Forces Raid Chalabi’s Home

U.S. soldiers and Iraqi police raid the home of Governing Council member Ahmad Chalabi.

U.N. Condemns Rafah Attacks

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The U.N. Security Council condemns Israel’s demolition of homes in Gaza and the deaths of 10 Palestinians. The U.S. abstains from the vote.

Arab Team Wins Israeli Soccer League

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A soccer team from an Arab town in northern Israel wins the state cup, the first time an Arab- dominated team has won in the Israeli’s league since 1948.

Procurement

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We speak to a woman who developed procurement policy for the federal government about the need for greater oversight of private companies doing contract work.

Anthony Cordesman on Iraq

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We speak to military analyst Anthony Cordesman about the war in Iraq. He blames “a small group of neo-conservatives” for mishandling the war; just as, he says, a small group of neo-liberals did 40 years in Vietnam.

Letters 5/20/04

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Listeners react to our coverage of the news.

OCD Art

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We visit an obsessive-compulsive art exhibit.

Gay Marriage and Lesbians

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Why did more lesbian couples than gay male couples request marriage applications in Massachusetts?

Spring Storm

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We speak to the director of the newly discovered play by Tennessee Williams, “Spring Storm.”