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Senate Democrats secure the last two votes needed to start debating on the proposed health care overhaul. The Senate will hold a rare Saturday night session to vote on whether to proceed with debate on the proposal, a crucial first step toward passing the legislation.

President Barack Obama's critics are going biblical. "Pray for Obama Psalm 109:8" has suddenly appeared on bumper stickers, T-shirts and online message boards. It's a hot Web search term. And what appears to be a statement of support turns out to be just the opposite.

As investigators dig for clues about what led to the Fort Hood massacre, bits and pieces of the suspect's life are available online for all to see. Taken together, they present a strange and chilling portrait of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan. See the documents, photos and videos for yourself.

Disagreement between Catholic bishops and the White House over abortion coverage threatens to derail the Senate health care bill. A top administration official praises lawmakers' attempts at compromise while a Catholic official calls the bill the worst he's seen on the issue.

The European Union names Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as its first full-time president. Catherine Ashton of Britain is chosen as the bloc's powerful foreign policy chief. The two little-known figures beat out global heavy hitters such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Republican senators and governors slam the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation. "It makes no sense at all and affronts common sense," says Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire. Despite the criticism, Democrats appear likely to prevail on an initial Senate showdown set for Saturday night. Also See: Bill Includes 'Botax'