May 09 Life Along the Border Amidst the Drug War By Lauren Knapp Pedro Gonzalez/LatinContent/Getty Images The drug-related violence in Mexico continues to escalate. Recently, soldiers discovered 11 more bodies in mass graves in the northern state of Durango. Mexican officials have now found 168 bodies in mass graves this month alone, and… Continue reading
May 09 For Obama, Back to the To-Do List President Obama returns to the White House last week after trips to Indianapolis and Fort Campbell. Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty Images. Is there any doubt that President Obama woke up Monday morning and thought, "Hey, let's do last… Continue reading
May 09 Obama Describes Risks of Bin Laden Raid, Miss. River Nears Record Levels More than a week since a U.S. military raid on a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, leaders from both countries continue to react to the daring operation that was conducted without Pakistan's consent or knowledge. Continue reading
May 06 Watch What Does Widening U.S. Income Gap Mean for Future of Economy, Americans? Executive Pay Soaring Once Again, Report Finds… Continue watching
May 06 Watch Shields and Brooks on Secretive SEALs, Obama's Bin Laden Raid, GOP Debate Shields and Brooks on Obama's Bin Laden Raid, GOP '12 Field… Continue watching
May 06 Without Heavy Hitters, First GOP Debate Does Little to Shape Race By David Chalian Texas Rep. Ron Paul, businessman Herman Cain, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson debated Thursday night in South Carolina. Photo by Fox News. The lack of attendance by Mitt… Continue reading
May 05 Watch After Shutdown Showdown, Lawmakers Appear 'Prepared to Work Together' on Budget In Washington, Vice President Biden met with top lawmakers Thursday to begin a new round of high-level budget, deficit and spending negotiations. Jeffrey Brown discusses the looming debt deadline and the issues at play with The Washington Post's Lori Montgomery. Continue watching
May 05 Watch Amid Bin Laden Inquiries, How Can U.S., Pakistan Rebuild Relations? After a U.S. raid killed Osama bin Laden, questions are being raised about what Pakistan knew about the al-Qaida leader's location. Judy Woodruff examines how his discovery will impact U.S.-Pakistani relations with Shuja Nawaz, who has written frequently on Pakistan's… Continue watching
May 05 Watch How Will History View Obama's Decision on Bin Laden? President Obama traveled to New York City Thursday to place a wreath in honor of the victims of the 9/11 attacks and mark the killing of terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden. Jim Lehrer discusses the significance of President Obama's decision… Continue watching
May 05 Gas Prices, Government Debt Return to Forefront in Congress Thursday on Capitol Hill represented a significant shift in narrative, as attention turned from the minute details of the death of Osama bin Laden to the looming debate over the budget, the debt ceiling and gas prices. Gas… Continue reading