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President Bush held a news conference Wednesday for the first time in almost two months. He discussed a variety of issues, but refused to comment on some key topics — including the ongoing trial of former vice presidential aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby.

As the defense built its case at the trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby on Tuesday, a former Libby aide testified that his ex-boss has a terrible memory. John Hannah now works for Vice President Dick Cheney.

The House debates a Democratic-led resolution opposing President Bush's plan to send 20,000 more troops to Iraq. Approval of the resolution is expected Friday. Meanwhile, every member of the House gets a say.

Gen. David Petraeus officially takes control of U.S. forces in Iraq at a ceremony in Baghdad. He will oversee a deployment of thousands of additional American troops.

The House of Representatives begins debate Tuesday on a nonbinding resolution expressing disapproval of President Bush's plan to increase U.S. combat troops in Iraq. The debate could extend through the end of the week.

A U.S. shuttle astronaut is under arrest in Orlando, Fla., accused of trying to kidnap a woman she considered a romantic rival. Police say Navy Capt. Lisa Nowak, 43, drove 900 miles to confront the woman. She faces a court appearance Tuesday.

The Bush administration announced in December that it was replacing seven federal prosecutors around the country. In the following weeks, Democrats became the majority party in Congress and began holding hearings on the subject. Developments have piled up since then.

Research shows it's possible to generative positive emotions and memories, even amid strife and anxiety. If you're planning a family vacation, a simple meditation exercise can help you keep your cool.

Six of eight federal prosecutors fired by the Bush administration testify before House and Senate committees. Congressional Democrats are looking into allegations that the attorneys were fired for political reasons.

The White House missed a deadline Friday night to notify Congress if it would allow three key officials to testify voluntarily about their roles in the dismissal of eight United States attorneys. The administration said it hoped to have an answer for Congress by Tuesday.