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...intelligence was faulty, compared to 42% who think it can. The verdict on the question of whether the government sold the war honestly will hinge on whether weapons of mass destruction are found. Intelligence officials say the process of compiling information from Iraqi scientists is starting to pick up speed, that early results are promising, and that they "have confidence" the whole picture will emerge and essentially validate Blair's case...
...Outside of playing on an Xbox in my family room, I had never piloted an airplane. And the B-1 is no ordinary plane, given its $300 million price tag and its unparalleled capabilities: Supersonic speed and a payload of 24 two-thousand-lb guided weapons in its three separate bomb bays. The bomber dropped a third of the powerful JDAMs used in the most recent Gulf War even though it flew only about one percent of the sorties. Quite a machine for my maiden flight...
...cell phone. It's a wireless music player. It's both. At the end of July, Sprint plans to become the first carrier to let subscribers play full-length songs on its phones, radio-style. Those who've signed up for the high-speed Sprint PCS Vision service will get to choose from 50 different songs from Sony and Warner Music. There's almost no delay before the tune starts playing, thanks to streaming technology. But we found the sound quality to be a bit wobbly on the phone we tried. If you like what you hear, you can download...
Ponderous armies supported by heavy tanks and other expensive military equipment are not the most effective means of protecting U.S. national security. A few lightly armed troops with special training can employ speed, stealth and surprise with spectacular results. Today's special forces have the added advantage of technology. Success in Iraq has earned special-operations forces a permanent place alongside the traditional military. JOSEPH J. WOODFORD Crestline, Calif...
...President's familiar black limousine prepared to speed away after thearrival ceremony but stopped almost as quickly as it had started. Bush emerged and made his way to the bleachers where the audience of a couple hundred erupted in cheers. He worked the front rows just as he would a domestic political rally. Then, as he came to the end of the line, he suddenly locked in on awoman standing a few feet away. As if rushing to catch a closing elevator he quick-stepped towards her, crouched and grasped her hands, looking intensely into her eyes. As fast...