The Christian Science Monitor

APRIL 17, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES

US attorney furor: no end in sight
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testifies before Congress Tuesday in a crucial moment for the Bush administration. By Peter Grier
Trade-off looms for arid US regions: water or power?
Water consumed by electric utilities could account for up to 60 percent of all nonfarm water used in the US by 2030. By Peter N. Spotts
US evangelicals aim to influence European law
In a German court battle, a home-schooled girl was taken from her parents and put in psychiatric ward. By Mariah Blake

WORLD
More Iraqis go north, fleeing violence
The United Nations begins a conference Tuesday to address the growing number of refugees fleeing Iraq and their homes within the country. By Jason Motlagh
Ecuador backs leftist changes
Exit polls show that a majority of voters backed President Rafael Correa's plan to elect a constituent assembly that will rewrite the Constitution. By Sara Miller LlanaAmy Robertson
Reporters on the Job

Ukraine's latest revolt hews 'Blue'
Protesters have hit the streets this week amid a constitutional crisis that has caused political gridlock. By Fred Weir

USA

Storms put damper on US economy
Retail sales are down in April, and residential construction is still slow. The agricultural sector could also be affected. By Ron Scherer
Wild salmon win respite in US court
Federal judges threaten to breach dams if the government has no recovery plan. By Brad Knickerbocker
Virginia Tech shooting worst in US history
At least 33 killed, including gunman, in separate incidents at two campus locations. University locked down campus after second incident. Compiled by Monitor staff

EDITORIAL

That's not entertainment
The Imus firing and now an FTC report on visual violence reveal the need for more industry self-regulation.
Letters to the Editor
Readers denounce proposal for total war in Iraq.

OPINION

Look who's talking: Britain's 'Big Brother'
Britain is turning to talking cameras to curb anti-social behavior. But more police and better street lighting may do more to stop crime. By Ronan Thomas
Bush's choice on funding the troops
The funding bill Congress will deliver honors US troops and the will of the American people. Will Bush turn his back on the nation? By Robert ByrdDavid Obey

FEATURES, CURRENTS

A crusading publisher pushes Niger's limits
Maman Abou's anti-corruption scoops are profitable, but dangerous to report. By Jennifer Margulis

FEATURES, BOOKS

Nikki Giovanni and Charles Bukowski: New collections from poetry's icons
'Acolytes' and 'The People Look Like Flowers at Last' are their latest efforts at shaping the literary landscape. By Elizabeth Lund
Donald Hall: an advocate for the understanding of poetry
The US poet laureate's desire to help others understand poetry motivates him to speak around the country. By Elizabeth Lund
Children's verse that celebrates playful wonderment
These two posthumously released collections recall pleasures for the child in each of us. By Jenny Sawyer
Poet Kevin Young teaches 'to liberate all the voices'
The award-winning poet, teacher, and curator says that a book of poetry can change one's life. By Ethan Gilsdorf

A roundup of poetry bestsellers
Short reviews of five of the bestselling poetry books in the US. By Elizabeth Lund

THE HOME FORUM

Batter up!
For kids: Cal was so happy to make the team, but something even more exciting was coming his way.
John Muir and his dog on an Alaskan adventure
A fierce storm couldn't stop the famous naturist and his four-legged companion Stickeen. By Sue Wunder

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