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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.

Actor-comedian Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint are highlighting what they say is a culture of victimhood among African-Americans. Their new book Come On People: On the Path from Victims to Victors explores their collective vision for black America.

The U.S. government says Guantanamo Bay detainee Abu Zubaydah was al-Qaida's chief recruiter. But transcripts of a hearing last month show that Zubaydah denied he's even affiliated with the terrorist organization.

The U.S. government says Guantanamo Bay detainee Abu Zubaydah was al-Qaida's chief recruiter. But transcripts of a hearing last month show that Zubaydah denied he's even affiliated with the terrorist organization.