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As Israeli Attacks Intensify, Shell Strikes U.N. Compound in Gaza

By PBS News Hour

In an effort to increase pressure on Hamas, Israel has intensified its air attacks and its troops have pushed further into the most crowded neighborhoods of the Gaza Strip as cease-fire talks move closer to a resolution.

Hezbollah by Day, Dunkin' Donuts by Night

By Arts Desk

Hezbollah by day and Dunkin' Donuts by night. And that was just our first 24 hours in Beirut. I didn't go into the Dunkin' Donuts shop; I just stared in the window. Wherever we go around the world, the brands…

Bush OKs Request to Seek Bailout Funds, Reflects on White House Tenure

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President-elect Barack Obama has asked President Bush to seek the remaining $350 billion of the $700 billion financial industry bailout, and Mr. Bush has agreed to do so, the White House said Monday.

Humanitarian Concerns Mount in Gaza as U.N. Calls for Cease-fire

As fighting continued in Gaza Friday, U.N. officials said they would resume their aid shipments to Palestinians after receiving assurances from the Israel that aid workers would be better protected. U.N. and Israeli officials give their views on the situation.

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Gaza Cease-fire Talks Start; U.N. Suspends Aid Deliveries

By PBS News Hour

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have entered talks with Egypt on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the United Nations has suspended aid deliveries after a driver was killed by Israeli forces.

Apple Removes iTunes Copying Restrictions, Makes Price Changes for Downloads

Apple has announced its plans to make music from four major record companies available through iTunes without copying restrictions and outlined a new three-tiered pricing system for individual songs. A reporter discusses the implications of the changes for the music…

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Fighting in Gaza Resumes After 3-hour Truce

By Admin, PBS News Hour

After the expiration of a three-hour truce Wednesday to allow in humanitarian aid, fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen resumed in the city of Gaza.

Death Toll Climbs in Israeli Strike Near U.N. School

By PBS News Hour

An Israeli artillery strike near a U.N.-run school in Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge, killed at least 30 people on Tuesday, a U.N. official said, and stirred new concerns over civilian deaths in the conflict.

What is the Economic Impact of Military Spending?

Question/Comment: I would like to know the impact of military spending on our economy. It seems like it’s a pretty hefty percentage of the annual budget, almost equal to that spent on Social Security; more than is spent on Medicare.

Israeli Forces Continue Push Into Gaza

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Israeli tanks, planes and ground forces pounded Gaza on Monday, seizing buildings on the outskirts of Gaza City, even as world leaders headed for the region to press for a truce.