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John Kerry says he would make America's military stronger if he were president. The Democratic nominee, speaking at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, criticized President Bush's proposed reductions in U.S. troop levels abroad. NPR's Juan Williams reports.

The FBI questions political protesters to learn more about the potential for violence at this summer's political conventions. The FBI says potential crimes, not political expression, sparked its interest in the Democratic Convention, held last month. The Republican National Convention begins Aug. 30 in New York. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

Shiite gunmen in Najaf abandon a cease-fire with U.S. forces, as revered Shiite leader Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani returns to the city. Thousands of Sistani's supporters march to Najaf, many cheering the militia's cause. Attacks in Kufa and Najaf kill dozens of marchers. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry complains that President Bush has not been entirely truthful in discussing the situation in Iraq. Sen. Kerry spoke to the National Guard Association in Las Vegas just two days after the president visited the group. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Salem Chalabi, nephew of former U.S. adviser Ahmed Chalabi, denies allegations that he was involved in the June murder of the Iraqi finance ministry's director. An arrest warrant has been issued for Chalabi, who is currently overseeing the special tribunal for prosecuting Saddam Hussein. Hear Salem Chalabi and NPR's Melissa Block.

Iraq issues an arrest warrant for former Pentagon adviser and Iraqi governing council member Ahmed Chalabi. He's accused of counterfeiting. A warrant issued for his nephew accuses Salem Chalabi of murder. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

The Republican convention will culminate Thursday night with an acceptance speech from President Bush that's expected to pay particular attention to domestic issues. Voters tell pollsters that is what they most want to hear from Bush as he seeks a second term. Hear NPR's Juan Williams.

Yahoo joins the online music market by agreeing to buy Musicmatch for $160 million. Analysts say Yahoo needs the deal to help it compete with Apple Computer and Microsoft in offering music downloads and digital music software. Hear NPR's Chris Arnold.

Political parties led by former Iraqi exiles appear to be in the strongest position to win power in Iraq's upcoming elections, largely as a result of the prominent positions they held in the now-disbanded U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from Baghdad.

A commission on Abu Ghraib prison abuses, headed by former Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, finds fault throughout the chain of military command and in Washington. Top leaders are criticized for failing to provide adequate resources to the prison. Hear Schlesinger and NPR's Robert Siegel.