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Afghan Translator Finds Refuge, but Few Benefits in U.S.

By PBS News Hour

Prospects of high salaries and an expedited migration to America continue to draw young Afghan men into the U.S. Army's translator corps, but some are finding the reality is not as rewarding as their dreams.

Obama Seeks to End Iraq Combat Mission in 2010

Speaking at North Carolina's Camp Lejeune Friday, President Barack Obama set a timetable to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq in 2010, while leaving a transitional force in place. Kwame Holman reports on the president's speech and reactions on Capitol…

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Obama Pledges U.S. Combat Troops Will Leave Iraq by August 2010

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Stating "I have come to speak to you about how the war in Iraq will end," President Barack Obama on Friday unveiled his strategy on the future for U.S. forces in the country, announcing that all combat troops will be…

Text: Obama's Speech to Troops at Camp Lejeune

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President Barack Obama said U.S. combat operations in Iraq will end by Aug. 31, 2010, but some troops would remain to support Iraqis. Following is the text of his speech, as prepared for delivery at Camp Lejeune Marine base in…

Pentagon to Allow Coverage of War Dead With Family Consent

By PBS News Hour

The Pentagon has changed its policy to allow news organizations to photograph the homecoming ceremonies of dead U.S. troops, under the condition that their families allow it.

Seeking More Aid, GM Posts Massive 2008 Losses

By PBS News Hour

General Motors Corp. announced Thursday that it lost nearly $31 billion in 2008, saying its auditors were likely to cast doubt on its viability as it seeks more federal aid to stay afloat.

India Charges Suspect in Mumbai Attacks

By PBS News Hour

Indian investigators have charged a man they say is the lone surviving gunman in last year's Mumbai attacks with "waging war" against the country, among other charges that could lead to the death penalty.

Al-Bassam Theatre Finds Modern Inspiration in Shakespeare's 'Richard III'

By Arts Desk

Here's the second in our broadcast series on Arabesque: Arts of the Arab World, which began Monday at the Kennedy Center. Tuesday evening, Jeffrey Brown profiled Kuwaiti writer and theater director Sulayman al-Bassam.

Presidential Helicopter Expenses Highlight Federal Defense Procurement Flaws

President Obama has indicated that he may not seek upgrades to the presidential fleet of helicopters due to skyrocketing costs, an expense for which former President Bush had budgeted. An analyst assesses the rapidly rising prices charged by defense contractors.

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High Court Rules Against Religious Group in Free Speech Case

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that a Utah city can refuse to install a religious group's monument in a public park, even though there is a Ten Commandments display nearby.