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David Baron examines why ongoing threats to the world's largest tropical forest now are receiving considerably less public attention than previously.

about the current state of the hostages in Lima, Peru. The Red Cross delivered Christmas cakes to the captives who will spend Christmas Eve away from their families in the company of heavily-armed guerillas.

of the social security system -- an advisory panel will recommend this month that social security funds should be invested, one way or another, in the private financial markets...

where computer industry executives are up in arms over a proposition that would allow shareholders to sue companies if their share price fluctuates wildly. Voters will have the chance to vote on the proposition in November.

The National Intelligence Estimate says al-Qaida is a renewed threat to the United States and has a strong base in Iraq.

Tennessee Valley Authority reports a record low fuel cost. Public relations officer Scott Brooks says that should be reflected in customers’ bills. The…

back in the Likud government as minister of national infrastructure, is planning a second trans-Samaria highway to link Jewish settlements in the West Bank -- a move that could seriously damage the peace process.

signed the 1997 omnibus spending bill, averting another government shutdown. But the Senate is still bogged down over other measures and will probably not adjourn for another 2 days.

as the western allies enforce the enlarged air exclusion zone. The U.S. seeks support for its actions against Saddam Hussein among foreign leaders.

about last night's results at the olympic Track and Field trials. Carl Lewis qualified for his fifth Olympic Games... an unprecedented accomplishment for a male U.S. track and field athlete.