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More Palestinians Stream Across Gaza Border

By PBS News Hour

Huge crowds of Palestinians continued to stream into Egypt across a breached border from Hamas-ruled Gaza for a second day Thursday. Egyptian border guards took measures to control the flow, but they did not try to halt the crossings.

Lawmakers Reach Deal on Economic Stimulus

By PBS News Hour

Congressional leaders and the White House announced Thursday that they reached a deal on an economic stimulus package that would give most U.S. taxpayers refunds ranging from $600 to $1,200 and roll out tax breaks for businesses.

Democrats Prep for S.C. Vote With Eye on Feb. 5

By PBS News Hour

With three days left before South Carolina's Democratic primary, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is focusing on a big win in the Palmetto State, while New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is making the rounds to Super Tuesday hot spots.

Gazans Flood into Egypt After Border Wall Topples

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed into Egypt from the Gaza Strip to buy fuel, food and other supplies Wednesday after masked gunmen used land mines to blast down sections of a seven-mile fence dividing the border town of Rafah.

Padilla Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

By PBS News Hour

Convicted terror conspirator Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen who was once held as an enemy combatant by the Bush administration, was sentenced Tuesday to 17 years and four months in prison on terrorism conspiracy charges.

Israel Agrees to Ease Blockade on Gaza Strip

By PBS News Hour

Israel agreed Monday to allow some power plant fuel, medicine and food into the Gaza Strip, at least temporarily easing a blockade on the Hamas ruled-territory, which was imposed in retaliation for recent rocket attacks on southern Israel.

McCain, Romney Move to Front of Crowded GOP Pack after Weekend Wins

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Sen. John McCain scored a critical victory in the South Carolina GOP primary Saturday, edging out former Gov. Mike Huckabee and exorcizing the ghost of the 2000 campaign when the Palmetto State dealt the Arizona Republican's campaign a mortal blow.

Laws Restricting Lives of Sex Offenders Raise Constitutional Questions

Twenty-two states have laws that restrict where convicted sex offenders may live and, in some cases, how they interact with the community after they are released from prison. Jeffrey Kaye reports on the laws and the constitutional questions they've raised.

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Quick Implementation Best for Economic Boost, Fed Chair Says

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told lawmakers Thursday it is "critically important" that an economic stimulus package take effect quickly to ward off a recession, recommending the government get cash into peoples' hands as soon as possible.

Israel Steps Up Airstrikes on Militants in Gaza

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Israel has intensified airstrikes on parts of the Gaza Strip to squelch rocket and mortar attacks fired from Palestinian territory controlled by the militant group Hamas.