Aug 01 Saudi Arabia King Fahd Dies, Replaced by Half Brother By PBS News Hour Saudi Arabia's King Fahd, who moved the world's largest oil producing country closer to the United States, died Monday at the age of 84. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch Saudi King Fahd Dies Saudi Arabia's King Fahd, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, died Monday at age 84. Following a background report, two experts discuss the late king's legacy and what lies ahead for for Saudi Arabia. Continue watching
Jul 29 Police Reportedly Arrest Final Three Suspected London Bombers By PBS News Hour In a series of raids in London and Rome Friday, police arrested the final three of four men suspected of having carried backpack bombs on to trains and a bus during the failed terrorist attacks in London on July 21. Continue reading
Jul 29 President Set to Sign $14.5 Billion Energy Bill By PBS News Hour The Senate overwhelmingly approved a sweeping energy bill that provides billions in tax breaks and other incentives to boost domestic production from traditional and alternative sources by a vote of 74-26 Friday. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch Shields and Ponnuru Syndicated Columnist Mark Shields and National Review Senior Editor Ramesh Ponnuru discuss the passage of the new energy bill, CAFTA, the gun liability bill and the ongoing labor union dispute. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Rush to Recess Congress pushes a series of legislation through, including the passage of a new energy bill and highway spending bill Friday, as it prepares for the month-long August recess. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Stem Cell Research The controversial field of stem cell research gained political backing Friday as Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Friday he would back broader federal funding for the research, a split from President Bush's stance on the subject. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Energy Bill Impact Congress Friday passed a sweeping energy bill that provides billions in tax breaks and other incentives to boost domestic production from traditional and alternative sources. Experts discuss the positives and negatives of the bill. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Senate Passes Energy Bill The Senate passed a $14.5 billion energy bill Friday that includes tax breaks and other incentives to encourage increased domestic production of energy. Continue watching
Jul 28 British Police Arrest Nine Men Linked to Failed Bombings By PBS News Hour British police arrested nine men Thursday in connection with last week's attempted bomb attacks on London's transit system, bringing to 20 the number of people police have in custody, including one suspected bomber. Continue reading