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A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campaign launched this week encourages parents to monitor young children's social, emotional and physical development. Recognizing possible early signs of developmental disabilities including mental retardation, ADHD and autism means that parents can seek early treatment for their children.

Paul Bremer, the U.S. civilian administrator in Iraq, says American forces will seek to hasten the pace of handing security duties to Iraqis. Civil defense recruits are being trained in the Sunni Triangle, the region most hostile to the U.S. presence. NPR's Jacki Lyden reports.

Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL) is seeking his party's presidential nomination. On paper, he appears to be an ideal candidate, with eight years experience as governor and 17 as senator, with vast experience in intelligence and national security issues. While popular in a critical state, he is in single digits in the polls. NPR's Political Correspondent Mara Liasson follows Sen. Graham on a campaign swing in New Hampshire.

U.S. humanitarian groups seeking to send food, water and medicine to Iraq step up fundraising campaigns after finding mixed results in gathering donations so far. Aid groups say clean water is the priority -- and they're encouraged by a relatively low number of refugees. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.

A bipartisan effort in the Senate seeks to convert part of the Bush administration's $87 billion request for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to a loan, rather than the full grant requested. Lawmakers are balking at increasing U.S. national debt. Hear NPR's David Welna.

The Supreme Court dismisses on a technicality a lawsuit seeking to drop the phrase "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. The ruling sidesteps the question of whether the phrase, when used in the public school recitation of the pledge, is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

As Sen. John Kerry and Sen. John Edwards cap a week of joint appearances, the Bush campaign unveils an ad that seeks to show that the Democratic ticket is outside the mainstream of American values. Observers see "values" issues as a key in the fight for the White House. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle has a fight on his hands as he seeks to retain his South Dakota Senate seat. His Republican challenger is former U.S. Rep. John Thune. They're running about even in many polls. NPR's David Welna reports.

As Sen. John Kerry continues to rack up wins, his four remaining rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination weigh how long they will stay in the race. Democratic Party insiders say the results of the March 2 contests in 10 states are likely to put pressure on candidates to quit, as the party seeks to finalize its nomination. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.

Europe, pulling away from a reliance on Russian gas following the invasion of Ukraine, is seeking energy from other nations. Meanwhile, Russia is now on the hunt for new nations in need.