NASA rover captures color images of Martian rock layers
NASA released the first color photographs from the Opportunity rover showing horizontally striped fractured bedrock near its lander. Scientists say the rocks hint at water involvement, though composition remains unknown.
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UN to help Iraq end election impasse amid rising U S deaths
The United Nations agreed to send a team to Iraq to explore feasible early elections as violence intensifies. Six American soldiers were killed in roadside bombings near Baghdad and Beiji, with three paratroopers killed west of the capital and two CNN employees killed in a south Baghdad shooting. The UN team would assess options while the coalition examines security and governance plans before a July 1 power handoff.
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Kerry Maintains Momentum After Wins In New Hampshire
Democratic hopeful Sen. John Kerry led after back to back wins in Iowa and New Hampshire and planned broad TV ads in seven states. Howard Dean retreated to Vermont as advisers debated staff changes while Wesley Clark and John Edwards trailed far behind. Joe Lieberman stayed in contention despite calls to quit.
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Inspector Kay critiques U S WMD intel failures in Iraq
Former top U S Weapons inspector David Kay told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iraq war misjudgments exposed gaps in intelligence gathering. He cited surprises and said analysts were not coerced, while noting looting and post invasion chaos limited certainty about Iraq's programs.
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Drought crippling Africa MAFETENG Lesotho
Drought across southern Africa drives hunger as people in Lesotho push wheelbarrows for maize meal beans and cooking oil from the U N food agency. Aid workers warn of near total crop failure and continued shortages across Swaziland Mozambique and Zimbabwe as rain arrives late.
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Senate OKs pension bill amid bipartisan support
The Senate approved an 86 to 9 vote on a bill to reconfigure funding for defined benefit pensions, aiming to save employers billions and protect workers' pensions. Supporters called it retirement security, while the measure faces House reconciliation and administration concerns over airline and steel industry special treatment.
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Madonna and Ritchie sued over Swept Away idea
Beverly Hills civil action alleges Madonna and Guy Ritchie stole Vincent D Onofrio's concept for a 2002 remake of Swept Away. D Onofrio seeks 10 million dollars, claims meetings with Madonna and Ritchie started in 1997. Court date set for May 4 in Superior Court. Sony named in the suit.
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