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The Senate has approved a measure that would prohibit taking a minor across state lines to have an abortion without informing her parents. The 65-34 vote is the first time the Senate has approved such a bill -- many states already have laws covering such cases.

Lately I've been thinking that I need a wife. I'm talking about a wife in the traditional, June Cleaver-1950s era variety. Someone who makes sure the grocery shopping gets done and plans meals (home made, take out or in a restaurant, I'm not picky). Someone who manages the kids' schedules and gets them where they need to be. Someone who greets me at the door, hands me a drink and tells me to relax before dinner. Someone like my mother.

Help Wanted: Wife

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki visits the White House for the first time as his troubled country's leader. During a joint news conference with President Bush, the two men focused on the need to end sectarian violence in Iraq. But Maliki also offered his thoughts on the conflict in Lebanon, calling for an immediate cease-fire.

Jamie Lachman talks about the nonprofit organization, Clowns Without Borders. Lachman and his co-workers bring humor to children around the world through performances and workshops.

The Senate debates the first major abortion bill of this Congress. The measure would make it a crime to take a minor to another state in order to avoid parental notification for an abortion.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visits Israel for talks with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Before their private meeting, Olmert said Israel would continue its fight against Hezbollah. Rice repeated her view that the solution to the current crisis must not return to status quo before the fighting began two weeks ago. Rice also met with Palestinian officials in the West Bank.

California's power-grid operator is endorsing a plan to build a major power line through San Diego County's backcountry. Residents sounded off last night about their environmental concerns for the Sun

Proponents say the Sunrise Powerlink will meet California's growing need for power, while opponents say there are better options with lower environmental and financial costs.

This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set review John Bolton's nomination to serve a full term as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. President Bush used what is known as a recess appointment to bypass a Senate vote and install Bolton as ambassador nearly one year ago.