Atlanta News
- Conflict Hinders Plans For Georgian Energy Corridor
Multinationals have invested billions of dollars into developing an energy thruway that circumvents Russian territory. With the recent Russian-Georgian war, the route's security is questionable. - Bracing For A Second Wave Of Home Foreclosures
There is growing concern that the home foreclosure crisis may worsen next year as lenders are hit by a new category of loans that haven't caused much trouble. Bank analysts say they expect delinquency rates on so-called "option ARMs" to continue rising, and those loans could cause as much trouble as subprime loans did.
- Military Veterans at Convention Support Obama's Jugdment and Vision
In the race between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, the Republican claims his political and military experience would make him a better president. But veterans attending the Democratic Convention say Obama's judgment and vision make him the best candidate. - Historians Give High Marks to Former President Bill Clinton's Speech
In a speech that drew huge applause from the crowd, former President Bill Clinton said, "The Republicans said I was too young and too inexperienced to be commander in chief... Sound familiar?" Delegates and historians analyze the speech and Clinton's legacy.
- Private firms eyeing public projects
Cities and states need an estimated $1.5 trillion to fix crumbling bridges, roads and utility plants. Taxpayers traditionally have paid for those kinds of projects. But governments are heading for Wall Street to get the job done. John Dimsdale reports. - Gulf Coast waits for Gustav's next move
The latest forecast calls for Tropical Storm Gustav to make landfall on the Gulf Coast Monday morning. Kai Ryssdal talks with oil worker Buddy Bollfrass about how oil companies are getting ready.
