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Americans best know Fred Thompson, who is soon to jump into the Republican presidential contest, as an actor. But he is also a former lobbyist and served eight years in the Senate.

International soccer phenomenon David Beckham takes to the field before a sellout crowd in his long awaited debut for the Los Angeles Galaxy last night in Los Angeles.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales made another appearance Tuesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss his role in the firing of eight federal prosecutors.

Bulgaria celebrates the return of five nurses who, along with a Palestinian doctor, were sentenced to death in Libya, convicted of infecting hundreds of Libyan children with HIV. After the nurses and doctor, who is now a Bulgarian citizen, returned to the country, Bulgaria's president pardoned them all.

The U.S. and Iran are talking for the second time in as many months after nearly three decades of silence. Ryan Crocker, the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, and his Iranian counterpart are due to meet in Baghdad to discuss the worsening security situation there.

About half of the South Carolina's Democratic voters are black — far more than in any other early-voting state — and they're fully aware of their importance in the election. Black voters from Charleston watched Monday's candidate debate and offered feedback.

James Kotecki, a political video blogger on YouTube, says the questions were more emotionally compelling than ever, but the candidates missed an opportunity to be unique. Kotecki talks about the Democratic presidential debate, sponsored by YouTube and CNN, with Steve Inskeep.

The National Football League evicts Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons' star quarterback, from training camp. He appears in court this week for allegedly masterminding a dog-fighting operation. Vick's team was going to suspend him for four games, but the NFL urged it to wait until it completes an investigation.

St. Petersburg will soon be home to several Community Support Hubs that will provide trauma-informed therapy, case management, community outreach, and additional services.

NBA Commissioner David Stern says the explosive allegations that a league referee bet on games are an isolated case. But he says the accusations about veteran referee Tim Donaghy represent the worst situation of his long tenure.

President Bush in a speech in Charleston, S.C., defended the Iraq war, saying that it's linked to the broader battle against al-Qaida. The President cited newly declassified intelligence in his response to criticism of the war.

Former EPA administrator Terry Davies says he is worried that the agency is not prepared to protect the environment — and public — from the hazards that nanotechnology might produce. At a public meeting on Thursday he urged the EPA to ensure that nanotechnology is being commercialized safely.

President Bush praised Afghan President Hamid Karzai's leadership at the conclusion of their two-day meeting at Camp David. Karzai returned the warm sentiments, but dismay in Afghanistan is increasing over civilian casualties from U.S. and NATO operations.

NASA's latest mission to Mars will send the Phoenix Lander to the Red Planet's northern poles, trenching deep into the icy water layers in search of mineral deposits and proof that life could have once existed.

A highway bridge carrying I-35 West traffic over the Mississippi River collapsed during rush hour on Wednesday night. Guests discuss the current status of the recovery efforts in Minneapolis and the health of the United States' infrastructure.

Trailer owners in Briny Breezes, Fla., thought they were about to become millionaires, but the prospective buyer of their prime location backed out of the deal. What caused the real-estate deal to sour?

Little League baseball players analyze Barry Bonds' chase for Major League Baseball's home run record. Bonds is seeking his 756th homer, which would break the tie he is currently in with retired slugger Hank Aaron.

In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing threw the fastball that turned into Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th career home run. As Barry Bonds continues his quest to break Aaron's home run record, Downing discusses what it's like to be on the pitcher's mound when a batter makes history.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told President Bush that he shares the U.S. view that there are "duties to discharge and responsibilities to keep" in Iraq, although Britain is reducing its troop presence there. Brown's comments came Monday at a joint news conference with Mr. Bush at Camp David in Maryland.

A massive span of Minneapolis' I-35 West bridge fell into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour Wednesday, carrying many vehicles into the water. At least four people died and 30 remain missing. Why the bridge gave way is a mystery.

Many news purists braced themselves for the worst when word came that Rupert Murdoch would be taking control of the Wall Street Journal. On this week's Opinion Page, Alastair Campbell argues that while Murdoch may be "demonized as the great media bogeyman," there's really no reason to be afraid.

Police Sgt. E.T. Nelson was one of the first Minneapolis policeman to arrive at the collapsed I-35 W bridge. His boss calls him a hero, but Sgt. Nelson says he was just doing his job.

Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants failed to hit a homerun against San Diego Padres, stalling him at 754. He's one homerun shy of Hank Aaron's all-time career homerun record, but hasn't hit one out of the park in more than a week. The chase has turned into a maddening.

Many travelers go to airports with low expectations. They don't expect to take off on time or land on time. The Eldridge family has been flying for years. While waiting at Philadelphia International Airport for their flight to West Palm Beach, the family of six explains how air travel has changed.

Thunderous blasts from at least three car bombs reverberated across Baghdad on Wednesday, and the country's main Sunni political alliance carried through on a threat to withdraw from the government.