Webb Wins Democratic Nomination In Virginia  —  Ex-Republican to Face Allen for U.S. Senate  —  Virginia Democrats yesterday chose Vietnam War hero James Webb to challenge Sen. George Allen (R), siding with their party's national leadership, which had declared the former Republican …

'Kill Iraqis marine song' probe  —  The US marines have launched a probe into a video posted on the internet that apparently shows a serving marine singing about killing Iraqi civilians.  —  A spokesman described the video as "clearly inappropriate" and contrary to the standards of the marines.

Rove Won't Be Charged in CIA Leak Case  —  WASHINGTON (AP) - Presidential adviser Karl Rove won't be a criminal defendant in the CIA leak case, but he could still end up being grilled in court as a witness.  —  Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald could question Rove about whether …

Committee: Fire Churchill  —  A majority of the University of Colorado committee leading an inquiry into Ward Churchill recommended today that the ethnic studies professor be fired.  —  Of the 10 voting members, six said he should be fired.  One said he should be suspended without pay for two years …

President Bush Visits Troops in Iraq  —  THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all.  Thank you for the warm welcome.  Thought I'd stop in to say "hello."  (Laughter and applause.)  I bring greetings from a grateful nation.  (Applause.)  I thank you for your sacrifice, I thank you for your service, I thank you for making history.

Hastert Deals Blow to Immigration Bill  —  Hopes for a quick compromise on immigration were dealt a blow Tuesday after House Speaker Dennis Hastert said he wanted to take a "long look" at a Senate bill offering possible citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants.

A Philosopher's Take on the Rhythm Method Is Rattling Opponents of Abortion  —  A philosopher in Britain has ruffled feathers on both sides of the Atlantic by suggesting that the rhythm method of contraception may increase the risk of early embryonic death.  —  Luc Bovens, a philosopher …

US officials seeing new home-grown terror cells  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence and law enforcement authorities are discovering new home-grown cells of Islamist radicals in the United States that draw inspiration and moral support from al Qaeda, officials said on Tuesday.

Islam: A religion of peace?  —  The problem of Muslim radicalization has been on the agenda of all nations since 9/11.  But Canada faces a unique dilemma because the doctrine of multiculturalism is seen as intrinsic to our national identity.  The recent disruption of an alleged homegrown Islamist terror plot …

Surprise for Reporters: Bush to Baghdad  —  NEW YORK President George W. Bush, seeking to bolster support for Iraq's new government and the U.S. war effort at home, made a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.  —  The trip was known only to a handful …

Rove urges U.S. Republicans to campaign on economy  —  Source: Reuters  —  MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, June 12 (Reuters) - Republicans should campaign on U.S. economic strength and the war in Iraq as they gear up for the November election, President George W. Bush's political adviser Karl Rove urged on Monday.

Lorie Byrd: Whatever happened to truth in politics?  —  WASHINGTON - Many have lamented the lack of civil discourse in the world of politics today.  It seems the "new tone" has too often fallen on deaf ears.  Civility in political debate is frequently missing and if the current controversy …

Indonesia releases Militant Islamic cleric  —  JAKARTA, Indonesia - A reputed top leader of an al-Qaida-linked terror group that has been blamed for the 2002 Bali bombings and other deadly attacks walked free from prison Wednesday to cries of "God is great" from cheering supporters.