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Vice President Dick Cheney will formally accept the Republican Party's nomination for a second term as President Bush's running mate Wednesday night. Over the last four years, Cheney has been Bush's most influential adviser, an emissary to conservatives and a lightning rod for critics. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.

Two classified computer zip disks may not be missing after all from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Reports of their disappearance brought operations at the facility to a standstill. Sources say investigators now suspect the disks never existed in the first place. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports.

Clashes between Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters and U.S. forces continue to erupt in Baghdad and Najaf, but reportedly the battles have lessened in intensity. Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi extends an olive branch. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Ivan Watson.

Sen. John Kerry sharply critiques President Bush's policy in Iraq, saying he would protect soldiers better if he were in office. The Democratic nominee's speech to the American Legion went against the tradition of candidates taking a break during opponents' party conventions. NPR's Greg Allen reports.

An Army investigation finds that more than two dozen members of an intelligence unit at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq played a role in abuses of prisoners there. The head of the investigation says there was "serious misconduct and a loss of moral values" at Abu Ghraib. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Washington Post reporter Karl Vick in Najaf. An agreement to halt fighting in Najaf was reached between the Iraqi government and Muqtada al-Sadr this week. U.S. forces and militants loyal to al-Sadr battled for weeks before the deal was brokered by Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

Salem Chalabi, nephew of former U.S. adviser Ahmed Chalabi, denies allegations that he was involved in the June murder of the Iraqi finance ministry's director. An arrest warrant has been issued for Chalabi, who is currently overseeing the special tribunal for prosecuting Saddam Hussein. Hear Salem Chalabi and NPR's Melissa Block.

The Republican convention will culminate Thursday night with an acceptance speech from President Bush that's expected to pay particular attention to domestic issues. Voters tell pollsters that is what they most want to hear from Bush as he seeks a second term. Hear NPR's Juan Williams.

Shiite gunmen in Najaf abandon a cease-fire with U.S. forces, as revered Shiite leader Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani returns to the city. Thousands of Sistani's supporters march to Najaf, many cheering the militia's cause. Attacks in Kufa and Najaf kill dozens of marchers. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

A day after Gov. James McGreevey stunned New Jersey with news of a gay, extramarital affair, Republicans demand he leave office immediately. McGreevey, a Democrat, had said he would leave Nov. 15. An immediate departure would force a special election. Eugene Sonn reports.