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GOP Could Put Brakes on Auto Rescue Bill

By Admin, PBS News Hour

As a compromise deal between Democrats and the White House to extend $14 billion in emergency loans to struggling U.S. automakers moves forward, it faces strong opposition by some GOP lawmakers.

Media Giant Tribune Co. Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Media conglomerate Tribune Co. filed for federal bankruptcy protection Monday, as the owner of the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Cubs and several other newspapers and TV stations tries to restructure its debt of $13 billion. Three…

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Tribune Co. Files for Bankruptcy Protection

By PBS News Hour

Media conglomerate Tribune Co. filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as the owner of the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Cubs and several other newspapers and TV stations tries to restructure its debt of $13 billion.

Blackwater Guards Charged With Manslaughter in Shooting Deaths of Iraqis

By PBS News Hour

Blackwater Worldwide security guards fired on innocent Iraqis with a machine gun and launched a grenade into a girls' school during a gruesome Baghdad shooting in 2007, prosecutors said Monday in announcing manslaughter charges against five guards.

Could You Help Me Understand Credit Default Swap in Terms of Purchasing a Car?

Question/Comment: The lease is up on my Lexus and I inquired about buying it. Lexus financial said that I’d have to pay the residual value from the lease. That amount is $10,000 over market value. It was later explained to…

U.S. Calls for Zimbabwe's Mugabe to Resign as Power-sharing Deal Falters

By PBS News Hour

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice increased pressure on Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to leave office after his government stalled on a power-sharing deal with the opposition party.

Auto Execs Renew Case for Government Aid

By PBS News Hour

Leaders of Detroit's Big Three automakers returned to Capitol Hill Thursday to renew their case for an expanded $34 billion rescue package, but heard fresh skepticism from lawmakers on their plea.

Famed Civils Rights Folk Singer Odetta Dies

Prominent civil rights folk singer Odetta died at 77 from heart disease at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital Tuesday. The NewsHour remembers the Grammy-nominated artist and her influence on fellow musicians.

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As Thousands Protest Indian Government, Rice Tells Pakistan to Aid Attacks Probe

By Admin, PBS News Hour

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday that Pakistan has a "special responsibility" to cooperate with the probe into last week's attacks in Mumbai as protesters took to the streets to voice dissatisfaction with India's government.

Big Three Automakers Submit Plans to Congress

By PBS News Hour

The three biggest U.S. automakers -- Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., and Chrysler LLC -- submitted plans to Congress on Tuesday, in hopes of getting a line of credit from the government to keep their companies in business.