Topic: Al Gore

Senator Kennedy eulogized by his sons and President Obama

“My father taught me even our most profound losses are survivable. He taught me nothing was impossible.”

Korea: Kim Dae-jung's funeral may spark North-South reconciliation

As tens of thousands gather in Seoul to mourn the death of the former president, his 'Sunshine policy' is breathing life into fresh North-South talks.

Energy and climate rallies – real or astroturf?

Energy rallies organized by coal and oil industry.

Finding the right metaphor to treat climate despair

Bill brings reporters home from N. Korea. Hillary demurs on nuke talks.

'Dear Leader' Kim got his photo op. But will he get his way on bilateral nuclear talks?

Clinton meets N. Korea's Kim Jong-il

The former president made a surprise visit to North Korea Tuesday to seek the release of two American journalists, but Pyongyang said he also held talks on wide-ranging issues.

One way to decide how nations reduce their carbon footprint

Edwards acknowledges difficult public image

Disgraced former Democratic candidate throws himself into charity work to salvage his reputation.

North Korea may spare US journalists from hard labor

But the two women sentenced to 12 years in prison still face awful conditions. Their whereabouts since last week remain unknown.

US weighs options to free journalists in North Korea

A tougher stance toward Pyongyang may complicate efforts to negotiate the release of the two women, who were sentenced Monday to 12 years of hard labor.

North Korea sentences US journalists to 12 years

The regime found the two reporters guilty of unspecified 'grave' crimes and sentenced them to 'reform through labor.'

North Korea silent on American journalists' trial

Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg met with Chinese officials in Beijing Friday after having met S. Korea's president in Seoul. Sanctions against the North were a central topic.

Pro and con views on the global warming debate

North Korea to put US journalists on trial Thursday

Laura Ling and Euna Lee, nabbed along the Chinese-North Korean border, have become players in a much larger drama.

Why Democrats relent on gun issues

They’ve allowed concealed-carry weapons in national parks, considered easing gun restrictions in the District of Columbia, and turned back a campaign pledge on gun-record transparency.

Gay marriage fight isn't over in California, activists vow

Legal challenges ensue in federal court, and plans are afoot for a 2010 ballot measure to undo Proposition 8.

What can the US do about North Korea?

Washington’s response to the rogue nation’s nuclear test Monday is complicated by Pyongyang’s custody of two American journalists.

US nuclear accord with a Persian Gulf state raises concerns about proliferation

Backers say the agreement with the United Arab Emirates is a model for other countries in the region. But critics worry about the UAE's ties with Iran.

Americans don't agree about global warming

OMG! Queen Rania's on Twitter! tweets r gd so far

The Jordanian queen recently started a Twitter account. "Tweets" so far blend inspirational messages with personal-ish updates on life in the royal palace.

Weddings go green

Matrimonial vows of commitment extend to planet Earth.

Gore doesn't want to talk about Cheney -- then talks about Cheney

Is a bad economy good for the environment?

A recession may be a cruel remedy for environmental degradation. But some experts say the earth welcomes the breathing room.

American journalists could be bargaining chips for North Korea

A documentary critical of the North, filmed by a family member of one of the journalists, could complicate their case.

Biden says Cheney is wrong (and admits he can't spell potato)