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In cities around the world -- including 250 in the United States -- demonstrators turn out to protest the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Many urge American leaders to end the occupation that began with a military invasion one year ago and bring U.S. troops home. Hear NPR News reports.

The town of Batavia, Ohio, holds a vigil for Matt Maupin, the U.S. Army soldier who is being held hostage in Iraq. Ann Thompson of member station WVXU reports.

The four remaining candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination debate today in New York, ahead of nine primaries and one caucus on Tuesday. NPR's Liane Hansen talks with NPR's Scott Horsley.

Delegates to the Democratic convention are up for grabs Saturday in Michigan and in Washington state. About 200,000 people showed up for caucuses in Washington -- considered an enormous turnout. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Wendy Kaufman.

The AFL-CIO, the nation's largest labor organization, announces it is backing Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign. The endorsement comes as rival Sen. John Edwards criticizes Kerry's support for NAFTA, a trade agreement many workers blame for the loss of U.S. jobs. Hear NPR News.

Delegates to the Democratic convention are up for grabs Saturday in Michigan and in Washington state. Turnout was good in Michigan, but in Detroit, results were delayed by confusion over voting locations. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's David Schaper.

Details emerge over the abuse of Iraqis held prisoner by U.S. military authorities in Iraq.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld arrives in Baghdad -- a visit aimed at lifting troop morale amid the controversy over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Richard Myers is traveling with Rumseld on the unannounced visit. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon.

Disagreements among Republicans in Congress over how to handle the budget and the federal deficit has pitted some political icons against each other in recent days. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

Entertainer Gregory Hines, a marvelous dancer, Tony-winning stage actor and film star, has died of cancer, his publicist says. Hines was 57. His 1992 Broadway success in Jelly's Last Jam was a highlight of a sparkling career. Hear an NPR News report.