Bush Urges Approval of Eavesdropping Program

President calls for congressional action to strengthen legal underpinnings of NSA program.
–William Branigin 2:08 p.m. ET

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Iraq: No Decline in Killings

Health ministry's death figures contradict U.S. military's claim that rate had fallen 52% last month.
–Associated Press 1:24 p.m. ET