- Princeton University's Paul Krugman Awarded Nobel Prize in Economics
U.S. economist Paul Krugman won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences Monday for his international trade and economic geography work. In NewsHour appearances this year, Krugman discussed the global financial crisis, the U.S. rescue plan and the housing market. - In Political Battle for the West, New Mexico Emerges as Critical State
As Election Day nears, Western states are emerging as one of the most hotly contested territory in the battle for the White House. The NewsHour begins a week-long series of reports on what the residents of New Mexico are talking about as they get ready to vote. - North Korea to Resume Dismantling Nuclear Plant
A day after the Bush administration took North Korea off its list of nations that sponsor terrorism, the Asian nation announced it would resume dismantling its main nuclear complex. - Markets Rally After Unveiling of New Financial Rescue Plans
Stocks across the world rallied Monday after European and U.S. officials drafted emergency plans to encourage inter-bank lending and restore confidence in global markets. U.S. stocks rose Monday morning after suffering eight consecutive days of losses. - Global Credit Crunch Takes Toll on State Economies
Wall Street's credit freeze sparked a global economic crisis and forced U.S. cities and states to tighten their budgets. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the financial woes in Illinois then Chris Hoene of the National League of Cities explains the national downturn. - Worlds Merge in Turkey, Raising Identity Issues
While Turkey's strategic geographic location elevates it regionally and internationally, its position at the intersection point of so many worlds generates questions among some of its 70 million citizens about who they are.
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