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DIED. MIKE WEBSTER, 50, Hall of Fame pro-football center whose staunch play on the offensive line helped the Pittsburgh Steelers capture four Super Bowl championships in the 1970s; of a heart attack; in Pittsburgh, Pa. After he left the NFL, Webster suffered bouts of depression and memory loss, apparently brought on by repeated blows to the head during his playing years...
Whether we're staunch believers or when-I-remember types, most of us have never thought to stop and ask: Do breast self-exams do us any substantive good? Now a new study dares to ask that question. The answer: probably...
Person of the Week The campaign was long and difficult, but thanks to his staunch opposition to U.S. calls for military action against Iraq, German Chancellor Gerhard Schr?der and his Social Democrat-Greens coalition managed a narrow re-election. But with the opposition Christian Democrats gaining strength, how long can he hold on to power...
Though it won't be easy, crafting such language is what U.N. diplomats do for their free parking and East Side apartments. And, in fact, the U.S. has more supporters than may appear to be the case. The British, of course, are staunch. Partly, Blair's support for Bush reflects the traditional British default position--back Washington whenever possible. "America," said Blair last week, speaking of the dangers of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, "shouldn't be left to face these issues alone." But instinctive support for Washington isn't the whole story. Blair...
...Though it won't be easy, crafting such language is what U.N. diplomats do for their free parking and East Side apartments. And, in fact, the U.S. has more supporters than may appear to be the case. The British, of course, are staunch. Partly, Blair's support for Bush reflects the traditional British default position - back Washington whenever possible. "America," said Blair last week, speaking of the dangers of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, "shouldn't be left to face these issues alone." But instinctive support for Washington isn't the whole story. Blair...