'Adaptable' al-Qaida rebuilding
BAGRAM, Afghanistan -- The Operation Anaconda commander warned on Wednesday that al-Qaida fighters are an "adaptable enemy" already drawing on a fresh flow of cash to rebuild forces in eastern Paktia province. Just 40 miles to the east, U.S. and Afghan troops came under fire, and one American was wounded.

King hopes to bring peace home
ROME -- The striking thing about the home for former Afghan King Mohammed Zahir Shah, when approaching it through the leafy Roman neighborhood of Olgiata, is that it is the only property in the area completely devoid of trees.

Policewoman's remains found at WTC
The remains of the only city policewoman killed in the World Trade Center attack were found Wednesday, along with those of two court officers and two Port Authority police officers.

Terror raid warrant names Al-Arian
Sami Al-Arian and Mazen Al-Najjar are named with Osama bin Laden in a raid of Islamic groups the government says may be linked to terror.

Come clean and live, spy for Cuba told
Ana Belen Montes, an American citizen, spied for Cuba while working for the United States. She has promised to tell all in return for a reduced sentence.

U.S. bumps up aid, with strings
MIAMI -- Facing accusations of a tight-fisted response to global poverty, the Bush administration appears to have relaxed the purse strings.