House OKs Iraq Troop Withdrawal Bill

A sharply divided House brushed aside a veto threat Wednesday and passed legislation that would order President Bush to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq by Oct. 1.

American Activists Held After Tibet Protest

Four Americans are being detained by China after a demonstration at the base of Mount Everest. The activists are upset that China wants to take the Olympic Torch through the Tibetan area.

HOMOPHOBIA IN POLAND

The European Union has warned Poland over plans to ban discussion of homosexuality in schools. The European Parliament is currently examining a new resolution on homophobia in Europe, aimed squarely at Poland. Gays in Poland are the object of widespread discrimination and four out of every five feel they are outcasts.

POLES DEFY COMMUNIST PURGE

Nearly two decades after the fall of communism, Poland has launched a drive to rout out individuals who worked for the former regime's secret police. A new law requires all civil servants and politicians - but also academics, journalists, school principals and lawyers - to come clean about their past ties to the dread SB by signing a declaration. But some high-profile figures are defying the rule, seen as a faulty attempt at a communist purge. On Thursday a hero in the struggle against communism, former prime minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki, said he refused to comply.

Mexican Community Hard Hit by Tornado

The same storm system that left 7 people dead in Eagle Pass, Texas, cut a swath of destruction through a nearby Mexican community, killing 3 other people.

Canada to ban some light bulbs

Canada will ban the sale of inefficient incandescent light bulbs by 2012, as part of a plan to cut down on emissions of green... If households could save nearly $50 a year with compact fluorescent bulbs -- which use about 75 percent less electricity.

Talk of the Town: Daddy Brad

Brad gives his name | Alec cuts ties with long-time agency | Heather Mills dances off TV show.

Oregon Governor on 21-dollar Food Budget

What's it like to live on food stamps? Oregon's Gov. Ted Kulongoski decided to find out. This video essay shows the governor going for food shopping with his $21 dollar allotment, the amount the average food stamp recipient in Oregon must live on.

First Person: Coping With Water Emergency

Several Massachusetts residents in the town of Spencer were hospitalized Wednesday morning after an accidental over-release of corrosive lye into the town water supply. Residents are told to use bottled water for all their needs.

Film Project Sparks Campus Gun Scare

A University of Virginia student charged with brandishing a firearm was released on bond after police say he used a BB gun during a film project on campus.

House votes for Iraq funding

With Congress debating how to fund the war in Iraq, on the ground U.S. commanders say the latest security crackdown has returned mixed results: Sectarian murders are on the decline..but high-casualty car bomb attacks continue to rise.

A record high for the Dow

Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist from Standard and Poor's, explains the Dow's exuberance and why investors should check their enthusiasm.

It's Official: McCain Is Running for President

Senator John McCain makes it official: at a campaign rally in New Hampshire, the Arizona Republican says he's a candidate for president. Saying he's not the youngest candidate, but he is the most experienced.

Inner City Kids and Asthma

Poor children from urban areas are seen more often in the hospital emergency department for asthma than more affluent children, according to research published in the journal Thorax.

Catch a Peek of New 'Harry Potter' Trailer

Check out the new extended trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,' which debuts in July. This film focuses on the young wizard's 5th year at the Hogwarts school.

Surprise Wake-up: Car Into House

An Omaha family is left with a house full of debris after a pickup truck crashed into their living room; police say the driver was speeding and may have been under the influence of alcohol.

Immigration

Mike Huckabee: America is both a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. We must find a way to preserve the centuries-old traditions that are part of our heritage without compromising our national or economic security.

National Security/Foreign Policy

National Security/Foreign Policy
Mike Huckabee speaks on national security.

Continuing the Four Corners Tour

Hillary continues her tour of the four corners of Iowa with a trip that included Newton and Decorah and a meeting with the nurses of Finley Hospital.