Bush thanks troops at gala event Calls Iraq, Afghanistan 'landmark events in history of liberty'01/18/05 07:44 PM, ESTPresident Bush expressed his gratitude to U.S. armed forces Tuesday for their efforts in defending the nation and carrying out his policies abroad.FULL STORY

Uncertain state of securityComplexities abound in protecting homeland01/18/05 05:47 PM, ESTThe three and a half years since the September 11, 2001, attacks have brought no new terrorist acts on U.S. soil, but questions continue about the state of the nation's security.FULL STORY

First U.S. charges expected in oil-for-food probe 01/18/05 12:23 PM, ESTAttorney General John Ashcroft plans to announce the first U.S. criminal charges in the federal investigation of the U.N. oil-for-food program for Iraq, CNN has learned.FULL STORY