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Bush Promises Aid to Georgia; McCain Talks Tough on Foreign Policy Aug 13, 2008

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President Bush is promising ongoing involvement in the struggle between Georgia and Russia. What about the next president's view? We'll talk with top foreign policy advisors to John McCain and Barack Obama.

The Fighting Is Over, at Least for the Moment Aug 12, 2008

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In Moscow today, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he's ordered a halt to military operations in Georgia. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, current President of the European Union, said the two had worked out terms for a provisional cease-fire. Also, the author accused of "gutter journalism" by the Bush White House.

Are the US and Russia Heading for Another Cold War? Aug 11, 2008

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As Russian troops moved further into his country and bombs fell close to his capital city, Georgia's president, Mikheil Saakashvili, decried Russia's actions as an "invasion, occupation and annihilation of an independent, democratic country." Also, the impact of the war in Georgia on the campaign for the president, and Hillary Clinton's role at the Democratic convention in Denver.

Opening Ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics Aug 08, 2008

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The opening ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad in Beijing, China's triumphal and spectacular statement to the rest of the world, are over. We talk to eyewitnesses and a TV producer of former Olympic events. Also, Russia sends planes, tanks and troops to Georgia, and the first war crimes sentence amounts to time served.

The Anthrax Letters: Should the Case be Closed? Aug 07, 2008

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The prime suspect in the anthrax letters episode committed suicide, so he'll never be tried, but the Justice Department says he was guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt." Also, President Bush criticizes China on the eve of the Olympics, and the Mayor of Detroit will be spending the night in jail and it's not clear who's running the city.

A Verdict is In but Military Tribunals are Still on Trial Aug 06, 2008

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In a test case for military tribunals, Osama bin Laden's former driver was convicted today on one charge but acquitted on another. The White House calls it a "fair trial," but appeals are likely. Also, FBI prepares to unveil its case against Bruce Ivins, and presidential politics and popular culture.

Texas Defies the World Court and Its Own Former Governor Aug 05, 2008

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The State of Texas is defying President Bush by refusing to halt tonight's scheduled execution of an admitted killer. Is Texas subject to international law? Could American citizens face retaliation overseas? What does the case have to do with illegal immigration and opposition to the death penalty? Also, oil prices fall as high energy costs curb consumer demand, and the lowland gorilla may not be facing extinction after all.

China and the Legacy of the Olympic Games Aug 04, 2008

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The promise of the Beijing Olympics was a healthier, freer, more open society, but with the games about to get under way, the world is seeing smog, the roundup of dissidents a crackdown on the Internet. Has China broken its promises, or was it subject to unrealistic expectations? Also, tropical storm Edouard develops in the Gulf of Mexico. On Reporter's Notebook, should the case of the anthrax letters be closed?

Internet Reading: Speeding Us Up by Dumbing Us Down? Aug 01, 2008

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More and more kids spend long hours on the Internet. At the same time, reading scores are declining. Is there a connection? Also, an apparent suicide in the anthrax case dies, and Manny Ramirez has been traded from Boston to Los Angeles.

If You Don't Like the Congress, Wait until Next Year Jul 31, 2008

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Polls show George W. Bush is the most unpopular President in American history, but Congress is more unpopular still. Also, President Bush shortens tours in Iraq, and America's largest cash crop...marijuana.

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