At least six bombs exploded in the western Indian city of Jaipur, killing more than 30 people and injuring 100 others.

In China, rescue crews struggle to clear debris and search for bodies or survivors from yesterday's earthquake. The death toll tops 12,000.

On the campaign trail, Sen. Barack Obama is failing to charm voters in the Mountain State as they go to the polls today. Washington Times reporter Andrea Billups has the details to West Virginia's primary.

In other political news, Cindy McCain, the wife of Sen. John McCain, lags behind in public image. A recent poll shows Mrs. McCain finishes in last place compared to Michelle Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and first lady Laura Bush, in terms of which mother has "had the most positive influence on America," according the the poll's question. The story has attracted heavy traffic from The Drudge Report and from the blog site Michelle Malkin.

And locally, sunshine and warm temperatures are a striking contrast from yesterday's heavy rain storms throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

— The Washington Times editors