May 26 Chechen Militant Accused in Beslan Siege Gets Life in Prison By PBS News Hour A Russian judge sentenced the only known surviving hostage-taker of the 2004 Beslan school siege to life in prison, prompting an angry outburst from mothers of some of the victims who stormed the cage where the Chechen militant stood. Continue reading
May 25 Watch Lay, Skilling Convicted in Sweeping Enron Verdict The former top two officials at the failed energy giant Enron were convicted of fraud and conspiracy Thursday for their role in the company's 2001 financial collapse. Guests analyze the verdict and possible implications for the business world. Continue watching
May 25 Watch Enron Top Officials Found Guilty of Fraud and Conspiracy Bethany Mclean of Fortune Magazine reports on the guilty verdict former top officials, Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, former top officials. They were convicted of fraud and conspiracy Thursday for their role in the company's 2001 financial collapse. Continue watching
May 25 Watch Presidents Suffer Falling Polls in Times of Turmoil President Bush has seen his public approval ratings drop steadily over the past year as he confronts problems on a number of fronts. Presidential historians reflect upon the present situation through the prism of the past. Continue watching
May 25 United States Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill By PBS News Hour The Senate on Thursday passed an immigration bill that tightens border security and puts many illegal immigrants on a path to citizenship. Continue reading
May 25 Abbas to Issue Referendum on Whether the Palestinians Should Recognizing Israel By Admin, PBS News Hour Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he would call a referendum on whether the Palestinian government should accept Israel if Hamas does not back the idea within 10 days. Continue reading
May 25 Watch New Orleans Struggles to Rebuild Justice System after Hurricane Katrina The state of Louisiana is considering new ways to fund New Orleans' public defender system, which even before Katrina was criticized as one of the worst in the country. And the U.S. Justice Department has also promised funds. Continue watching
May 24 Watch Israeli Prime Minister Urges U.S. to Back Border Plan Appearing before the U.S. Congress Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert outlined his plan to finalize Israel's border, promised to negotiate with the Palestinians and called a nuclear-capable Iran "intolerable."… Continue watching
May 24 Watch Former Vice President Al Gore Releases Documentary on Global Warming Former Vice President and presidential contender Al Gore is back in the limelight with a newly released documentary on global warming. Following a background report on his re-emeregence on the public stage, a reporter and his former chief of staff… Continue watching
May 24 Watch Congress Moves Forward on the Immigration Border Bill Debate Congress is moving forward on a legislative solution to the immigration debate. The Republican-controlled Senate is on the verge of passing the most ambitious immigration reform bill in two decades. Continue watching