Stories you can't miss on RT next week

Stories you can't miss on RT next week

Stay tuned to RT and check out some of the stories we are going to cover for you:


Prince William and his new wife Kate are heading to Los Angeles, where they'll make a stop at Skid Row.


California bloodlust: the death penalty costs the state a whopping 300 million dollars per execution. Meanwhile schools there are crumbling and social programs are being cut.

Scientology: The religion that became popular thanks to Tom Cruise is now being banned in Moscow for being both extreme and anti-social.


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Raw Video: School Bus Overturns on Pa. Highway

Raw Video: School Bus Overturns on Pa. Highway



Officials in central Pennsylvania say a school bus has overturned on Interstate 81, injuring more than two dozen adults and children, but no life-threatening injuries were reported. (June 26)

War on RT rages on

War on RT rages on


As the Mainstream Media continues to fire at RT, anchor Lauren Lyster responds to criticism that the station is "anti-American." Is RT questioning the country or just questioning more than the MSM?

Falling on deaf ears

Falling on deaf ears



Domestic public broadcasting is on the Congressional chopping block in the US, but there are more taxpayer dollars for US international broadcasting than ever--$768 million in 2011. Few Americans have ever heard of the Broadcasting Board of Governors—the agency responsible for overseeing US international broadcasting from the Voice of America to Al Hurrah—but it plays a big role in shaping America's image abroad, and American taxpayers are footing the even bigger bill.

Raw Video: Airstrikes on Libyan Warships

Raw Video: Airstrikes on Libyan Warships


The British Ministry of Defence released footage on Friday of NATO fighter jets striking the Tripoli harbour. (May 20)

Candidates cashing in and staying mum on 2012

Candidates cashing in and staying mum on 2012

The 2012 Republican race officially kicked off last night after five candidates—Ron Paul, Herman Cain, Gary Johnson, Rick Santorum and Tim Pawlenty—took the stage in South Carolina for the first Republican primary debate. But who wasn't there made more headlines than who was—big names like Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman, Mike Huckabee and even Donald Trump skipped out. Analysts say that because of campaign finance laws that cap donations to presidential campaigns at $2,500, some candidates prefer to rake in money through political action committees (PACs) for as long as possible before officially declaring.

White House flip flops on Bin Laden killing. Again

White House flip flops on Bin Laden killing. Again

Four days after the death of Osama Bin Laden, the story continues to change as the American government flip-flops on the events of Sunday's assassination. As the tale continues to take on new forms daily, Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer says the US needs to "clean this up, one way or another." Shaffer champions the release of the Bin Laden death photos that President Obama has decided to remain classified, saying "This was done in the name of the American people. They have the right to know what they did."

Cocaine trafficking - abducted Russian pilot on trial

Cocaine trafficking - abducted Russian pilot on trial

Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko was arrested in Liberia by U.S. officials last summer, snatched into an American jail, and charged with trafficking tonnes of cocaine. He claims a provocation on behalf of America. His trial date postponed an entire 5 times, Yaroshenko finally faces the jury in Manhattan. RT's Anastasia Churkina reports on the latest

House Begins Debate on Health Care Repeal

House Begins Debate on Health Care Repeal

The House has begun formal debate on the GOP bill to repeal the health care law. Meanwhile, President Obama says he'll work with Democrats and Republicans to improve the new law, but says lawmakers shouldn't "go backward." (Jan. 18)

Former O.J. Lawyer Defends Murder Acquittal

Former O.J. Simpson defense lawyer F. Lee Bailey is defending Simpson's 1995 acquittal on charges of murdering his ex-wife and her friend. Bailey posted a 46-page paper in which he presents evidence he says proves Simpson's innocence. (Jan. 10)

Former O.J. Lawyer Defends Murder Acquittal

Former O.J. Lawyer Defends Murder Acquittal

Former O.J. Simpson defense lawyer F. Lee Bailey is defending Simpson's 1995 acquittal on charges of murdering his ex-wife and her friend. Bailey posted a 46-page paper in which he presents evidence he says proves Simpson's innocence. (Jan. 10)

Raw Video: Train Spares Girl Lowered Onto Tracks 7/1/2011

Raw Video: Train Spares Girl Lowered Onto Tracks

A woman's bid to avoid paying a train fare nearly cost her the life of her daughter. A girl is miraculously alive in Argentina after her mother lowered her onto the tracks as a train was coming into the station, according to surveillance video. (Jan. 7

Oh, Deer: Animal Stranded on Floating Ice

Oh, Deer: Animal Stranded on Floating Ice

A young deer finds itself trapped on floating ice off Poland. Soon, firefighters came to the rescue. (Jan. 5)

Navy Probes Lewd Videos Shown on Carrier 3/1/2011

Navy Probes Lewd Videos Shown on Carrier


Video just coming to light show the crew of an aircraft carrier got an eyeful on shipboard TV: Gay slurs, suggestive shower scenes and masturbation in clips made by the ship's second-most powerful officer. Warning: content may be offensive. (Jan. 3)

Trash Piles on Top of Snow in NYC 3/1/2011

Trash Piles on Top of Snow in NYC

Trash will be collected from the streets of New York on Monday for the first time since a Christmas weekend storm dumped 20 inches of snow on the city. (Jan. 3)

Fire on Ride at Universal Orlando 2/1/2011

Fire on Ride at Universal Orlando


An island ride at Universal Orlando Resort was evacuated Saturday after a fire engulfed a roof structure under which the ride carries visitors. No major injuries were reported. (Jan. 2)

The Resident: Christmas vs Jesus

The Resident: Christmas vs Jesus


The Resident investigates whether Christmas has anything to do with Jesus anymore.

New Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Opens on Strip

The $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the last major casino resort approved before the Great Recession, and will need to lure thousands of gamblers from established neighbors to survive after it opens Wednesday. (Dec. 10)

Obama Gets Powell Backing on START Nuclear Deal

Obama Gets Powell Backing on START Nuclear Deal


President Barack Obama rallied support for a stalled nuclear treaty from former Secretary of State Colin Powell Wednesday, as both men warned of consequences if the Senate fails to ratify the agreement with Russia. (Dec. 1)

On Big Travel Day, Pat-down Protest Is Put Down

On Big Travel Day, Pat-down Protest Is Put Down .



The lines of Thanksgiving travelers moved smoothly at airports around the country Wednesday despite an Internet campaign to get passengers to gum up the works on one of the busiest days of the year by refusing full-body scans. (Nov. 24)