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In a White House press conference, President Bush says he will submit a budget that will halve the deficit in five years. And he responds to criticism of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's handling of the Iraq war. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bombings in Najaf and Karbala, Iraq, leave dozens dead and wounded, in the latest insurgent attacks. In Fallujah, U.S. Marines and Iraqi forces plan to allow some residents to return to their homes, even as they still encounter insurgents. Hear NPR's Mike Shuster.

Amid mass protests in Kiev, Ukraine's Supreme Court is reviewing that country's disputed presidential election. Petro Koshukov, co-founder of "Znaio," a voter education project in Ukraine, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the mood of Ukrainian protesters and how the disputed election may be resolved.

Shoppers across the country throng stores in search of bargains at the traditional start to the holiday shopping season, as retailers hope for a strong end to the year. Analysts predict shoppers will spend slightly more than last year between now and the end of next month. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.

U.S. and Iraqi government troops raid one of Baghdad's main Sunni Muslim mosques, killing several Iraqis. The Iraqi government has ordered the arrest of Muslim clerics accused of inciting violence and supporting the Iraqi insurgency. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

In Ukraine, the Christmas holiday is the final day before presidential elections that are being held after initial voting was pronounced unfair. Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych will again face the popular opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko. Hear NPR's Lawrence Sheets.

Iraq's Shiite population seeks new political power after years of oppression. There are more Shia living in Iraq than Sunnis or Kurds. But there are fissures between Islamic and secular Shia, and it is unclear whether cleric Muqtada al-Sadr will participate in the elections. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

The National Guard has not met its recruitment goal for the fiscal year that ends Thursday, a failure it blames on current lengthy deployments. The Pentagon is seeking ways to reduce the strain on the National Guard and other forces. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.

President Bush makes harsh attacks on his opponent, Sen. John Kerry, in a campaign speech, offering retorts related to last week's debate. Fresh from Tuesday night's vice-presidential debate, Sen. John Edwards responded. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

The Supreme Court announces it will hear arguments on posting the Ten Commandments on public property. Such cases have been making their way through courts in many states, and have resulted in conflicting rulings. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Nina Totenberg.