Music above the rain and cold [AP photo by John Cogill] DUBLIN, Ireland -- And the band played on . . .

Bush's campaign allies call in markers
Interest groups that backed George Bush kept their demands quiet during the presidential campaign. No more.

Today's television news shows
Here is a listing of today's television news shows.

Census snapshots
The U.S. Census Bureau has begun sending information to the states that will be used by state lawmakers to redraw congressional, state and legislative district lines. Here are some of the details released last week for 15 more states.

National briefs
Northwest jet runs off runway

Washington Journal
Young not even close to "king of pork' title

U.S. economic problems could prompt more income tax cuts
The Canadian government says it will consider further income tax cuts if they are needed to protect the country from an economic slowdown.