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Prince Harry settles with Murdoch's British tabloids as trial is about to begin
Prince Harry has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids. The deal ends a years' long battle to hold the newspapers accountable for invasions of privacy.
Sri Lanka Violence Threatens Cease-Fire
Steve Inskeep talks to Dumeetha Luthra of the BBC about the political changes in Sri Lanka after last year's tsunami. Despite a 2002 cease-fire agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger movement, the peace process has been deadlocked for the past two years.
Sri Lanka Violence Threatens Cease-Fire
Steve Inskeep talks to Dumeetha Luthra of the BBC about the political changes in Sri Lanka after last year's tsunami. Despite a 2002 cease-fire agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger movement, the peace process has been deadlocked for the past two years.
Bush Resumes Social Security Push
President Bush focused on his proposals for reforming Social Security during a trip to Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday. The president has worked to distance himself from events on Capitol Hill, including the recent filibuster battle.
Bush Resumes Social Security Push
President Bush focused on his proposals for reforming Social Security during a trip to Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday. The president has worked to distance himself from events on Capitol Hill, including the recent filibuster battle.
Democrat Wexler Offers Social Security Reform Plan
Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida became the first Democrat to offer a proposal for Social Security reform. Democrats had stayed away from offering a specific fix for the projected Social Security shortfall, instead allowing President Bush to present his ideas. Rep. Wexler explains his plan.
Democrat Wexler Offers Social Security Reform Plan
Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida became the first Democrat to offer a proposal for Social Security reform. Democrats had stayed away from offering a specific fix for the projected Social Security shortfall, instead allowing President Bush to present his ideas. Rep. Wexler explains his plan.