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AP - As of Saturday, March 18, 2006, at least 2,314 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 1,811 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.

AP - Preventing civil war in Iraq will require America's political influence, not just its military force, Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark said Saturday ahead of the third anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion.

Reuters - Close to 10 years after his death, Townes Van Zandt remains revered by other tunesmiths, especially fellow Texans like Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Joe Ely and Norah Jones.

AP - Safety Ryan Clark signed a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, giving the team a replacement for free agent Chris Hope.