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Defending pre-war intelligence on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, CIA director George Tenet says his analysts "never said there was an imminent threat." Tenet says intelligence analysts came to different conclusions on the state of Iraq's weapons programs -- and made those differences clear to the Bush administration. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

The race for Oklahoma's presidential delegates pits retired Gen. Wesley Clark against senators John Edwards and John Kerry. There are 40 delegates at stake in Oklahoma; a win there would be Clark's first. Hear NPR's Wade Goodwyn.

Faith in his electability and respect for his experience have helped make Sen. John Kerry the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Still, Kerry's perceived patrician coldness and his wealthy background could prove a liability. Rival Sen. John Edwards, who cultivates a down-home persona, may pose the biggest threat. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and Andrew Miga of the Boston Herald.

U.S. officials say a letter seized in Iraq shows that the insurgency there is having difficulty taking root. The 17-page letter, on a computer disc taken from a man entering Iraq from Iran, is purported to be from Jordanian militant Abu Musab Zarqawi. Officials say the letter seeks aid from al Qaeda in fomenting violence to disrupt the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

Democratic frontrunner John Kerry campaigns in Wisconsin on the eve of Tuesday's presidential primary. With polls showing the Massachusetts senator holding a commanding lead, he has been focusing his attention on jobs, and President Bush's record, instead of on his Democratic rivals. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

A double suicide bombing in Kurdish-held northern Iraq earlier this month left most Kurds more determined than ever to ensure they retain control of their traditional homeland. Kurdish focus on self-rule could make for tough bargaining when Iraqi leaders try to sort out of the details of their country's new government. NPR's Deborah Amos reports.

Former Vermont governor Howard Dean insists he will not drop out of the Democratic presidential race if he loses Tuesday's primary in Wisconsin. But a top Dean campaign aide is planning to offer his help to frontrunner John Kerry, if Dean doesn't win in Wisconsin. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards.

Leading Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry outlines his stance on gay marriage and answers allegations of special-interest connections. Kerry is campaigning in Virginia and Tennessee in preparation for Tuesday's primaries. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Sen. Kerry.

U.S. administrator in Iraq L. Paul Bremer says foreign operatives may be involved in Saturday's attack on a police station in Fallujah that killed at least 25. Bremer believes the attacks could be the work of suspected al Qaeda associate Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the Jordanian blamed for calling for increased attacks on civilian Iraqi targets. Hear NPR's Corey Flintoff.

A National Guardsman has been arrested and accused of attempting to give U.S. military information to the al Qaeda terrorist network. Defense officials say Spc. Ryan G. Anderson, 26, offered intelligence in extremist chat rooms. Anderson, held at Fort Lewis in Washington state, will reportedly be charged with aiding the enemy. Hear NPR's Wendy Kaufman.