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The jury has begun deliberations in the death penalty trial of confessed al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui. The prosecution has argued that because Moussaoui played a role in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, he should receive the death penalty.

Seven car bombs explode across Baghdad, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, as politicians meet to try to finalize a new Cabinet. Separately, police discovered the bodies of 20 Iraqis -- apparent victims of sectarian killings.

The Pilgrim Baptist Church's destruction by fire last week was a tragic loss to worshipers in Chicago's South Side. But the blaze also gutted a historic landmark that gave birth to gospel music.

Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) discuss Wednesday's hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. Among other issues, Alito answered more questions on abortion and executive power.

Authorities say results from a DNA test released Thursday support the guilty verdict delivered against Roger Keith Coleman, who was executed in Virginia in 1992. Coleman claimed he did not rape and murder his sister-in-law. Gov. Mark Warner ordered the first-ever post-execution DNA review.

Baltimore's Department of Health has developed a plan for dealing with the new Medicare drug benefit. It treats Medicare Part D as a medical emergency, with a response center to handle problems, active outreach to pharmacies, and a fund for purchasing drugs for people who fall between the cracks.

Saddam Hussein is back in court, but Iraqis are increasingly disinterested in the proceedings. Most are focused on escalating sectarian violence and growing fears that the country is on the brink of civil war.

Music journalist Ashley Kahn shares the sounds of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In the final report from this series, Kahn reports on how Hurricane Katrina influenced the lyrics and music of this year's Jazz Fest.

A new wave of car bombings in Baghdad leaves dozens dead and wounded. Prime Minister Jawad al-Maliki begins efforts to form a national unity government.

Egyptian police have detained at least three people in connection with the bombings at Dahab, a beach resort on the Sinai Peninsula. Three bombs killed at least 24 people, and wounded dozens more. It was the third such attack at a popular Sinai resort in less than two years.