Bush picks Hayden as CIA chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Monday nominated Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden as CIA director, setting up a battle with the U.S. Congress over his military background and key role in Bush's domestic spying program.
White House receives Iran letter, concerns remain FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Reuters) - The White House received an 18-page letter from Iran's president on Monday that President George W. Bush's spokesman said failed to address international concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Ex-aide to Ney pleads guilty to corruption WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former top aide to Ohio Republican Rep. Bob Ney pleaded guilty on Monday and agreed to cooperate in an expanding political corruption investigation centered on disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Trapped Australian miners walk free SYDNEY (Reuters) - Two Australian miners trapped a kilometer underground for 14 days walked out of the mine on Tuesday defiantly thrusting their arms into the air after rescuers reached them shortly before dawn.
Experts fear bird flu movie may spur panic WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A film about a fictional bird flu pandemic that will air on television on Tuesday has experts worried it will panic some people and convince others that legitimate warnings are mere hype.
Moussaoui wants to withdraw guilty plea WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Zacarias Moussaoui, who was sentenced last week to life in prison, filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea on Monday and said he lied when he testified that he was meant to be part of the September 11 hijacking plot.
US gives new details on Iraq, Afghan abuse probes GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States has put on trial more than 100 armed forces' staff accused of prisoner abuse in Afghanistan and Iraq, twice the number asserted by rights groups, a U.S. official said on Monday.
