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Venezuela Votes No On Chavez Forever

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has lost out on a bid to become more like his hero and political ally, Fidel Castro. A measure to allow Chavez to run for re-election an unlimited number of times was voted down by a margin he calls a "photo finish."

Peake Vows To Do "Right Thing" For Vets

Pledging to "do the right thing," Veterans Affairs nominee James Peake said he will be an independent advocate for thousands of injured veterans and will fight for the needed funding for their care.

About-Face For Facebook

Saying it went too far in its pursuit of profit, the popular Internet hangout Facebook Inc. is allowing its 55 million users to permanently turn off a new marketing tool that tracks their activities at other Web sites.

4th Suspect In Italy Slaying Extradited

An Ivorian wanted in connection with the killing of a British student in Perugia has been extradited to Italy, a German prosecutor said. An American student and her Italian boyfriend remain detained in the death of her roommate, Meredith Kercher.

A Peek At The Mortgage Relief Plan

Ray Martin takes an early look at the changes President Bush is expected to announce that are designed to help homeowners in trouble.

Petraeus Touts Iraq Violence Decline

Gen. David Petraeus said that while there has been a decline in violence in Iraq, attacks continue on a steady basis though they are less deadly. He said the decline may be attributable to a cease fire by a leading Shiite cleric.

Subway Assault Video Real Deal Or Hoax?

A scary subway beating is caught on tape, but now police are wondering whether it was any less staged that "The Warriors." Plus, a study finds that one-third of entrepreneurs are dyslexic. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Fuel Tank Sensor Problem Scrubs Launch

Two of the four sensors went offline at the same time. If they allow the external fuel tank to run dry, the space shuttle could explode. There's another launch window Friday, unless the shuttle has to go back to the assembly building.

Huckabee Fights Against Parole Case Claims

Mike Huckabee, who in the past few weeks has gone from long shot to leading some polls in Iowa, fought back against charges he acted improperly in the case of Wayne DuMond, a convicted rapist who was paroled during his time as governor of Arkansas.

Omaha Gunman's Note: "Now I'll Be Famous"

Eight people were killed and five wounded at an Omaha, Neb. mall before a teenage shooter ended the horror by taking his own life. He left behind a note that read, in part, "Now I'll be famous."