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World Leaders to Pledge Major Redux of Emissions

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:05:37 GMT

A group of leaders from 13 nations plans to issue a draft declaration at next week's G-8 summit that pledges a 50% reduction in harmful global-warming emissions by 2050. WSJ's Jonathan Weisman reports.

Obama Beholden to Campaign Donors?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:52 GMT

WSJ's White House Correspondent Jonathan Weisman discusses President Obama's pick for the U.S. Ambassador post in Japan -- San Francisco Bay Area lawyer and Obama's chief Silicon Valley fundraiser John Roos, who has no diplomatic experience and no Japanese.

Romney Moves Back Into Spotlight

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:39:12 GMT

While other Republicans have withered, Mitt Romney has returned to the spotlight as a leading candidate of the minority party, WSJ's Gerald Seib reports.

Minnesota's Franken - Coleman Tug of War Ends

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:24:42 GMT

The dramatic 8-month election dispute for Minnesota's Senate seat has finally ended, favoring newcomer Al Franken. Naftali Bendavid discusses the implication of Al Franken's ascension to the Senate.

Conn. Firefighter Case Could Haunt Sotomayor

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:16:41 GMT

A discrimination case brought by a group of Connecticut firefighters could create new problems for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Video courtesy of Fox News.

Court Rules Strip Search Was Unconstitutional

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:49:17 GMT

The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that school officials violated the Fourth Amendment ban on "unreasonable searches and seizures" when they strip-searched a 13-year-old girl. The decision was a surprising victory for student rights, reporter Jess Bravin says.

Capitol Hill Commotion Over Spending Cuts

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:22:36 GMT

WSJ's Congressional correspondent Naftali Bendavid discusses new rifts emerging between the White House and Congress over big spending.

Can Sanford Survive the Fallout of Affair?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:58:02 GMT

WSJ's Capital Journal columnist Jerry Seib explores the infidelity committed by the governor of South Carolina and whether or not his career can survive this, while examining previous infidelity scandals of politicians.

Gov. Mark Sanford's Fall From Grace

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:28:51 GMT

After disappearing for several days, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has now admitted to having an affair. Video courtesy of Fox News.

South Carolina Gov. Sanford Admits to Affair

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:23:39 GMT

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admits he had an extramarital affair with a woman from Argentina. The governor held the press conference after questions were raised about his disappearance for several days. Video courtesy of Fox News.