Crisis Continues in the Middle East

Retailer: 46 million card numbers stolen

The retailer that owns the T.J. Maxx and Marshall's clothing chains said nearly 46 million customer card numbers were stolen from its computers over an 18-month period and said the total number of stolen cards may never be known.

One man's campaign against federal debt

He has recently made stops in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, giving speeches and holding town hall meetings. But he's not seeking the presidency.

David M. Walker, the nation's top accountant, is instead touring the country to warn Americans about the consequences of a federal debt he says is on an unsustainable course.

Ex-Gonzales aide: Firings not linked to corruption cases

The former top aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testified today that he had no knowledge of any efforts in the Bush administration to fire U.S. attorneys because of the way they were handling corruption cases. "To my knowledge no U.S. attorney was asked to resign for the purpose of influencing a particular case for a particular reason," Kyle Sampson said.

Suicide bombers kill more than 100 in Iraq

Suicide bombers killed more than 100 people in a crowded market in a Shi'ite district of Baghdad and a mainly Shi'ite town on Thursday in an upsurge in the sectarian violence that threatens all-out civil war.

Bush war on terror draws fire as misguided venture

Five-and-a-half years after the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush's war on terrorism has emerged as a wasteful, misguided exercise that poses its own threat to U.S. national security, experts say.

Senate ties Iraq funds to pullout timetable

The US Senate on Thursday approved a bill tying funding for the war in Iraq to a timetable for withdrawing US troops, setting the stage for a bitter fight with President George W. Bush.

U2's Bono Awarded British Knighthood

Irish rock star and global humanitarian Bono became a knight of the British empire Thursday just don't call him `sir.'

Spring Storm Brings Killer Tornadoes, Snow

A couple was killed in Oklahoma when one twister blew apart their home, while another tornado devastated the town of Holly, Colo., killing a woman there. A man's body was found in the debris of his trailer in Texas.

Amish School Shooting Still Testing Faith

Next Monday will mark the six-month anniversary of the Amish school shooting when five little girls were murdered. In the wake of the tragedy, the community is holding tight to its faith " and building a new school.

Bush Pokes Fun At Himself At Media Dinner

At a dinner for broadcasters, President Bush poked fun at himself in remarks that drew laughter and applause. He acknowledged his low approval rating, the attorneys firing flap, and other Washington foibles. Also, Karl Rove danced to a rap song.

Marines Ban Some Tattoos

The Marines are banning any new, extra large tattoos below the elbow or the knee, saying such body art is harmful to the Corps' spit-and-polish image.

Kids Get Diet Of Junk Food Commercials

In a child's buffet of food commercials, more than 40 percent of the dishes are candy, snacks and fast food. But advertising for fresh fruit, vegetables, poultry or seafood are nowhere to be found.