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Headlines for 22 September 2004

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 Killing of two Sunni clerics in Baghdad Shiite neighborhoods raises possibility of sectarian civil war in Iraq.

 Al-Zarqawi terrorists apparently kill second American hostage, demanding Iraqi women in US-run prisons be released. Perhaps unrelated, Iraqi female scientist Dr. Germ set free.

 What someday may become Europe’s army, Eurocorps takes command of NATO’s peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan.

 City girls suffer dearth of sex-buddies when men crave cuddles.

 My hunch is that John Kerry eats pastry. David Brooks on the different type of cereal-eaters, as described by TMN’s John Warner.

 Three top aides to Tom DeLay charged with illegally raising funds from corporations.

 Spaniards in Madrid can’t find time for work-day siesta, try public napping instead.

 Video: Images from inside Pier 57, detention center used to house NYC protesters.

 What women say about the clothing that makes them feel powerful.

 I come back and my back’s broken and my mind’s broken. They say it’s not combat related. Soldiers find maddening red tape and mental instability in medical holdover after returning from Iraq.

 Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) causes plane to be diverted “on national security grounds.”

 Late to this, but: Readers mourn death of Aaron Hawkins, author of uppity-negro.com.

 The official God FAQ.

 Warhol Museum hangs exhibit of Abu Ghraib photos, draws hate mail.

 “Free-speech zones” still stun us, and now: Secret Service uses arcane law to turn protesters into threats against the president.

 Strange history of how a shocking hand gesture rocked a small Pennsylvania town.

 Our big thanks to yesterday’s TMN supporter. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!

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