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Spring Signals the Return of Baseball (Haiku)

Japan's love for baseball has translated into an art form: baseball haiku. Cor Van den Heuvel has edited a new anthology called Baseball Haiku, including a poem by Jack Kerouac.

Spring Signals the Return of Baseball (Haiku)

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Robert Konrardy Rejoins His Platoon

In 1965, when Robert Konrardy was wounded in Vietnam, he had to abandon his platoon from the First Cavalry Division. Decades later, Konrardy embarked on a personal mission to visit the new generation that makes up his platoon in Iraq.

Robert Konrardy Rejoins His Platoon

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Aid Groups See Declining Living Conditions in Iraq

Living conditions are deteriorating for many Iraqis, and for the aid groups trying to help Iraqis rebuild their country. Kasra Mofarah, the head of NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq, speaks about his group's concerns.

Aid Groups See Declining Living Conditions in Iraq

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Detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Plea Allows Detainee to Serve Sentence in Australia

Guantanamo detainee David Hicks has become the first person to be convicted under the new Military Commissions Act. Hicks, who is an Australian citizen, was facing a possible life sentence for providing material support for terrorism.

Plea Allows Detainee to Serve Sentence in Australia

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Iran Threatens to Put British Sailors on Trial

The diplomatic standoff between Iran and Britain over 15 captured sailors showed no signs of ending Saturday. Tehran is threatening to put the sailors on trial, saying they illegally entered Iranian waters eight days ago.

Iran Threatens to Put British Sailors on Trial

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Friday

At Hong Kong Track, Fix Was In, Police Say

The recent discovery of a device found hidden at a Hong Kong horseracing track has led to a police hunt and a $100,000 reward. The device appeared to be designed to shoot darts into the bellies of horses as they came out of the starting gate. Police are looking for four men who are believed to have been in the area where the device was found.

At Hong Kong Track, Fix Was In, Police Say

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Detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Judge Cuts Hicks' Sentence from 7 Years to 9 Months

Australian detainee David Hicks today became the first person to be convicted at a U.S. war crimes trial since World War II. But in a startling development, the judge in the case reduced Hicks' sentence to nine months — not the seven years that he faced. Hicks could be free by the end of 2007.

Judge Cuts Hicks' Sentence from 7 Years to 9 Months

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North Korea's Nuclear Push

North Korea Slows Pace of Nuclear Talks

A new wrinkle has emerged in negotiations with North Korea over its nuclear program. The reclusive regime is demanding that the U.S. return millions in frozen funds before it moves on to further talks.

North Korea Slows Pace of Nuclear Talks

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Thursday

Detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Group: Detainees U.S. Sent to Russia Were Abused

A group of former Guantanamo detainees who were sent home to Russia were tortured and abused there, according to Human Rights Watch. The group says the United States sent the men to Russia against their will in 2004, and that Moscow's promise that they would be treated humanely proved worthless.

Group: Detainees U.S. Sent to Russia Were Abused

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Mine's Legacy: Mexico City Homes Are Sunk

A neighborhood in Mexico City is at risk of sinking into an abandoned sand mine. After 30 years of mining, the ground has became unstable. On that hilly section at the city's western edge, the homes of nearly 200,000 people are threatened.

Mine's Legacy: Mexico City Homes Are Sunk

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Middle East

Iran, Britain at Impasse over Captives

Iran says it will release 15 captive British sailors and marines, but only if Britain admits they trespassed in Iranian waters. Britain refuses to do so and has frozen further dealings with Tehran.

Iran, Britain at Impasse over Captives

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On the Job with 'Operation Minotaur'

U.S. soldiers taking part in Operation Minotaur are trying to clear Sunni insurgents from a maze of villages in a province northeast of Baghdad. On a recent overnight sweep, there were victories and losses.

On the Job with 'Operation Minotaur'

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