Nov 07 Former Drug Lord Freed From Prison in Colombia A Colombian judge on Thursday ordered the release of a former Cali drug cartel leader from his maximum security jail, as Colombian and U.S. investigators rushed to compile evidence to extradite Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela to the U.S. to face charges. Continue reading
Nov 07 Sniper Suspects to Stand Trial in Virginia First Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Thursday that the two suspects in the Washington, D.C.-area sniper shootings will first stand trial in Virginia where both could get the death penalty. Continue reading
Nov 07 Gephardt Steps Aside As House Democratic Leader The race for House Democratic leader is on following Rep. Richard Gephardt's announcement that he would step down from the post he has held for eight years. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch Democratic Fallout Democrats from different wings of the party discuss new stategies and ideas after control of Congress shifts to the Republicans and after Rep. Richard Gephardt announces he's stepping down as House minority leader. Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch Gephardt to Step Down House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt talks about his decision to relinquish his position in the wake of Democratic losses on Nov. 5. Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch President Bush's Press Conference The full text of the president's press conference, in which he talks with reporters about the recent midterm elections and efforts to bring a resolution on Iraq before the United Nations Security Council. Continue watching
Nov 06 Beleagured SEC Chief Resigns Under Pressure Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt resigned late Tuesday night, citing the continuing political turmoil surrounding his chairmanship as a reason for his departure. Continue reading
Nov 06 Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate In a bid to help jump-start the U.S. economy, the Federal Open Market Committee Wednesday unanimously decided on a half-point cut in the federal funds rate. Continue reading
Nov 06 GOP Celebrates Historic Victory, Democrats Assess Future Republican leaders are hailing Tuesday's election results as an affirmation of the president and his policies. In a historic series of victories, the GOP strengthened its majority in the House and, more significantly, regained control of the Senate. Continue reading
Nov 06 Harvey Pitt's Resignation Letter The following is the full text of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt's resignation letter addressed to President George W. Bush. Continue reading