Aug 13 Sagging Interest in Motor Vehicles Drives July Retail Sales Down By PBS News Hour Driven down by sagging demand for vehicles, U.S. retail sales had their worst showing in five months in July, according to newly released government figures. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch Bhutto Aides, Pakistan Officials Feud Over Cause of Death Aides to former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto say poor security caused her death, while authorities claim otherwise. Independent Television News presents a report on new video evidence and inconclusive medical reports, which have emboldened the controversy. Continue watching
Dec 11 Blasts Kill Scores at U.N. Buildings in Algiers By PBS News Hour The North African wing of al-Qaida is suspected of detonating twin car bombs that killed as many as 67 people near U.N. buildings in the Algerian capital Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch Wal-Mart Cuts Prices of Generic Drugs as Competitors Follow Suit Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, announced it will start selling nearly 300 generic prescription drugs at sharply reduced prices. One of its competitors, Target, responded that it will offer similar cuts. Analysts discuss the new drug plans. Continue watching