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Alcohol-based fuels such as ethanol have been the underdog rivals of the oil industry for more than a century. A look at the history of ethanol and the current frenzy over its potential to kick U.S. oil dependence.

The White House is defending House Speaker Nancy Pelosi against Republican criticism that her desire to travel in a long-distance Air Force plane is an extravagance. Republicans have taken issue with the size of the plane in which Pelosi would need to fly to reach her hometown of San Francisco without refueling.

The Bush administration continues to make a case that Iran is arming groups inside Iraq with sophisticated weaponry used to kill Americans. Who is getting the weapons and are they to blame for a sudden increase in downed U.S. aircraft?

President Bush warns Congress not to contest his authority to prosecute the war in Iraq as he sees fit. Speaking at an hourlong news conference at the White House, the president also touted the latest agreement with North Korea, meant to limit its nuclear weapons program.

Candidates could spend a total of $1 billion to run for president in 2008. Former Democratic Party Chairman Terry McAuliffe says that presidential candidates can't be taken seriously unless they have serious money.

Democratic donors in Hollywood are a tough audience for presidential candidates. But those who are won over have deep pockets. That's needed more than ever in 2008, because California may be an early primary — and TV ads there cost millions.

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.

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.

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.