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Headlines for 25 May 2004

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 In a bid for more time and public support, Bush orates a five-point plan for Iraqi stability, though many key questions remain unanswered.

 Bush speech calls for demolition of Abu Ghraib prison, as “a fitting symbol of Iraq’s new beginning,” which leaves some Iraqis both dubious and wondering why they aren’t to decide the prison’s fate.

 New fissures and cracking sounds halt search for survivors at de Gaulle Airport.

 U.S. forces quit trying to disarm Iraq militia groups, instead accept them and, in some cases, support them.

 Bush has five weeks to hand over Iraq and convince the electorate it was all worth it.

 Alvin Ailey and Jazz at Lincoln Center find treasure chest in wealthy black professionals ignored by bigger arts organizations.

 Radio interview with Oliver Griswold, author of “Reading With the Enemy.”

 Wal-Mart encroachment threatens the pristine Vermont landscape.

 Oregon lawyer who was held in connection with Madrid bombings now cleared in a fingerprint error.

 New regulations from the MTA may need a bit more work before they make much sense.

 Doctors’ neckties shown to harbor disease-causing bacteria.

 Inspirational speaking, reality television, and night vision come together for the first time in the new World SWAT Challenge.

 If Kerry wants to win, he’ll have to learn to become more of a worthwhile literary character.

 Hitler descendant refuses to sue for royalties to Mein Kampf.

 Greg Allen on parenthood at DaddyTypes.

 A rock opera about the comics code, MP3s included.

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