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In Des Moines, Iowa, the concerns of African-American Iowans and the state's fast-growing Hispanic population will take center stage Saturday. All eight Democratic presidential contenders say they will attend the sixth annual Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at the city's North High School.

Vladimir Putin quickly overcame his status as a relative unknown when former President Boris Yeltsin appointed him prime minister of Russia in August 1999.

Venezuela's university students have emerged as leaders against sweeping constitutional reforms sought by President Hugo Chavez. Opponents say the reforms are a dangerous move for power by an authoritarian ruler.

Pervez Musharraf was sworn in Thursday as a civilian president and promised to lift the state of emergency he imposed earlier this month by Dec. 16. He also said he would restore the country's constitution before parliamentary elections in January.

Former U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois has died at the age of 83. The Republican is best remembered as an anti-abortion crusader and the leader of the House impeachment proceedings against President Clinton, but he was more politically complex than the conservative caricature would suggest.

It was a full house last night as the San Diego Chargers football team held their final community meeting in Chula Vista to discuss future stadium sites. Opinions varied, but the Chargers appear close

The Illinois Republican served in Congress for 30 years. He steered the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton and championed government restrictions on the funding of abortions. He was 83.

Arizona is poised to begin enforcing a law that could shut down a business that knowingly hires illegal immigrants. Business owners have challenged the law in court.

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

The San Diego Chargers will hold their last townhall meeting tonight in Chula Vista, as they try to gauge public sentiment toward the possible construction of a new stadium.