U.S. provides evidence and inference of Iran supplying lethal weapons in Iraq. Dozens killed in Baghdad bombings. Ceremonies are secret and benefits scarce for contractors killed or wounded in Iraq. With translators alongside (most don't speak Arabic), 4,000 Kurdish soldiers deployed to Baghdad. Army supplying missing
ACLU sues FBI over "name check" database that, though virtually inaccessible, can keep immigrants in limbo for years. Whatever hope is yours / Was my life also. French town to honor WWI English poet-soldier. Today's long read: A fascinating look at the plastic surgeons who repaired
Violence sparks in Jerusalem as Israeli crews begin excavation work near the al-Aqsa mosque. Next week Congress will consider a resolution asking Japan to apologize to thousands of women who were forced into sexual slavery during WWII. Op: We are fascinated with Anna Nicole Smith because she was outwardly
Pentagon says White House official massaged pre-war intelligence in the administration's push for invasion. Rival Palestinian factions sign treaty with each other, but still won't recognize Israel. Under government restrictions--and at 35 cents an hour--underground internet cafes quietly flourish in China. The largest
Former playmate Anna Nicole Smith found dead at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. Former chef Anthony Bourdain beats up on the current Food Network line-up. Chicago study finds doctors opposed to certain types of birth control may not be giving you all your options. Don Juan was right: There
Years of mutual suspicion don't aid FBI in outreach to Muslims. Today's long read: The concept and practice of "total war" as it relates to today's battles. Veterans get to say what Democrats wish they could but can't. Recent poll
U.S. and Iraqi troops arrest deputy health minister, key member of Sadr's bloc. Helicopter crashes suggest insurgents are changing tactics or techniques, or the law of averages is catching up with American troops. Ranks of seasoned U.S. diplomats don't show much discipline about shipping
* Freelance videographer sets record for longest incarceration by a journalist. * Inspired by this, Deadspin readers get all Gilbert and Sullivan with Barbaro. * Humble in defeat, the two little piles of orangey-pink offcuts resembled Nigella Lawson's mango salsa. Man-boob removal. * Spotting "The Professional," "The
Bird flu in the news again: Sick vet who handled turkey culling in Britain tests negative for the virus; the American plan: drive-thru groceries and riding shotgun. Bruce Murphy on the dismal state of our bird flu plan--we've put all our money on Tamiflu, and now
Woman at Britain's Dept. for Transport injured in the country's third letter bombing in three days. Nevada cancer victims speak out against federal plan to test more bombs in the desert. In the war over troop surges, Bush and allies put their weight behind Gen. Petraeus
