Dec 15 Illinois Supreme Court Throws Out Suit Against Tobacco Company By PBS News Hour The Illinois Supreme Court threw out a $10 billion judgment against the tobacco company Philip Morris USA Thursday, ruling that the cigarette maker was not guilty of fraud in the marketing of its products. Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch Rebuilding New Orleans’ Levees On Thursday, the White House asked for another $1.5 billion to rebuild New Orleans' levee system, roughly doubling the federal commitment. Following a background report, Donald Powell, the federal coordinator for Gulf Coast recovery, explains how the added funds will… Continue watching
Dec 15 Watch Iraq Votes Millions of Iraqis voted for a new government Thursday. Officials reported a large turnout, despite scattered violence. A reporter provides an update from Baghdad. Continue watching
Dec 14 Iranian Leader Calls Holocaust a ‘Myth’ By PBS News Hour Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ramped up his anti-Israel rhetoric Wednesday, saying the Holocaust is a "myth" used by Europeans to create an Israeli state. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch Parliamentary Elections in Iraq The stakes are high as Iraqis head to the polls to vote on the country's first permanent parliament. Experts debate what impact the elections might have on the attempt to build a democracy in the war torn country. Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Iraqis Vote for Parliament Iraqis will head to the polls Thursday to vote on the country's first permanent parliament. Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Extended Session for Congress Disputes on several key bills have kept Congress in session much longer than usual. A congressional scholar explains sticking points in the Patriot Act, defense appropriations bills, the budget and tax bills. Continue watching
Dec 13 Judge Orders FEMA to Extend Hotel Stay Deadline By PBS News Hour The Federal Emergency Management Agency must extend by one month its deadline for payment of hotel rooms for victims of Hurricane Katrina, a federal judge ruled Monday. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch Jordanian View of Saddam Hussein’s Trial The trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein receives heavy press coverage in the neighboring country of Jordan but many Jordanians question the validity of the court and the involvement of foreigners. Continue watching
Dec 13 Watch Medicare Choices Medicare's prescription drug benefit program is set to begin in less than three weeks. An expert discusses the multitude of available options for seniors. Continue watching