NASHVILLE, Tenn.—A new groundbreaking book on the role of African American soldiers during…

WASHINGTON—Barack Obama has shown a Midas touch in so many different ways that it's easy to forget he's just another new senator.

In the past year, the freshman from Illinois has become a best-selling author, a millionaire, a Grammy Award winner and an importantfund-raiserfor Democrats.

NEW YORK—New Orleans residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina must be allowed to return and…