Scrutiny of Harris' role is revived
New election questions about the secretary of state could fuel the debate over her future.
Missile test a hit
The successful test of the controversial defense tool gives its supporters reason for optimism or, at least, relief.
Claims of GOP pressure denied
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida elections supervisors said Sunday that court orders and differing interpretations of the law led to discrepancies in how strict they were in deciding whether to accept overseas ballots in the presidential election.
Developments in U.S. missile defense efforts since 1983
MARCH 23, 1983: President Ronald Reagan announces plans for an extensive program to examine the feasibility of a missile defense program. The concept -- derided as "Star Wars" by opponents in Congress -- revises the nation's 35-year-old nuclear strategy by focusing on missile defense rather than the ability to retaliate against nuclear attack.
