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A large winter storm threatens Christmas Day travel from the Middle Atlantic states north into New England. Forecasters say Albany, N.Y., could receive 10 to 20 inches of snow. Listen to NPR News.

President Bush says war with Iraq may be necessary -- and costly. Meanwhile, Germany -- thus far reluctant to support military action -- appears to edge toward support of the U.S. position. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

With the new year, new federal rules require every U.S. airport to screen all checked luggage for explosives. The new regulations mean travelers will need to re-think how they pack. Hear NPR's Janet Babin and Jonathan Proctor, editor of Airliners magazine.

New England prepares for a major snowstorm that is due to arrive Christmas morning. Up to a foot of snow is expected in western and central Massachusetts, with gusting wind. Holiday travel may be treacherous. Alex Ashlock of member station WBUR reports.

Member states of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agree to boost oil output by 1.5 million barrels a day beginning in February. The production increase comes in the wake of ongoing strikes in Venezuela and fears of a possible war in Iraq. Eugen Freund reports.

Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD), the Senate minority leader, ends speculation by announcing he will not run for president in 2004. Hear more from NPR's David Welna.

The Pentagon is reportedly considering a number of changes at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, including giving detainees more power to challenge charges against them.

A federal jury finds former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers guilty on all counts for his role in an $11 billion accounting scandal. Tess Vigeland of Marketplace reports.

Jury selection begins in Santa Maria, Calif., for the trial of Michael Jackson. The challenge for the court will be to find jurors who can remain impartial in the high-profile molestation case.

The Iraqi National Assembly fails to achieve consensus on a permanent speaker Tuesday after a short, tumultuous session. The meeting was only the second for the parliament since elections were held in January.