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Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Magic Hollow, a new four-CD retrospective of the band The Beau Brummels, a '60s British Invasion-era pop group from California. Their biggest -- and only top 10 -- hit was "Laugh, Laugh."

Updating the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is one of Congress's top priorities in 2008. FISA, as the law is known, generally tells the president that he must have a court order to spy on Americans in the United States.

The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, emphasized the growth of Iraq's security forces in his opening statement to a House committee Wednesday. Ex-assistant secretary of defense Bing West, who has been visiting Iraq since the start of the war, weighs in.

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has been disqualifying top opposition candidates ahead of regional elections there next month. Human rights groups claim he's disqualifying his opponents for political reasons. But Chavez's people argue his actions are legitimate.

Progress and funding of the war in Iraq tops lawmakers' agenda as they return from a monthlong break. But spending on domestic needs such as education and health care are also to be considered.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is forcing the resignation of the Air Force's top brass, according to officials. Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley and Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne have reportedly both been asked to step down.

Top auto-industry executives appear on Capitol Hill Wednesday to argue against tightening the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard. The standard has not changed for more than 30 years, and Congress is weighing proposals to boost efficiency rules.

Given the proliferation of year-end Top 10 lists, it seems natural that Shadow Classics — which gives shelter to under-appreciated music — would feature its own list of 2006 recordings likely to become Shadow Classics down the line. Don't let these gems go unnoticed.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is releasing its list of the top 10 "green" cars, based on measures of fuel economy, emissions and vehicle weight. No American models made the cut, and U.S. cars grabbed four of the 10 spots for the dirtiest vehicles.

Bob Dylan's new album, Modern Times, hit the top of the record charts last week. Now 65, the singer-songwriter continues to explore blues and older pop styles with lyrics that frequently contain contemporary references.