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Facing sporadic clashes with Iraqi troops, U.S. Marines drive to the center of Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit. U.S. military planners had expected Iraqi forces to mount a last stand there, but U.S. troops face only pockets of resistance. Meanwhile, U.S. forces capture Saddam's half-brother; officials suggest they will use his DNA to check whether attempts to kill the Iraqi leader have succeeded. Hear NPR's Nick Spicer.

A growing number of states are giving public money to crisis pregnancy centers. But the centers are unregulated, and abortion rights groups accuse them of coercing women with misinformation.

Elderly voters are at the heart of a tight Senate race in New Hampshire. Rep. John Sununu, a Republican, is tussling with Gov. Jean Shaheen, a Democrat, on issues such as Social Security reform. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are in Georgia this week, where Biden will deliver remarks on Tuesday.

Illinois state officials say two employees were put on leave and Illinois State Police are investigating after a resident died at Murray Development…

A coroner's inquest has ruled a homicide occurred in the death of a resident of a state-run southern Illinois home for adults with developmental…

Dwayne and Patty Atherton are opening up their property to the world in honor of their son Dallas, who died by suicide in 2007 at age 19.

Zachary Hart, 36, remains at large after a jailbreak Wednesday night in Fulton County.

A 41-year-old Princeville woman faces animal cruelty charges after 12 dogs were discovered in a locked shed behind her house.

After four months on the job, Pete Saunders is out as executive director for the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. Peoria Public Radio’s Alex…