Politics

John Walker Lindh Pleads Guilty

American John Walker Lindh pleaded guilty Monday to charges of fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan and carrying explosives.

Pakistan Convicts Four Men in Pearl Murder

A Pakistani court found four men guilty of kidnapping and murdering Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.

Plea Bargain

John Walker Lindh's attorney describes the plea bargain his client made with the government.

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Background: Plea Bargain

The U.S. district attorney responsible for the John Walker Lindh plea bargain describes the deal made late Sunday night.

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Captured on Tape

A case of apparent police brutality caught on tape in Inglewood, Calif. has sparked protests and debate in the community. Correspondent Saul Gonzalez of KCET - Los Angeles reports on the repercussions of the incident.

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Cabinet Members Testify in Favor of Homeland Security Dept.

Four of President Bush's top cabinet secretaries testified before a congressional committee Thursday, expressing undivided support for the proposed Dept. of Homeland Security as several other House committees pushed for changes to the plan.

President Bush's Old Business at Harken Energy Corporation

Following a background report, Gwen Ifill examines the new questions raised about President Bush's old business at Harken Energy Corporation.

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Nevada Governor Vows to Fight Nuclear Waste Storage Decision

Despite final Congressional approval to build a massive nuclear waste disposal site under Yucca Mountain northwest of Las Vegas, officials in Nevada pledged to fight the project in court.

Pearl Trial Ends; Verdict Set for Monday

The trial of four Islamic militants accused of the kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl ended Wednesday with prosecutors calling for the court to impose a death sentence.