Politics

Late Missouri Governor Still Strong in Polls

The death of Democratic Senate candidate Mel Carnahan has not made the road to victory any easier for his rival, Republican Senator John Ashcroft.

Widow of Missouri Governor Tapped

A movement is under way among Missouri Democrats to install Gov. Mel Carnahan's widow, Jean Carnahan, in the Senate seat he was seeking.

Congress Passes Leaks Bill

Legislation aimed at stopping the flow of sensitive information from government agencies to the press is on its way to the White House, but many in the media worry it could stifle free speech.

U.S. Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire

President Clinton asks both sides to undertake a cease-fire and condemn all acts of violence immediately.

To Air Or Not to Air?

NBC and Fox's decision not to commit to showing all four presidential and vice presidential debates is drawing heat from critics and, most recently, Federal Communications Commission Chairman William Kennard.

Microsoft Case Heads for Appeals Court

Software giant Microsoft Corp. Tuesday won a round in its fight to stop the U.S. government from breaking company in two.

Bush Defends "Rats" Ad

Texas Gov. George W. Bush manned his defenses on the campaign trail today, after being accused of including a subliminal message in an anti-Gore ad.

John Hagelin’s Biography

By PBS News Hour

The three-time Natural Law presidential candidate is also a quantum physicist.

Pinochet Stripped of Immunity

Chile's Supreme Court has stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution. But lawyers say putting the 84-year-old retired general on trial on human rights charges could take years.

The Rx Campaign: Al Gore

By PBS News Hour

The following is a press release describing Al Gore's plan to reform Medicare.