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As the Senate enters the second week of its latest debate on the Iraq war, Republican Sens. Richard Lugar and John Warner introduce an amendment that would require the Bush administration to find an exit strategy for Iraq and present its plan to Congress by mid-October.

Steve Inskeep talks to Ken Menkhaus, professor of Political Science at Davidson College in North Carolina. He analyzes the U.S. military strike in Somalia.

President Bush offers to let Congress question White House aides about the firings of eight U.S. attorneys, but won't let them testify under oath. Lawmakers may vote Wednesday to give committee chairmen authority to subpoena the aides.

He has been the Speaker of the House for more sessions of Congress than any previous Republican, but Rep. Dennis Hastert is far from a household name. One reason is that Rep. Tom DeLay called a lot of the shots. But another is that Hastert has been loath to cross swords with anyone -- until now.

Gluten is everywhere, from pizza, bread and ketchup to ice cream and prescription drugs. A small percentage of Americans can't tolerate the wheat protein, which has a gluey nature. But more people are dropping gluten from their diet to see if it cures what ails them.

During a September 2006 job interview, the White House counsel's office asked a U.S. attorney why he had "mishandled" an investigation of the close Washington governor's race. The interview with John McKay, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, was for a federal judgeship — a post McKay did not receive.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with soccer writer Sophie Downey about Team USA's upset at the Women's World Cup on Sunday.

Many of the players on one Ukrainian professional women's soccer team have experienced hardships of war, but they're still watching the Women's World Cup and cheering on their favorite players.

Disney has announced a major deal for ESPN, getting in the sports betting business squarely. This deal is part of a wave of moves that Disney has made as it struggles to find its space in streaming.

There's frustration and confusion as hundreds remain unaccounted for on Maui. Officials have asked for patience as they work through the list.