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1991 Pulitzer Prize Board
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front row, left to right: R. Maynard, J. Konner, J. Hoge, R. Christopher, M. Sovern, P. Kann; back row, left to right: M. Yarbrough, B. Osborne, G. Overholser, S. Bok, W. Rugaber, D. Laventhol, J. Risser, H. Vendler, C. Sitton, M. Greenfield, R. Baker, M. Gartner (absent from photo: Eugene Roberts)

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James F. Hoge, chair; Robert C. Christopher, secretary

Jim Hoagland

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For searching and prescient columns on events leading up to the Gulf War and on the political problems of Mikhail Gorbachev.
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Categories: Commentary
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The Washington Post

Natalie Angier

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For her compelling and illuminating reports on a variety of scientific topics.
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Categories: Beat Reporting
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The New York Times

Staff

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Newsday
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For detailed coverage of a Bronx social club fire that was caused by arson and claimed 87 lives.
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Long Island, New York
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Categories: Spot News Reporting

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The Detroit News
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For its comprehensive coverage of the collision of two jets at the city's Metropolitan Airport.
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Photo Staff

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Newsday
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For photographs taken after the crash of Avianca Flight 52 in Cove Neck, New York.
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Long Island, New York
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Categories: Spot News Photography

Photo Staff

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Detroit Free Press
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For photographs of Nelson Mandela's release from prison and subsequent trip to America.
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Categories: Spot News Photography

Staff

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Star Tribune
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For a series examining race relations and racial attitudes in the state, including those prevailing at the newspaper itself.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
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Categories: Public Service

Staff

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Los Angeles Times
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For a series by David Freed on the impact of the high crime rate on the city's criminal justice system, which prompted immediate steps toward reform.
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Categories: Public Service
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