Politics Aug 27 DNC Moves to Stop Primary Frontloading The Democratic National Committee moved over the weekend to penalize Florida for moving up its primary date to Jan. 29 -- a violation of DNC rules that prohibit states from holding nominating polls before Feb. 5.
Politics Aug 27 Embattled Attorney General Gonzales Resigns Following intense criticism over the firings of nine U.S. attorneys and his handling of a secret domestic wiretapping program, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced his resignation Monday.
Politics Aug 24 Virginia Tech Heightens Security Measures An internal panel at Virginia Tech University released a set of recommendations to improve security on the campus after the April 16 massacre of 32 victims by student gunman Seung-Hui Cho, who also took his own life.
Arts Aug 24 MacDowell Artists Colony Celebrates 100th Birthday The MacDowell Colony has provided a creative workspace for artists for 100 years. The NewsHour reports on the centennial celebrations and role of the New Hampshire institution.
Health Aug 21 Bush Administration Moves to Rein In Children's Health Insurance Expansion The White House issued new guidelines for a low-income children's health insurance program that would essentially check states' efforts to broaden coverage to those at higher income levels.
Politics Aug 20 Presidential Favorite Falls Short of Victory in Turkey The man presumed to become Turkey's next president, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, failed to secure the two-thirds of parliamentary votes Monday needed to skip another round of presidential voting next week.
World Aug 17 Utah Mine Rescue Suspended After Three Die in Collapse Officials suspended efforts to rescue six trapped coal miners in Huntington, Utah Friday after a second collapse killed three and injured six people trying to find the miners.
World Aug 16 Rescuers Search for Victims of Peru Earthquake Rescuers in Peru scrambled Thursday to reach victims of a magnitude-8.0 earthquake and powerful aftershocks that officials said killed at least 450 people and injured hundreds more.
Politics Aug 15 India and Pakistan Celebrate 60 Years of Freedom Ceremonies this week marked the 60th anniversary of India and Pakistan's independence from British colonial rule, including an exchange of gifts between border guards, fireworks and speeches.