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In the only vice presidential debate, Sen. John Edwards and Vice President Cheney delivered stinging, sometimes personal attacks. They differed sharply over Iraq, the war on terror, trial lawyers, health care and Halliburton. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.

Researchers upgrade the chance of a mild to moderate volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens to 70 percent — possibly occurring within days. The mountain in Washington state was the site of a catastrophic surprise eruption in 1980. Hear Ley Garnet of Oregon Public Broadcasting.

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the campaigns of both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry seem to be employing similar strategies: encouraging voters to worry about the future, should the opposing side be elected. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

With Election Day two weeks away, the presidential candidates target the battleground states. President Bush addresses the flu-vaccine shortage, while Sen. Kerry continues to focus on national security. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Scott Horsley.

A car bomb kills at least 47 and injures 50 more as it explodes near an army recruitment center in Baghdad. The attack is the second in as many days to target Iraqis seeking to work with the U.S.-led coalition. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Sen. John Kerry has solidified his frontrunner status, winning seven of nine Democratic presidential contests -- and five of the seven state races decided Tuesday. Just months ago, many political observers were dismissing Kerry as an also-ran. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

Michigan is one of three states holding Democratic presidential caucuses Saturday. Former Vermont governor Howard Dean is in a fierce battle with Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry to win the support of the state's union members. Union support appears critical to the survival of Dean's candidacy. Quinn Klinefelter of Detroit Public Radio reports.

Cease-fire negotiations have successfully stemmed violence in the city of Fallujah, where Marines have encircled the town. Attacks have continued elsewhere in Iraq, and several foreign citizens remain hostages. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves and NPR's Cheryl Corley.

The Senate approves legislation making it a separate crime to kill or injure a fetus while committing a federal crime against a pregnant woman. Opponents denounce the bill as an effort to undermine abortion rights by recognizing a fetus as a person. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

The White House says it will allow National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice to testify in public and under oath before the Sept. 11 commission. The Bush administration's agreement comes on the condition that Rice's testimony will not set a precedent for national security advisors testifying before Congress on policy matters. Hear NPR's Larry Abramson.