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A powerful earthquake strikes off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island. Officials warn of a possible tsunami.

In Georgia, four Republican congressional races had runoffs, as well as Democratic contests for secretary of state and lieutenant governor.

At least six rockets slam into the Al Rasheed hotel in central Baghdad, killing one U.S. soldier and wounding 15 other people. Visiting Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz was staying at the hotel but was unharmed. Hear NPR's Jacki Lyden.

Protests are held in Washington, D.C., and in San Francisco, to oppose the continued U.S. occupation of Iraq. Demonstrators in the nation's capital also focused on the U.S.A. Patriot Act. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

After weeks of debate, the House and Senate approve bills endorsing nearly $87 billion in supplemental spending for rebuilding Iraq and continuing the battle against terrorism. But major differences remain between the two bills. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

Former Iraqi Defense Minister Sultan Hashim Ahmed surrenders to U.S. forces in Mosul after weeks of negotiations. Ahmed remains a popular figure with many Iraqis, and that affects the manner in which American officials are dealing with him. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

The number of Americans without health insurance grows in 2002 to almost 44 million. It's the biggest increase in a decade. The Census Bureau report says rising insurance costs and increased unemployment are behind the jump. Hear NPR's Julie Rovner and Princeton University health economist Uwe Reinhardt.

The House Appropriations Committee approves President Bush's $87 billion funding request for Iraq and Afghanistan with few amendments. The panel defeats Democratic attempts to make part of the money a loan -- or rescind Bush's tax cuts to pay for it. Hear NPR's Peter Overby.

A suicide car bomber rams a barricade outside a hotel full of Americans, and the explosion kills at least six bystanders and injures dozens more. It is the second car bombing in the past four days. NPR's Tom Bullock reports.

Syria asserts its own right to self defense if Israel tries more airstrikes -- such as the Oct. 5 bombing raid on a base outside Damascus that Israel says was used to train Palestinians for terrorist attacks. Israel responds by saying states that harbor terrorists are legitimate targets. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon.