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News Wrap: 2 U.S. Soldiers Die in Iraq Roadside Bombing

In other news, two U.S. soldiers died Friday in Iraq from wounds sustained in a roadside bomb attack, and a new report from the U.N. shows that Iran has not suspended its nuclear weapons program.

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Oral History Captures Ted Kennedy's Life, Legacy

As memorial services continue for Sen. Edward Kennedy, some of his memories will live on through an oral history project at the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs.

Kennedy's Steps in South Africa Helped Highlight Anti-apartheid Efforts

The late Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., is well-known for his efforts in the domestic policy front, but in the diplomatic arena he also used his high-profile status to help galvanize support for anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa.

Kennedy Services Begin as Mourners Line Mass. Motorcade Route

Mourners lined up from Cape Cod to the JFK Library in Boston to commemorate the life of Sen. Edward Kennedy. Kwame Holman reports.

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Kennedy Leaves Health Care Legacy, Democrats Call for Reform Efforts to Continue

Sen. Ted Kennedy once called health care legislation the cause of his life. In his decades in the Senate, he was instrumental in passing legislation expanding Americans' access to health care.

Edward Kennedy, Senate's 'Liberal Lion,' Dies

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, known as the "liberal lion of the Senate," and the last surviving brother of a fabled political dynasty, died late Tuesday at his home in Cape Cod after a year-long struggle with a malignant brain tumor.

President Obama, World Leaders, Friends Remember Senator Kennedy

By Leah Clapman

As news of the passing of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy spread Wednesday, friends and colleagues mourned the man affectionately known in Washington as the lion of the Senate.

Key Moments in Kennedy's Legislative Career

A look at the key legislative moments in the four decade-long career of the "Lion of the Senate."…

Amid Release of CIA Documents, Prosecutor to Investigate Alleged Abuse Cases

By Anna Shoup

The Obama administration announced Monday the creation of a new unit responsible for questioning terrorism suspects, as the anticipated released of a report shed new light on interrogation tactics used by the previous administration.

U.S. Commanders Call for More Troops to Defeat Taliban in Afghanistan

By Anna Shoup

As Taliban insurgents refine their tactics, U.S. and NATO commanders told U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke that they require more troops to combat militants in Afghanistan.