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The U.S. military can't account for thousands of weapons purchased to arm about 325,000 Iraqi security forces by December, according to a new report. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said last week that the U.S. military would beef up Iraqi forces' training. But the new data reveals weaknesses in the arming of Iraqi security forces.

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers last night 4-2 in Game 5 to win Major League Baseball's World Series. Shortstop David Eckstein was named series most valuable player, but reinvigorated pitcher Jeff Weaver, who got the final game victory, was another key to the Cardinals' improbable post-season success.

Although Exxon Mobil Corp. announced profits of more than $10 billion for the second quarter, the price of oil has been dropping. OPEC is looking to shore up a price that has fallen from a $78 high in July to around $61. But the cartel's power is only as strong as its members' resolve to stick to production quotas.

Britain's most senior soldier has backed away from his remarks that the British Army's presence in Iraq "exacerbates the security problems." Gen. Richard Dannatt was quoted by The Daily Mail as saying that troops should be withdrawn "soon."

President Bush said there should be "serious repercussions" following North Korea's announcement earlier this week that it had tested a nuclear device. He also said the United States remains committed to diplomacy, but "reserves all options" in dealing with North Korea.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad challenged President Bush to a live television debate Tuesday as the U.N. deadline to halt Iran's nuclear program approaches. Iran insists it is pursuing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, but the United States and other nations assert they are looking to build nuclear weapons.

One month after an emotional victory in the British Open, Tiger Woods wins the PGA Championship with a ruthless display of efficiency Sunday, closing with a 4-under 68 for a five-shot victory and his 12th career major. Now, only Jack Nicklaus and his 18 majors stand in the way of Woods' becoming golf's greatest champion.

National Assembly of Cuba president Ricardo Alarcon says it will be "some weeks" until Fidel Castro returns to power. The Cuban president is recovering from surgery after giving his brother, Raul Castro, responsibility for running the country until he's back on his feet.

An emotional Tiger Woods won the British Open tournament at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on Sunday -- his first victory since his father died from cancer in May, and his 11th major title. The win came after Woods missed the cut at the U.S. Open in June.

Getting ready for the world's largest passenger aircraft isn't cheap. Eighteen U.S. airports are making significant investments, mostly runway improvements, to accommodate the super jumbo, double- decker Airbus A380. But now the jet everyone's waiting for is snagged in production delays.