Senate Rejects Renewed Effort to Debate Iraq  —  The Senate on Saturday narrowly rejected an effort to force debate on a resolution opposing President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq, but Republican defections emboldened Democrats to promise new attempts to influence the administration's war policy.

Why the Iraq war is turning into America's defeat  —  The week's news from Iraq: According to the state television network, the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, was wounded in a clash with security forces just north of Baghdad.  A senior deputy was killed.

Clinton urges start of Iraq pullout in 90 days  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the early front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, has called for a 90-day deadline to start pulling American troops from Iraq.  —  Clinton, the wife of former President …

Soldiers Face Neglect, Frustration At Army's Top Medical Facility  —  Behind the door of Army Spec.  Jeremy Duncan's room, part of the wall is torn and hangs in the air, weighted down with black mold.  When the wounded combat engineer stands in his shower and looks up, he can see the bathtub on the floor above through a rotted hole.

Experts Speak: No Good Military Options in Iran  —  ThinkProgress has created a graphic database featuring quotes from prominent analysts and officials who believe there are no good military options in Iran.  The document will be updated as more experts weigh in — if we're missing someone, let us know HERE or in the comments section.

Romney's Bigotry  —  A Republican Christianist heckles a Mormon candidate in Florida.  Romney responds as follows: … How is that not a religious test for the presidency?  The anti-Mormon bigotry displayed is ugly and wrong - but it will come up again.  Bush and Rove have built …

Poll: Giuliani Leads McCain For GOP Nod  —  CBS News Poll Finds Favorable Ratings For Both, But Rudy Leads  —  (CBS) Senator John McCain of Arizona and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani - two of the front-runners for the Republican Presidential nomination in 2008 …

Obama's South Carolina Debut  —  FEELING THE LOVE IN COLUMBIA.  —  Columbia, S.C.—"Are you here for the wedding or Obama?" the security guard asked me Friday night at the Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, S.C. A traditional Indian wedding was being performed down the hall from the Obama rally.

Asteroid threat demands response, experts warn  —  Kamchatkans and Venezuelans beware.  A 20-million-tonne asteroid could be heading your way.  Californians have even more reason to worry - the asteroid is more likely to hit the Pacific Ocean, triggering a tsunami that could devastate the west coast of North America.

Gen. Odom explains basic reality to Hugh Hewitt and the "Victory Caucus"  —  Lt. Gen. William Odom is the former director of the National Security Agency under Ronald Reagan and head of Army intelligence.  Last week, he authored a widely discussed and truly excellent Op-Ed in The Washington Post …

A Man of Mystery  —  Richard Hohlt is the heavy hitter you've never heard of.  —  Robert Novak, as usual, had a scoop to unload—only this time, it was from the witness stand.  Testifying last week in the trial of Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, I. Lewis (Scooter) …

Women will be paid to donate eggs for science  —  Women will be paid to donate their eggs for scientific research in a landmark decision that will prompt a fierce backlash from leading figures in the medical world.  —  The Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA) …

They Are America  —  Almost a year ago, hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers and their families slipped out from the shadows of American life and walked boldly in daylight through Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, New York and other cities.  "We Are America," their banners cried.

Sunday Talking Head Thread  —  (This lovely photo of a male cardinal was found with this Southern Living article about attracting birds to your yard.  Useful information, and gorgeous shot.  I have a cardinal pair that eats at the feeder by my kichen window daily.)  —  Here's the Sunday Talking Head line-up.

Supermosque for 70,000 'will be blocked'  —  Controversial plans to build a "supermosque" on the doorstep of the London Olympics will be blocked by the Government.  —  Ruth Kelly's Whitehall department is expected to refuse planning permission for the London Markaz, which would be the biggest …