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Astronomers unveil a new image taken with the Hubble Space Telescope that reveals the deepest look ever at distant and ancient galaxies, providing a glimpse of the universe as it appeared shortly after the big bang. The image was released at an event designed to rally support for efforts to save Hubble, which is slated for early retirement in 2006. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports.

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry says President George Bush has provided more talk than action on increasing the security of the United States. Kerry made the assertion during remarks to the International Association of Fire Fighters, a 263,000-member union that has endorsed Kerry. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

Massachusetts lawmakers consider amending the state constitution to ban gay marriage. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the current constitution allows gays to marry. Legislators are considering a compromise that would ban marriage but allow civil unions. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Tovia Smith.

Shiite militias in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra have been patrolling the streets and cracking down on the sale of music, pornography and alcohol. Many residents now fear criticizing the city's Islamic parties, and British forces occupying the area worry the militias are undermining their activities. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

Four leading Internet service providers announce they are filing civil lawsuits against hundreds of people, accusing them of sending unsolicited e-mails, known as "spam." The suits cite the CAN-SPAM Act passed last year. The companies filing the suits are EarthLink, Microsoft, Yahoo! and AOL. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

Sen. John Edwards withdraws from the Democratic presidential race after failing to win any of the 10 state contests on Super Tuesday. The North Carolina senator is now being mentioned as a potential running mate for likely Democratic nominee John Kerry. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Adam Hochberg.

Iraq's governing council is likely to miss a Feb. 28 deadline to draft an interim law that establishes the structure of government until a constitution is drafted. Disputes abound over women's rights and the role of Islam in government, and many Iraqi leaders say the deadline is unrealistic. Hear NPR's Deborah Amos.

Tensions ease a bit in Haiti after word spreads that rebels threatening the capital, Port-au-Prince, are going to delay their attack. Rebel leader Guy Philippe has been alternately warning of an imminent attack and promising to postpone an assault to encourage negotiations. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Martin Kaste.

Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling pleads not guilty as he is indicted on fraud and insider trading charges. Federal prosecutors say Skilling lied about Enron's finances and intentionally deceived investors. Skilling was released after posting bail set at $5 million. Hear NPR's Wade Goodwyn.

President Bush announces late Friday he is using his recess appointment power to name Alabama Attorney General William Pryor to a federal appeals court, circumventing the opposition to Pryor by Democrats in the U.S. Senate. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.