A Senate Race in Connecticut  —  Earlier this year, Senator Joseph Lieberman's seat seemed so secure that — legend has it — some people at the Republican nominating convention in Connecticut started making bleating noises when the party picked a presumed sacrificial lamb to run …

France, Lebanon to deploy to border with Israel  —  Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meets with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at his Jerusalem residence Saturday night; Rice reveals initial plans for international peacekeeping force: France, Lebanese army to take part, and will also guard Syria-Lebanon border.

Roberts and Alito Misled Us  —  I have had the honor of serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee for 43 years, during which I've participated in confirmation hearings for all the justices who now sit on the Supreme Court.  Over that time, my colleagues and I have asked probing questions …

A random gallery of "lone" shooters  —  ***updated...10pm Eastern-new details about Haq via AP - he "forced his way through a security door by holding a gun to a 13-year-old girl's head"...told 911 dispatcher, "These are Jews and I'm tired of getting pushed around and our people getting pushed around …

Gibson apologizes for behavior  —  'I disgraced myself,' star says after 'horrific relapse' and arrest  —  LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Actor and director Mel Gibson issued a statement on Saturday, apologizing to deputies for his "belligerent behavior" when he was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Malibu the day before.

Gallup: Current Negativism on Iraq Echoes View of Vietnam War in 1970  —  NEW YORK An analysis released today by Frank Newport, director of The Gallup Poll, shows that current public wishes for U.S. policy in the Iraq war eerily echo attitudes about the Vietnam war in 1970.

Families Challenging Religious Influence in Delaware Schools  —  GEORGETOWN, Del. — After her family moved to this small town 30 years ago, Mona Dobrich grew up as the only Jew in school.  Mrs. Dobrich, 39, married a local man, bought the house behind her parents' home and brought up her two children as Jews.

So Big and Healthy Grandpa Wouldn't Even Know You  —  The 21st-century Keller family.  Craig and Sandy are seated at center, with their daughters Kristy Harden, left, and Rachel.  In the rear from left are Kim Werk, Craig's sister; Dennis, his brother; and Priscilla Keller Reynolds, his mother.

Iran's Ahmedinejad meets 'brother' Chavez  —  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Anti-U.S. leaders Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad met in Tehran on Saturday, pledging mutual support for one another, state media reported.  —  Chavez's two-day visit came …

Disowning Conservative Politics, Evangelical Pastor Rattles Flock  —  MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Like most pastors who lead thriving evangelical megachurches, the Rev. Gregory A. Boyd was asked frequently to give his blessing — and the church's — to conservative political candidates and causes.

Audit Finds U.S. Hid Actual Cost of Iraq Projects  —  The State Department agency in charge of $1.4 billion in reconstruction money in Iraq used an accounting shell game to hide ballooning cost overruns on its projects there and knowingly withheld information on schedule delays from Congress …

Israeli forces kill Islamic Jihad head  —  NABLUS, West Bank - Israeli troops killed a top leader of the radical Islamic Jihad in a West Bank raid Saturday, the group said, and the Israelis pressed ahead with their offensive in the Gaza Strip.  —  Islamic Jihad said the leader of its militant wing …