NPR Topics: News

Guantanamo Trial Continues  - Salim Hamdan's trial at Guantanamo Bay is the first war crimes trial since World War 2. This week was the trial's first. Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's driver, is accused of conspiracy and supporting terrorism. His defense says he's a lowly driver. Obama Calls On Iran To Accept Deal  - In Paris, Sen. Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy stressed areas of commonality. Obama declined to directly criticize President Bush while he is abroad and emphasized that Iran should promptly agree to a deal on its nuclear program. McCain Considers British-style Press Conferences  - Sen. John McCain seems to enjoy taking questions during town hall meetings and has said he would hold weekly White House press conferences if elected. But recently he floated the idea of instituting a "Yankee" version of the British prime minister's "questions period." Does the presidential hopeful realize what he might be getting into? Home Foreclosures Double In 2nd Quarter  - Home foreclosure filings more than doubled in the second quarter of 2008 from a year ago, according to real estate data released Friday by RealtyTrac Inc. Nationwide, 739,714 households — one in every 171 — received at least one foreclosure-related notice from April to June. 'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup  - In the latest political podcast, NPR Senior Washington Editor Rob Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss Obama's trip overseas and McCain's focus on domestic issues.

NPR Topics: Legal Affairs

Guantanamo Trial Continues  - Salim Hamdan's trial at Guantanamo Bay is the first war crimes trial since World War 2. This week was the trial's first. Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's driver, is accused of conspiracy and supporting terrorism. His defense says he's a lowly driver. Angry Bloggers On Left And Right Unite Over FISA  - Democratic and Republican bloggers have joined forces to punish members of Congress who voted for a revised government surveillance bill backed by the White House. One independent online group raised roughly $350,000 to spend on anti-FISA TV and radio ads. Illinois Governor Sued Over Clemency Requests  - A group of convicted felons is suing Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, demanding prompt action on pardon requests. Critics say the state takes too long to give applicants a yes or no decision. Jury Sees Video Of Al-Qaida Suspect's Interrogation  - The first Guantanamo Bay war crimes trial has started. A military jury viewed a video of the defendant Salim Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's former driver, kneeling before a masked U.S. soldier, denying that he worked for al-Qaida. The videotape was recorded in Afghanistan shortly after Hamdan's capture in November 2001. Congress Revisits Military's Policy On Gays  - After 15 years, Congress is reconsidering its "don't ask, don't tell" policy for gays in the military. Figures show about 12,000 service members have been discharged because of their sexual orientation. And recent polls show 75 percent of Americans think people who are openly gay should be allowed to serve.

NPR Topics: Politics & Society

Week In Politics: Latinos And A Love Affair  - News analyst Juan Williams discusses why Latinos who supported Hillary Clinton are throwing their support to Democratic candidate Barack Obama. He also breaks down Republican candidate John McCain's claim that the news media is having an affair with Obama. 'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup  - In the latest political podcast, NPR Senior Washington Editor Rob Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss Obama's trip overseas and McCain's focus on domestic issues. Obama Addresses U.S. Image Abroad  - Sen. Barack Obama drew a crowd of more than 200,000 people for a speech in Berlin. The Democratic presidential hopeful called on the U.S. and Europe to mend frayed ties and called for efforts at "shared security" in Afghanistan. Angry Bloggers On Left And Right Unite Over FISA  - Democratic and Republican bloggers have joined forces to punish members of Congress who voted for a revised government surveillance bill backed by the White House. One independent online group raised roughly $350,000 to spend on anti-FISA TV and radio ads. McCain Focuses On Issues At Home  - Sen. John McCain has campaigned across the U.S. this week, stressing economic concerns and other domestic topics. As Sen. Barack Obama traveled abroad, McCain sought to empathize with American voters who are hurting.