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Bolivian President Evo Morales has survived a referendum vote called after a power struggle with regional governors. Since taking office in 2006, the leftist leader has nationalized industries and spent state funds on social programs.

California's teachers union put up $1.25 million to fight the controversial gay marriage ban passed last November. At the same time, individual public school teachers were giving more money to enact the ban than to defeat it, according to an NPR analysis.

There's growing criticism in Europe over the failure of the U.S. Congress to pass measures to stabilize the financial markets. Meanwhile, European governments were forced to take more steps to rescue banks and stabilize markets on Tuesday.

Pharmacists and seniors complain the new Medicare prescription drug program is fraught with problems. Federal health officials say they're trying to rectify the situation, and are urging people to be

As Pakistan's army continues its offensive against the Taliban, militants have scattered into the rugged mountains near the border with Afghanistan. The army hopes to get help from local militias, like the lakshar in the remote district of Upper Dir, to capture and kill Taliban operatives.

In the final weeks of the Bush administration, the United Arab Emirates has agreed to purchase a $3.3 billion Patriot missile defense system. Washington is urging the UAE to purchase another missile defense system for more than twice that amount, as a means of deterring the potential threat from Iran.

In New Bedford, Mass., the aftermath of an immigration raid in March is rippling through the public schools. Dozens of students didn't show up for school this fall, and officials say their families may have gone into hiding.

The United States has all the tools it needs to replace its old coal energy economy and drastically cut greenhouse emissions. So what's missing? Political will — and money.

Government prosecutors want a federal judge to reconsider her decision to ban crucial testimony and evidence in the sentencing phase of the Zacarias Moussaoui case. They say the aviation security witnesses and evidence are essential to the case.

San Diego Congressman Randy Duke Cunningham pleaded guilty in federal court today to accepting more than $2 million in bribes from military contractors. The bribes ranged from cash to a Rolls-Royce. C