Early, Iraq Power Shifts
The U.S. transfers power to Iraqis two days ahead of schedule.
Marine Hostage
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A U.S. Marine is taken hostage in Iraq and threatened with beheading.
Supreme Court Check-In
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The Supreme Court could rule on a number of cases today.
Moon in the Senate
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Reverend Moon of the Unification Church holds a ceremony in the Dirksen Senate Building.
Kerry Cancels Mayor’s Conference Appearance
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Rather than cross a picket line set up by city workers, presidential candidate John Kerry tells U.S. mayors, attending a conference in Boston, that he will not address them.
Subway Security in Boston
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The MBTA in Boston says it plans to conduct random searches of passengers’ bags in order to prevent a terrorist attack.
Political Opera
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From “Nixon in China” to “Marriage of Figaro,” we look at how politics and politicians have inspired composers.
