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The Fear Factor

As authorities link another deadly shooting in the Washington, D.C. region to the work of a serial sniper, experts discuss the psychological effects of the attacks on residents in the area and the role of law enforcement and the media…

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Britain Suspends Northern Ireland Government

Citing a breakdown in trust between the major political parties, the British secretary for Northern Ireland suspended the region's power-sharing government, saying he hoped the move would be a temporary setback.

Police Confirm Tenth Victim, Eighth Fatality in Sniper Attacks

Federal and local investigators Saturday confirmed a deadly shooting in Massaponax, Va. 24 hours earlier was the work of the same sniper who has shot nine others over the last nine days.

Joint Resolution on Iraq

By PBS News Hour

Congress passes a bipartisan resolution authorizing President Bush to use military force, acting alone if necessary, in order to ensure that Iraq disarms any weapons of mass destruction…

Musharraf Suffers Setback in Pakistani Elections

Fundamentalist Islamic parties and secular opponents of President Pervez Musharraf made significant gains in Pakistan's general elections Thursday, building an anti-American coalition that could harm the relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan.

Congress Gives President Full Authority to Use Force in Iraq

The U.S. Senate joined the House of Representatives early Friday in passing a resolution giving President Bush full congressional authorization to use military force if necessary to disarm Iraq.

Former President Carter Wins 2002 Nobel Peace Prize

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter won the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his "untiring effort" to seek peaceful resolution for international conflicts and to advance basic human rights and democracy on several continents.

Shooting Linked to Sniper Attacks

Police in a Washington, D.C. suburb announced Thursday that the shooting death of a man in northern Virginia is linked to the eight earlier sniper attacks in the region.

House Passes Resolution Authorizing Use of Force in Iraq

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass a resolution authorizing President Bush to use military force against Iraq, acting alone if necessary, to eliminate the threat posed by Saddam Hussein's potential weapons of mass destruction.