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NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Ze'ev Schiff, defense editor for the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz, who gives his military analysis of the war in Iraq. If the United States hopes to avoid besieging Baghdad and a difficult urban battle, it must defeat the Iraqi Republican Guard forces before they enter the city. Schiff believes these forces can be engaged before they take up positions inside Baghdad.

Former U.S.Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan dies at the age of 76. The New York Democrat was a scholarly politician who led a colorful and varied life, serving at various times as a U.N. ambassador, Harvard professor, shoe-shine boy and longshoreman. Moynihan died from complications of an infection following a burst appendix. (Please note: audio in this piece has been revised to acknowledge that Sen. Moynihan was born in Oklahoma, not Arizona.)

The U.S.-led military offensive against Iraq began on March 19, 2003, at approximately 9:30pm ET. NPR News Special Coverage from the night of March 19 is available online at the link below.

The U.N. Security Council reports progress on a proposal that would reinstate Iraq's oil-for-food program and speed up emergency food aid to the Iraqi people. Arab governments also ask the Security Council to pass a resolution demanding a ceasefire. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Amidst a thick dust storm in Kuwait, American and British troops are on the move toward the Iraq border. Reports say some U.S. units already are inside the demilitarized zone between Iraq and Kuwait. NPR's Mike Shuster reports from Kuwait.

The Bush administration raises the national terror alert from yellow to orange, the second-highest level on a five-color scale. And Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announces "Operation Liberty Shield," which includes sending more federal security officers to monitor borders, airports and nuclear power plants. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Pam Fessler.

NPR's Andy Bowers examines some of the language used to describe the war in Iraq, including the frequent use of the phrase, "shock and awe."

In one New York City neighborhood, residents have taken unusual steps to support a beloved member of the community. As part of NPR's year-long Housing First series, correspondent Joseph Shapiro reports on how Larry Selman's friends are making sure he's financially secure for life. See a clip from a documentary about Selman and his neighbors.

Secretary of State Colin Powell urges Turkey to keep its forces out of Iraq during any U.S.-led military action due to concerns of a possible conflict with the Kurds. NPR's Guy Raz reports.

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.