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Now that U.S. forces have engaged the Iraqi Republican Guard south of Baghdad, American artillery will play an increasingly important role. The big 155 mm howitzers line up several miles behind the front to support the forward infantry. For the gun crews, it's often a lonely, thankless job, but they draw satisfaction from their gun's reputation as the "king of battle". NPR's John Burnett reports from central Iraq.

Iraqi forces withdraw from several more frontline positions along the dividing line between Baghdad-controlled Iraq and the autonomous Kurdish enclave in the country's north. The move comes after Iraqi troops clashed with Kurdish militia in what may have been the first ground battle between the two sides. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

Baghdad's Al Durah power station provides electricity to about half of the city of five million. It's been shut down since it was hit by a U.S. airstrike over a week ago. Now, U.S. troops are working with Iraqi engineers to bring it back on line. NPR's Jackie Northam reports from Baghdad.

With its raw sexuality, A Streetcar Named Desire broke taboos on stage and screen. It also brought one of the most famous lines ever shouted on film: "Stellaaaaa!" As part of the Present at the Creation series, NPR's Debbie Elliott explores the origins of Tennessee Williams' steamy, tragic tale of a fallen southern belle.

One of three women on the 25-member Iraqi Governing Council survives an attempt to kill her. Aquila al-Hashimi is in stable condition after being shot outside her Baghdad home Saturday. She was in line to become the new Iraqi representative to the United Nations. NPR's Guy Raz reports.

Cable companies, unlike traditional phone companies, do not have to give competing providers access to their broadband lines, according to a new Supreme Court finding. Consumer groups, along with the ACLU and companies like Microsoft and Disney, said customers would now likely pay higher costs.

In recent years, some fan fervor has crossed the line into online harassment as many players have become the target of abuse on social media.

Pakistanis have a proud tradition of feeding the hungry. But as the country approaches economic default, lines for free meals are growing longer even in once-prosperous cities.

About 48,000 unionized academic workers across the University of California's 10 campuses have taken to the picket line, calling for better pay and benefits.

The U.S. team now faces Portugal with a place in the knockout round on the line.