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The U.S. military continues its advance toward Baghdad, despite resistance in some areas. The Army's 3rd Infrantry Division makes it within 100 miles of the capital city, but encounters Iraqi troops near the Muslim holy city of Najaf. And ground fighting intensifies in the port city of Umm Qasr. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep.

NPR's Ketzel Levine says that spring arrived while the nation was preoccupied with the Iraq war last week. She has an essay of appreciation for the seasonal change.

Hours after the U.S. launches a pre-dawn missile attack on Baghdad, Iraq launches missiles at U.S. and British troops in Kuwait. In Baghdad, where streets are deserted, Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf accuses President Bush of a crime against humanity in ordering the attack. Hear NPR's Mike Shuster and NPR's Anne Garrels.

Morning reveals the full impact of a night of missile attacks on Baghdad and two northern cities. Hundreds of Tomahawk missiles and bombs blast Saddam Hussein's sprawling palace and other targets. The U.S. Seventh Cavalry advances rapidly on the Iraqi capital. Hear NPR's Brenda Wilson.

U.S. troops speed toward Baghdad, and cross the Euphrates River to the north, capturing the city of Nasiriyah. But resistance develops around Basra in the south. And the Pentagon appears to drop plans for a ground invasion from Turkey. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and NPR's Scott Horsley.

All seven crew members are missing and feared dead in the collision of two British helicopters over the Persian Gulf, officials say. Those aboard included a U.S. Navy officer. Earlier this week, a U.S. helicopter crashed, killing 12 British and U.S. troops. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

Iraqi officials say two cruise missiles struck a residential and shopping area in Baghdad, killing up to 30 people. Brig. Gen. Vincent Brooks says the Pentagon is investigating the incident. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

In an address on Iraqi TV, Saddam Hussein says the Iraqi army will emerge victorious in the battle against invading U.S. and British forces and urges his fighters to "hit your enemy with all your strength." U.S officials say it is unclear when the speech was recorded. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

Two grenades explode at a tent at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait, base for the 101st Airborne Division. At least 10 American soldiers are wounded. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and NPR's Scott Horsley.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with retired Maj. Gen. Robert Scales, an NPR military consultant. They discuss factors influencing Iraq's war strategy.