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Robert Konrardy Rejoins His Platoon

In 1965, when Robert Konrardy was wounded in Vietnam, he had to abandon his platoon from the First Cavalry Division. Decades later, Konrardy embarked on a personal mission to visit the new generation that makes up his platoon in Iraq.

Robert Konrardy Rejoins His Platoon

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Science Out Of The Box

Ransom Myers Predicted the Future of Fish

Marine ecologist Ransom Myers died this past week, after a career highlighted by warnings of diminishing world fish stocks. His warnings often fell on deaf ears, but always proved right.

Ransom Myers Predicted the Future of Fish

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Review

Music Reviews

A Songwriter's View from the Pew

Susan Werner's musical path has taken her from opera to pop, jazz and classic American songs. In her latest album, The Gospel Truth, this singer-songwriter journeys to America's spiritual side.

A Songwriter's View from the Pew

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Politics

Democratic Deficit Hawk Steers Budget Blueprint

Rep. John Spratt of South Carolina, chairman of the House Budget Committee, led the effort to draft the recent $3 trillion budget resolution. He is a Democrat from a Republican district, a man others describe as the consummate legislator.

Democratic Deficit Hawk Steers Budget Blueprint

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News

Spring Blossoms with Baseball's Opening Weekend

Major League Baseball starts this weekend. Howard Bryant, author of Juicing the Game and a Washington Post writer, looks forward to new 300-game winners and Barry Bond's looming home-run record.

Spring Blossoms with Baseball's Opening Weekend

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World

Aid Groups See Declining Living Conditions in Iraq

Living conditions are deteriorating for many Iraqis, and for the aid groups trying to help Iraqis rebuild their country. Kasra Mofarah, the head of NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq, speaks about his group's concerns.

Aid Groups See Declining Living Conditions in Iraq

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Katrina & Beyond

Homeowners in New Orleans Confront Demolition

Saturday is the deadline in New Orleans for homeowners to file for demolition help from FEMA. While many homeowners have explored rebuilding options, some now see demolition as their best choice.

Homeowners in New Orleans Confront Demolition

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'Bill the Beerman' Brought Cheer to Seattle

Bill Scott, a beer vendor and sports-fan extraordinaire nicknamed "Bill the Beerman," died this past week. Ken Wilson, one of the Beerman's early fans, speaks about his passion for sports.

'Bill the Beerman' Brought Cheer to Seattle

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Pop Culture

'Ask Sister' and Julie Vieira Answers

Julie Vieira blogs about being a nun. One way she connects with her readers is by answering questions that people submit to the "Ask Sister" feature on her blog. Vieira speaks about her life on the Web.

'Ask Sister' and Julie Vieira Answers

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Culture

Fifty Foods to Try Before You Die

British food writer Anna Longmore talks about her list in Arena Magazine of the 50 foods you should try before you die. She says that monkfish liver and duck embryo are definitely not for everyone.

Fifty Foods to Try Before You Die

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Reporter's Notebook

Karl Rove Rocks a Washington Tradition

An annual spring ritual took place in Washington this week when the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association dinner took place. It's an event where journalists sit down with many of the same politicians they cover.

Karl Rove Rocks a Washington Tradition

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