Politics

The Latest U.S. Census: Portrait of America

Examining some of the surprising numbers from the latest U.S. census.

Palestinian Suicide Bomber Kills Self, Injures 15

In yet another episode of violence, a Palestinian walked into an Israeli coffee shop outside the town of Haifa, and blew himself up.

Macedonian Parties Sign Peace Accord

Despite weekend violence, Macedonia's rival factions signed a landmark peace accord that gives the ethnic Albanian minority more power.

Britain Suspends Northern Ireland Government

The British government stripped lawmaking power from the fledgling Northern Ireland coalition -- a move officials say will give Protestant and Catholic politicians more time to settle their differences.

Palestinian Suicide Bombing Kills 15

A Palestinian suicide bomber killed at least 15, including six children, in a Jerusalem restaurant packed with families.

Israeli Soldiers Take PLO Offices

Israeli police said police officers and special forces entered and closed nearly a dozen offices of the Palestine Liberation Organization in East Jerusalem following a deadly suicide bombing.

Macedonian Parties May Sign Peace Accord Monday

An international envoy said a peace accord between Macedonia and ethnic Albanian rebels will be signed Monday, despite renewed violence in the region.

Microsoft Appeals Antitrust Ruling to Supreme Court

By Admin

Software giant Microsoft appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that the company is an illegal monopoly.

IRA Proposes Disarmament Plan

International arms monitors in Northern Ireland said a plan issued by the Irish Republican Army could result in the group putting its weapons "completely and verifiably beyond use."…

President’s Aug. 6, 2001 Briefing

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The following is the text of the President's Daily Briefing (PDB), entitled Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S., as presented to President Bush on Aug. 6, 2001.