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Bush to Seek $87 Billion for Iraq

In a speech to the nation, President Bush says Iraq is now "the central front" in the U.S. war on terrorism -- and that he "will spend what is necessary" to win the war. He says he will ask Congress for $87 billion to support the effort in the coming year. He urges U.S. allies to help with security in Iraq. Hear the speech, and coverage anchored by NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Spain Seeks Foreign Suspects in Bombings

Spanish police detain an Algerian in connection with last week's deadly terrorist bombings in Madrid. Police believe they have identified five Moroccans who took part in the attacks, but say other foreigners may have been involved. Officials are still investigating a possible link to al Qaeda. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and professor Jessica Stern.

Top: Owner and instructor Edmon Muradyan, 46, instructs Jae Chung, 49, and Anthony Refuerzo, 61, during a firearms training course organized by Asian Americans for Asian Americans at the Marshall Security Training Academy & Range in Compton, Calif. Bottom left: Bullet casings in the shooting range. Bottom right: A participant shows her paper target after her first time at a shooting range.

As Asian Americans Seek Safety From A Rise In Attacks, Some Look To Guns

At a recent firearms training session in southern California, a small group of Asian Americans had mixed reactions to acquiring a gun.

Biden honors Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award

The pair led the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 , 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Toyota Motor Corp's Managing Officer and Chief Communications Officer Julie Hamp speaks to media during a news conference in Nagoya, central Japan, in this photo released by Kyodo on June 18.

Toyota's Top Female Executive Arrested In Japan On Drug Charges

Julie Hamp, who became the automaker's head of public relations in April, allegedly mailed herself a package containing oxycodone pills, declaring the contents to be a necklace.

Zhou Qiang, president of the Supreme People's Court of China, speaks to the National People's Congress in Beijing on March 12. Chinese authorities are waging a major campaign against corruption, and that includes a list of 100 suspects believed to be overseas. Many are former officials who are thought to have fled to the U.S. or Canada.

When Corrupt Chinese Officials Flee, The U.S. Is A Top Destination

The U.S. is appealing because of its high standard of living and lack of an extradition treaty with China. The U.S. is also reluctant to arrest suspects unless provided with solid information.

Biden's National Security Team Lists Leading Threats, With China At The Top

The intelligence community views four countries as posing the main security challenges over the next year: China, followed by Russia, Iran and North Korea.

People gather for a demonstration Saturday in the Queens borough of New York, near a crime scene after the leader of a New York City mosque and an associate were fatally shot as they left afternoon prayers.

Police Seek Killer Of Imam And Associate In Queens; Community Demands Justice

New York police are working to track down the gunman who fatally shot the leader of a mosque in Queens and his associate on Saturday as they were walking home from afternoon prayers.

Just because surgery is possible doesn't mean it's a good idea, especially for frail older people.

Seeking Better Ways To Tell If Surgery Is Too Risky

Half of all surgery in the U.S. is performed on people over 65, yet many have health conditions that make it riskier. It turns out that the frailer people are, the less likely they are tol survive.

For-Profit Colleges Seeking Veterans' GI Bill Dollars Aren't Always The Best Fit

There are growing calls for leading universities as well as community colleges to do more to attract and serve those who served.

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