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With support for the war in Iraq declining even among his Republican allies, President Bush argues for staying in Iraq and achieving what he called "victory." His call for continued support for the war comes days before the Senate is to take up a defense policy bill that may include amendments to wind down the U.S. presence in Iraq.

Representatives of the AFL-CIO, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and the UCLA Downtown Labor Center talk about the importance of advancing workplace rights for day laborers.

During his eight years in office, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's family members have managed to increase their personal power and wealth.

Denver is trapped beneath a blanket of snow for a second day. The airport is closed, streets are empty and long stretches of highway are impassable.

The justices reject the use of race to assign public school enrollment, block the execution of a mentally ill inmate and free manufacturers and retailers to set price floors.

Joan Baez's new album was produced by Steve Earle and nominated for a Grammy. It's her 24th studio album and last year marked Baez's 50th year as a performer.

It appears one of the biggest stars in football is heading to prison. A lawyer for the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick says his client will plead guilty to felony charges related to dogfighting. He will formally enter his plea at a court hearing on Monday.

Recent events have revealed problems that Muslims have in their relationship with secular western culture. In Europe, millions of first- and second-generation Muslims are struggling to define their identity. Some Muslim intellectuals are charting a new course, presenting an alternative that isn't often heard.

Secretary of State Colin Powell criticizes Israel's plan to demolish buildings housing Palestinian refugees in Gaza, calling for a return to peace negotiations. Powell, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Jordan, also urged Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat not to promote violence against Israelis. Hear NPR's Craig Windham.

Fans of radio played over the Internet will be tuning in to nothing. That's because many Webcasters are participating in A National Day of Silence. It's a protest against what Webcasters call excessive royalties on the music they stream.