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March 13, 2007

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Headlines from March 13, 2007

For U.S. Troops at War, Liquor Is Spur to Crime

By Paul von Zielbauer

Strictly forbidden by the U.S. military in Iraq and Afghanistan, alcohol is a factor in a growing number of crimes by troops.

Foreign1598 words

White House Said to Prompt Firing of Prosecutors

By David Johnston and Eric Lipton

White House officials consulted with the Justice Department in preparing a list of U.S. attorneys who would be removed.

National1282 words

Journeys to the Distant Fields of Prime

By Kenneth Chang

At age 7, Terence Tao was taking high school math classes. At 31, he is one of the world’s top mathematicians, tackling an unusually broad range of problems.

Science1970 words

Thoughtful Wanderings of a Man With a Can

By Holland Cotter

The installation of Mr. Alÿs’s performance art at David Zwirner captures in a nutshell the thinking behind some of the most interesting art today.

Culture878 words

A Regiment of Actors Falls in, Night After Night

By Melena Ryzik

Besides having some of the best first names on Broadway, the cast of “Journey’s End” shares a raucous sense of humor and a palpable camaraderie.

Culture1341 words

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of March 7, 2007, covering March 13, 2007.

1
Not Too Late
Norah Jones
Last week
1
Peak
1
Weeks
4
2
Daughtry
Daughtry
Last week
9
Peak
1
Weeks
14
3
Infinity On High
Fall Out Boy
Last week
5
Peak
1
Weeks
3
4
Kidz Bop 11
Kidz Bop Kids
Last week
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Peak
4
Weeks
1
5
Konvicted
Akon
Last week
11
Peak
2
Weeks
15

Notable Deaths

2007Arnold Skaaland, American wrestler and manager (born 1925)^[†]

Arnold Skaaland was an American professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager.

Historical Context for March 13, 2007

In 2007, the world population was approximately 6,757,308,781 people^[†]

Headlines from March 13, 2007

For U.S. Troops at War, Liquor Is Spur to Crime

White House Said to Prompt Firing of Prosecutors

Journeys to the Distant Fields of Prime

Thoughtful Wanderings of a Man With a Can

A Regiment of Actors Falls in, Night After Night

Not Too Late

Daughtry

Infinity On High

Kidz Bop 11

Konvicted

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for March 13, 2007