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It likely will take an informant if the man who called in threats to kill protesters at Western Washington University Friday is to be arrested, police said. 4/7

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Antiwar Anger in Jordan 4/7

Bush Puts God on His Side 4/7

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Uncertainties of War Afflict Weak Economic Recovery in U.S. 4/7

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You Don't Say! Big role urged for oil firms after war. 4/6

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Her vocal efforts to stop the war in Vietnam attracted national attention. And at 85, Peg Mullen still will not be silenced. 4/6

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