News of Note
Operation Iraqi Freedom
LOCAL IRAQIS VISIT SHRINE AT FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR
OPERATION STEEL CURTAIN UPDATE

Homeland Security / War on Terror
Philippines: Terror suspect wanted by U.S. captured
Australia warns of terror attacks in Indonesia

Midwest Tornado
Midwest Twister Death Toll Hits 22

Paris Burning
10 French Cops Shot
Video: Violence Gets Worse

Supreme Court
Biden: Alito Filibuster Unlikely

Fox News
Philadelphia Transit Strike Ends
Document: Al Qaeda Captive Lied About Iraq Link
U.S. Presses Offensive in Iraq
Six Injured in Pit Bull Attack
Lundberg Survey: Retail Gas Prices Fall $.23
Brazil Says No to Bush-Backed Trade Zone
Transcript: McCain on 'FNS'
Anti-Bird Flu Cockfighting Bill Stalls Despite Support
Severe Aftershock Hits Pakistan Quake Zone
Pirates May Have Also Attacked U.N. Ship
Escaped Death Row Inmate Nabbed

Reuters: Top News
Marine, 17 insurgents die in west Iraq assault
Experts meet to draw up bird flu battle plan
Philippines seeks to quiz U.S. troops in rape case
Iran to propose peace solution to UN
Bush to pursue US-Panama trade deal
Schwarzenegger faces critics in last debate
Bird flu triggers concern over consumption of eggs
Thai PM to visit Kenya for wildlife talks

AP World News
China Closes All Beijing Poultry Markets
Ex-Peruvian President Arrested in Chile
Agency Cites Azerbaijan Election Problems
U.N.: 100,000 Quake Survivors Get No Aid
Attack on Ship Shows Pirates Emboldened
Iran Tries Charm to Counter Israel Remarks
Talks on North Korea to Last Three Days
North China Quarry Cave-In Kills 18
Traffickers Use 'Go-Fasts' to Elude Police
Sharon Warns Against Hamas Participation
Vatican Sees Sainthood for Mother of 11
Red Tape, Security Delay Kashmir Opening
Azerbaijan Opposition Alleges Vote Fraud
Somalia's Prime Minister Escapes Attack
Colombian Police Seize 2.6 Tons of Cocaine

The Seattle Times
Private drug tests a risky business
Child molester opts to stay in prison
State considering change regarding use of pesticides
WWI-era explosive used in killing whales
Cheney battling abuse and torture ban, officials say
Democrats defend call for intelligence report
Dems say they're approaching Alito with open minds
Study: 2 million kids at risk for diabetes
Chirac promises return to order in France

Chicago Sun-Times
FBI went high-tech to nail mobster
Live-in boyfriend puts kids at risk: study
What chemicals lurk in your shampoo?
Book:Hoover ruined famous Chicago crime fighter
Iran lets in nuke inspectors, proposes new talks
An asteroid's coming -- who you gonna call?
Taser Cam to tell whole truth, firm says
Quake victims suffer as countries' bickering delays help
Monumental Hindu temple debuts in New Delhi

Boston Globe: World
Troops press raids in western Iraq
Palestinian boy's organs go to 6 Israelis
China shuts down a rights lawyer's firm

Military.com
U.S. Troops Battle Al-Qaida
Army Offers new Incentives to Officers
Two Cuban Migrants Die in Boat Accident
U.S. Victory Lost in History
Pentagon Spending Cuts may Affect Boeing
Senator as a Military Judge Scrutinized
Hill Hearing Focuses on War's Progress
Online Course on Dangers of People Smuggling Required
Walsh Assumes Command of 5th Fleet
Trial Delayed for Soldier Accused of Drug Smuggling
Military Times Photographer Wounded in Offensive
Hawaii GIs Lending a Hand to Pakistani Quake Victims
A Junkyard Solution to IEDs

CENTCOM: News Release
TWO TERRORISTS KILLED IN RECENT AIR STRIKES IDENTIFIED
101ST AIRBORNE SOLDIERS FIND LARGE WEAPONS CACHE
U.S. AIR FORCE PAKISTAN RELIEF SUMMARY
U.S. AIR FORCE PAKISTAN RELIEF SUMMARY
WEAPONS CACHE FOUND

Department of Defense
Steel Curtain Kills at Least 17 Terrorists — Story
Patrol Finds, Destroys Weapons Cache — Story
Rumsfeld, Israeli Leader Discuss Terror War — Story
Troops Fight Insurgents in Husaybah — Story
Referendum Security Boosts Confidence — Story Video

ON THE GROUND
Virgin Island Reservists Serve in Afghanistan — Story
Dragon Eye Protects Troops, Expands Recon —Story

TOP NEWS
SPECIAL REPORTS
Hurricane Coverage
Iraq Transition of Power

IRAQ
Suspects, Weapons Captured
Soldiers Killed; Bomb Kills Terrorists
DoD Works to Combat IEDs
Iraq Reconstruction
Maps
Iraq Daily Update
Multinational Force Iraq
Eye on Iraq Update (pdf)
Iraq Progress Fact Sheet (pdf)
Weekly Progress Report (pdf)

AFGHANISTAN
Interior Ministry Reforms Rank, Pay
Weapons Cache Found
Afghanistan Daily Update
Maps

WAR ON TERRORISM
NORTHCOM Focuses on Defense
Health Program to Help Veterans
Waging and Winning the War on Terror
Terrorism Timeline
Terrorism Knowledge Base

MILITARY NEWS
USS Nassau Loads 22nd MEU Gear
Leaders Highlight Troop Quality
Re-enlistment, Camaraderie Linked
National Guard, Reserve Update

CASUALTIES
Officials Identify Army Casualty — Story