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Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget Impasse

Ohio is facing a $3.2 billion shortfall in its finances. Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed slots at racetracks and spending cuts, but has not been able to reach a deal with the Legislature. The state is operating on a temporary budget for the next few days.

Robert Ballard: 50 Years Exploring Deep Waters

Deep-sea voyager Robert Ballard has discovered everything from 10-foot-tall tube worms to the Titanic on his ocean expeditions around the world. Ballard discusses his underwater finds and how new robotic technology allows scientists to explore the sea from ashore.

In Defense Of The Flag (Sewn For History Class)

Bob Heft, who sewed the 50-state flag as a high schooler, received a B- for his project. Heft's history teacher accused him of not knowing how many states were in the union at the time. The teacher changed the grade when the design was accepted by Congress.

Gen. Jones: Afghan Op Meant To Build Confidence

National security adviser Gen. James Jones says the Marine operation in Afghanistan's Helmand Province is designed to bring confidence to the people of the region. He says, however, that Afghans must see their own authorities take charge of the country.

N.H. Town Seeks An Identity — And A Slogan

The winner of a contest to come up with a new slogan for Raymond, N.H., will appear on <em>Oprah</em> &mdash; except she doesn't know it. Resident Paul Brown came up with the idea for the contest, which is open to anyone and encourages cheating and plagiarism.

Sen. Nelson: No Partisan Vote Despite 60 Senators

Al Franken's victory in the long-running U.S. Senate race in Minnesota gives Democrats their 58th senator and gives them &mdash; with help from independents &mdash; a 60-member majority. But Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) says though the party's majority doesn't guarantee 60 votes.

Economist: Stimulus Appears To Be Working

More jobs were lost last month than expected, but the Obama administration's economic stimulus package promises to create 600,000 jobs by the end of the summer. Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody's Economy.com, says that without the stimulus, the numbers would be worse.

Report: SEC Official Raised Madoff Concern

In 2004, an investigator with the Securities and Exchange Commission warned superiors of inconsistencies in convicted fraudster Bernard Madoff's trading practices. She was, however, told to focus on other investigations. Zachary Goldfarb, a business and economics reporter with <em>The Washington Post</em>, offers his insight.

Saddam's Fear Of Iran Trumped Fear Of U.S.

In a series of interviews between February and June of 2004, the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein told an FBI interrogator that he falsely let the world believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction because he feared revealing that weakness to Iran.

The Crackdown In Iran, As Seen From Europe

Journalist Christopher Dickey provides a European perspective on the continuing crackdown on protesters in Iran following the recent election.

Nowrasteh's 'Stoning': A Horror All Too True To Life

The harrowing climax in <em>The Stoning of Soraya M.</em> shows the graphic death of an innocent woman. The film's director and star say the scene &mdash; and the story &mdash; are tragically real.

Honduran Envoy Backs New Government

The ambassador to the U.S. says he has not been notified of a change in his status, though the man who appointed him, Manuel Zelaya, was deposed last weekend by the country's military. Roberto Flores Bermudez also says the change of government in Honduras was constitutional.

Young Doctors Weigh In On Health Care

Two young doctors, just finishing up their residencies, discuss the decisions behind their career choices. Nicole Loeding is going into primary care, while Brian Southern, after becoming disillusioned with primary care, has chosen pulmonary critical care.

Battle Likely Over Jackson Will

Pop icon Michael Jackson's will filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court gave his estate to the Michael Jackson Family Trust. Who controls that trust is sure to be a huge legal battle. Stevenson Jacobs, a business writer for <em>The Associated Press</em>, offers his insight.

Fans Remember Michael Jackson's Best

Tina Brown is the co-founder and editor of the online news site <em>The Daily Beast.</em> She talks with David Greene about Michael Jackson's fame, his impact on culture and how his death will shape how the world views him. Brown says fans are remembering Jackson's show business electricity.