Blair and Bush face limits of intelligence in Iraq inquiry
Washington Post columnist Jim Hoagland notes Britain's inquiry into the Iraq dossier reveals that both Blair and Bond era intelligence officers err. The probe questions whether political teams used uncertain intel to justify invasion while highlighting that spies operate with gray judgments and leaders must accept imperfect evidence. Blair regroups after a harsh media season as Campbell departs.
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Britain
David Kelly
America
Saddam Hussein
U.S
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Atlantic
James Bonds
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
Gutter Frog Dares Love Amid Birds and Modern Doubts
George Gurley reflects on a frog in his gutter croaking for mates as sparrows and a king bird nest nearby. He contrasts animal romance with human trends toward online dating and holographic porn, pondering love, sex, and poetry's persistence.
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Florida
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New York Times
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George Gurley
Baldwin
Journal-World
Flower girl duties fuel wedding stress for fathers
A dad reflects on the pressure of coordinating his three year old Sophie as co flower girl, noting the ceremonial duties of scattering petals, the elaborate outfits, and the marathon dress shopping that stretched hours under the watch of two mothers and a grandmother while the men wait.
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Wedding day chaos and brave flower girls save the ceremony
Dave Barry recalls a chaotic wedding with identical hair accessories and overbooking photographers. Flower girls Julianna and Sophie handle petals with surprising poise, later returning to scatter more as the crowd coos. The piece blends humor with a warm look at a family wedding.
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Sophie
Steve
Lisa
Josh
Dave Barry
The
Miami Herald
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