Oct 15 What we're watching Tuesday Good morning. As the shutdown enters its 15th day, these are some of the stories we're keeping an eye on. The Senate's deal to end the shutdown, House GOP's latest response Senate leaders said Monday that a deal was… Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch Uncommon path to Medal of Honor ceremony for Afghan war hero Swenson President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Capt. William Swenson for his brave actions to aid his fellow soldiers when his unit was ambushed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Ray Suarez speaks with David Nakamura of The… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch Remembering Oscar Hijuelos, 62, Cuban-American 'king' of fiction Remembering Oscar Hijuelos, 62, Cuban-American 'king' of fiction… Continue watching
Oct 14 Congress adjourns until Tuesday as hope for a shutdown deal nears WASHINGTON -- After weeks of stubborn gridlock, the Senate's top two leaders raced on Monday to reach an agreement that could head off a Treasury default that threatens severe national economic damage and reopen the government after a two-week partial… Continue reading
Oct 14 Son of slain Sikh to challenge Paul Ryan in Wisconsin congressional race Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images MILWAUKEE -- The son of a slain Sikh temple president plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan in next year's congressional election, the Associated Press reports. Amar Kaleka, 35, said he'll… Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch Impacted U.S. communities pay price of shutdown From local economies dependent on defense spending to tourist hot spots reeling from closures, communities across the nation are feeling the pinch of the government shutdown. Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Cathy Lewis of WHRV in Hampton Roads, Va., Karen… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch Oklahomans grapple with growing shutdown impact as resources start to dry up Oklahomans grapple with growing shutdown impact as resources start to dry up… Continue watching
Oct 14 Biden takes a back seat during budget negotiations over shutdown Photo by U.S. Government "Maybe we need to get Joe Biden out of the witness protection program," Sen. John McCain told CBS Sunday. After playing an influential role in the 2011 debt ceiling negotiations and the 2012… Continue reading
Oct 14 Silk Road's reclusive 'Dread Pirate Roberts' opens up about life in jail Photo by PBS NewsHour (screengrab) Alleged mastermind of the biggest online drug market Silk Road, Ross William Ulbricht, gave his first jail interview to San Francisco Magazine's Lauren Smiley against the advice of his government-provided attorneys. Ulbrichts… Continue reading
Oct 14 Libyan arrives in U.S. to face terrorism charges WASHINGTON -- After a weeklong interrogation aboard a U.S. warship, a Libyan al-Qaida suspect is now in New York awaiting trial on terrorism charges, U.S. officials said Monday. Abu Anas al-Libi, was grabbed in a military raid in Libya on… Continue reading