Health Apr 05 Massachusetts Seeks Insurance for All Residents Massachusetts lawmakers approved a landmark bill Tuesday creating a system under which all citizens will be able to obtain health insurance, regardless of financial status.
Politics Apr 05 Taylor Trial Could Lead Way to More African War Crimes Tribunals Former Liberian President Charles Taylor became the first African leader to face war crimes charges when he stood before an international tribunal in the West African nation of Sierra Leone April 3.
Politics Apr 04 Saddam, Six Others Face New Criminal Charges in Iraq The Iraqi special tribunal in charge of the Saddam Hussein trial announced Tuesday that it is bringing new charges.
Politics Apr 03 Sept. 11 Conspirator Eligible for Death Penalty A federal jury deemed al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui eligible for the death penalty Monday, saying his lies to FBI agents led to at least one death in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Politics Mar 31 Former Delay Aide Pleads Guilty in Corruption Probe Tony Rudy, a former aide to ousted House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with a federal investigation into possible lobbying fraud.
Politics Mar 30 Court Rules Out-of-State Gay Couples May Not Marry in Massachusetts Gay couples from states where same-sex marriage is banned may not marry in Massachusetts, the state's highest court ruled Thursday.
World Mar 29 Security Council Calls for Iran to Stop Uranium Enrichment The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a statement Wednesday demanding that Iran suspend its uranium enrichment program, marking the first direct request from the Security Council concerning Iran's nuclear program.
Nation Mar 29 Christian Convert Flees Afghanistan, Arrives in Italy Abdul Rahman, the Afghan man who had faced the death penalty for converting to Christianity from Islam, arrived in Italy Wednesday after the cancellation of his trial, which had gained worldwide notice.
Politics Mar 29 Former Liberian Leader Captured Along Nigerian Border Charles Taylor, the exiled former leader of Liberia who escaped custody days after Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo agreed to transfer him to face war crimes charges in Sierra Leone.
World Mar 28 Wiretap Revelations Spur Presidential Powers Debate The Bush administration came under intense scrutiny in December 2005 when The New York Times revealed that the NSA, under the authorization of President Bush, had been engaging in a wiretapping program without seeking court-ordered warrants.