Flip flops spark generation gap at White House meeting
The Northwestern University women's lacrosse team faced a fashion clash after wearing flip flops to a White House ceremony honoring their NCAA championship. Parents and fashion experts weighed the appropriateness of casual dress for young athletes, with commentators noting generational shifts in norms and respect for authority.
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Government defies order to release Abu Ghraib photos
Lawyers for the Defense Department refuse to comply with a Manhattan federal judge's order to release 87 photographs and four videos from Abu Ghraib. The government plans a sealed brief outlining reasons for withholding, citing potential harm to individuals. The ACLU says the move delays disclosure of crucial evidence in the FOIA suit.
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Iraqi forces in western Iraq not yet ready for battle
Commander Johnson said about 10,000 American trained Iraqi troops in western Iraq cannot fight the insurgency without U S support though some should be ready by 2006 The region including Fallujah has seen heavy combat with insurgents suffering losses while Iraqi units faltered in November efforts remain optimistic about later readiness
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War fears rise as Iraq vote doubts grow
A Pew Research Center poll of 1,502 adults taken July 13 17 shows 47 percent say the Iraq war hurts the fight against terrorism, a peak since 2003, and 45 percent fear Iraq raises U S terrorism risk after London bombings. Support for staying in Iraq remains near 50 percent. Bush’s clear plan stands at 27 percent.
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