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South Korean scientists who authored a landmark paper on how to derive stem cell lines from individuals have been embroiled in an ethics scandal over how some of the work was conducted. Tuesday, a U.S. co-author of the paper has called into question the paper's scientific accuracy.

More than 1,200 delegates are attending this week's White House Conference on Aging. Past conferences have led to major social change, including the creation of Medicare and Meals on Wheels. We look at what seniors are saying about the president's absence this year and other issues at the conference.

Legendary pianists mix with promising newcomers at the Jazz Piano Christmas, recorded live at the Kennedy Center. The 16th edition of the annual concert features Hilton Ruiz, Marcia Ball and others playing jazzy renditions of holiday classics.

Stan Berenstain, creator of the beloved children's book series about the Berenstain Bears, died Nov. 24. Peter Glassman, owner of the children's bookstore Books of Wonder, explains the impact and success of the books.

An American architect has designed a glass and marble museum that will house the 2,000-year-old Ara Pacis, Rome's "Altar of Peace." It will be the first structure added to the Eternal City's ancient historic center in seven decades.

Transportation safety officials have begun searching for clues in the sinking of a tour boat in upstate New York's Lake George. The Ethan Allen apparently listed suddenly -- possibly caused by the wake of a larger boat -- before it capsized Sunday, killing 20. Brian Mann from North Country Public Radio reports.

A transcript of President Bush's announcement of his nomination of White House counsel Harriet Miers to the upreme Court.

The House majority leader was indicted and forced to step aside. A new chief justice of the United States was confirmed, but a battle looms over a second nominee. It's a dramatic time in American politics.

American forces launch a new offensive against insurgents in Iraq's Anbar province -- the third in four months. U.S. officials say the targeted area is a major source of continuing difficulties in the region.

Fans have been waiting a long time for Fiona Apple's new CD Extraordinary Machine. Now the wait is over, although the mystery behind its delay still persists. Elizabeth Blair reports.