Dec 09 South Dakota Congressman Resigns After Manslaughter Conviction Soon after a jury convicted Rep. Bill Janklow of manslaughter, the South Dakota Republican announced he would resign from Congress, triggering a special election to pick a replacement. Continue reading
Dec 09 Gore Endorses Dean, Boosts Governor's Primary Run Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean Tuesday during an appearance with the former Vermont governor in Harlem. Continue reading
Dec 09 Watch Straight Talk with China President Bush met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the White House Tuesday and warned Taiwan not to provoke China by taking steps toward independence. Experts assess the outcome of the meeting and the state of U.S.-China relations. Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch Big Boost for Howard Dean Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean Tuesday during an appearance with the former Vermont governor in Harlem. After a recap from New York Times political correspondent Adam Nagourney, two experts assess the impact of Gore's… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch Background: Big Boost for Howard Dean Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean for the Democratic presidential nomination. Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch Miranda Rights The U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases related to the landmark 1966 Miranda case. Margaret Warner discusses the cases with Chicago Tribune Supreme Court correspondent Jan Crawford Greenburg. Continue watching
Dec 08 Zimbabwe Quits Commonwealth Over Renewed Sanctions Zimbabwe said Sunday it will withdraw from the Commonwealth -- an organization made up of Britain and its former colonies -- after the group extended its suspension of the African nation for violating its democratic principles. Continue reading
Dec 08 Russian Elections Mark Victory for Putin Allies Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Sunday's election, which swept many of his political allies into parliament, marked a sign of strengthening democracy. Continue reading
Dec 08 Medicare Prescription Drug Bill Signed Into Law President Bush on Monday signed a $400 billion, 10-year Medicare bill that will enact sweeping changes to the entitlement program by adding a prescription drug benefit and increasing the roll of private companies. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch Background: Big Winner President Vladimir Putin The United Russia party of President Vladimir Putin won 37 percent of the vote in yesterday's parliamentary elections, more than three times the support of the second-place Communist Party. Simon Marks reports from Moscow. Continue watching