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NPR's Bob Edwards talks to NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts about Tuesday's primary in Wisconsin and whether presidential incumbent George Bush is a shoo-in for a second term.

U.S. officials say a letter seized in Iraq shows that the insurgency there is having difficulty taking root. The 17-page letter, on a computer disc taken from a man entering Iraq from Iran, is purported to be from Jordanian militant Abu Musab Zarqawi. Officials say the letter seeks aid from al Qaeda in fomenting violence to disrupt the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

Former Vermont governor Howard Dean insists he will not drop out of the Democratic presidential race if he loses Tuesday's primary in Wisconsin. But a top Dean campaign aide is planning to offer his help to frontrunner John Kerry, if Dean doesn't win in Wisconsin. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards.

Leading Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry outlines his stance on gay marriage and answers allegations of special-interest connections. Kerry is campaigning in Virginia and Tennessee in preparation for Tuesday's primaries. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Sen. Kerry.

Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton.

U.S. administrator in Iraq L. Paul Bremer says foreign operatives may be involved in Saturday's attack on a police station in Fallujah that killed at least 25. Bremer believes the attacks could be the work of suspected al Qaeda associate Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the Jordanian blamed for calling for increased attacks on civilian Iraqi targets. Hear NPR's Corey Flintoff.

A double suicide bombing in Kurdish-held northern Iraq earlier this month left most Kurds more determined than ever to ensure they retain control of their traditional homeland. Kurdish focus on self-rule could make for tough bargaining when Iraqi leaders try to sort out of the details of their country's new government. NPR's Deborah Amos reports.

The White House has asserted that most of the terrorism currently undermining U.S. efforts in Iraq is perpetrated by non-Iraqis. Terror analysts and Middle East experts differ in their opinion of the nature of the attacks -- and who is behind them. Hear NPR's Michele Kelemen and Rand Corporation policy analyst John Parachini.

Difficulties and disagreements remain as the U.S. vies to meet a June 30 deadline to transfer the governing of Iraq to Iraqis. NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses prospects for Iraqi sovereignty with Joost Hilterman of the International Crisis Group, Juan Cole of the University of Michigan and Isam al-Khafaji, of the Open Society Institute.

Democratic frontrunner John Kerry campaigns in Wisconsin on the eve of Tuesday's presidential primary. With polls showing the Massachusetts senator holding a commanding lead, he has been focusing his attention on jobs, and President Bush's record, instead of on his Democratic rivals. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.