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The Senate will debate a measure that would increase the nation's minimum wage, which currently stands at $5.15. Democrats are pushing for an increase of about $2 per hour while Republicans favor a smaller increase. Many business groups oppose the proposed hike.

Pope John Paul II reportedly had a restful night after being rushed to a hospital Tuesday, suffering from breathing problems brought on by the flu. Church officials say the move was precautionary.

Newly installed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was on the job Thursday, and received a warm welcome from State Department employees. She enters the job after a testy confirmation process during which Democrats focused on Iraq policy.

Telephone and Internet connections are only intermittently available in the wake of King Gyanendra's move to sack his government and assume power himself. The king is attempting to stifle public opposition to what some of his critics are calling a royal coup.

At the 47th annual Grammy Awards, Ray Charles' final album, Genius Loves Company, earns eight Grammys, including album of the year and record of the year, for his duet with Norah Jones. Singer Alicia Keys came away with four Grammys and R&B artist Usher won three.

The Democratic Party is embracing two anti-abortion candidates for the Senate in 2006 in an effort to broaden the party's appeal to voters. Party leaders say Democrats remain committed to a fundamental pro-choice platform. But the move has disappointed many longtime allies.

One of the more unnerving findings in the Sept. 11 commission's report was evidence of a connection between Iran and al Qaeda operatives. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor, terrorism expert Jessica Stern and Iran specialist Dr. Gary Sick of Columbia University.

Former President Bill Clinton ignited the Democratic faithful Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, making a forceful case for presidential candidate John Kerry as a war hero and leader with the strength to make America safer.

An enormous cleanup operation is under way in the state of Florida, where Hurricane Charley cut a swath through at least 10 counties Friday night. More than a million people are without power. NPR's Phillip Davis reports.

As the Summer Olympics begin in Athens, rumors abound of a possible doping scandal involving two Greek track stars. The International Olympic Committee postpones a hearing until Monday to decide the fate of the two athletes. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.