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Web logs, or "blogs," are personal, online journals - and one of the fastest growing trends on the Internet. Terence Smith explores the motivation behind blogging and whether blogs represent the future of journalism.

The Recording Industry Association of America sued four students earlier this month, alleging they operated music-sharing Web sites. Terence Smith reports on the entertainment industry's efforts to stop the downloading of copyrighted music and film from the Internet.

During talks with U.S. and Chinese officials in Beijing, a North Korean official reportedly admitted his country has nuclear weapons, and might test, export or even use them if provoked. Jim Lehrer discusses the state of diplomatic play with David…

Tuesday marked the first day that Shiite Muslims journeyed to Karbala in a pilgrimage banned for decades during Saddam Hussein's rule. Experts assess the role that religion and politics will play in the new Iraq.

Coalition forces have captured four top Iraqi officials in the last three days and may be working with an unidentified former member of the regime to uncover hidden weapons of mass destruction.