iraq. the remaining u.s. forces would assist iraqi security forces, support iraqi troops and support civilians. yesterday two american soldiers were killed and nine others wounded when a gunman opened fire. the american soldiers were providing security for a company commander who was meeting with iraqi security forces according to a statement from the u.s. military. the attacker was shot and killed by an american soldier. there is also news tonight of a federal appeals court dismissing a lawsuit that had sought to deny the cia the right in essence to continue the rendition of alleged terrorism suspects and imprisoning and interrogating them in other countries. for now the obama administration can still do that. we'll examine that at length tomorrow on "countdown." worsts and john ensign, next. [ whistling ]