14 February 2007: Morning

  • Iraqi government orders Baghdad residents out of their illegally-occupied homes, closes borders with Iran and Syria.
  • A bit too late: al-Sadr fled to Iran two to three weeks ago (not so! shout aides).
  • If Beirut passes through today's anniversary of Hariri's murder without anarchy, Lebanon may be safe.
  • We are a government defending real democracy and real independence, which is unique in this part of the world.
  • Foreign-policy experts say, again, the world is becoming more dangerous for the U.S.
  • Unicef says the only place worse to raise your kids than the U.S. is the U.K.
  • Murder rate is especially high for black teens in Philadelphia, six times the national average.
  • Canada considers withdrawing troops from Afghanistan unless Europe puts soldiers where its alliance is.
  • Today's long read: Only in this country can a military officer take a disagreement with presidential power to court as a way of settling.
  • Douglas Feith pulls self-Zola: Je defend.
  • Say goodnight (or, welcome to TV land!) to the silky-voiced but schlumpy radio broadcaster.
  • When you're only listening to your iPod, to your music, are you missing out on a common cultural reference point?
  • Nuclear negotiator Christopher Hill to receive valentines from many Chinese girls.
  • Love is a narcotic high and too much of it will cause your body to "fizzle out," says psychologist.
  • How did the heart shape become the anatomically incorrect symbol of true love?
  • Video: What it looks like to fall 12,000 feet without a parachute and survive, heart still beating.