Life in Iraq Grinds On, Whoever Is in Charge
Date: 29 June 2014
By JAMES GLANZ
James GLANZ
News analysis; chaos in Iraq amid incursion by ISIS militants highlights decades-long struggle by average Iraqis to lead normal lives amid continuous upheaval and repeated occupations.
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Niese Stops Pirates as Mets Get Good News on Wright
Date: 29 June 2014
By JOURDON LaBARBER
Jourdon LaBARBER
Baseball Roundup; New York Mets defeat Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-3 and learn that captain David Wright only has bruising on his left rotator cuff, suggesting he will probably avoid a stint on the disabled list.
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Reporter’s Case Poses Dilemma for Justice Dept.
Date: 28 June 2014
By JONATHAN MAHLER
Jonathan MAHLER
Six-year-old case surrounding New York Times journalist James Risen, who refused to reveal confidential sources despite Bush administration subpoena, has reached critical juncture; Justice Department faces difficult choice of whether or not to force Risen's testimony, under threat of prison sentence, now that Supreme Court has refused to hear case; decision will send powerful message about how far Obama administration is willing to go to protect classified information and intelligence interests in the digital age.
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Covering New War, in Shadow of Old One
Date: 29 June 2014
By MARGARET SULLIVAN
Margaret SULLIVAN
Margaret Sullivan The Public Editor column acknowledges The Times's history of flawed reporting when it comes to the war in Iraq, and questions whether there has been enough effort to challenge and vet views of government sources as military intervention there is once again the topic.
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