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Military Wants More Civilians to Help in Iraq

The complaints reflect fresh tensions between the Pentagon and the State Department over personnel demands that have fallen most heavily on the military.

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Many Voices, No Debate, as Senate Is Stifled on War

The Senate has tied itself up in procedural knots rather than engage in a debate on Iraq policy.

From Spaceflight to Attempted Murder Charge

A NASA astronaut, Capt. Lisa Marie Nowak, has been charged with the attempted murder of a rival for the affections of a fellow astronaut.

A Bitter Turn in a Temperate Winter
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A Bitter Turn in a Temperate Winter

Frigid air and gusts of snow created below-zero wind chills and white-out conditions across much of the country.

Rural Colleges Seek New Edge and Urbanize

A new concept of the college campus is taking root: a small city in the country that is not for only the young.

Army Is Going Wrinkle-Free; Velcro Becomes Norm

The Army has been retiring its old Battle Dress Uniform in favor of a wrinkle-free cotton and nylon version.

As Inflation Soars, Zimbabwe Economy Plunges

Hyperinflation has bankrupted the government, left 8 in 10 citizens destitute and decimated factories and farms.


 

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Girl or Boy? An Ethical Debate

Should doctors help parents choose their baby’s sex before pregnancy?


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The Unseen and Unexplained

The Unseen and Unexplained, Inching Closer to the TruthABC’s “Lost” and NBC’s “Heroes,” two series that traffic in the supernatural, are full of plot twists and lasting power.

A Techie's Cyber Odyssey

A Techie's Cyber OdysseyEdward Rothstein ponders Microsoft’s new Vista system from inside the belly of one of its beasts.

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Young Buyers, Prepared and Fearless

New Yorkers under 30 cast an appraising eye on real estate, looking at their apartments as investments.

What MapQuest and G.P.S. Don’t Tell You Can Get You Lost

In a country of homogeneous roads and rules, some regional quirks remain.

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The Job Transfer: Look Before You Leap

If you can’t see a benefit in moving to a new office, it may be time to move to a new employer.

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Black Research Scientist’s Forgotten Legacy
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