Video: The race for ’08

May 31: A new poll puts Al Gore at the top of Democrats' presidential wish list. Meanwhile, his book is set to debut at No. 1. Alison Stewart talks with Howard Fineman of Newsweek. (Countdown)May 31: A new poll puts Al Gore at the top of Democrats’ presidential wish list. Meanwhile, his book is set to debut at No. 1. Alison Stewart talks with Howard Fineman of Newsweek. (Countdown)


Video: The politics of progress

May 31: As Sen. Joe Lieberman touted signs of progress in Iraq, Fort Lewis announced it can no longer hold individual services for troops because there are too many. Alison Stewart talks with Jon Soltz of VoteVets.org. (Countdown)May 31: As Sen. Joe Lieberman touted signs of progress in Iraq, Fort Lewis announced it can no longer hold individual services for troops because there are too many. Alison Stewart talks with Jon Soltz of VoteVets.org. (Countdown)


Billy Graham Library dedicated

Billy Graham's childhood home, left, and the new Billy Graham Library, right, are shown in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, May 29, 2007. On Thursday, former Presidents Carter, Clinton and George H.W. Bush are expected to be among 1,500 well-wishers at the private dedication of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte. The 40,000-square-foot complex, built near the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, traces the preacher's rise from farm boy to the most widely heard minister of all time, having preached the Gospel in person to more than 210 million people over his long career. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)Three former U.S. presidents joined together Thursday to praise evangelist Billy Graham and dedicate a new library in his honor, a $27-million complex that traces the preacher’s rise from farm boy to America’s pastor.


Powerful officials back Libby in CIA leak case

Former White House and State Department officials and military commanders are supporting former vice presidential aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby as he asks a federal judge to spare him prison time in the CIA leak case.

Video: Bush takes stand on global warming

May 31: For the first time in his presidency, George Bush has committed the United States to lowering the emissions scientists blame for global warming. NBC's David Gregory reports and Anne Thompson offers analysis.  (Nightly News)May 31: For the first time in his presidency, George Bush has committed the United States to lowering the emissions scientists blame for global warming. NBC’s David Gregory reports and Anne Thompson offers analysis. (Nightly News)


Kerry/Edwards

As a political junkie, I find this article fascinating. There is lots of dirt, followed by this conclusion:

Kerry said that he wished he’d never picked Edwards, that he should have gone with his gut.

Bush unveils new climate strategy

President Bush outlines his proposal for 15 major nations to agree on a global emissions goal for greenhouse gases, in a speech ahead of next week's summit in Germany of leading industrialized nations, Thursday, May 31,2007, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. Accused of dragging his feet on global warming, President Bush on Thursday proposed that by 2008 the countries that emit the most greenhouse gases come up with long-term goals to curb emissions.


Bush Calls for Global Goals for Emissions

President Bush called today for the 15 countries that are major producers of greenhouse gases to confer this fall and adopt a common goal on curbing emissions.

FRIENDS INSIDER: Paris Hilton’s Free Days Are Numbered

Will prison give Paris Hilton time to think about her life?

Alabama Governor Apologizes For State’s Role in Slavery

Alabama Govenor Bob Riley signed a resolution apologizing for the state’s role in slavery and the lingering effects it caused.

Edwards Wants Investigation of Oil Company Mergers

Democratic White House hopeful John Edwards wants the Justice Department to investigate a recent wave of oil mergers.

Judge: Letters About Libby Will Be Released in CIA Leak Case

A federal judge said Thursday he will release more than 150 letters he received regarding next week’s sentencing of former White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby.

Republicans fear fallout from new ethics probes

Various file photos of House members under investigation by federal authorities. Top row, from left are, Rep. Gary Miller, R-Calif.; Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa.; Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz.; and Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif. Bottom row, from left are, Rep. John Doolittle, R-Calif.; Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif.; Rep. William Jefferson, D-La.; and Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va. A half dozen federal investigations into the activities of Republican lawmakers are raising new worries for GOP leaders who hope to regain the House majority they lost last fall.


Bush to Host Israeli Prime Minister Olmert in June

President Bush will host Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the White House in June.

Bush Unveils Climate Change Strategy

President Bush wants nations to agree on a global emissions goal for greenhouse gases by 2008.

GRETAWIRE: Whirlwind Trip

We made it back to Washington, but not without some exciting moments!

Edwards wants probe of high gas prices

Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards greets supporters at  a community meeting,  Friday, May 25, 2007,  in Fort Madison, Iowa.  Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards says a wave of mergers in the oil industry should be investigated by the Justice Department to see what impact they have had on soaring gasoline prices.


New Hampshire Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Civil Unions

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch signs bill into law Thursday to legalize civil unions for gay couples beginning in January.

Hurricanes Could Temporarily Save Oceans From Global Warming

Study finds hurricanes bring up cold water from tropical depths, powering global ‘conveyor belt’; stronger hurricanes would keep tropical oceans relatively cool, but not forever.

N.H. governor signs civil union bill

Gay couples in New Hampshire will able to join in civil unions starting next year under a bill Gov. John Lynch signed into law Thursday.

Nagin Asks for More Money to Help Speed City’s Recovery

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says city destroyed by Hurricane Katrina needs federal aid to recover after Hurricane Katrina.

Dems plan vote on stem cell research

Congress intends to send President Bush legislation next week to ease restrictions on federally funded embryonic stem cell research, inviting his second veto in as many years on the subject.

Dedication Thursday for Evangelist Billy Graham’s Library

Former Presidents Carter, Clinton and George H.W. Bush were expected to be among 1,500 well-wishers at the private dedication of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C.; the 83-year-old is in frail condition but will appear at the event.

Scalia’s Daughter Pleads Guilty to Drunken Driving

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s daughter pleads guilty to druken driving with 18 months of court supervision.

Lawmaker says infant son has Down’s

The first member of Congress in more than a decade to give birth while in office says her baby has been diagnosed with Down syndrome.

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