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The vivid, detailed and realistic pictures in a new book for children transport readers to the world of baseball's Negro Leagues. Award-winning artist Kadir Nelson wrote and illustrated the book, We Are the Ship.

President Bush announced in Monday's State of the Union address that he plans to double the funding for his Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. But critics say there's less to that increase in money than meets the eye.

The leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints won't name a new president and prophet of their Mormon faith until after the funeral of Gordon B. Hinckley, who died Sunday night. The likely successor, 80-year-old Thomas Monson, would inherit a church that is bigger and more scrutinized than ever.

Stuck in third place in key early contests, Democrat John Edwards will abandon his second run at the White House. The former senator and vice-presidential candidate is expected to make the announcement Wednesday in New Orleans.

In his final State of the Union address, the president hailed the policy shift in Iraq which he said had brought success there, and he cautioned against a quick withdrawal of U.S. troops. He also urged Congress to extend his tax cuts.

Arizona Sen. John McCain's win in Florida's Republican primary makes him the clear front-runner in the GOP presidential race. And he tried out that role at a post-election appearance.

The No Child Left Behind Act — which Congress approved with overwhelming bipartisan support — is now drawing sharp bipartisan opposition. The law is up for reauthorization, and many — including those who originally supported it — are pointing out its flaws.

Gordon B. Hinckley, president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Sunday. He is remembered for changing the way Mormons and their church were presented to the world. Hinckley's counselor, Thomas Monson, is his likely successor.

Democrats vying for the presidential nomination engaged in their most heated debate yet on Monday, charging one another with numerous accusations and making bold claims about their own viability for the presidency. Brooks Jackson, director of Annenberg Political Fact Check, assesses the candidates' arguments with Michele Norris.

Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, explains how the stimulus package going before his committee Wednesday — and then to the floor soon afterward — differs from the compromise bill between the House and the Bush administration.