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Israeli soldiers storm two synagogues occupied by protesters as Israel continues with its pullout of settlers from Gaza. Overall, Israeli authorities say, the withdrawal is proceeding ahead of schedule.

Hours after the U.S. launches a pre-dawn missile attack on Baghdad, Iraq launches missiles at U.S. and British troops in Kuwait. In Baghdad, where streets are deserted, Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf accuses President Bush of a crime against humanity in ordering the attack. Hear NPR's Mike Shuster and NPR's Anne Garrels.

The first supply planes have touched down in the newly renamed Baghdad Airport, now controlled by U.S. forces despite sporadic attacks from Iraqi forces. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt, with the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division.

Four Southern states hold primaries this week, and Sen. John Kerry is making an all-out effort to have impressive victories in the South on his way to the nomination. The Democratic candidate made several jabs at President George Bush at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas. NPR's David Welna reports.

A car bomb explodes outside a police station in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more. The attack -- apparently the work of a suicide bomber -- is the latest incident in a four-month campaign against Iraqi security forces. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Both President George Bush and Sen. John Kerry take part in Memorial Day services to honor America's war dead. The president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery, while Kerry visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

Wangari Maathai, a little-known environmental activist from Kenya, was awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. It was a surprise, but Maathai says the Nobel committee was able to see the connection between her work with the Green Belt Movement and the pursuit of peace. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports.

The confirmation hearing for John Bolton, President Bush's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, continues. Senators have questioned Bolton about highly critical remarks he has made about the United Nations and whether he pressured intelligence analysts who disagreed with him.

Ashoura, the holiest day on the Shiite Muslim calendar, is marred by violence aimed at Shiites marking the holiday. Tens of thousands march in a traditional procession to Karbala despite attacks that left at least 11 more dead. Suicide bombings took 35 lives in Iraq on Friday.

Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr remains at an impasse with Iraqi government authorities. U.S. forces surround the Najaf mosque which Sadr's fighters have occupied. Some are hopeful Sadr will leave the shrine of Imam Ali soon, as promised. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and Rajiv Chandrasekaran of The Washington Post.