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The 2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Explanatory Reporting

Finalist: The New York Times , by Staff

For its multi-faceted explanation of the growing menace of diabetes, especially among the poor and vulnerable, that elicited a range of public and private responses.

Winners

Prize Winner in Explanatory Reporting in 2007:

Kenneth R. Weiss, Usha Lee McFarling, and Rick Loomis

For their richly portrayed reports on the world's distressed oceans, telling the story in print and online, and stirring reaction among readers and officials. Explanatory Reporting

Finalists

Nominated as finalists in Explanatory Reporting in 2007:

Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore

For their provocative examination of the United States' increasing reliance on private military personnel.

The Jury

Jeff Cohen(chair )

editor

Suki Dardarian

deputy managing editor, metro

Lenore Devore

managing editor

Julia Keller*

critic

Betsy Lumbye

managing editor

Eric Newhouse*

projects editor

Kevin Whitmer

managing editor, enterprise

Winners in Explanatory Reporting

2006

David Finkel

For his ambitious, clear-eyed case study of the United States government's attempt to bring democracy to Yemen.
2005

Gareth Cook

For explaining, with clarity and humanity, the complex scientific and ethical dimensions of stem cell research.
2003

Staff

For its clear, concise and comprehensive stories that illuminated the roots, significance and impact of corporate scandals in America. (Moved by the jury from the Public Service category.)
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2007 Prize Winners

Public Service

The Wall Street Journal

For its creative and comprehensive probe into backdated stock options for business executives that triggered investigations, the ouster of top officials and widespread change in corporate America.
Breaking News Reporting

Staff

For its skillful and tenacious coverage of a family missing in the Oregon mountains, telling the tragic story both in print and online.
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