Historically, archy, isn't that a credit to our awesome troops, and a very good first day's efforts?
1st Infantry Division took some bad guys off the streets. Didn't make the mainstream headlines, though every mainstream international press outlet will be sure to headline every precious life lost, as if they care about the troops.
Facts, at least, are usually correct at CJTF-7, and CENTCOM...and when they aren't they correct them, and not buried on the 'back page'.
Most of our allies in Iraq are not speaking to the press, and AP and co. will exploit every potential negative to undermine morale here and at abroad, a daily recap of all that's negative "since May 1st...." - while ignoring the good.
Our troops don't deserve this from our free press.