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Big Enough Bounce?

As President Bush touts positive economic indicators as part of his successful economic policy and Democrats warn of a jobless recovery, economists discuss the political implications of the state of the U.S. economy.

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Kerry Sweeps Weekend Caucuses in Michigan, Washington and Maine

By PBS News Hour

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry scored his third double-digit victory of the weekend Sunday, winning the Maine caucuses and taking another step in his effort to garner the Democratic presidential nomination.

John Kerry Wins Washington and Michigan Caucuses

By PBS News Hour

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry scored two double-digit victories Saturday in the Michigan and Washington caucuses, building on the momentum that has taken him to the head of the pack seeking the Democratic presidential nomination.

Pres. Bush Forms Bipartisan Iraq Intelligence Review Panel

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Bowing to pressure from Democratic and Republican lawmakers, President Bush on Friday named seven people to sit on a bipartisan independent commission to investigate U.S. intelligence failures in prewar Iraq.

Kerry Scores Gephardt Support; Rivals Trade Barbs

By PBS News Hour

Former presidential contender Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Mo., endorsed Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry on Friday in a move that is expected to help the Democratic front-runner rally labor support.

Kerry Pulls Ahead in Michigan; Dean Bets Campaign on Wisconsin

By PBS News Hour

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, returning to the campaign trail after a day off, largely ignored his Democratic rivals and continued to target President George Bush ahead of a series of primary contests.

Pakistani President Pardons Nuclear Scientist

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf pardoned Abdul Qadeer Khan on Thursday for selling nuclear secrets to other countries, a day after the chief nuclear scientist apologized to the nation in a televised address.

Tenet Defends CIA’s Prewar Iraq Intelligence

CIA Director George Tenet on Thursday denied his agency tailored information to build a case for the U.S.-led war in Iraq in a speech that marked his first public defense of prewar intelligence.

Massachusetts High Court Decision Clears Path for Gay Marriages

By PBS News Hour

In a major victory for Massachusetts' gay citizens, the state's supreme court declared Wednesday that same-sex couples are constitutionally entitled to full marriage rights, beyond the scope of rights civil unions allow.

U.N. Team to Evaluate Prospect of Early Elections in Iraq

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday he would send a team to Iraq to determine if elections could be held before the June 30 transfer of authority to a provisional government.