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Ten Republican presidential hopefuls crowd the stage in New Hampshire for a debate that is largely about distancing themselves from President Bush.

A strongly worded new report says Prime Minister Ehud Olmert rushed into a full-blown war with Hezbollah after the militant Shiite group attacked a military patrol in a deadly cross-border raid, capturing two Israeli soldiers July 12.

Organizers have dressed up standard summer camp fare like kayaking and volleyball with mandatory pro-Putin lectures and posters lambasting Russian opposition leaders.

The Democratic-run House passed a bill requiring a U.S. troop pullout from Iraq to begin within four months. Similar legislation is pending in the Senate.

Iran's leaders continue to joust with Great Britain over 15 British sailors and marines who have been detained in Iran. But Iran's stance is making at least some Iranians nervous about what might follow.

This week, the House of Representatives may require lobbyists to disclose more about their relations with members of Congress. But the proposed new rules face opposition from Democrats and Republicans with safe seats.

Republican actor and ex-Senator Fred Thompson from Tennessee is expected to start raising money for a presidential run. How do Republicans feel about him?

The Food and Drug Administration is dramatically expanding its investigation into contaminated pet food, after some U.S. companies suggested the contamination was no accident. It also appears the contaminant involved — melamine — could reach human food.

As the political climate shifts, Natalie Maines and The Dixie Chicks go five-for-five at the Grammys, including best song for "Not Ready to Make Nice." Mary J. Blige and Ludacris are among other popular winners.

Protests in Tel Aviv increase pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to step down, but so far he is resisting critics. Olmert is under fire for conduct of last summer's war in Lebanon and more recent government corruption scandals.