UPI VIDEO NEWS 02.22.08

Clinton attacks Obama for plagiarizing.

Senator Hillary Clinton questioned her rival Barack Obama's readiness to become commander-in-chief at last night's Democratic presidential debate in Texas. She criticized the Illinois senator for borrowing rhetoric for his campaign speeches and said he had a weak resume. Obama responded, calling her accusations "silly season" politics. Texas will hold its primary on March 4. Analysts say Clinton must win in that state in order to stay in the race.

But Clinton ended the debate much differently than she began. The emotional New York Senator made reference to her past political battles when her husband was in the White House. She said she had lived through some challenging moments in her life, but they're nothing compared to what goes on everyday in the lives of others across the country. Clinton added saying whatever happens, we're going to be fine.

Serb protestors who are enraged by Kosovo's independence attacked U.N. police in northern Kosovo today with stones, glass bottles and firecrackers. The police were guarding a key bridge in the divided city of Mitrovica (Mee-tro-veet-suh). This comes one day after demonstrators attacked the U.S. embassy in the capital of Belgrade. Protests have occurred ever since Kosovo's ethnic Albanian leaders declared independence from Serbia on Sunday. The U.S., Britain, France and Germany have formally recognized Kosovo.

A 28-mile virtual fence designed for the U.S.-Mexican border has been ok'd by the government. The fence will use radars and surveillance cameras to try to catch people entering the country illegally. The cameras are powerful enough to distinguish group sizes and see whether people are carrying backpacks that may contain weapons or drugs. Parts of the virtual fence have been constructed and are already working. More fences are expected to be built as early as this summer.

UPI VIDEO NEWS 01.23.08

Palestinians breach wall, flood into Egypt

Tens of thousands of people from Gaza are reaching food and fuel in Egypt after militants destroyed a border wall earlier today. Last week, Israel closed all border crossings with Gaza to punish Hamas for days of rocket attacks on the southern part of the country. Since then, food and other necessities in Gaza have been in short supply and residents there have struggled with major power cuts. Egyptian guards reportedly didn't intervene as scores of people washed over the fences.

Former Senator Fred Thompson is abandoning his bid for the White House. His decision follows a disappointing third-place finish in South Carolina's GOP primary last Saturday. Thompson entered the race in September, long after his Republican rivals had announced their candidacies and began raising money. Analysts say the late entry may have hurt the former "Law and Order" actor.

And yesterday's rate cut by the Fed is giving borrowers immediate relief. Analysts say the average borrower could save hundreds of dollars in just a few months. The nation's 75 million homeowners are reportedly likely to feel the most significant and immediate benefits. But the rate cut could hurt those who save. Rates on money market accounts and certificates of deposits have been dropping in recent weeks.

President Bush says that common ground can be reached on an economic stimulus package. Last week, Bush proposed a temporary, broad-based tax relief package aimed at spurring the nation's slowing economy. That package would infuse about $140 billion into the economy. The Democratic congressional leadership has vowed to pass a stimulus bill quickly. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says their hope is to have something on the President's desk before President's Day, which is Feb. 18.