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Headlines for 21 June 2004

New York’s currently: an indoor backyard barbecue

 Government and military officials have repeatedly exaggerated both the danger the detainees posed and the intelligence they have provided. Investigating the value of Guantanamo prisoners.

 As the transfer of authority approaches: A look at how occupation has changed both Iraq and the U.S.

 Saudi officials search for the body of Paul Johnson, widen net to locate more militants.

 Bush judicial nominee has been practicing law without a license for the last four years.

 Interim Iraqi P.M. announces reorganization of security forces, vows to combat insurgencies.

 John Kerry: a thoughtful decision-maker who hung out with John Lennon and had a cool band in 1961 (mp3 available).

 Questing for the jam of the summer with Sasha Frere-Jones.

 The Visigoths still have not paid the entry fee. News from the Greek Gods at the Olympic village.

 Making nicer New York street vendors, helpful folks, and transit representatives.

 Everything that’s bad about milk; but the calcium, you must admit, is awfully good.

 Though there are complaints of poor reception, cell phones are prevalent inside U.S. prisons.

 A fascinating collection of ancient (and arcane) maps.

 First private manned spacecraft is ready for liftoff.

 This is also the scene at which you will probably laugh. Metallica and their therapist, in a new documentary.

 Students and faculty alike must do as much librarying as they do Googling.

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