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Russia says it put its nuclear forces on a higher state of alert, and Western officials have raised the prospect of chemical weapons attacks. How serious are these threats?

New companies are offering to help people get rid of embarrassing material about themselves on the Internet. Job seekers especially are turning to these services, because so many employers use the Internet to do background searches on potential hires.

Now through Dec. 31, seniors can sign up for new Medicare drug coverage or change their existing plan for 2007. But analysts warn that picking the right plan is as confusing as it was last year.

Iraq and Syria say they are re-establishing full diplomatic ties, nearly a quarter century after breaking them. The announcement came amid a visit to Baghdad by Syria's foreign minister, his first since the U.S.-led invasion. The neighboring countries broke off relations in the early 1980s when Syria sided with Iran during the Iran-Iraq war.

One year has passed since nine churches in central and western Alabama were set on fire by three college-age students. Members continue to meet for worship as they begin rebuilding their churches — with a little help from volunteers.

The crisis over Turkey's presidential election has highlighted the confrontation between secularist and Islamist politicians. Some women feel they have much to lose if Islamists get too much power. But other, more-conservative women say the secular state discriminates against them.

Southwest Airlines opposes a federal Passenger Bill of Rights. The company figures that a good airline manages its flights in a way that would never leave passengers stuck for hours on an icy runway. And if bad airlines do, it means more customers for Southwest.

The Democratic presidential contenders shared the stage last night in Las Vegas. The topic was health care, and the service workers union was the sponsor.

Considered by many the greatest living choreographer, Merce Cunningham's career began with Martha Graham and spans 60 years of innovations in dance and music. At 87, Cunningham is still creating new works and he remains on the leading edge of dance.

Day to Day television critic Andrew Wallenstein reviews the new Bravo reality show about flamboyant real estate agents who help their clients buy and sell luxury homes in California.