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President Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry continue to stump throughout battleground states. On Wednesday both candidates descended on the Mississippi River town of Davenport, Iowa. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Don Gonyea.

President Bush hopes NATO countries will assist in the reconstruction of Iraq. The president and other leaders are in Turkey for two days of sessions among NATO member nations. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

In the first of three presidential debates, Sen. John Kerry says President Bush made a "colossal error" when he took America to war against Iraq. The president says Kerry sends mixed signals to "our allies" and "our troops." Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.

American soldiers in Baghdad have begun casting their absentee ballots for next month's presidential election. Iraqis are also expressing opinions on the upcoming U.S. vote. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts is projected as the winner of Democratic caucuses in Washington state, and holds a commanding lead as votes are counted in Michigan. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Wendy Kaufman.

Delegates to the Democratic convention are up for grabs Saturday in Michigan and in Washington state. About 200,000 people showed up for caucuses in Washington -- considered an enormous turnout. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Wendy Kaufman.

Ten states hold caucuses or primaries Tuesday in what could be a decisive moment in the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and political editor John Harwood of The Wall Street Journal.

The Justice Department reports its use of Patriot Act powers in a variety of cases involving terrorism and other crimes. The report comes amid attempts by some lawmakers to reduce the law's scope.

Fighting continues in Najaf between U.S. forces and militiamen loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. The militia remain concentrated in and around the Imam Ali shrine. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports.

Voter turnout in Afghanistan's presidential election was stronger than expected, even as some groups boycotted the vote in protest. Opposition candidates have charged there were irregularities. The vote will be counted Monday. NPR's Rachel Martin reports.