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The question arises: Since when did so much of our politics have to do with religion? And the answer is, since the beginning — and even before.

New tests confirm that Ludwig van Beethoven suffered from lead poisoning. The legendary composer, who experienced decades of illness that left him in misery for most of his life, died in 1827. Researchers aren't sure why his lead levels were so high, but they have some ideas.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says during a visit to the Ukraine that U.N. rules against torture apply to U.S. personnel worldwide. U.S. policy previously interpreted the international convention as only applying to activities in U.S. territory.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attends a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers, called to discuss the alliance's involvement in Afghanistan. But Rice's trip has been dominated by criticism of America's global counter-terrorism operations.

During the 1960s, many baby boomers spurned convention and the obligations that hemmed in their parents. But as the first baby boomers start turning 60 in January, a new study finds that many find themselves with lingering responsibilities to both their parents and children.

Former air marshal instructor Jamie Smith says Wednesday's shooting at Miami International Airport is a "textbook case." Marshals have only seconds to stop a potential bomber, and Smith says in the Miami incident, the marshals had to shoot the passenger once he reached into his bag.

A Delaware judge has ruled that an edgy set of anti-smoking ads aimed at young people does not cross the line of vilifying tobacco companies or their employees. A Lorillard Tobacco Co. official said the company would appeal the ruling.

Ed Gordon speaks with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan about the Millions More Movement march this weekend to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March on Washington, D.C.

Commentator Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, says the military has a legitimate role when a massive disaster hits American soil. He argues for another exemption to the 130-year-old law that prevents U.S. troops from being used to enforce domestic law.

The earthquake that ripped through South Asia more than a week ago devastated the Pakistani population. Among the most vulnerable and needy survivors are thousands of traumatized children.