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Surviving Afghan Hotel Attacker In Custody

Afghanistan's intelligence service arrested a militant wearing a police uniform who allegedly took part in Monday's deadly attack on Kabul's main luxury hotel. A Taliban commander tells CBS News the brazen attack was the first of a "series".

Baseball's Leaders To Face Congress

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and union leader Donald Fehr were to head to Capitol Hill, three years after a theatrical hearing where both men were chastised for what lawmakers called a lax steroids policy.

U.S. Embassy Car Targeted In Beirut Blast

An explosion targeted a US Embassy vehicle today in northern Beirut, reportedly killing four Lebanese and injuring a local embassy employee just ahead of a farewell reception for the American ambassador, officials said.

Mitt Romney Wins Michigan GOP Primary

CBS News estimates that Mitt Romney will secure a much needed victory in the Michigan GOP primary, giving a significant boost to what had been a flagging presidential campaign.

Clinton, Obama Agree To Bury Racial Spat

Democratic presidential rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama jointly pledged to bury a rancorous debate over race Tuesday night, each agreeing in a nationally televised debate that the other had long favored civil rights.

Chertoff Fears Homegrown Terrorism Abroad

US Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff told the BBC that Washington fears Europe may be a staging ground for terrorist attacks based on how easy it is for Europeans travel to the United Sates.

Oops! Robber Shoots Himself During Holdup

Kokomo, Ind., police say a man accidentally shot himself in the groin as he was robbing a convenience store. Surveillance video shows the man shooting himself as he placed the gun in the waistband of his pants.

ACLU: Sex In Restroom Stalls Is Private

The American Civil Liberties Union is coming to the aid of Senator Larry Craig. The group is arguing that people who have sex in public bathrooms have a legal right to expect privacy.

Hunt On For Killers Of Off-Duty Officers

Two off-duty DeKalb County police officers working as security guards were killed in what appeared to be an ambush at an apartment complex, police said. Police are using dogs and a helicopter to search for the suspects.