Politics

Kennedy Aide Tapped as Temporary Mass. Senator

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday named Paul Kirk, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a longtime aide to Sen. Edward Kennedy, to fill the state's vacant Senate seat for a few months until a special election.

Snapshot: Economies of the G-20

By Online DA

The financial crisis barreled through industrialized and developing nations, bruising once vital economies, and thrusting unhealthy ones further into decline. With G-20 leaders in Pittsburgh this week, here is a look at where their economies stand.

U.N. Passes Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament

By Tom LeGro

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored resolution Thursday aimed at ridding the world of nuclear weapons.

Democrats Revolt Over $80 Billion Pharmaceutical Deal

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus faced the first major fight over his health care legislation Tuesday, as fellow Democrats challenged the $80 billion deal that he and the White House struck with drug makers to help pay for health…

President Obama Tells U.N. World Can't 'Wait for America' to Lead

In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly, President Barack Obama bluntly said world leaders who once accused the United States of acting alone must now join with him to solve global crises rather than "wait for America" to…

How Much Should U.S. Intrude to Protect Citizens?

Gwen Ifill speaks with national security experts about how far the U.S. government should go in protecting citizens from threats here and abroad.

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News Wrap: General to Seek More Troops for Afghan War

In other news, General McChrystal will send a formal request to the White House asking for additional troops in Afghanistan, and a death was reported in Honduran clashes following deposed President Manuel Zelaya's return.

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Obama: Global Cooperation Needed on Key Challenges

President Obama urged leaders at the U.N. General Assembly to assume a bigger role in solving the world's toughest problems. Margaret Warner reports.

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Reporter's Podcast: Taking Stock of the Taliban's Strategy in Afghanistan

As the number of U.S. troops and casualties rise in Afghanistan and the popularity for the war declines, lawmakers and military strategists are beginning to wonder whether America has the right strategy in the conflict.

Baucus Aims to Increase Affordability in Senate Health Care Plan

After nearly a week of criticism from fellow Democrats, Senate Finance Committee chair Max Baucus unveiled changes to his proposed health reform plan aimed at making insurance more affordable for lower- and middle-income workers.