Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey Pens 'Tea Party Manifesto'

Listen to the AudioFormer House Majority Leader Dick Armey speaks with Judy Woodruff about his new book "Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto." This is the first in a two-part series of book conversations with thinkers on both sides of the political...

Some Veterans With Brain Trauma Still Await Purple Hearts

Listen to the AudioIn a collaborative report, we examine why some veterans with traumatic brain injuries are having trouble getting awarded the Purple Heart. JIM LEHRER: Now: a story about hearts and minds. That's Purple...

Corruption Allegations Test Afghan Banking System

Listen to the AudioAllegations of corruption in the Afghan banking system are causing fury and concern among citizens who fear their money isn't safe. Margaret Warner talks to Washington Post correspondent Rajiv Chandrasekaran for more. JUDY...

Who Would Benefit From Extending Bush-Era Tax Cuts?

Listen to the AudioWhether the tax cuts enacted under the latest Bush presidency should be extended past the Dec. 31 expiration date is slated to be a key policy issue debated as elections approach. Jeffrey Brown gets two views about extending the cuts and...

News Wrap: Suicide Bomb Kills 17 at Russian Market

Listen to the AudioIn other news Thursday, a bomb packed with metal bars and bolts tore through an entrance to a busy market in Russia killing at least 17. In Iran, American hiker Sarah Shourd is scheduled to be set free on Saturday after being arrested...

Would Cancellation of Quran-Burning Event Prevent Further Fallout?

Listen to the AudioThe Florida pastor who caused a global uproar over plans to burn Qurans on the 9/11 anniversary suspended those plans and is seeking a deal to move a planned Islamic center in New York. Ray Suarez gets two takes on Thursday's...