Veredictum - The word "verdict" is derived from the Latin "veredictum," which translates as a "true declaration."

Film examines torture, death at Bagram air base

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:20:11 -0600

A new film, "Taxi to the Dark Side", looks at how a detainee was treated and later died at Bagram air base in Afghanistan. The death was ruled a homicide. In the film soldiers admit that the man was beaten.

This video is from CNN.com, broadcast January 24, 2008.

'Gulag' theme park reminds visitors with KGB tactics

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:31:29 -0600

Reuters calls it "Gulag tourism." An adventure park offers a journey back to the Soviet Union with KGB interrogation methods and "beatings" with a leather belt. Park creators want to remind visitor of conditions under the Soviet Union.

This video is from Reuters, broadcast January 22, 2008.

Bill Clinton speaks and girl faints

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:21:00 -0600

As Bill Clinton speaks, a girl on the stage behind him faints.

This video is from ABCNews.com, broadcast January 14, 2008.

Anderson Cooper: Rape used as 'tool of war' in Congo

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:47:59 -0600

Anderson Cooper reports on how systematic rape is being used to terrorize the population in Congo's civil war. CBSNews.com has more here.

This video is from CBS's 60 Minutes, broadcast January 13, 2008.

CNN: What Bush won't see on Mideast trip

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:46:04 -0600

CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on the hardship and dissatisfaction that President Bush probably won't see during his trip to Israel and the West Bank.

This video is from CNN.com, broadcast January 10, 2008.

ABC looks at Obama relationship with indicted 'influence peddler'

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:25:56 -0600

ABC's Brian Ross reports that Senator Barack Obama has an "unusual relationship" with indicted "influence peddler" Tony Rezco.

This video is from ABC's Good Morning America, broadcast January 10, 2008.

Gallup polls opinions from Israel & the West Bank

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:43:29 -0600

Gallup reports from Israel and the West Bank the views of Israelis and Palestinians regarding the United States as a fair peace broker.

This video is from USA Today, broadcast January 9, 2008.

Bush grooves with Olmert and Israeli children

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:08:34 -0600

President Bush is greeted in Israel by an upbeat performance of "Hava Nagila" and "Shalom Aleichem," a rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and a dance number.

This video is from NBC News, broadcast January 9, 2008.

McCain: I would have started Iraq war regardless of WMD

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:19:43 -0600

John McCain told Tim Russert that the Iraq war "was not a mistake."
This video is from NBC's Meet the Press, broadcast January 6, 2008.

CNN: GOP could pull support from FOX forum

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:10:22 -0600

The Republican Party is negotiating with Fox News over a decision not to include Ron Paul in an upcoming candidate forum.

This video clips are from CNN Situation Room, broadcast January 4, 2008.

Striking writers slam Huckabee for crossing picket line

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:58:32 -0600

Picket signs read "Why Huck? Why?" and "Huckabee. The scab president" as striking writers protested Huckabee's appearance on The Tonight Show.

This video is from CBS's Evening News and The Associated Press, broadcast on January 2, 2008.

Kenya's election violence descends into ethnic killings

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:23:52 -0600

In Kenya, "clashes over a disputed election result have descended into ethnic killings, claiming more than 300 lives and leaving up to 70,000 people displaced. "
A full transcript of the report is available here.

This video is from Australia Broadcasting Company's 7.30 Report, broadcast on January 2, 2008.

This video is from CBS's Early Show, broadcast on January 2, 2008.

Man saves all non-compostable trash for a year

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:58:52 -0600

This video is from ABC's World News, broadcast on January 1, 2008.

CNN: E-voting gets an 'F'

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:39:14 -0600

CNN says that electronic voting machines are at risk in several states.

This video is from CNN's Situation Room, broadcast on January 1, 2008.

Secret Pakistan election rigging report revealed

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:17:41 -0600

CNN and CBS have obtained a copy of a 160 page report by Benazir Bhutto's political party which charges Musharraf's Pakistan government with election rigging.

This video is from CBS's Early Show, broadcast on January 1, 2008.

This video is from CNN's Situation Room, broadcast on January 1, 2008.

This video is from CNN.com, broadcast on January 1, 2008.