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Venezuela, led by fiery, leftist president Hugo Chavez, is at the forefront of a political swing to the left that is sweeping much of Latin America. With its vast oil revenues, Venezuela carries a lot of clout in the region, and it has made alliances with nations that are most at odds with the United States.

Outraged by seven civilian deaths in Gaza, Hamas fires homemade rockets into southern Israel Saturday. Leaders of the militant group also decried a move by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to hold a July 26 vote on borders for a Palestinian state.

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is preparing his population for what he claims is a potential U.S. invasion. In the past week, Venezuelans held exercises that simulated the arrival of a strong invasion force. Critics say Chavez is whipping up fear for entirely domestic political purposes.

As a young prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials, Whitney R. Harris saw the worst of "man's inhumanity to man." Now in his 90s, Harris believes we honor God by giving respect, mercy and peace to one other.

The new government in Iraq puts tens of thousands of members of the security forces on the streets in a bid to restore security outside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone. The move follows President Bush's surprise visit Tuesday.

A jury will begin deliberations in the case of former White House aide David Safavian, the first public official to face trial in connection with the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal. Safavian is accused of covering up his ties to the embattled lobbyist.

President Bush spends Monday at Camp David with his national security team and his Cabinet. The president is considering U.S. options in Iraq and new ways to help that country's fledgling government. NPR's Don Gonyea reports from Camp David.

The colorful and outspoken president of New Orleans' St. Bernard Parish, Henry "Junior" Rodriguez, is coping with Katrina's destruction. He also faces a possible investigation for OT pay he authorized in the wake of the storm.

As liberal bloggers hold a weekend convention in Las Vegas, the commentator has a bit of trouble talking his way into a training session for would-be pundits. But he won't allow himself to be logged off.

The price of crude oil climbed higher into record territory Wednesday, topping $72 a barrel. The high cost of crude oil, along with seasonal refinery outages, is driving up prices at the gas pump. The price of gasoline has already hit the $3-a-gallon mark in some parts of the United States.