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President Clinton today promised to keep the U-S on the front lines in the fight against terrorism. He calls terror attacks one of the biggest threats to U-S and global security, and he says America must be a leader in stamping out that threat. Clinton's comments came in a speech at George Washington University. Earlier, he signed a new anti-terrorism measure. It requires sanctions against foreign companies that do substantial energy business with Libya and Iran. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

the only Independent in the House. He's recently been appointed ranking member of a House subcommittee...a rarity for an Independent. Sanders has disagreements with both parties, but considers his beliefs to be more in line with the Democrats. In fact, he's voted with them 95-percent of the time during his four terms, but doesn't plan to drop his independent label.

The Great White Way embraces the hip-hop roots of slam poetry with Def Poetry Jam on Broadway. It's part of entrepreneur Russell Simmons' mission to bring hip-hop culture to the masses. He owns a record company, a film company, and the clothing line Phat Farm. Karen Michel reports.

Russia shows signs of rethinking policy on Chechnya. President Putin has fired the general commanding Russian troops in the rebellious republic. Putin's hard line on the conflict is offset by a spokesman's indictation that the government might consider negotiations with Chechen rebels who disarm. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

Thousands of men from Arab and Muslim nations line up to register at INS offices to meet a Friday deadline imposed by a new visitor registration system. Meanwhile, civil rights groups sue the government, charging the program is discriminatory. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports.

President Bush often cites "guest worker" programs as one solution to the problem of illegal immigration. Eric Niiler reports from Maryland's Chesapeake Bay about the effectiveness of the commercial crab industry's own guest worker program, where crab processors often have a difficult time finding people to work the crab-picking lines for low wages.

Protestors at this week's Democratic Convention have decided not to use the designated space -- better known as the "cage" -- for their actions. Instead, many are lining the path into the convention hall, singing, chanting and shouting their messages to the delegates entering the hall. NPR's Robert Smith reports that the messages from the protestors are varied, bizarre and aimed at getting the most attention.

Disaster relief workers, homeowners and businesses struggle to recover from Hurricane Isabel in several states as utility companies gradually restore power to millions. The storm renews questions about why more power lines aren't buried underground and about alternative ways to provide power in emergencies. Hear reports from Jessica Jones of member station WUNC, NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Greg Allen.

A leading figure in Iraq's interim governing council dies five days after she was wounded by gunmen outside her home. Aquila al-Hashimi died Thursday of organ failure at a U.S. military hospital in Baghdad. A Shiite Muslim, she was one of three women on the 25-member council, and was in line to represent Iraq at the United Nations. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

Iraqi forces withdraw from several more frontline positions along the dividing line between Baghdad-controlled Iraq and the autonomous Kurdish enclave in the country's north. The move comes after Iraqi troops clashed with Kurdish militia in what may have been the first ground battle between the two sides. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

Delta Air Lines and its pilots' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, according to a federal mediator. No details of the deal have been announced, but the company was seeking significant cuts in pay and benefits to reduce its cost. Delta pilots will vote on the tentative deal.

An apparent suicide car bomber kills at least 47 people, wounding more than 100. The blast occurred near a police station where recruits were lined up outside. A group suspected of ties to Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

The Great Depression wasn't just bread lines and soup kitchens. Some people actually made out pretty well during that era, which left its unforgettable stamp on American food, music and culture.

As grim economic forecasts continue, some people are working to find the silver lining in the current market woes. While homeowners suffer from the mortgage crisis, some investors are attending seminars on how to profit from foreclosure investing.

The newly passed energy bill is a boon to the ethanol industry and welcome news to many of America's corn farmers. Gregg Heide of Pomeroy, Iowa, who has been farming corn for more than 20 years, explains what the new bill could mean for his farm and his bottom line.

Author and sociologist Dalton Conley says we have entered into brand-new terrain where the line between work and leisure is blurred — thanks to the advent of the BlackBerry. Conley talks about his new book, Elsewhere, U.S.A.

A federal task force to hold people accountable for threatening and harassing election workers has had few successful prosecutions so far. It can be difficult to get cases like these to the finish line because of First Amendment protections

The National Hockey League is marking its 100th year by bringing the NHL All Star Game to Tampa Jan. 26-28, 2018. And the Tampa Bay Lightning is…

When Beth Buchanan brought her 3rd grade class to the Giraffe Ranch, she knew it meant her students from Monarch Learning Academy in Winter Park would see…

The first COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered to front-line hospital workers across the country. The first widely publicized vaccination took place Monday in Long Island, N.Y.

It's the second outbreak for the cruise line in as many weeks. Odyssey of the Sea, the newest in Royal Caribbean's fleet, will stay at sea until it returns to Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.

Have you had a New Year's resolution that only lasted a few days? Tell us about it in a couplet — a short and sweet poem with two lines that rhyme.

The magazine called her a true influencer, with her variety of lifestyle books, television shows, and product lines. Stewart said on Instagram that she wants to inspire people to try new things.

Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature has passed new congressional maps largely along party lines. If Gov. Rick Scott approves them, the new...

It was a not an easy day for voting in parts of the Northeast. Communities hit hard by last week's Hurricane Sandy saw long lines and confusion at polling places. Some voters had to fill out emergency ballots.