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'Gunner Palace' Portrays Lives of U.S. Troops in Iraq

By Bellamy Pailthorp

Published March 7, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

Gunner Palace is a documentary about U.S. troops in Iraq. It shows a life of tedium and anxiety. For relief, many soldiers turn to music.

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A Group Of Gray Whales Survives Die-Off With An Annual Detour To Puget Sound

Bellamy Pailthorp

This group of gray whales seems to have figured out a new feeding strategy. To fatten up as they migrate from Baja to the Arctic, they take a detour to Puget Sound.
One Year After Mudslide, First Responders Tackle Emotional Damage

Bellamy Pailthorp

This weekend, residents of Washington state will mark one year since a massive mudslide devastated a small community, killing 43 people and destroying dozens of homes in a matter of minutes.
Hiking Trail From Mexico To Canada More Popular Than Ever

Bellamy Pailthorp

A record number of people are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. This year, more than a thousand backpackers applied for permits to complete the entire 2,650 mile trek between Mexico and Canada, though just about half of them are expected to actually finish as the season wraps up this October.