Apr 14 Watch Other News: Markets Fall, Somali Pirates Renew Attacks In the day's other news, markets fell on news of poor retail sales in March, and Somali pirates attacked four more ships in the Gulf of Aden since the rescue of a U.S. sea captain Sunday. Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch Obama Voices Both Caution, Optimism on Economy Retail sales in March showed the economy has not yet recovered on the same day President Obama delivered a speech cautioning Americans to be patient as the government tries to turn things around. Kwame Holman provides a report. Continue watching
Apr 14 Obama Says Economy 'Not Out of the Woods' By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama renewed the case for his domestic and economic agenda on Tuesday, warning Americans eager for better news on the economy that "by no means are we out of the woods."… Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch Obama Eases Some Travel, Policy Restrictions on Cuba Signaling a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Obama announced plans Monday to lift some travel restrictions to Cuba for Cuban-Americans and to improve telecommunications with the island. A reporter details the decision. Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch Other News: Troops Crack Down on Thai Protests Thai soldiers intensified their efforts to tamp down anti-government protests in Bangkok Monday, and Pakistan's president signed a regulation imposing Islamic Law in part of the country. Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch Combating Piracy Poses New Challenge for U.S. Ships President Obama vowed Monday to halt the rise of piracy as details emerged about the rescue of a U.S. sea captain. Analysts weigh how to best protect U.S. ships from pirates. Continue watching
Apr 13 Obama Lifts Some Restrictions on Cuba Travel By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama has decided to lift some restrictions on travel, remittances, mail, and telecommunications with Cuba, the White House announced Monday. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch Military Budget Changes, Same-sex Marriage Top Week's News Columnist Mark Shields and editor Rich Lowry analyze the week's political news, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates' military budget priorities and two more states allowing same-sex couples to marry. Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch Obama Optimistic, Yet Cautious on Economic Recovery Outlook The president said Friday he saw "glimmers of hope" in increased lending to small businesses, but the economy was still under "under severe stress." Analysts discuss the signs of economic recovery and the road ahead. Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch Around the World, Women Are on the Move From working their way into positions as high-ranking government officials to becoming the first females in their families to attend school, Richard Rodriguez explores the many ways in which women are on the move all over the globe. Continue watching