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Tens of thousands of anti-war protesters march in London, many calling for British Prime Minister Tony Blair to resign. The demonstration is smaller than marches held before hostilities began, but it's considered the largest war-time peace rally in Britain's history. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

In his first one-on-one interview with the media since the start of the war in Iraq, Sec. of State Colin Powell talks about expanding the "coalition of the willing" -- and says he has no intentions of stepping down as the nation's top diplomat.

NPR Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg reflects on the solemn days of war, and the respect she has for those who risk their lives for their country.

Charles Donohoe, the leader of a North Carolina Proud Boys chapter, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the federal investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol.

The Washington Post reports that U.S. intelligence officials believe Saddam Hussein was present Wednesday when a 2,000-pound "bunker-busting" bomb struck an Iraqi command center. Officials say Saddam may have been injured in the attack. Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten. Mar. 21, 2003

Black smoke billows over Baghdad as missiles pound Saddam Hussein's capital for the fourth day. Some of the fires are the result of oil fires set by Iraqi forces, possibly in an attempt to disrupt the air attacks. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

Explosions rock Baghdad as a U.S. and British aerial attack gets under way with a heavy barrage. B-52 bombers leave their bases in Britain on their way to join the air assault on Iraq. Hear NPR's Neal Conan and NPR's Ivan Watson.

More explosions are heard in Baghdad Saturday on the fourth day of bombing by U.S.-led forces. But the air assault is less intense -- and targets are more widely spread -- than the furious bombardment unleashed a day earlier. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and Baghdad-based reporter Paul Eedle.

The Senate vote confirmed Judge Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

Personal accounts and reflections of individuals affected by the Iraq war. Hear Korean War veteran Harold Lacasse.