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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.

Tiger Woods says the hard part about playing in Augusta isn't the golf — it will be walking the course. The crowds are cheering again for Woods, who suffered a severe leg injury from a 2021 car crash.

NPR's regular program schedule was pre-empted by NPR News Special Coverage of the war in Iraq. Audio for the entire day is available at the link below.

The latest installation in NPR's War Diaries series has a story from a Kuwaiti lawyer whose weekend was punctuated by air raid sirens.