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White House Counsel To Look Into Accidental Leak Of CIA Name

The Obama administration has asked its top lawyer to investigate how the name of the CIA station chief in Afghanistan showed up on documents distributed to reporters.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a session of the Bundestag Lower House of Parliament in Berlin Wednesday. Germany's top federal prosecutor told legislators today that he is opening a formal inquiry into allegations that the NSA tapped her phone.

Germany Opens Formal Inquiry Into Tapping Of Merkel's Phone

Germany's top federal prosecutor has opened an investigation that won't focus on wide spying activities attributed to the U.S. National Security Agency.

What to Expect from the Conservative Agenda

More conservative federal judges and a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage top the agenda for President Bush's second term, according to a conservative author. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to Richard Viguerie, co-author of America's Right Turn.

Musical Chairs: Mike McConnell (right), is to become director of National Intelligence. The job is being vacated by John Negroponte (center) who is leaving to become Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's deputy.

White House Shuffles Its Leaders on Iraq, Security

President Bush says it is "vital" that Congress quickly confirm the changes he has made to his national security team. With new commanders and new policies in the works for Iraq, the White House seems to be clearing the decks at home as well, with a number of top-level personnel changes.

Detroit Braces for 'Roller Coaster' Kilpatrick Case

Detroit's Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick learned Monday whether he'd face perjury or other related charges. A county prosecutor has been investigating the mayor after the publication of racy text messages allegedly written between him and a former top aide.

At 88, Cal Worthington still enjoys piloting his private jet.

Cal Finds Roughest Road In 50 Years Of Car Sales

The unforgettable "Go See Cal" jingle turned Cal Worthington into one of the nation's top car dealers. At 88, he's still appearing in ads with his "dog" Spot and strategizing about how to give the foundering industry a boost.

Sarah Bloom Raskin speaks during her confirmation hearing at the Senate Banking Committee on Feb. 3 in Washington, D.C. Raskin on Tuesday withdrew her nomination to a key Fed banking role.

Fed nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws after fight over her climate change stance

Biden's pick to be the Fed's top bank regulator has withdrawn her nomination. She attracted Republican opposition after calling on bank regulators to monitor the financial risks from climate change.

Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Kerry sought China's help in easing tensions on the Korean peninsula.

In China, Kerry Seeks Help In Calming North Korea

Secretary of State John Kerry is asking China's government to help ease tensions on the Korean peninsula, where North Korea has issued threats of war as it tests its weapons systems. The top U.S. diplomat met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing two days before a North Korea-promised missile test.

Mary Campos of Des Moines, Iowa, sits outside a forum on immigration held by senators Tom Harkin and Dick Durbin.

Durbin, Harkin Take On Immigration Critic In His Own District

Democratic senators Dick Durbin and Tom Harkin went to Republican Rep. Steve King's Iowa district on Friday to refute his statement about "Dreamers" — young people brought to the U.S. by undocumented parents — that even some top Republicans called outrageous.

Ryan Battle (left) speaks at the Rally for DC Lives in Folger Park in Washington, D.C. Emily Pemberton (right) participates at the "March for Our Lives" protest.

PHOTOS: Students Make Their Stand At D.C.'s 'March For Our Lives'

For many students, Saturday was their first demonstration for a cause. They bundled in the U.S. capital, delivering a defiant message: stricter gun regulation. NPR photographers captured the scene.

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