Jan 23rd, 2006 · West Virginia's state legislature has quickly passed a bill aimed at giving miners a better chance of surviving accidents. Gov. Joe Manchin submitted the bill, which calls for faster notification when an accident occurs and additional oxygen supply underground
Jan 15th, 2006 · The Israeli Cabinet approved a plan Sunday to allow Palestinians to vote in Arab East Jerusalem during upcoming elections. But the militant group Hamas will be barred from the ballot. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remains at a Jerusalem hospital following a stroke nearly two weeks ago.
Sep 7th, 2005 · The California Assembly approved legislation on Tuesday that would legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now awaits action from Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Madeleine Brand discusses the issue with Lynda Gledhill, Sacramento reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle.
Aug 10th, 2005 · A Delaware judge rules that the Walt Disney company's board of directors were within their rights when they approved paying Michael Ovitz $140 million in severance pay.
Apr 19th, 2005 · A federal judge rejects efforts by rail company CSX Transportation to stop a ban on hazardous shipments through Washington, D.C. The district passed a law in February banning dangerous chemicals from passing within two miles of the Capitol. CSX says it will appeal the decision.
Apr 7th, 2005 · Looking for a new way to embarrass yourself in front of close friends and complete strangers? A California art performance group called Angry Waiter 4am has come up with a new type of stand-up comedy: "joke-e-oke." From member station KQED, Molly Peterson reports on the latest mutation of karaoke.