Nov 07 Watch Clues From Virginia A report on Virginia's closely contested race for governor. Many experts believe the race may offer clues about congressional races in 2006. Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch Rioting Continues in France French police have been unable to stop rioting in the suburbs of Paris that broke out after two teenagers were accidentally electrocuted while running from police. The incident sparked anger that turned to violence in protest of French government's treatment… Continue watching
Nov 04 Alito Hearings Scheduled for January 9 By Admin, PBS News Hour The head of the Judiciary Committee announced Thursday that hearings on Judge Samuel Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court will begin at noon on January 9th with opening statements from the senators and the nominee. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch Iraq War Questions Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, Colin Powell's former chief of staff, has sharply criticized the Bush administration's handling of the run up to the Iraq war. Following an interview with Wilkerson, two experts debate his charges. Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch World Leaders Condemn Iranian President Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's recent comments against Israel and his decision to fire 40 senior diplomats and ambassadors, many in favor of warmer ties with the West, have drawn sharp criticism from world leaders. Following a background report, two experts… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch Developing Brooklyn A proposed 24-acre development in Brooklyn has drawn a line between residents who think the new buildings will improve the borough and those who want it to remain the way it is. Continue watching
Nov 02 Senate Democrats Push for Probe Into Prewar Iraq Intelligence By PBS News Hour The Senate this week launched a bipartisan review of the investigation into whether the administration manipulated intelligence prior to invading Iraq in 2003 after Democrats used a rare procedural move that temporarily closed the Senate. Continue reading
Nov 02 Iranian Diplomatic Shake-up Signals Hard-Line Path By PBS News Hour Iran said Wednesday it was going to replace 40 ambassadors and senior diplomats, including a supporter of improving ties with the West, in a move many consider in keeping with new President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hard-line stance. Continue reading
Nov 01 FDIC Head to Lead Gulf Coast Recovery By PBS News Hour Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff tapped Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Donald Powell Tuesday to head the federal government's effort to rebuild areas of the Gulf Coast devastated by hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Continue reading
Nov 01 Rehnquist Absent from Bench, Undergoes Cancer Treatment By Admin, PBS News Hour Chief Justice William Rehnquist missed the Supreme Court's first day Monday at the advice of his doctors who are treating his thyroid cancer with radiation and chemotherapy. Continue reading