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Special Reports from the Nation/World Desk
The race that may never end
In 1961, an American president began a race to the moon by challenging his people to look up. Forty years later, another American president started a new race with a far tougher challenge: Look around. Orlando Sentinel, Oct. 20
U.S. military improves; Iraq's hasn't
The United States has used the 11 years since the Gulf War to improve its weapons, equipment and training. Iraq, on the other hand, had much of its military might destroyed in the war. That doesn't necessarily mean an attack on Iraq would be easy or bloodless, former military officers say. Associated Press, Oct. 3, 2002
Iraqi military strength
U.S. forces in region
Improved U.S. weapons, equipment
Online 'smiley face' :-) turns 20
On Sept. 19, 1982, Scott Fahlman typed :-) in an online message. The "smiley face" has since become a staple of online communication, allowing 12-year-old girls and corporate lawyers alike to punctuate their messages with a quick symbol that says, "Hey, I'm only joking." Reuters, Sept. 19, 2002
Hurricane Andrew: Still rising from the ruins
Ten years later, South Florida still feels the effects - physical, economic and emotional - of the storm now rated a Category 5 monster. A seven-part series. The Miami Herald, August 2002
Mosquitoes are most deadly animal known to man
As alarming and dangerous as West Nile is, scientists say that the ultimate threat to public health is not the disease of the moment - it is instead the delivery system, the eternal, unconquerable mosquito. By SETH BORENSTEIN,
Knight Ridder Newspapers, Aug. 16, 2002
Study: Schools resegregating by race
The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University found integration between whites and blacks to be decreasing or steady in all but a handful of the nation's largest school districts over the last 14 years. By JAY LINDSAY, Associated Press, Aug. 9, 2002
Road to Yucca Mountain
Yucca Mountain is a volcanic heap in the desert 100 miles north of Las Vegas. Bush administration officials say it's an ideal resting place for tons of spent nuclear fuel. To get it there, trucks and trains will have to carry nuclear waste across the country. How close will it come to your home? JAMES KUHNHENN, Knight Ridder Newspapers
Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The Israelis and Palestinians continue a long and bitter fight for control of the land Abraham is said to have been given by God. They rely on force, aid from stronger nations and persuasive arguments that tell why each has a rightful claim to the land, and why the other does not. Seattle Times, June 2002
Displaying the flag the right way to show your spirit
Supreme Court Decisions reflect ideologically polarized court. Associated Press, June 19, 2002.
Supreme Court term at a glance
Homeland Security Department
How it would be set up
Behind the India-Pakistan conflict
History, context and links
Census 2000: Newest data on ethnicity, commuting and more
State-by-state coverage and analysis from Knight Ridder newspapers across the country.
Crisis in the Catholic Church
News, background and perspectives
Tension in the Mideast
News, perspective and more, from Knight Ridder newspapers and news services
A Taste of Slavery: How your chocolate may be tainted
Special report from Knight Ridder Newspapers
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