The request by the five detainees appeared to be intended to cut short any effort to try them, and to challenge the United States to put them to death.
AP - A White House spokeswoman says it is "very likely" that the Bush administration could reach a deal with Congress on Monday to get emergency aid to failing U.S. automakers. But she expressed concern that the White House has not seen a specific proposal from Democrats.
AP - Security forces overran a militant camp on the outskirts of Pakistani Kashmir's main city and seized an alleged mastermind of the attacks that shook India's financial capital last month, two officials said Monday.
Forget obit pictures that are 15 years old and look nothing like the recently departed. And nix the glamour shots accompanying engagement announcements. Mug shots are "in" for people scanning newspapers, Web sites and magazines. Apparently readers like the idea of being frightened without any real danger. And pictures of criminals, both popular and obscure, give viewers just the right amount of thrill.