Nov 18 U.S. to Re-engage Myanmar to Encourage Fledgling Reforms By Larisa Epatko The former top U.S. diplomat in Myanmar has called the latest overture to that isolated nation a "historic opportunity." But a top human rights organization official expressed concern that the Obama administration might be moving too quickly and that the… Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch Perry Campaign Looks to Rebound From Embarassing Debate Gaffe Texas Gov. Rick Perry moved to rebound from his embarrassing gaffe at the Republican presidential debate on Wednesday. Judy Woodruff and NewsHour Political Editor David Chalian recap the highlights of the debate. Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch Shields, Brooks on Americans' Pessimism, Scandal's Impact on Cain Candidacy Shields, Brooks on Americans' Pessimism, Cain's Candidacy… Continue watching
Oct 24 President Obama Moves From 'Pass This Bill' to 'We Can't Wait' By David Chalian The Obama administration will try a new strategy in order to strengthen the economy. Photo by Jay Paul/Getty Images. President Obama heads West on Monday to scoop up millions of dollars in campaign cash at stops in Las Vegas, Los… Continue reading
Oct 21 Obama: Iraq War Over, Troops to Leave by Year's End By Larisa Epatko President Obama announced Friday that American troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year as planned, and that the "long war in Iraq" will come to an end. Continue reading
Oct 12 Could 'Georgia Works' Work on a National Level? By Elizabeth Shell Georgia Works is a program touted for helping unemployed residents get back to work by pairing job seekers with employers who are willing to promise on-the-job training. The program has support from both Republicans and Democrats.So what is Georgia Works,… Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch Romney Hopes for Faster Afghanistan Withdrawal if Generals OK Plan After outlining his foreign policy vision Friday at The Citadel, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney sat down with Judy Woodruff and discussed the war in Afghanistan, his GOP rivals and how he would get more Americans back to work. This… Continue watching
Sep 21 Obama: Israelis, Palestinians 'Must Reach Agreement on the Issues that Divide Them' By Larisa Epatko NEW YORK CITY | In an address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York Wednesday, President Obama said that the Palestinian Authority's bid for statehood would circumvent the Israel-Palestinian peace process and urged the resumption of direct negotiations. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch New Economic Reports Offer Mixed Signals With All Eyes on Job Creation Economic Data Offer Mixed Signals With All Eyes on Jobs… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch News Wrap: Stocks Gain Amid Hopes of New Fed Stimulus Program In other news Tuesday, Wall Street shot back up amid speculations that the Federal Reserve might try a new stimulus program. Also, Hurricane Irene swept past the Turks and Caicos Islands with the southeastern Bahamas next in its path. It… Continue watching