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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.

Fierce sandstorms over Baghdad and the surrounding area cause delays for U.S. forces advancing toward Baghdad. The Army's 3rd Infantry Division makes its way within 70 miles of the capital, where it encounters some of the strongest resistance in the six-day campaign. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. and British forces move closer to Baghdad, but some units are meeting heavy resistance. U.S. military officials say some Americans are dead and a dozen soldiers are missing after heavy fighting at Nasiriyah. And video footage on Al-Jazeera appears to show American prisoners of war. Hear NPR's Lynne Neary and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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.

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.

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