Saddam Hussein's second trial on charges of genocide enters its second day. The former Iraqi dictator stands accused of killing tens of thousands of Kurds in northern Iraq during the 1980s in a calculated plan to eliminate opponents to his regime.

Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein faces charges of genocide for allegedly ordering attacks on Kurdish population centers in northern Iraq in the late 1980s, in some cases using poison gas to wipe out entire villages. But at the time, the Reagan administration refused to back tough sanctions against Hussein's regime.

Writer and Day to Day commentator Marcos McPeek Villatoro has strong opinions about the Iraq War. But he recently reexamined his views about the conflict after talking to someone who is experiencing the real consequences of the continued occupation: Aminta, his housekeeper, has a son serving in Iraq.

Ann Mason Stockton, a harp player who spent seven decades creating background music for some of Hollywood's biggest productions, died recently of heart failure in her Los Angeles-area home. The musician played on soundtracks for more than 800 films.

Last year, the state of Texas hired a private company to manage its welfare system. The idea was that private management would be cheaper -- but the new system has been crippled by technical glitches and untrained staffers. The new management has vowed to try harder.

Syndicated columnist and Day to Day finance commentator Michelle Singletary talks about the importance of homeowner's insurance -- why and when you need it, how much it will cost and what it should cover.

Deborah Martin successfully sued her ex-husband last week for domestic violence. The jury ordered Martin's ex-husband to pay her more than $500,000 for medical bills and damages.

Deborah Martin's husband was jailed for assault and battery after he severely beat her. Martin then took an unusual legal action against her abuser -- she sued him in civil court. Last week, she was awarded $550,000 for her legal and medical bills. Martin talks with Madeleine Brand about her successful civil suit.

The popular Online video-sharing site YouTube.com entered the commercial realm on Tuesday with the debut of its first "brand channel" -- viewers can watch Paris Hilton promote her debut album in a video produced by Warner Bros. But will viewers buy into the concept?

Music critic John Brady offers a review of the new CD by the electronic band Ratatat.