Politics

Senate Approves Nevada Nuclear Waste Site

Over the objections of Democratic leaders and Nevada's representatives, the U.S. Senate approved federal plans to build a massive nuclear waste storage site under Yucca Mountain, some 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Protesters Shout Down Sec. Thompson At AIDS Conference

Shouting protesters drowned out U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson during his speech to the 14th International AIDS Conference Tuesday, saying that the United States isn't doing its part in the fight against global epidemic.

President Bush Calls for Harsher Corporate Fraud Penalties

President Bush pledged tougher punishment for corporate criminal activities in the wake of several recent massive Wall Street scandals.

Afghans Investigate Murder of Vice President

International peacekeepers in Afghanistan agreed Monday to help the Afghan government investigate the weekend assassination of a cabinet member and increase security in the capital city of Kabul.

Nation Marks July Fourth Amid High Security, Temperatures

Despite heavy security and soaring temperatures, hundreds of thousand of spectators were expected to make their way to the National Mall in Washington, DC to mark the 226th anniversary of the country's founding.

David McCullough Discusses His Book "John Adams"

David McCullough discusses his biography, "John Adams," the story of the nation's second president who died on July 4, 1826.

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Level Playing Fields: Women Athletes

Terence Smith reports on leveling the playing field for women athletes.

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Securing the Fourth of July

After a report from Betty Ann Bowser on heightened security for the Fourth of July holiday, Ray Saurez talks to Teresa Chambers, Chief of the U.S. Park Police, about securing the nation's capitol.

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Kashmir Violence Flares, Renewing Tensions

Despite recent efforts to ease tensions between nuclear-capable rivals India and Pakistan, twelve people were killed last night during clashes within the Indian-controlled section of Kashmir. Nine of those killed were separatist militants.

House Republican Leader J.C. Watts to Retire

Despite heavy lobbying from fellow Republicans, House GOP Conference Chair J.C. Watts announced he will retire at the end of his current term, becoming the second member of the House Republican leadership to do so this year.