401 Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, August 19
(Canada/FDA/drugs, Medicare, Kerry, McCain, Bush, Republican Convention, Iran, Najaf, Sadr, Iraq, Chechnya, Russia, Abu Graib, 9/11 recommendations, National Intelligence Director, economy, Missile Defense) (4730)
402 Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, August 19
(Powell on the anniversary of the bombing of U.N. headquarters in Iraq, progress in Iraq, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Georgia, Venezuela, Colombia, Greece, China, Burundi) (4900)
403 White House Report, August 19: Iran, Iraq
(Iran must abide by international obligations, Iraqi government working to resolve Najaf) (410)
404 Defense Department Report, August 19: Military Tribunals Readied
(Preliminary hearings for four accused war criminals are scheduled) (360)
405 Byliner: Stationing of U.S. Troops Will Focus on New Threats
(Feith: Changes improve coordination with allies) (900)
406 Text: U.S. Immigration Authorities Arrest Predatory Criminals
(Alien offenders face rapid deportation) (680)
407 Text: U.S., International Collaborators Study Aerosol Effects on Climate
(Research in Arabian Desert uses satellites, computer models, ground stations) (1020)
408 Text: U.S. Challenges Other Donors to Support Global Disease Fund
(AIDS ambassador says U.S. contribution will rise if other donations rise) (1970)
409 Text: Water Changed Rocks in Mars Gusev Crater, NASA Rover Finds
(Scientists will study nearby rocks to learn bedrock's original condition) (1070)
410 Transcript: Global Growth Steady Despite High Oil Prices, U.S. Says
(Treasury's Taylor cites low interest rates, absence of major crises) (5960)