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The White House has asserted that most of the terrorism currently undermining U.S. efforts in Iraq is perpetrated by non-Iraqis. Terror analysts and Middle East experts differ in their opinion of the nature of the attacks -- and who is behind them. Hear NPR's Michele Kelemen and Rand Corporation policy analyst John Parachini.

Leading Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry outlines his stance on gay marriage and answers allegations of special-interest connections. Kerry is campaigning in Virginia and Tennessee in preparation for Tuesday's primaries. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Sen. Kerry.

Massachusetts lawmakers begin debate on a constitutional amendment that would limit marriage to heterosexuals, following a ruling by the state's highest court giving same-sex couples the right to wed. In 12 other states, conservatives worried by the Massachusetts ruling are pushing for similar constitutional bans on gay marriage. NPR's Tovia Smith reports.

As polls close, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts is the projected victor in Virginia's Democratic primary, leading by a solid margin over Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina. It would be Kerry's first win in a southern state. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's David Welna.

Former Worldcom chief Bernard Ebbers is indicted on charges that he participated in an $11 billion accounting fraud at the company. In the same investigation, former Worldcom chief finance officer Scott Sullivan pleads guilty and will cooperate with federal prosecutors. Ebbers and Sullivan are charged with securities fraud and conspiracy. NPR's Robert Smith reports.

NASA says it has found signs that water may have once flowed on Mars. Scientists studying samples of rock analyzed by the Mars rover Opportunity say they see chemical signs of contact with water. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

Aristide Supporters March in Haiti Supporters of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide march peacefully through the streets of Haiti's capital. Port-au-Prince is calmer after a day of looting and unrest. But rebels are still pondering an attack and the political standoff is leaving Aristide increasingly isolated. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports.

The British humanitarian aid ship Sir Galahad arrives in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr. Scuffles break out as the food and water shipments are distributed, and some Iraqis worry they would be left empty-handed. NPR's Jacki Lyden speaks with BBC correspondent Owen Bennett-Jones in Kuwait City.

The aerial bombardment of Baghdad increases, including an attack on a telecommunications center that knocks out the phone system. Iraqi officials say seven people died and more than 100 were wounded in the latest barrage. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and Los Angeles Times reporter John Daniszewski.

British troops exchange artillery fire with Iraqi militia forces near the southern city of Basra, amid reports of a possible uprising against the Iraqi government in the country's second-largest city. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep.