U.S. forces continued to press toward the heart of Saddam Hussein's historic center of power, meeting sporadic, but limited resistance. Gwen Ifill gauges the military campaign and the criticism of Syria with NewsHour regular military analyst retired Col. W. Patrick…

Seven American POWs were recovered Sunday as President Bush and other U.S. officials warned Syria not to obstruct the coalition war effort by harboring Iraqi leaders. Terence Smith reports on a busy day on the war front.

People throughout the Middle East are closely watching to see how the U.S. will handle the aftermath of the war in Iraq. Ray Suarez talks to two experts on the Middle East to get their views on how those in…