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Thomas Berger's Neighbors recounts the chaotic events of the deliriously sleepless weekend that descends on a suburban family when a shady couple move in next door. Tom Perrotta, a sharp suburban satirist himself, appreciates Berger's antic tale.

Iraq's government has welcomed news of the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, but it's possible no one will be more affected by Zarqawi's absence than Iraqis themselves. The U.S. military says the Jordanian-born al Qaida leader is responsible for killing thousands of civilians.

Iran's president has rebuffed offers of a dialogue about the country's nuclear program with the United States and five of its allies, according to reports. But the foreign ministry and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have offered more moderate responses. Melissa Block talks with Time magazine reporter Azadeh Moaveni about Iran's reaction to the new package of incentives and penalties, as well as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's offer to engage in talks with Iran, if the country suspends its uranium enrichment program.

After an unsuccessful attempt to take Fallujah in April, U.S. Marines surrounded the insurgent stronghold in advance of their successful attack at the beginning of November. U.S.-led forces now control the city. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Maj. Gen. Robert Scales, who discusses what the assault demonstrates about urban warfare.

The CIA has released the findings of its inspector general's internal report on the agency's performance prior to the Sept. 11 attacks. Parts of the report have been leaked to the media in recent years, but the CIA made the executive summary available Tuesday.

Many differences divide the Senate and House plans to overhaul immigration policy. The House version is mostly about enforcing restrictions on entering the country. The Senate measure has some of those provisions, but it also sketches a process by which immigrants who are illegally in the United States can get official permission to stay.

Chris Gardner relates his rags-to-riches story in his memoir of surviving the means streets of San Francisco with his son while pursuing his dream of becoming a stockbroker.

Special counsel Jack Smith has spent more than $5 million so far on his twin investigations that circle former President Trump.

The ongoing conflict in Iraq dominates a discussion with the press held by President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the White House. The leaders held a joint press conference at the White House.

China marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of its military with fanfare and a public-relations blitz. To show that its military modernization drive is transparent, foreign journalists were invited to a People's Liberation Army base.