Politics

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.

Clark Bests Edwards in Oklahoma Nailbiter

By PBS News Hour

Retired Gen. Wesley Clark barely pushed to the top of the extremely tight Oklahoma primary Tuesday, securing his first electoral victory and bolstering his drive for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Sen. Kerry Wins Five States; Places Second in S. Carolina

Democratic presidential front-runner Sen. John Kerry scored five victories in Tuesday's seven-state primary contest.

Newsmaker: John Edwards

Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., discusses his campaign's strategy after a Tuesday victory in his native South Carolina -- a state the candidate had said he must win to remain competitive.

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Poisonous Powder

The ricin scare drove senators to the House side of the Capitol as police and Marines continued to quarantine unopened mail in Senate offices. Margaret Warner discusses the most recent developments with Time magazine correspondent Elaine Shannon.

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