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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan proposes major changes to the world body. The reforms would expand the Security Council and keep countries that violate human rights off the Human Rights Commission.

A 2,554-pound pumpkin grown in upstate New York broke the previous national record by 24 pounds.

President Bush announced new sanctions against Sudan on Tuesday in an effort to bring an end to the genocide in Darfur. The president said Sudan's government has defied the international community in bringing an end to the violence.

Mike Carey, Troy Balderson, Jim Jordan and Dave Taylor have continually ignored or declined interview requests. A prominent political scientist and Democrat Joyce Beatty say it's likely intentional as the government shutdown nears one month.

The pressure is high for both squads, but the United States already has relieved some of that tension by moving into the tournament's second round, an accomplishment some observers did not expect.

The Biden administration wants to work with Central American countries to stem the flow of migration to the U.S., but concerns about corruption means implementing the policies likely won't be smooth.

Understaffed hospitals are already coping with increased patient demand heading into the holidays. They have few options to expand if omicron creates a huge new wave of COVID patients.

The State Department says Anne Sacoolas has diplomatic immunity and will not be returned to face dangerous driving charges related to the Aug. 27 death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dismisses claims the United States was unprepared for the ground war in Iraq and says there will be no delay in the push toward Baghdad. NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Tom Ricks of The Washington Post.

The body of American hostage Paul Johnson is found in Saudi Arabia. Militant Islamists claiming ties to al Qaeda said they were responsible for beheading the Lockheed Martin worker, who was taken captive Saturday. President Bush denounces Johnson's killers as "barbaric." Hear an NPR News report.