• Rival Lebanese Leaders Strike Historic Deal
• Checking in on the Campaign Trail
• Obama in Florida
• Environmentalist Critique Proposal to Store Coal Underground
• Police Officers Accused of Rape Released
• The Politics of Ignorance and Fear
  

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Rival Lebanese Leaders Strike Historic Deal

Lebanon's Hezbollah-led opposition and the leaders of the country's pro-Western government reached an historic peace deal today, to end an 18-month crisis that drove the country to the brink of civil war. The talks were held in Qatar one week after pitched gun battles between pro and anti-government militias left 65 people dead and several hundred wounded. Among the decisions reached is an agreement to elect a president - which Lebanon has been without for 6-months. Jackson Allers reports from the country's capital Beirut.

Checking in on the Campaign Trail

It's the day after another primary election day. This time Oregon handed a victory to Obama, and Kentucky threw its support behind Clinton – now, both Democratic candidates head to Florida to campaign. But the candidates head to the Sunshine State for different reasons. Washington Editor Leigh Ann Caldwell reports on the latest developments on the campaign trail.

Obama in Florida

While Clinton is in Florida drumming up support for the final vote count, Obama is in the state campaigning for the first time in nearly a year. Seán Kinane is in Tampa, where supporters packed an Obama rally that kicks off a three day Florida tour.

Environmentalist Critique Proposal to Store Coal Underground

Three powerful coal state Democrats are crafting a bill to put coal emissions under ground. Environmentalists oppose the idea, but industry leaders back the measure – and the bill is quickly picking up support. FSRN Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

Police Officers Accused of Rape Released

Three police officers in Peru were ordered to remain in detention after they were accused of raping a homosexual man while in custody – signaling the first time officers were arrested for attacking someone based on their sexual orientation. But the judge's order is being ignored, and the officers have been set free. Pamela Cueva and Alfredo Cuadros have the story.

The Politics of Ignorance and Fear

Mumia Abu-Jamal is an award-winning journalist who chronicles the human condition. He has been a resident of Pennsylvania’s death row for twenty-five years. Writing from his solitary confinement cell his essays have reached a worldwide audience. His books "Live From Death Row", "Death Blossoms", "All Things Censored", “Faith of Our Fathers” and the recently released “We Want Freedom” have sold over 150,000 copies and been translated into nine languages. His 1982-murder trial and subsequent conviction have been the subject of great debate.