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A bold and deadly attack on a police station in the Iraqi city of Fallujah frees dozens of prisoners and leaves more than 20 people dead. Gunmen fired mortars and rocket-propelled grenades. NPR's Deborah Amos reports.

Amid continuing violence in Iraq, the struggle continues to establish democratic government. In Baquba, a city about an hour north of Baghdad, elections for district council attract only about two percent of potential voters. NPR'S Emily Harris reports.

A U.N. envoy meets with Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric, seeking to resolve the dispute over the cleric's call to elect a transitional assembly. U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says he agrees with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's demand for elections but is unsure whether a vote could be held before a June 30 U.S. deadline for a power transfer. NPR's Deborah Amos reports.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry awaits results of the Wisconsin primary, with 72 delegates at stake. Kerry faces a strong challenge from rival Sen. John Edwards. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Scott Horsley.

In the worst attack in Iraq since August, 56 people died Sunday and more than 200 wounded in twin suicide bombings. The near simultaneous explosions took place in the northern city of Irbil, inside the separate headquarters of Iraq's two leading Kurdish political parties. The offices were crowded with guests invited to celebrate a Muslim holy day. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

President Bush's decision to create another panel to investigate pre-war intelligence on Iraq angers many in the intelligence community. Intelligence experts say much of the information provided on Iraq was accurate, and accuse the Bush administration of spinning data to support the case for war. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

President Bush reportedly plans to endorse an investigation into intelligence failures regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. The president previously declined to endorse calls by former chief U.S. weapons inspector David Kay for an independent inquiry. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Don Gonyea.

NASA scientists report that both of its Mars rovers are now operational and able to explore the Red Planet's surface. The Spirit rover, out of commission for a week due to computer problems, has returned to work, joining the efforts of its sister craft, the Opportunity, in surveying the geological history of Mars. Hear Pat Duggins of member station WMFE.

In an interview on NBC's Meet the Press Sunday, President Bush said the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq was necessary because Saddam Hussein had the capacity to develop nuclear weapons. Bush added he was confident he would be re-elected, and rejected charges, recently revived by Democrats, that he had abandoned his position with the National Guard during the Vietnam War. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

Massachusetts lawmakers suspend debate on amending the state constitution to outlaw same-sex marriage. Lawmakers debated for two days, but failed to come to a compromise that would please both opponents of full marriage rights for same-sex couples and gay rights activists. The constitutional convention will resume March 11. NPR's Tovia Smith reports.