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As the debate goes on at the United Nations, and as American troops deploy to the Persian Gulf, online gambling sites offer odds on the likelihood of war between the United States and Iraq. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Eddie King, of the Web site Bet on Sports.

Investigators looking into the space shuttle Columbia accident say NASA workers made safety a top priority, but may have become so comfortable with successful missions that they didn't keep track of small issues that can turn deadly. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

The Defense Department says the war in Iraq has claimed 24 American lives. Another seven are held as prisoners, and six are listed as missing in action. Across the country, families and friends grieve for their loved ones. NPR's David Molpus reports.

Amidst a thick dust storm in Kuwait, American and British troops are on the move toward the Iraq border. Reports say some U.S. units already are inside the demilitarized zone between Iraq and Kuwait. NPR's Mike Shuster reports from Kuwait.

Leading Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry outlines his stance on gay marriage and answers allegations of special-interest connections. Kerry is campaigning in Virginia and Tennessee in preparation for Tuesday's primaries. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Sen. Kerry.

As Democrats narrow the field of presidential candidates, the debate over the economic policies of the Bush White House begin to take shape. NPR's Michele Kelemen gets a preview of some of the points of contention from Robert Reischauer, president of the Urban Institute and former director of the Congressional Budget Office, and Stephen Moore, president of the Club for Growth and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.

Aristide Supporters March in Haiti Supporters of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide march peacefully through the streets of Haiti's capital. Port-au-Prince is calmer after a day of looting and unrest. But rebels are still pondering an attack and the political standoff is leaving Aristide increasingly isolated. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports.

British troops exchange artillery fire with Iraqi militia forces near the southern city of Basra, amid reports of a possible uprising against the Iraqi government in the country's second-largest city. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Spontaneous celebrations break out in Dearborn, Mich. -- home to a large Arab-American community and many Iraqi immigrants -- as news arrives that Baghdad is in U.S. hands. Celeste Headlee of member station WDET reports.

U.S. special forces troops and Kurdish fighters enter Mosul after the Iraqi army abandons the northern city. Widespread looting and celebrations are now under way. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.