the U.S.-led war in Iraq. In a new book, The Foreigner's Gift, he says that the war went wrong because of the Arab world's prejudice against Shia Muslims and against the Americans who expected to help them lead Iraq.

Fouad Ajami on What Went Wrong in Iraq

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World

Military Hearing Begins for Hamdania Accusations

A military hearing begins to determine whether seven Marines and a Navy corpsman should be court-martialed for allegedly kidnapping and killing an Iraqi man in April in the town of Hamdania.

Military Hearing Begins for Hamdania Accusations

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National

Angry Commuter Blows Up Washington Bridge

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge on the Washington, D.C., beltway has enraged drivers for years with its notorious traffic jams. That changed early Tuesday morning when it was blown up. One especially bitter driver got to detonate the explosives.

Angry Commuter Blows Up Washington Bridge

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Katrina & Beyond

President Advises 'Optimism' in Katrina Recovery

President Bush visits New Orleans on the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's assault on the Gulf Coast. While the president continues to face criticism of his handling of the disaster, Bush told people in Mississippi that "optimism is the only option" for the future.

President Advises 'Optimism' in Katrina Recovery

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National

Marines Calling Reservists to Duty in Iraq

President Bush gives the Marine Corps the authority to call thousands of reserve service members back to duty. The immediate need is for 1,200 reservists to serve in Iraq next spring. The military is strained by dual missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Marines Calling Reservists to Duty in Iraq

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Middle East

Israelis Skeptical that Lebanon Peace will Hold

Fallout from Israel's offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon is growing. Public faith in the cease-fire appears to be weak, with many believing it will not hold. Also, army reservists have been publicly questioning how the country's leadership handled the war.

Israelis Skeptical that Lebanon Peace will Hold

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Sports

London Cricket Flap Costs Pakistan a Match

Pakistan is in an uproar after a controversial umpire accused the Pakistani team of tampering with the ball in a cricket match in London. In protest, the team briefly refused to resume play after tea. When the team did return, the umpire ruled that Pakistan had forfeited the match, the first time that had happened in 129 years.

London Cricket Flap Costs Pakistan a Match

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Politics

Bush Urges Patience on Iraq, Speed in Lebanon

President Bush holds a White House press conference Monday, describing calls for a pullout of Iraq "absolutely wrong." He also urged the rapid deployment of United Nations peacekeepers to help maintain the cease-fire in Southern Lebanon.

Bush Urges Patience on Iraq, Speed in Lebanon

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Movies

'Snakes,' NASCAR Spoof Win Weekend

Snakes on a Plane slithered into the top spot at the box office over the weekend, trailed by the Will Farrell NASCAR spoof Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. And in third place was Oliver Stone's Sept. 11 drama World Trade Center.

'Snakes,' NASCAR Spoof Win Weekend

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World

In China, Recovering from a Typhoon, and Drought

China is recovering from the worst typhoon since record-keeping started in 1949. The storm killed more than 400 people in the southeastern part of the country. In the Southwest, the country is suffering its worst drought in more than 50 years.

In China, Recovering from a Typhoon, and Drought

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Sports

Tiger Woods Rolls into PGA Championship

The PGA Golf Championship begins at Medinah Golf Club, outside Chicago. Phil Mickelson won the PGA last year. But Tiger Woods is on a winning streak and looks like the man to beat at this year's tournament.

Tiger Woods Rolls into PGA Championship

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World

Britain Eases Terror-Threat Alert Level

The British government says the country's terror-threat level is taking a step down from "critical" to "severe." The slight improvement comes days after more than 20 people were arrested for an alleged terror plot against airlines. London continues to suffer flight cancellations related to the increased security.

Britain Eases Terror-Threat Alert Level

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Middle East

Israel Remains on Alert During Cease-Fire

Israeli troops welcome the cease-fire with Hezbollah guerrillas as a chance to rest. But the Israeli military remains ready to resume full operations if ordered to attack again. About 30,000 Israeli forces remained in Lebanon.

Israel Remains on Alert During Cease-Fire

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National

A Day in the Life of New Orleans

It's been nearly a year since Hurricane Katrina dealt New Orleans a smashing blow. In the months after the storm hit, those city residents were optimistic that life would begin to return to normal. But lately that hope has faded into the reality that a recovery much longer than expected.

A Day in the Life of New Orleans

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