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| 2009 OCTOBER
Oct. 29, 2009
News Wrap: Iran May Not Send Uranium Abroad
In other news, Iran gave no indication it will agree to a U.N. plan to ship most of its nuclear fuel abroad for enrichment, and President Obama traveled to the military post at Dover, Del. to honor 18 American killed in Afghanistan earlier this week.
   
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| Oct. 28, 2009
Cities Struggle With Access to Green Energy Sources
In cities across the country, officials are faced with the task of getting renewable energy from the outskirts of town to the urban centers where demand is greatest. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports from Los Angeles.
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| Oct. 15, 2009
Obama Visits New Orleans to Gauge Recovery
President Obama flew to New Orleans on Thursday to assess the city's recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Margaret Warner reports.
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| Oct. 15, 2009
Solar Energy as Competitive Sport
Green technology can take many forms, be it in eco-friendly light bulbs, hybrid cars, or wind turbines. It can even take the form of homework, as in the case of students competing in the Department of Energy's "Solar Decathlon."
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| Oct. 13, 2009
Kenya Devastated by Massive Drought
Lindsey Hilsum of ITN reports from Kenya on the worst drought to strike the horn of Africa in more than a decade.
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| Oct. 6, 2009
Other News: Flooding in India Leaves Millions Homeless
In other news, flooding in Southern India left millions homeless and hungry, and heating bills are expected to be lower this winter, according to the Energy Information Administration.
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| Oct. 2, 2009
Other News: Two Survivors Rescued from Quake Rubble
In other news, two survivors of the earthquake in Indonesia were pulled from the rubble Friday, while in the Samoan islands, the death toll from Tuesday's deep-sea earthquake and tsunami rose to 169 people.
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| Oct. 1, 2009
Death Toll Mounts From Pacific Earthquakes
The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes in American Somoa and Indonesia continued to climb Thursday as aid workers raced to help survivors.
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| SEPTEMBER
Sept. 30, 2009
News Wrap: Typhoon Rips Through Southeast Asia
In other news, the typhoon that caused massive flooding in the Philippines last weekend has advanced through Vietnam and Cambodia, and U.S. forces in Iraq will be able to withdraw faster than originally planned.
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| Sept. 30, 2009
Focus Pivots to Relief Following Deadly Tsunami, Earthquake
In the Samoan islands, relief efforts have begun after an earthquake triggered a tsunami. Meanwhile, Indonesia is struggling to recover from its own temblor. U.S. officials say the first flight carrying aid is en route to the region.
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| Sept. 30, 2009
Quakes Strike South Pacific Leaving Scores Dead
Giant waves caused by underground earthquakes in the South Pacific have killed hundreds and left many more missing in American Somoa and Indonesia.
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| Sept. 30, 2009
Deadly Tsunami Hits Samoan Islands
The United States has declared a major disaster in American Samoa following a deadly tsunami Tuesday that reportedly killed more than 99 people when it struck the island U.S. territory and the independent nation of Samoa.
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| Sept. 22, 2009
Senate Debate on Health Reform Hinges on Affordability
As the Senate Finance Committee opens debate on the so-called Baucus plan for health care reform, the issue of affordability remains a key sticking point. After a recap of Tuesday's hearing on the bill, Susan Dentzer of the journal Health Affairs takes a closer look at costs with Judy Woodruff.
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| Sept. 22, 2009
News Wrap: Zelaya's Return to Honduras Leads to Embassy Standoff
In other news, deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya remained holed up at the Brazilian embassy, and the Los Angeles Police Department cracked down on gangs in a massive sweep.
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| Sept. 18, 2009
No 'Plan B' for Copenhagen Climate Summit, U.N. Negotiator Says
Ahead of a U.N. conference on global warming this December in Copenhagen, the organization's top climate negotiator speaks with Margaret Warner about the outlook for a global pact to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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| Sept. 4, 2009
Other News: L.A. Opens Investigation into Wildfire
In other news, Los Angeles county detectives opened an investigation into the wildfires that claimed the lives of two firefighters this week, and Israel plans to speed up the pace of settlement expansion in the West Bank.
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| Sept. 3, 2009
Other News: Firefighters Gain on Calif. Blaze; Biden Defends Stimulus Program
In other news, firefighters have contained approximately 40 percent of a massive wildfire burning through Southern California, and Vice President Joe Biden defended the federal stimulus program, saying it has helped create or save as many as 750,000 jobs.
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| Sept. 2, 2009
Scientists See More Risk of Wildfires with Forest Changes
Scientists are already witnessing climate change increase the threat of wildfires, as warmer temperatures drive more beetles to the forest, where they in turn kill trees and make the woods more susceptible to catching ablaze. Heidi Cullen of Climate Central reports.
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| Sept. 2, 2009
Other News: Worker Productivity Soars Most in 6 Years
In other news, the Labor Department reported worker productivity jumped last spring by the most in six years, and an SEC investigation concluded that agency flaws enabled Bernie Madoff.
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| Sept. 2, 2009
Firefighters Make New Headway on Massive California Blaze
Residents across several neighborhoods in Southern California returned home Wednesday as firefighters gained on a powerful wildfire. Jeffrey Kaye reports.
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| Sept. 2, 2009
Scientists: More Wildfires in West a Consequence of Climate Change
Large wildfires in the western United States, such as the week-old Station Fire that has charred more than 215 square miles north of Los Angeles, have been increasing in both frequency and size in recent years.
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| Sept. 1, 2009
Calif. Wildfires Rage, but Firefighters Make Some Gains
Firefighters were able to contain more of a wildfire blazing through 190 square miles of Southern California on Tuesday, but a forecast calling for high winds threatened the progress. Ray Suarez reports.
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| Sept. 1, 2009
SoCal Fire Grows, Threatens Los Angeles Suburbs
A large wildfire north of Los Angeles has grown to more than 121,000 acres and has forced thousands of evacuations as fire crews struggle to contain its expansion.
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| AUGUST
Aug. 31, 2009
Other News: General Warns of 'Serious' Challenges in Afghanistan
In other news, Gen. Stanley McChrystal warned "the situation in Afghanistan is serious, but success is achievable," as the military reported the deaths of two more American soldiers there.
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| Aug. 31, 2009
Wildfires Rage In California, Killing Two Firefighters
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency for four California counties Monday as raging wildfires burned across nearly 86,00 acres, threatening as many as 12,000 homes outside of Los Angeles. Two firefighters died after their vehicle slid down a cliff.
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| Aug. 31, 2009
Thousands Evacuate as Calif. Fires Spread
A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has scorched more than 100,000 acres since it first started on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two firefighters over the weekend and destroying 21 homes in the mountains north of Los Angeles.
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| Aug. 24, 2009
Other News: Fallout Continues From Lockerbie Release
In other news, Scottish officials defend the country's decision to release the Lockerbie bomber, and two bombs in Iraq killed at least 11 people.
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| JUNE
June 9, 2009
Cities Struggle With Access to Green Energy Sources
In cities across the country, officials are faced with the task of getting renewable energy from the outskirts of town to the urban centers where demand is greatest. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports from Los Angeles.
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| June 2, 2009
Stalagmites Provide Clues in Changing Rainfall Patterns
ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Tom Clarke reports on what scientists are learning from stalagmites about the rainfall and changing weather patterns in a remote region of southwest Poland.
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| MAY
May 15, 2009
China Remembers Victims on Anniversary of Deadly Quake
China marked the first anniversary of the fatal earthquake that ravaged the Sichuan province. NPR's Melissa Block was reporting in China when disaster struck and returned a year later to see how some families are faring.
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| May 13, 2009
China: One Year After the Sichuan Earthquake
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake battered China's Sichuan province on May 12, 2008. A year later, National Public Radio's Melissa Block and photographer Andrea Hsu revisited some families to report on their progress recovering from the quake.
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| May 11, 2009
Calif. Wildfires Battle Rages On with Some Unlikely Help
Special correspondent Jeffrey Kaye, of KCET-TV Los Angeles, reports on the continuing efforts in Santa Barbara to bring a recent spate of wildfires under control and the lesser-known people who are helping fight that battle.
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| APRIL
April 10, 2009
Other News: Five U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq
In other news, five U.S. soldiers died in a suicide bombing in Mosul, Iraq, and clashes between U.S. forces and the Taliban in Afghanistan left 27 insurgents dead.
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| April 10, 2009
As Polar Year Ends, Researchers Look for Climate Clues in Mountains of Data
A period of intensive study of the Earth's polar caps, called the International Polar Year, ended in March, leaving researchers with a bounty of data to sort through to help inform the next generation of polar research.
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| April 8, 2009
Other News: Death Toll Rises in Italian Earthquake
In other news, the death toll from Monday's earthquake in central Italy continued to rise and a bomb near a sacred Baghdad shrine killed at least seven people and wounded 20.
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| April 8, 2009
In Italy, Hunt for Quake Survivors Continues as Memorial Plans Take Shape
Rattled and slowed by repeated aftershocks, rescuers are continuing their hunt for people who may still be alive in the rubble of buildings in central Italy after Monday's devastating earthquake.
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| April 7, 2009
Other News: Judge Dismisses Charges Against Stevens
In other news, a federal judge dismissed former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' corruption conviction and Vermont's state legislature voted to override the governor's veto of a bill allowing same-sex marriages.
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| April 7, 2009
Italy Quake Death Toll Jumps to 207; Rescue Efforts Continue
Italy's rescue mission continued Tuesday in villages hit by Monday's earthquake as strong aftershocks rippled through the quake zone, hampering the urgent search efforts.
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| April 6, 2009
Rescue Efforts Underway in Italy After Major Earthquake
Italian officials and international aid groups continue to struggle to help the injured and recover the victims from Monday morning's earthquake that measured 6.3 on the Richter scale. Following an update from the field, a geological expert analyzes the event.
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| April 6, 2009
At Least 91 Dead, 1,500 Injured in Italy Quake
A powerful earthquake shook central Italy as residents slept early Monday morning, tumbling entire blocks of buildings and leaving dozens of people dead.
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| MARCH
March 30, 2009
Fargo Residents Cope With Continued Flood Fears
Residents of Fargo, N.D., are coping with ongoing fears of heavy flooding from the swollen Red River and warnings about inclement weather in the days ahead. Tom Bearden reports from the scene.
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| March 27, 2009
Other News: N.D. Braces for Record Floodwaters
In other news, North Dakota's Red River Valley is facing potential record flooding as the river rose to its highest levels in recorded history, and the Dow Jones industrial average gained nearly 7 percent for the week despite closing Friday on a down note.
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| March 26, 2009
N.D.'s Red River Valley Prepares for Massive Flooding
President Barack Obama declared North Dakota a federal disaster area Thursday due to floodwaters that have closed roads and bridges throughout the Red River Valley and that weather specialists say have yet to crest. The mayor of Fargo and North Dakota's governor talk about the situation.
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| March 18, 2009
Essayist Says a Reluctant Goodbye to Winter
Despite the harsh weather that pummeled her hometown, essayist Julia Keller of the Chicago Tribune laments the passing of winter and the time of reflection it brings.
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| March 2, 2009
Other News: Winter Storm Blasts East Coast; Obama Nominee to Pay Back Taxes
A late winter storm on the East Coast shut down schools, grounded flights and caused hundreds of wrecks, and Ron Kirk, the nominee for U.S. trade representative, has agreed to pay an estimated $10,000 in back taxes.
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| FEBRUARY
Feb. 11, 2009
Other News: FBI Investigates Corporate Fraud, Tornadoes Rip Through Oklahoma
In other news of the day, the FBI announced its investigation of more than 500 potential cases of corporate fraud, and tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma killed at least 8, destroying homes and businesses.
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| Feb. 9, 2009
Arson Suspected in Deadly Australian Wildfires
The death toll has reached 166 in Australia's worst wildfires in its history, and police suspect arsons might have caused some of the fires in the southeastern part of the country. A reporter provides an update from Sydney.
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| Feb. 9, 2009
Death Toll Grows in Australian Wildfires
The death toll has risen in Australia's worst wildfire disaster in history, and the extremely fast-moving fires caught many off-guard. Independent Television News correspondent Libby Weiner reports.
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| JANUARY
Jan. 2, 2009
Documentary Traces Family's Struggle After Katrina
Herbert Gettridge struggled for years to rebuild his New Orleans home in the lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina. In an interview, producer June Cross describes how she documented Gettridge's story in "The Old Man and the Storm" which airs on "Frontline" on Jan. 6.
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| 2008 DECEMBER
Dec. 4, 2008
Children Return to School in Myanmar
When Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar in early May 2008, tens of thousands of people were killed and many homes and other buildings leveled. About half of the schools were destroyed in the storm-affected areas in the South, and aid organizations scrambled to help the country rebuild and the children return to school.
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