Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Saddam Hussein
A comprehensive biography of Saddam Hussein that includes his early years, his rise to power, the Iraq wars, and his pursuit and capture. Article includes links to related information.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Saddam Hussein, a Life of Violence
An effective synopsis of the life of Hussein, from his young life through the rule of Iran to his capture in December, 2003.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Timeline of Saddam Hussein's Capture
A day to day, minute to minute chronology of Hussein's capture by US troops.
NBC
Msnbc: Saddam's Legacy of Violence and War
MSNBC offers a breaking news story on the capture of Saddam Hussein also tells of his rise to power.