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 U.S. fast-tracks M.P.’s court martial, the first in the abuse trials, giving press access to Arab media, as some Iraqis voice outrage, wanting the accused to stand trial in Iraqi court instead.

 Senators blast Pentagon on prisoner abuse in Iraq, as new photos emerge of dogs attacking naked detainees.

 U.S. now pushes for party-based government in post-transition Iraq.

 More from Hersh at Abu Ghraib.

 NATO demurs from U.S. woos of supplying troops in Iraq. Related: Proportion of troops to civilians in Iraq considered too low to effectively police the country.

 Last year the Defense Department approved new, tougher interrogation techniques, including forced disrobing and sleep interruption.

 Writing poetry on Brooks Brothers.

 In the recent H.I.V. outbreak among porn film actors, a former porn star turned clinician becomes a strong voice for health.

 It’s the season of carnations, and you can see it in a collection of old prom photos.

 Industrial loft living hits the suburbs with warehouse homes. [via things]

 Extraordinary color photos from the ’30s and ’40s show the fascinating details of the Depression.

 He has close-cropped hair and a light scent of cologne, and tucks his shirt neatly into his spotless jeans. His smile is blindingly white. Jayson Littman gives free hugs in Washington Square Park.

 How to unravel a sweater.

 Chart draws parallel between I.Q. and voting records.

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