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Israeli Forces Sweep Into Nablus, Arrest Suspected Militants

The Israeli military swept into the West Bank city of Nablus early Friday, killing at least three Palestinians during an overnight search for suspected militants.

Senate Approves Trade Promotion Bill

The Senate approved the trade promotion authority bill on Thursday, awarding President Bush broad powers to negotiate new international trade deals.

President Bush "Furious" Over American Bombing Deaths

President Bush today expressed extreme anger and sadness over the deaths of five young U.S. citizens who were among seven killed in Wednesday's bombing on Jerusalem's Hebrew University campus.

Former WorldCom Executives Arrested

Two former executives of bankrupt telecommunications giant WorldCom were arrested Thursday and charged with securities fraud and conspiracy.

Newsmaker Foreign Minister of Israel Shimon Peres

Foreign Minister Shimon Peres on Wednesday's Jerusalem bombing and the current status of the peace process.

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Threat and Response: The Senate Iraq Hearings

Kwame Holman reports on the second day of the Senate Iraq hearings.

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Justice Dept. Launches Inquiry Into AOL Time Warner

Officials at AOL Time Warner, Inc. confirmed Wednesday that the Justice Department has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission in launching an inquiry into the company's accounting practices.

U.S., North Korea Consider Reopening Dialogue

Secretary of State Colin Powell met briefly with the foreign minister of North Korea Wednesday, marking the highest level of contact between Washington and communist North Korea since President Bush took office in 2001.

Bombing Kills At Least Seven in Israeli University

A powerful bomb ripped through a crowded student center at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem Wednesday, killing at least seven and wounding more than 70.

Former Ohio Congressman Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

Former Ohio Congressman James Traficant was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday for accepting bribes and kickbacks. The former nine-term Democrat was expelled from the House of Representatives last week by a 420-1 vote.