As new evidence points to the probability that the Air France jet broke up in mid-air, French security services are looking into the identities of two passengers who may have been on their terrorist watch list.

The American Medical Association comes out against a public option for health insurance reform. This is not surprising, as experience has no doubt taught them that the government plan will pay them less, and they are justifiably afraid that a government plan would eventually cause the market for private plans to dry up (businesses that provide such plans would find it expedient to drop them knowing that their employees could then sign up for the public plan).

David Broder writes about the political difficulties the President will face in Congress while attempting to pass health insurance reform.

Karl Rove explains what arguments Republicans should make against a government insurance option.

John Bolton explains the difficulties faced by Israeli government as they consider a possible strike against Iran's nuclear facilities.