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Morning reveals the full impact of a night of missile attacks on Baghdad and two northern cities. Hundreds of Tomahawk missiles and bombs blast Saddam Hussein's sprawling palace and other targets. The U.S. Seventh Cavalry advances rapidly on the Iraqi capital. Hear NPR's Brenda Wilson.

As Iraqi soldiers throw up their hands in surrender, it's important to remember who they are and how they came to be part of Saddam Hussein's army, NPR's Scott Simon says.

U.S. troops speed toward Baghdad, and cross the Euphrates River to the north, capturing the city of Nasiriyah. But resistance develops around Basra in the south. And the Pentagon appears to drop plans for a ground invasion from Turkey. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and NPR's Scott Horsley.

Two grenades explode at a tent at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait, base for the 101st Airborne Division. At least 10 American soldiers are wounded. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and NPR's Scott Horsley.

Iraqi officials say two cruise missiles struck a residential and shopping area in Baghdad, killing up to 30 people. Brig. Gen. Vincent Brooks says the Pentagon is investigating the incident. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

In an address on Iraqi TV, Saddam Hussein says the Iraqi army will emerge victorious in the battle against invading U.S. and British forces and urges his fighters to "hit your enemy with all your strength." U.S officials say it is unclear when the speech was recorded. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

American public opinion shifts as the war enters its second week. New polls show the number of Americans who think the war is going well is down from 70 percent to 38 percent. Still, seven out of 10 Americans remain confident the U.S. made the right decision by invading Iraq. Hear NPR's Michele Norris.

At Central Command headquarters in Florida, President Bush says the United States will be "relentless" in its pursuit of victory in Iraq. But he warns the war is "far from over" and that U.S. forces will face "the most desperate elements of a doomed regime" as they close in on Baghdad. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Don Gonyea.

U.S. and British forces move closer to Baghdad, but some units are meeting heavy resistance. U.S. military officials say some Americans are dead and a dozen soldiers are missing after heavy fighting at Nasiriyah. And video footage on Al-Jazeera appears to show American prisoners of war. Hear NPR's Lynne Neary and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

As lead elements of American and British forces push closer to Baghdad, Iraqi units strike along 200 miles of allied support troops and supply lines. The most serious fighting takes place at Najaf and Nasiriyah. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.