2010 DECEMBER
Dec. 31, 2010

Ringing in the New Year, Rain or Shine
In New York, crews worked to remove snow from last weekend's blizzard in time for the Times Square ball drop. Jeffrey Brown has more on New Year's celebrations - and weather hazards - around the world.

  

Dec. 31, 2010

Cities Around the World Mark New Year; Napolitano Spends Holiday with Troops
Fireworks light up Sydney Harbour at the stroke of midnight to welcome in the year 2011 on January 01, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

Dec. 30, 2010

News Wrap: NYC Plows Ahead in Snow Cleanup
In other news Thursday, snow plows kept going in New York City, four days after last weekend's blizzard. Officials said snow crews have plowed every street at least once but some blocks were still impassable because of abandoned cars.

  

Dec. 30, 2010

In Photos: World Events of 2010
It was a year of earthquakes and volcanoes, floods and toxic spills, but 2010 also saw thwarted terrorist attacks and the joyous release of 33 miners in Chile from the Earth's rocky depths.

Dec. 29, 2010

News Wrap: Florida Cold Snap Damages $115 Million in Crops
In other news Wednesday, a cold wave that hit crops has cost Florida growers an estimated $115 million, with record cold temperatures damaging fruits, vegetables and citrus foliage.

  

Dec. 29, 2010

Contrasting Blizzard Responses of N.J., NYC Examined
New York, the nation's biggest city, is still grappling with a weekend blizzard that shut down its main airports and dumped an estimated two feet of snow on streets, creating a maze of stranded vehicles and raising ire among some residents about the speed of the city's response. Ray Suarez speaks with Bob Hennelly of WNYC Radio.

  

Dec. 29, 2010

After Another Snowmageddon, Ushahidi Helps New Yorkers Dig Out
In February, a Nor'easter buried Washington, D.

Dec. 28, 2010

News Wrap: Storm Strands Thousands of Russians at Moscow Airports
In other news Tuesday, frustrated travelers in Russia protested about airport conditions after being stuck since an ice storm knocked out power Sunday. Reportedly, some people charged ticket counters and beat up airline workers.

  

Dec. 28, 2010

Even With Warnings, Blizzard's Domino Effect Creates Air Travel Mess
The paralyzed air travel system in the Northeast slowly came to life Tuesday after a monster snowstorm stranded thousands. Gwen Ifill speaks with USA Today aviation reporter Ben Mutzabaugh about why it will take days to unravel the transportation mess.

  

Dec. 28, 2010

After Northeast Blizzard, Airports Back in Business But Backlogged
The snow has stopped falling but thousands of weary travelers are still stranded at airports on the East Coast, hoping for a coveted seat on the limited flights that have resumed. For those that couldn't find a seat, the prolonged stay in terminals continues.

  

Dec. 28, 2010

On Tuesday's NewsHour: Blizzard Aftermath, Iraq's New Government
On Tuesday's NewsHour, we lead with a look at how the air travel system in the Northeast is slowly coming back to life after a monster snow storm. Then, Iraq's new government; health care reform in California; an exit interview with outgoing Virginia Rep. Tom Perriello; and Paul Solman's foreclosure series.

Dec. 28, 2010

East Coast Digs Out After Storm
Despite improving weather conditions, many travelers across the eastern United States are still stranded as airlines grapple with the aftermath of thousands of canceled flights.

Dec. 27, 2010

Blizzard Batters East Coast, Creating Travel Havoc
Thousands of U.S. travelers found their holiday weekends unexpectedly extended due to a massive winter storm that roared up the East Coast, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places in the Northeast and canceling thousands of flights. Jeffrey Brown has the latest on efforts to get stranded passengers to their destinations.

  

Dec. 27, 2010

Blizzard Snarls East Coast Travel; Russian Oil Tycoon Found Guilty
Winter Storm Strands Travelers, Blankets East CoastCanceled flights and snow-covered roads are creating frustrating conditions for travelers on the East Coast as airport closures in New York City and other hubs compounded the misery of post-holiday transport.

Dec. 22, 2010

News Wrap: U.S. Government Funding Secured Through March
In other news Wednesday, the federal government's operations are now funded at least through March 4 after President Obama signed a temporary spending bill that freezes most agency budgets at current levels.

  

Dec. 21, 2010

Winter Weather Continues to Foil Travel Plans in Europe
For the fourth straight day, hundreds of thousands of air travelers were stuck around the world due to snow storms in Europe. Carl Dinnen of Independent Television News reports from London's Heathrow Airport.

  

Dec. 20, 2010

News Wrap: Iraq May Be Closer to Forming New Government
In other news Monday, a new Iraqi government might soon be a reality as Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki submitted a list of potential Cabinet members to Parliament, some nine months after national elections. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Parliament is preparing to convene in January four months after elections.

  

Dec. 20, 2010

Snow Smothers Plans in Europe
An early onslaught of snowy weather in northern Europe has closed airports, stranded motorists and canceled Lady Gaga's concert plans (once again) in Paris.

Dec. 20, 2010

Europe's Snowy Scenes
An early onslaught of snowy weather in northern Europe has closed airports, railways and streets, stranding thousands of would-be travelers.

Dec. 15, 2010

N.M. Gov. Richardson to Visit N. Korea, Asylum Ferry Sinks Near Australia
South Korea held a national emergency drill, preparing for a possible military attack. A ferry reportedly carrying asylum seekers crashed into rocks on Christmas Island, killing at least 27.

Dec. 13, 2010

News Wrap: Winter Weather Wallops Midwest, Killing at Least 14
In other news Tuesday, heavy snow blanketed the upper Midwest, claiming at least 14 lives, snarling air travel and tearing a hole in the roof of the Metrodome, home to the Minnesota Vikings. Also, Swedish police say a suicide bomber intended to inflict more casualties, but his explosives went off prematurely.

  

Dec. 6, 2010

News Wrap: Suicide Bombings Kill 50 in Pakistan; WikiLeaks Bank Account Closed
In other news Monday, two suicide bombers attacked a meeting of anti-Taliban officials and tribesmen in northwest Pakistan, killing 50 and wounding more than 100. This was the third attack this year on a tribal militia meeting.

  

Dec. 2, 2010

Science, Mysticism Meld in Predicting Mount Merapi's Deadly Eruptions
Since October, more than 300 people have been killed by volatile volcano Mount Merapi's eruptions. Miles O'Brien reports from the village of Yogyakarta on the science and superstition surrounding the most-active volcano in Indonesia.

  

Dec. 2, 2010

Miles O'Brien: Exploring the Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Merapi
On Thursday's NewsHour, science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports from Indonesia on the science and the superstition surrounding the recent eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano. Hari Sreenivasan caught up with O'Brien in Java for a debrief on his reporting and the "mysticism of the mountain."

  

Dec. 1, 2010

News Wrap: Offshore Drilling Plan Reversed by Obama Adminstration
In other news Wednesday, the Interior Department said it is reversing the plan laid out last March to drill for oil off the East Coast and in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The Obama administration unveiled the plan before the BP oil spill. The new plan means no new drilling proposals off of the East Coast for at least seven years.

  

NOVEMBER
Nov. 26, 2010

Cholera Numbers Grow as Haitians Prepare for Presidential Vote
Amid ongoing reconstruction after the deadly earthquake earlier this year and an ongoing cholera epidemic, Haitians head to the polls to vote on a new leader. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports from Port-au-Prince on the country's presidential election this weekend and the likelihood of a run-off.

  

Nov. 19, 2010

News Wrap: Pilots Excused From TSA Patdowns, Body Scans
In other news Friday, airline pilots will be able to bypass full-body scans and pat-downs that are being implemented at airports across the country. In New Zealand, 29 miners are trapped after an explosion at a coal mine in a remote part of the country.

  

Nov. 9, 2010

Former President Bush Defends His Legacy in New Book
Tuesday marks the official release of former President George W. Bush's memoir, "Decision Points," in which he reflects on the most significant decisions he made as president, as well as in his personal life.

Nov. 9, 2010

Indonesians Evacuate From Mount Merapi's Path
The volcano erupting on Indonesia's Mount Merapi has continued to claim lives as hot ash and gas spew over surrounding areas in one of the worst eruptions in a century.

Nov. 5, 2010

News Wrap: Pelosi Seeks Democratic Minority Leader Mantle
In other news Friday, outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced she wants to be Democratic minority leader in the new Congress. In Pakistan, a suicide bomber blew himself up outside of a mosque.

  

Nov. 5, 2010

Track Hurricane Tomas
Using Google Earth and tropical storm-tracking data from NASA, we created an interactive map of Hurricane Tomas.

Nov. 5, 2010

Track the path of Hurricane Tomas
Using Google Earth and tropical storm-tracking data from NASA, we created this interactive map of Hurricane Tomas. Be sure to click on the local webcams to see images of of the Caribbean skies, and any other icon on the map to see local windspeed and rainfall data.

Nov. 5, 2010

Mount Merapi Erupts Again
The death toll rose once again this morning after the latest eruption on Indonesia's Mount Merapi, which claimed 69 more lives.

Nov. 5, 2010

Hurricane Descends on Haiti; U.S. Adds 150k Jobs; Mount Merapi Erupts Again
Tropical Storm Tomas strengthened to a hurricane, bringing heavy rain and 85 mile per hour winds over Haiti; the U.S. economy added more than 150,000 jobs jobs in October, the first increase since May; and Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted again, killing 69 people.

Nov. 4, 2010

Haiti's Cholera Outbreak Could Worsen After Tropical Storm
Ray Suarez talks to a NPR's Jason Beaubien in Port-au-Prince about concerns that rainwater could further the spread of cholera in Haiti.

  

Nov. 4, 2010

Evacuations in Haiti as Tropical Storm Approaches
Tropical Storm Tomas is heading toward Haiti, where more than a million people are still homeless after a deadly earthquake earlier this year. Kyle Morris of Independent Television News has more.

  

Nov. 4, 2010

Haiti Bracing for Tropical Storm; Jobless Claims Rise; Qantas Grounds A380s
Also in the headlines: a French official said one of two mail bombs sent from Yemen last week was disarmed just 17 minutes before it was set to go off; U.S. officials raided a San Diego-area warehouse Wednesday and found a passageway 4 feet high and 1,800 feet long crossing into Tijuana, Mexico.

Nov. 3, 2010

News Wrap: California Just Says No to Legalizing Marijuana
In other news Wednesday, a proposition to legalize recreational use of marijuana in California failed with 54 percent voting against it.

  

Nov. 3, 2010

In Myanmar, Aid Groups Assess Damage from Cyclone Giri
Relief organizations responding to Cyclone Giri, which pounded western Myanmar on Friday, are finding homes and schools swept away and a need for emergency food and water in the saltwater soaked islands.

Nov. 1, 2010

58 Killed During Roman Catholic Mass in Iraq
Funerals were held today for hostages killed at a Roman Catholic Church in Baghdad last night. Militants raided the church and killed at least 58 people and wounded 78 others. Pope Benedict XVI condemned the murder of unarmed worshippers.

  

Nov. 1, 2010

Monday: Bombs Were Built to Explode in Flight; 52 Killed in Baghdad Siege
President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser said the two package bombs intercepted in Britain and Dubai last week were built to bring down the planes carrying them.

OCTOBER
Oct. 29, 2010

News Wrap: Suicide Bomber Kills 21 Iraqis; Indonesia Tsunami Death Toll Climbs
In other news Friday, a suicide bomber in northeast Baghdad killed 21 people. In Western Indonesia, the death toll from this week's tsunami topped 400, with 300 still missing and thousands homeless.

  

Oct. 29, 2010

Economy Grows in 3rd Quarter; Bad Weather Stalls Indonesia Relief Efforts
The economy grew this summer at a slightly faster rate than last summer, as the Commerce Department said Friday that the economy expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter. And poor weather and a shortage of boats are slowing relief efforts to remote areas of the Indonesian islands hit by a tsunami.

Oct. 28, 2010

Death Toll Climbs in Indonesia; Strikes Continue in France
In other news, rescuers found more bodies in the wreckage from Monday's tsunami in Indonesia. And in France, strikes over recently approved pension reforms disrupted air travel.

  

Oct. 28, 2010

In Photos: Indonesia's Dual Disasters
In less than 24 hours, a tsunami crashed into a remote island chain and a volcano erupted in Indonesia, killing a combined total of more than 400 people and forcing hundreds more to seek temporary refuge in emergency shelters.

Oct. 28, 2010

Thursday: Indonesia Tsunami Death Toll Rises; Foreclosures Up in Cities
The death toll from the tsunami that struck Indonesia rose to 343 as more bodies were found on remote islands. In the U.S., foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac said the mortgage crisis intensified in metropolitan areas this summer, with Chicago and Seattle seeing a sharp increase in foreclosure warnings.

Oct. 27, 2010

Pakistani Mothers, Babies Face Health Risks
Special correspondent Saima Mohsin reports from Pakistan, where pregnant women and infants who survived the floods often lack sufficient nutrition and access to health care.

  

Oct. 27, 2010

Tsunami, Volcano Kill at Least 300 in Indonesia; Storms Hit Midwest, South
A thick layer of dust coated villages on the Indonesian island of Java after Mount Merapi began spewing lava and ash on Tuesday. At least 30 people have been confirmed dead. Mount Merapi last erupted in 2006.

Oct. 26, 2010

Chilean Miners' Rescue Presented Massive Engineering, Drilling Hurdle
Three separate drilling plans were created to save the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San Jose mine. Margaret Warner talks to one Americans who helped orchestrate the rescue.

  

Oct. 26, 2010

Nova Documentary Examines Science Behind Chilean Miners' Rescue
In a documentary airing on most PBS stations, "Nova" captured the gripping story of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for more than two months and explores the science used to rescue them.

  

Oct. 26, 2010

News Wrap: Former Hussein Aide Aziz Sentenced to Hanging
In other news Tuesday, Iraq's High Tribunal convicted former Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz of crimes against humanity and sentenced him to death by hanging. Aziz served as one of Saddam Hussein's most-prominent aides.

  

Oct. 26, 2010

'Windpocalypse' Bears Down on Illinois
A large storm system is tearing through the Midwest, delaying flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and drawing dire nicknames like "Chiclone" and "windpocalypse" and comparisons to a hurricane.

Oct. 26, 2010

Tsunami Kills 23 in Indonesia; Former Aide to Hussein Sentenced to Hang
At least 23 people were killed when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami late Monday that crashed into villages in western Indonesia. There are also fears that Indonesia's volcano, Mount Merapi, could blow.

Oct. 18, 2010

Pakistani Flood Victims Face Malnutrition, Disease as Winter Nears
Special correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports on Pakistani flood victims' continuing needs for food, medicine, agricultural help and other aid as winter nears.

  

Oct. 15, 2010

News Wrap: Retail Sales Pick Up in September
Stocks were mixed on Wall Street on the retail news and signals from the Fed that it would do more to boost the economy.

  

Oct. 15, 2010

Bernanke Suggests Fed Will Do More; Chilean Miners Begin to Head Home
Stock futures jumped after a much-anticipated speech by Ben Bernanke Friday morning, in which the Fed chairman indicated that the central bank may need to do more to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment.

Oct. 14, 2010

Chilean Rescue Effort Holds Lessons in Spirit, Ingenuity
Jeffrey Brown gets three views on the successful rescue of 33 trapped Chilean, what techniques were used to cause the rescue to run smoothly and what it means for Chile.

  

Oct. 14, 2010

Pinera Vows to Toughen Chilean Mining Safety
Celebrations took place across the world when the last Chilean miner emerged after being trapped for 69 days. ITN's Jonathan Miller recaps the euphoria captured in Chile and across the world.

  

Oct. 14, 2010

The Psychology of Confinement: An Interview with NASA Psychologist Al Holland
NASA psychologist Al Holland has spent decades helping to prepare and support astronauts on long-term space missions, and used his expertise to advise the Chilean government on how to help the trapped miners.

Oct. 14, 2010

Chile's Mine Rescue: Costs and Benefits
The complicated mission to save 33 men from the collapsed San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile, which ended successfully Wednesday night, will cost an estimated $10 million to $20 million, according to Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.

Oct. 14, 2010

Chile Rescue Operation Ends; Foreclosures Set New Record
Less than 24 hours after the rescue operation began, the last of the 33 miners trapped underground for more than two months was pulled to safety Wednesday night. Shift foreman Luis Urzua, along with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, led the crowd in singing Chile's national anthem.

Oct. 13, 2010

Dramatic Scene Surrounds Chilean Miner Rescue
Jonathan Franklin of the Washington Post gives an update on efforts to free 33 trapped Chilean miners.

  

Oct. 13, 2010

Chilean Miners Lifted to Freedom One-by-One
A group of trapped Chilean miners is being lifted to freedom on-by-one in a gripping rescue scene. Jonathan Miller gives a recap of the dramatic rescue from the site at the San Jose mine.

  

Oct. 12, 2010

Developing: Rescue Operation for Chilean Miners
The final stage of a months-long rescue mission to free 33 Chilean miners begins Tuesday night as they are shuttled to the surface in a narrow steel capsule one-by-one.

Oct. 12, 2010

Operation Underway to Rescue Chilean Miners
Washington Post reporter Jonathan Franklin provides an update from the scene of a rescue operation to free 33 trapped Chilean miners.

  

Oct. 12, 2010

U.S. Effort to Aid Pakistan Flood Victims Confronts Challenges
As the need for food, water and shelter continue in flood-ravaged areas of Pakistan, American aid groups are running into difficulties in getting supplies to victims. Special Correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports from Pakistan.

  

Oct. 12, 2010

Reporter's Notebook: Making the Rounds in Pakistan's Swat Valley
This week in Islamabad started with a jolt - one that woke me from a deep sleep and measured 5.3 on the Richter scale. Producer Jay LaMonica and I flew in Sunday night to join cameraman Paul Mongey for a series of stories about the aftermath of the disastrous Pakistan floods.

Oct. 12, 2010

Graphic: Chilean Miners' Trip to the Surface
Thirty-three men have been trapped in a gold and copper mine in Copiapo, Chile, since it collapsed on Aug. 5. Starting late Tuesday, a pod painted in the colors of the Chilean flag will begin lifting them one-by-one to the surface in a process expected to last two days.

Oct. 12, 2010

Tuesday: Rescue Approaches for Chilean Miners; Fort Hood Hearings Begin
Rescue operations for the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for more than two months could begin as soon as midnight Tuesday.

Oct. 11, 2010

Rescue of Chilean Miners Nears, but Risks Remain
As rescuers prepare to evacuate the trapped Chilean miners, risks remain to the safe return of the all the men. Ray Suarez talks to Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News, who is on the scene in Chile.

  

Oct. 11, 2010

Steel Tubing to Help Pull Chilean Miners to Surface
Freedom for 33 trapped Chilean miners is growing closer as rescuers finish installing steel tubing that will help bring the miners to the surface. Garent Vincent of Independent Television News reports.

  

Oct. 11, 2010

Monday: Chilean Miners Move Closer to Freedom; Trio Win Nobel in Economics
A group of trapped miners in Chile inched closer to freedom over the weekend, as engineers worked to complete a nearly 2,050 foot-long shaft that will ultimately carry the 33 men to the surface.

Oct. 8, 2010

Rescuers Pin Hopes on 'Plan B' to Free Trapped Chilean Miners
Chilean authorities have been hard at work on three plans for rescuing 33 miners who have been trapped underground since Aug. 5. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports on the mounting drama and excitement as the race to free the workers might be nearing an end.

  

Oct. 8, 2010

News Wrap: Jobs Report Fuels New Rally on Wall Street
In other news Friday, the latest unemployment reading helped push Wall Street higher, with the Nasdaq and Dow Jones industrial average each up more than 1 percent for the week.

  

Oct. 8, 2010

Timeline: Trapped Chilean Miners May Be Near Rescue
Rescue workers burrowing toward Chilean miners trapped a half-mile below the surface could possibly reach the 33 men by Friday night or Saturday and start extracting them by Tuesday.

Oct. 7, 2010

Flooding, Taliban Create Uphill Battle to Educate Pakistani Girls
Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports from Pakistan's Swat Valley about how efforts to educate girls are being hampered by both floodwaters and Taliban insurgents.

  

Oct. 7, 2010

News Wrap: Suicide Bombers Strike Sufi Muslim Shrine in Pakistan
In other news Thursday, two suicide bombers killed at least eight people and wounded 65 others at a Sufi Muslim shrine in Karachi. In Southern China, floodwater forced 200,000 people from their homes in the worst flooding there in 50 years.

  

Oct. 6, 2010

News Wrap: Taliban, Afghan Officials Reportedly in Talks to End War
In other news Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that Afghan officials are taking part in high-level talks with Taliban leaders to end the nine-year war. In Hungary, a criminal investigation was launched into its ongoing toxic sludge disaster.

  

Oct. 5, 2010

News Wrap: 12 Arrested in France Amid Suspected Terror Plots
In other news Tuesday, amid possible terror plots in Europe, police in southern France arrested 12 suspects in raids aimed at Islamic militant groups.

  

Oct. 1, 2010

News Wrap: Tropical Storm Nicole Floods East Coast Highways
In other news Friday, remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved up the East Coast, battering the Northeast and dumping more than 10 inches of rain in parts of Delaware County, Pa.

  

SEPTEMBER
Sept. 29, 2010

For Many Pakistanis, Flood Relief Still Not Arriving Quickly Enough
It's been two months since widespread flooding left parts of Pakistan submerged in water, killing more than 1,500, but humanitarian aid is still hard to come by for some. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports from the northwest region of Pakistan.

  

Sept. 24, 2010

Many Pakistan Flood Victims Still in Need of Aid
Flood levels are still rising in some parts of Pakistan and many remain in need of aid. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports from a village in the southern part of Pakistan.

  

Sept. 24, 2010

Wall Street Closes Out the Week on a Strong Note
The Dow Jones gained more than 197 points and the Nasdaq rose 54 points at close Friday. Stock numbers shot up after news that factory orders and business spending went up in August.

  

Sept. 22, 2010

Bill Clinton on Democrats' Path to Nov. Victory: Honor Voters' Anger
In an interview with the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff, former President Bill Clinton said that President Obama and the Democrats haven't mounted an effective defense against criticism from Republicans, but they do have enough time to convince voters before November that they're taking the right steps to fix the country's economy.

Sept. 16, 2010

In New Orleans, Rebuilding a Health System After a Hospital Is Destroyed
When Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans five years ago, the city's big public hospital, Charity Hospital, was destroyed. On Thursday's NewsHour, Betty Ann Bowser reports on how doctors in New Orleans have worked to rebuild the city's health system over the past five years.

Sept. 15, 2010

Militant Groups Aid Pakistan Flood Victims
The U.S. is said to be the leading donor in the Pakistan floods for humanitarian aid. But militant groups are also stepping up their efforts. Suzanna Koster of GlobalPost reports from a town in Punjab.

  

Sept. 14, 2010

Update: Haitian Amputee Gets New Leg, New Reason to Dance
When the NewsHour team met George Exantus, we were captivated by his story: a prize-winning competitive dancer, he had lost a leg after he was pinned under rubble in the Jan. 12 earthquake. Thanks to donations, he received the sophisticated prosthetic he thought he would never have.

Sept. 13, 2010

Chilean Miners Struggle With Hazards, Loose Regulation
Tom Bearden reports on the hazardous conditions in Chile's mining industry and how the ongoing saga of 33 trapped miners is drawing more calls for tighter regulations underground.

  

Sept. 10, 2010

Meeting Between Florida Pastor, NYC Imam Still Unclear
There were more developments on the Quran burning story Friday. Meanwhile in Afghanistan, thousands of protesters took to the streets against the possible Quran burning.

  

Sept. 10, 2010

Trapped Miners' Families Stay Vigilant in Chile
COPIAPO, Chile | The makeshift tent city at the entrance to the San Jose gold and copper mine houses relatives of the 33 miners trapped by a cave-in nearly half a mile underground. For more than a month, they have been enduring frigid nights while they keep vigil for their loved ones.

Sept. 10, 2010

Trapped Miners' Families Stay Vigilant in Chile
NewsHour special correspondent Tom Bearden reports on and photographs the families waiting for word about the trapped miners in Copiapo, Chile.

  

Sept. 9, 2010

News Wrap: Suicide Bomb Kills 17 at Russian Market
In other news Thursday, a bomb packed with metal bars and bolts tore through an entrance to a busy market in Russia killing at least 17. In Iran, American hiker Sarah Shourd is scheduled to be set free on Saturday after being arrested along the Iraqi border 13 months ago.

  

Sept. 8, 2010

Chilean Miners 'In Good Spirits' But Rebelling Against Some Care
Much has been done to keep the Chilean miners in good spirits but what about the families of these miners? Tom Bearden reports from Chile on how they are holding up.

  

Sept. 7, 2010

3 Options Explored to Rescue Chilean Miners, But No End in Sight for Saga
It's been a month since a mine collapse in Northern Chile trapped 33 men. As efforts continue to keep them healthy and happy, a rescue date still isn't set. Jeffrey Brown talks to Tom Bearden about the options being used in the rescue efforts and how the miners and their loved ones are holding up.

  

Sept. 7, 2010

News Wrap: Gunman Dressed as Iraqi Soldier Kills U.S. Troops
In other news Tuesday, a gunman dressed as an Iraqi soldier killed two U.S. soldiers and wounded nine others in the first American military deaths since combat operations ended there last week. In Pakistan, a suicide car bomb killed at least 20 people when it detonated at a police compound.

  

Sept. 6, 2010

Has Aid for Pakistan Flood Crisis Been Enough?
Pakistan is struggling to assess the aftermath of its recent flood crisis, and may need more international aid. Jeffery Brown talks to philanthropy and humanitarian experts about whether the aid delivered so far has been enough.

  

Sept. 6, 2010

Young Pakistan Flood Victims Face Health Concerns
Special correspondent Saima Mohsin reports in Pakistan on the potential health and safety concerns for the youngest victims of the country's flooding crisis.

  

Sept. 6, 2010

IAEA Expresses Alarm at Iranian Defiance
In other news Monday, the U.N. nuclear agency voiced new concern at Iran's continued defiance over its nuclear program.

  

Sept. 6, 2010

Americans Slower to Aid Pakistani Flood Victims
American individuals and corporations have given generously to the people of Pakistan suffering from the worst flooding catastrophe in the nation's history.

Sept. 3, 2010

News Wrap: U.S. Markets React Positively to Jobs Numbers
In other news Friday, U.S. markets rose ahead of the holiday weekend on news of the latest unemployment reading.

  

Sept. 3, 2010

Track Hurricane Earl's Atlantic Journey
Hurricane Earl continued to churn along the East Coast Friday, heading north from North Carolina and expected to reach southeastern Massachusetts by Friday night. Here are some resources to track the storm.

Sept. 2, 2010

News Wrap: Another Gulf Oil Rig Fire Extinguished; Workers Rescued
Thirteen workers survived a Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion 100 miles south of Vermilion Bay in Louisiana. In Pakistan, thousands of Shiite Muslims mourned the loss of 35 people who were killed in a triple-bombing in Lahore.

  

Sept. 2, 2010

Hurricane Center Official: Earl a 'Considerable Threat' to East Coast
Jim Lehrer speaks with the deputy director of the National Hurricane Center for the latest developments on Hurricane Earl as coastal communities take precautions for a possible landfall.

  

Sept. 2, 2010

East Coast Residents Move Inland as Hurricane Earl Approaches
As Hurricane Earl approached the East Coast, residents and tourists were warned to take precautions. In some areas, residents boarded their homes and businesses before they evacuated. Jim Lehrer has more.

  

Sept. 2, 2010

5 Years After Katrina, Louisiana Teenagers Remember the Storm
In the days following the flooding after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, approximately 1.5 million people throughout the Gulf Coast were displaced from their homes, including 163,000 children. Some of those were young people who became separated from their siblings and parents.

Sept. 2, 2010

Thursday: Middle East Talks Begin; Hurricane Earl Forces Evacuations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sit down for the first of a series of meetings: we have a round-up of what's at stake. Also, watching Hurricane Earl, Bernanke testimony and Gates in Afghanistan.

Sept. 1, 2010

FEMA Chief: Katrina Lessons Aid Hurricane Earl Planning
As government officials prepare for the possible landfall of Hurricane Earl along the East Coast, Jim Lehrer speaks with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate about the storm.

  

Sept. 1, 2010

East Coast Watches Hurricane Earl's Approach
Hurricane Earl, Sept 1, 2010 The big question facing hurricane watchers is not whether Hurricane Earl will change its course and head northeast, but when.

Sept. 1, 2010

A Long Road Ahead in Pakistan Recovery
Special correspondent Jeffrey Kaye has been reporting from Pakistan all week. He talks about his impressions from the ground and what's ahead for Pakistan's many flood victims.

  

AUGUST
Aug. 31, 2010

New Orleans' Jazz Scene Still Hurt, Inspired by Katrina
Jeffrey Brown has an update on musician Michael White who continues his efforts to keep New Orleans' musical tradition strong, five years after Hurricane Katrina.

  

Aug. 31, 2010

News Wrap: Petraeus Acknowledges Slow Progress in Afghanistan
In other news Tuesday, five more U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan bringing the U.S. death toll to 55 for the month. Meanwhile, the top commander there acknowledged the slow pace of progress in that war.

  

Aug. 31, 2010

Hurricane Earl: Waiting and Watching
Hurricane Earl continued to churn through the Atlantic Tuesday, heading toward the U.S. East Coast after dropping heavy rain and stirring up strong winds on the Caribbean islands of Anguilla, Antigua, and St. Maarten Monday.

Aug. 31, 2010

5 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan; Hurricane Earl Now Category 4 Storm
Five U.S. troops were killed by roadside bombs and insurgent fire in southern and eastern Afghanistan today.

Aug. 30, 2010

News Wrap: Obama Calls for Small Business Assistance
In other news Monday, President Obama called for new action to help the sluggish economy and urged new assistance for small businesses. In Pakistan, thousands of refugees began to head home as flood waters receded in some areas.

  

Aug. 30, 2010

In Louisiana, Wetlands Erosion is a Slow-Moving Crisis
What hardly anybody talks about in New Orleans is what could one day undo all the progress of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. The Louisiana coastline -- with its valuable wetlands -- is in trouble.

Aug. 30, 2010

14 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan; Floodwaters Receding in Pakistan
Seven more American service members were killed Monday in two separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, NATO said.

Aug. 27, 2010

Back Home in New Orleans, Survivors Reflect on Hurricane Katrina
Betty Ann Bowser returns to New Orleans to see how three families are coping five years after Hurricane Katrina.

  

Aug. 27, 2010

Specter of Famine Looms in Pakistan's Floodwaters
The immediate need for food and water is crucial for Pakistan's flood victims to survive, but spending more time in unsafe conditions threatens to create long-lasting health issues, homelessness and even famine. Jeffrey Kaye reports from northern Pakistan on the public health nightmare facing flood survivors.

  

Aug. 27, 2010

News Wrap: Homemade Bombs Kill 3 U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
In other news Friday, an American prisoner who was imprisoned for trespassing in North Korea arrived back in the United States. Also, three American troops were killed by homemade bombs in Afghanistan.

  

Aug. 27, 2010

Katrina Five Years Later: New Orleans Is a State of Mind
Spencer Michels writes how it's hard for him to separate his experiences in the aftermath of Katrina from a flood of other impressions since 2005.

Aug. 27, 2010

Slide Show: Long Road Ahead for Pakistan Flood Victims
NewsHour Special Correspondent Jeffrey Kaye is in Pakistan this week, reporting on the aftermath of devastating monsoon flooding that has left at least 8 million people in need of aid.

Aug. 26, 2010

Anxiety, Cave-In Concerns Among Mental Hurdles for Chilean Miners
The good news that 33 trapped Chilean miners were still alive was soon tempered by the possibility that they may not be rescued until Christmas. Judy Woodruff speaks with University of Southern California professor Lawrence Palinkas about the psychological hurdles ahead for the miners.

  

Aug. 26, 2010

Will New Levees Protect New Orleans From the Next Hurricane?
The Army Corps of Engineers has built new flood walls and levees around New Orleans. But some critics say that it might not be enough to protect the city from the next hurricane.

Aug. 26, 2010

Half-Mile of Rock Between Chilean Miners, Lives on Surface
The 33 trapped Chilean miners have been stuck underground for 21 days and they may not get out until Christmas. Tom Clarke of Independent Television News reports.

  

Aug. 26, 2010

Waterborne Disease Threat Overwhelming Medical Workers in Pakistan
Medical personnel in Pakistan are working to control the spread of flood-related waterborne disease, but they face a monumental task as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Special correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports.

  

Aug. 26, 2010

Possible Targeting of Aid Workers Complicates Pakistan Flood Relief
As flooding continues to worsen in southern Pakistan, U.S. officials said that insurgents may be targeting flood relief workers there. Meanwhile, the United Nations made a plea for more aid for victims. Jim Lehrer has more.

  

Aug. 25, 2010

U.S. Pledges More Aid to Pakistan for Flood Crisis
In the day's other news, the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Rajiv Shah, visited Pakistan and made a pledge for additional U.S. aid.

  

Aug. 25, 2010

The Ninth Ward, 5 Years After Hurricane Katrina
In an audio slide show from the city's Ninth Ward, Betty Ann Bowser looks at what has changed -- and what hasn't -- since flooding from the storm devastated the area five years ago.

Aug. 25, 2010

Surveying the Flood Damage in Pakistan
We're flying back to Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, after a day-long trip, care of the U.S. State Department, to survey flood damage in the south and see some of the relief efforts. It has been a whirlwind of rushed activity bookended by the two-hour long plane trips for the dozen or so journalists ferried down to Sukkur.

Aug. 25, 2010

Law & Disorder: The Missteps of NOPD After Katrina
We talked this week with A.C. Thompson, one of the reporters from ProPublica who has been investigating the New Orleans Police Department in the years since Hurricane Katrina. His work is part of a Frontline report called "Law and Disorder."

  

Aug. 25, 2010

The Ninth Ward: Five Years Later
Betty Ann Bowser looks at what has changed in the Ninth Ward in New Orleans -- and what hasn't -- since Hurricane Katrina devastated the area five years ago.

  

Aug. 25, 2010

After Katrina, Richard Misrach Captured Writing on the Wall
Photographer Richard Misrach went to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina to capture images of the messages people had left on buildings and cars in graffiti when they didn't have any other way to express themselves. His work is now on display in Houston and New Orleans.

  

Aug. 24, 2010

News Wrap: Boehner Calls for Change in Economic Strategy
House Minority Leader John Boehner called for President Obama to fire his top economic advisers, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and National Economic Council chief Larry Summers. Meanwhile, voters went to the polls in five states that held primary or run-off contests.

  

Aug. 23, 2010

Photographer: New Orleans' Deep Roots Bolstered Katrina Recovery
Photographer Mario Tama of Getty Images shares some images he has captured of New Orleans and its residents in the five years since he first documented Hurricane Katrina's profound effects on the city.

  

Aug. 23, 2010

Chilean Miners' Underground Ordeal Could Last 'Til Christmas
In Chile, 33 miners trapped for 17 days were found to be alive, but they face months more underground before they can be rescued. Matt Craze of Bloomberg News updates the rescue efforts.

  

Aug. 23, 2010

In Chile, 17 Days Underground Just the Beginning for 33 Miners
In Chile, rescue crews learned that 33 miners are still alive after 17 days stuck underground, but it could take months to free them. The country's president has appealed to other nations to help speed the recovery effort.

  

Aug. 23, 2010

Pakistani Aid Effort Hurt by Scale, Terrain, Instability
As millions of Pakistanis struggle to meet their basic needs due to widespread flooding, aid groups are running into significant challenges trying to help them. Judy Woodruff talks to Daniel Wordsworth, CEO of the American Refugee Committee, about the myriad challenges aid groups face as they work to help Pakistanis.

  

Aug. 23, 2010

In Pakistan, Years of Future Hardship in Water's Wake
Floodwaters are moving south in Pakistan but trouble is possibly brewing in the unstable north as well. Special correspondent Saima Mohsin reports on the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

  

Aug. 23, 2010

Chilean Miners Alive, but Face Months More Underground
Plans to free 33 miners trapped in a copper and gold mine in Chile could take four months, according to the head of rescue operations, but the country's president has appealed to other nations to help speed the rescue effort.

Aug. 23, 2010

On the Ground in Pakistan Amid the Flood Crisis
Special correspondent Jeffrey Kaye is reporting for the NewsHour in Pakistan this week on the flood crisis there.

  

Aug. 23, 2010

More Aid Heading to Pakistan; FDA Chief Calls for Preventative Powers
The United Nations said Monday that it has now raised about 70 percent of the $460 million it needs to provide emergency relief to people affected by the floods in Pakistan.

Aug. 20, 2010

Pakistani Official: The World Should Stand by an Ally in Its Hour of Need
Judy Woodruff interviews Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi about what his country needs to help it recover from the massive floods. Qureshi addresses possible donor reluctance by saying most Pakistanis oppose militant groups, and they need relief in the form of food, shelter, medicine and agricultural tools.

  

Aug. 20, 2010

Cholera Death Raises Fears in Flood-Ravaged Pakistan
Shortages of food and water are still prominent in flooded areas of Pakistan, however more aid arrived from neighboring countries. An aid plane landed in Punjab from China, and Pakistan accepted $5 million aid offer India.

  

Aug. 20, 2010

News Wrap: 3 Coalition Troops Killed in Afghanistan
In other news Friday, three more coalition troops were killed in Afghanistan bringing the monthly death toll for international troops up to 31. In Iraq, an al-Qaida group has claimed responsibility for a Tuesday bombing that killed 61 people.

  

Aug. 19, 2010

Holbrooke: Donations Offer Leverage Over Pakistan Floods; Need Still Enormous
U.N. and U.S. officials declared the Pakistan flooding to be worse than the 2004 Asian tsunami, the 2005 Pakistan earthquake and the Haiti earthquake combined. U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke speaks with Jim Lehrer about the humanitarian efforts and possible role of global warming.

  

Aug. 19, 2010

U.N., U.S. Officials Highlight Enormity of Pakistan Flooding
The situation for Pakistan flood victims grew more desperate Thursday as people waited hours in line for food and water. Since the flooding began nearly three weeks ago, more than 1,500 people have died and millions have been displaced. Jim Lehrer has more.

  

Aug. 19, 2010

Disease Outbreaks Feared as Pakistan's Floodwaters Spread
As the flooding in Pakistan continues to spread, more than 1,500 people have died and millions are homeless, many without access to clean water. The risk of disease outbreaks among the displaced population is high, said UNICEF's Robin Nandy. He talked to the NewsHour about the situation on the ground.

Aug. 19, 2010

Disease Outbreaks a Major Risk in Pakistan Floods
As the flooding in Pakistan continues to spread, more than 1,500 people have died and millions are homeless, many without access to clean water. The risk of disease outbreaks among the displaced population is high, said UNICEF's Robin Nandy. He talked to the NewsHour about the situation on the ground.

  

Aug. 18, 2010

News Wrap: Mudslides Strike China, India
In other news Wednesday, heavy rain created a mudslide down into a Chinese mountain village where 67 people were reported missing and 25 hurt. In Northern India, another mudslide killed at least 18 children when it hit a school building.

  

Aug. 18, 2010

For Pakistani Flood Victims, Is Worst Yet to Come?
As the need for aid in Pakistan worsens, new questions are being raised on whether the government can handle a crisis of this magnitude. Gwen Ifill talks to Shuja Nawaz, director of the Southeast Asia Center at the Atlantic Council, and Moeed Yusuf, the director of the Pakistan program at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

  

Aug. 18, 2010

Pakistan 'Can't Cope Alone' With Massive Flooding
The Pakistan government is faced with overwhelming troubles due to the widespread floods, including disease, starvation and death. Some question whether it is able of dealing with this crisis. Gwen Ifill speaks with special correspondent Saima Mohsin in Karachi about what measures the government is taking.

  

Aug. 18, 2010

Pakistan Floods: How to Help
Amid new headlines on the continued need for humanitarian aid in Pakistan as the country grapples with deadly floods, we've received a few questions on how to help.

Aug. 18, 2010

Wednesday: Aid to Pakistan Falls Short; BP to Begin Transferring Claims
The picture of devestation from the floods in Pakistan continues to worsen Wednesday. And on the Gulf Coast, BP plans to stop accepting claims from people and businesses hurt by the Gulf oil disaster as it prepares to transfer that role to a government-appointed administrator.

Aug. 17, 2010

News Wrap: 3 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Three more U.S. troops were killed in Afghanistan, bringing the month's death toll to 15. In Pakistan, desperation for aid grew as relief trucks were mobbed by flood victims.

  

Aug. 16, 2010

In Pakistan, Aid Groups Struggle to Help Flood Victims
Disease is beginning to spread around refugee camps in flooded Pakistan as rain continues to pour. Jeffrey Brown talks to Michael Young of the International Rescue Committee on the risk of waterborne illness and what measures are being taken to help flood victims.

  

Aug. 16, 2010

Flood Victims in Pakistan Protest for Aid
Pakistani flood victims protested along a main highway in the southern part of the country for more aid as disease began to spread among refugees in makeshift camps. Special correspondent Saima Moshin reports from Pakistan.

  

Aug. 16, 2010

What's Behind This Summer's Severe Weather Around the World?
It's been a summer of extreme weather: monsoon flooding is wreaking havoc in Pakistan and a persistent heat wave is fueling wildfires and creating health hazards in Russia.

Aug. 13, 2010

News Wrap: Aid for Pakistani Flood Victims Falls Short, Relief Groups Warn
In other news Friday, relief groups warned they haven't received enough aid to assist 14 million flood victims in Pakistan. Also, heavy rains in Russia cleared skies of toxic smog from wildfires, some of which continue to burn.

  

Aug. 12, 2010

News Wrap: Blagojevich Jury 'Not Close' to Decision
In other news Thursday, the wait continues for the legal fate of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The jurors said they are not close to decisions on all charges. Also, a federal judge delayed resuming gay marriage ceremonies in California at least until next Wednesday.

  

Aug. 11, 2010

U.N. Humanitarian Official on Global Effort to Aid Flood Victims in Pakistan
The United Nations announced a goal to raise $460 million for Pakistani flood victims. More than 300,000 homes have been destroyed and 14 million people have been affected by the three-week-old disaster. Gwen Ifill speaks with John Holmes, U.N. under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator.

  

Aug. 11, 2010

News Wrap: Jurors Signal Deadlock on Some Charges in Blagojevich Trial
Members of a Chicago jury told a judge they are deadlocked on some decisions in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Also in Iraq, eight soldiers were killed after insurgents lured them into a trap by using children.

  

Aug. 9, 2010

News Wrap: Smoggy Moscow's Daily Death Toll Doubles
In other news, heavy smog from wildfires and other related causes have doubled Moscow's daily death toll bringing it up to 700. In Pakistan, more than 13 million people have now been affected by the monsoon flooding as the water continues to move south.

  

Aug. 9, 2010

Heat Wave, Wildfires Pummel Russia
As wildfires and a record-setting heatwave continue to pummel Russia Monday, death rates in Moscow are also rising as residents navigate smoke-laden streets and record temperatures.

Aug. 6, 2010

News Wrap: Wall Street Up for the Week Despite Bleak Jobs Report
Amid the grim job numbers from the Labor Department Friday, Wall Street managed to come out of the week ahead. The Dow is up nearly 2 percent and the NASDAQ rose 1.5 percent. Also, BP is waiting for cement to harden on its plugged Gulf oil well.

  

Aug. 6, 2010

Russia Wheat Export Ban Pushes Prices Near 2-Year High
Wheat prices retreated slightly but held near a two-year high Friday in reaction to a Russian announcement banning grain exports through the end of the year due to severe drought and wildfires.

Aug. 5, 2010

More Rain Forecast for Flood-Ravaged Pakistan
The numbers of those affected by the floods in Pakistan have climbed to more than 4 million. The forecast is calling for more monsoon rains for the next three days. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports from Punjab Province in the eastern part of the country.

  

Aug. 5, 2010

Gulf Residents Wonder How Long BP, Government Will Stick Around for Cleanup
The government reports that most of the leaked oil is gone from Gulf waters and shorelines, but there is now growing concern and questions on how long cleanup crews will be around. Tom Bearden reports from Venice, Louisiana.

  

Aug. 5, 2010

Thursday: BP to Pump Cement into Well; Flooding Continues in Pakistan
BP plans to start pumping cement into its blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, one day after achieving success with a "static kill.

Aug. 4, 2010

New Orleans Getting Stronger, but Katrina's Problems Linger 5 Years Later
A new report from the Brookings Institution shows New Orleans' population and economy are rebounding five years after Hurricane Katrina, plus the city now has better schools, better access to health care and a stronger criminal justice system. Gwen Ifill speaks with Mayor Mitch Landrieu and scholar Amy Liu about findings.

  

Aug. 4, 2010

In Rural Pakistan, Flood Victims Feeling Abandoned by Government
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.S. has already started to send aid to victims of the Pakistan floods, which have been deemed the worst there in 80 years. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports on the frustrations in a remote Pakistani village.

  

Aug. 4, 2010

Slide Show: Pakistan Floodwaters Spread as Death Toll Grows
Floodwaters spread Wednesday into Pakistan's populous Punjab province, heightening a humanitarian crisis that has killed more than 1,500 people and left 3.2 million needing food aid and assistance. Watch a slide show of some of the recent devastation.

Aug. 3, 2010

Humanitarian Crisis Mounts in Pakistan After 'Monsoon of Generation'
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis are in need of food and shelter after flooding that has killed some 1,500 people so far. Kylie Morris of Independent Television News reports.

  

Aug. 3, 2010

News Wrap: 11 Dead in Shootings in Connecticut, Indianapolis
In other news Tuesday, a gunman killed eight people and then himself at a beer distribution center in Manchester, Conn., and another gunman killed two at a party in Indianapolis.

  

Aug. 3, 2010

Katrina 5 Years Later: Remembering the Storm
This weekend marks five years since Hurricane Katrina ripped into New Orleans, ravaging that city and others on the Gulf Coast.

Aug. 3, 2010

Flooding Devastates Northwest Pakistan
As many as 1,500 people have died and 2 million forced to flee their homes in the worst flooding in Pakistan's history.

Aug. 3, 2010

Katrina 5 Years Later: The Fall and Rise of New Orleans' Levees
Five years after sections of New Orleans' levees fell or were overtopped with water pushed inland by Hurricane Katrina, the NewsHour is looking back at what we've learned about their failure, what's been done to fix them and how vulnerable New Orleans remains to another storm.

Aug. 3, 2010

Katrina 5 Years Later: The Monumental Tasks of Clean-up and Recovery
Upon the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall, the NewsHour is looking back at some our coverage of what people in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast have done to clean up from the storm and rebuild their homes, businesses and lives.

Aug. 3, 2010

Katrina 5 Years Later: Housing Concerns and 'Toxic Trailers'
A resident of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward mows his lawn in front of a FEMA trailer in 2006.

Aug. 3, 2010

Katrina 5 Years Later: Healing and Rebuilding Through Art
As part of our look back at Hurricane Katrina five years after the disaster, we examine how art has played a role in the city's ongoing healing and rebuilding process.

Aug. 3, 2010

Tuesday: BP to Attempt 'Static Kill'; Floods Spreading in Pakistan
Crews hoped to begin pumping mud and cement into the blown-out oil well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday in what BP officials said could be the permanent fix to the spill.

Aug. 2, 2010

Pakistan's Floods Leave Millions Displaced
Widespread floods have driven more than 2 million Pakistanis from their homes while more than 1,000 have been killed. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News has the latest on the continued devastation.

  

Aug. 2, 2010

Thousands Dead or Homeless From Floods in Pakistan
Unusually severe monsoon rains and flash flooding over the weekend left hundreds of Pakistanis dead and even more homeless in the northwest Monday when dams burst and rivers broke their banks, submerging homes and wiping out roads.

JULY
July 28, 2010

Deadly Floods Ravage Central China
So far this year, nearly 1,000 people have been killed by flooding in the central Chinese province of Hubei.

July 23, 2010

News Wrap: China Dealing With Large Oil Spill
In other news today, crews in northeastern China used shovels, buckets and even their bare hands to clean up oil after a pipeline exploded in the Yellow Sea last week.

  

July 23, 2010

Fear of Oil Damage Heightens as Storm 'Bonnie' Approaches the Gulf
Although Tropical Depression Bonnie isn't expected to do much harm on land, many along the Gulf Coast worry that high winds could intensify damage that has already been done by the oil leak. Spencer Michel reports from Louisiana.

  

July 23, 2010

Friday: Work on Oil Well Stops; North Korea Threatens 'Physical Response'
With Tropical Storm Bonnie expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, crews have stopped their efforts to plug BP's broken oil well and clean up the waters, halting work on the two relief wells and evacuating ships from the area.

July 22, 2010

Oil Well Will Remain Capped During Possible Storm
Federal authorities have decided that it will be safe to leave a sealing cap on the Gulf oil well even if all ships have to leave the area during a possible tropical storm this weekend, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said Thursday. The well will remain sealed, hopefully preventing any further oil from leaking into the Gulf.

July 19, 2010

Browner on Tensions With BP: 'They Work at Our Direction'
Four days after a new containment cap halted the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, BP and the government are clashing over how to proceed as seepage has been spotted in the vicinity of the well. Judy Woodruff talks to Carol Browner, President Obama's assistant for energy and climate change, for more on the story.

  

July 19, 2010

BP, Government Bump Heads Over Next Steps for Oil Cap
BP was granted an additional 24 hours to keep the Gulf of Mexico oil well containment cap sealed, but something appears to be seeping from the seafloor about two miles away. Judy Woodruff reports.

  

July 15, 2010

BP Holding Back Oil, for Now; Ticker Stands Still
Kent Wells, a BP PLC vice president, said at a news briefing that oil stopped flowing into the water at 2:25 p.m. CDT after engineers gradually dialed down the amount of crude escaping through the last of three valves in the 75-ton cap.

July 15, 2010

Port-au-Prince Maternity Clinics Pushed to Limit
It's nearly dusk in Port-au-Prince on a recent sweltering summer evening, and four women at the Health Center of Croix des Bouquets are in the early stages of labor.

July 15, 2010

BP Set to Begin Test on New Well Cap
BP again plans to ramp up testing of its newest well cap system Thursday. The multi-stage test, which will take 48 hours, will determine the company's next step in its attempt to control the leak.

July 14, 2010

New Orleans Police Officers Face Charges in Post-Katrina Deaths
Margaret Warner speaks with a ProPublica reporter about the charges facing six New Orleans police officers in connection with killing unarmed citizens and covering up their deaths in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

  

July 14, 2010

In Haiti, Amputees Face Different Kind of Healing
As part of his latest series of reports from Haiti, Ray Suarez details the road ahead for citizens who lost limbs after the country's devastating earthquake in January.

  

July 14, 2010

New Orleans Police Officers Indicted in Post-Katrina Shooting Case
Six current and former New Orleans Police Department officers were indicted Tuesday in the latest in a series of cases looking into questionable police action after Hurricane Katrina.

July 14, 2010

Haiti Aims to Move Residents Out of Tent Camps, Back Into Habitable Homes
With 1.5 million Haitians still living in tent camps, international organizations and the government are struggling to find legally available land for new settlements and ways to decongest the existing camps.

July 14, 2010

Life in Haiti's Tent Cities
More than 1,300 tent camps are housing an estimated 1.5 million people in Haiti displaced by a powerful earthquake in January. Some camps are well serviced by a variety of NGOs, but other more informal camps have little support.

July 14, 2010

Life in Haiti's Tent Cities
All week the NewsHour is reporting on the state of recovery in Haiti, six months after a powerful earthquake devastated the impoverished island nation.

July 13, 2010

Preval Assesses Haiti's Quake Recovery
Ray Suarez talks with Haitian President Rene Preval about the recovery the country still faces, six months after a devastating earthquake.

  

July 12, 2010

Politics and Aid Intermingle in Haiti's Recovery
Margaret Warner talks with Ray Suarez, who has returned to Haiti six months after a devastating earthquake.

  

July 12, 2010

Six Months After Quake, Haiti Still Rebuilding
Ray Suarez reports on the still-recovering Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, where some one million people still remain homeless.

  

July 12, 2010

Haiti a Patchwork of Starts and Stops on Quake Recovery
Six months after a powerful earthquake rocked Haiti, more than one million people are still homeless and the people of Port-au-Prince and surrounding regions continue to suffer the economic, physical and mental after-effects of the devastating temblor.

July 12, 2010

Monday: BP Installing New Cap on Well; Twin Bombings Kill 64 in Uganda
BP continues to install a tighter cap over its leaking oil well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, saying it is ahead of its schedule to get the new, better cap in place.

July 9, 2010

News Wrap: Bombings Kill Dozens in Pakistan
In other news Friday, suicide bombers targeted an office building in Pakistan, killing 62 people and wounding more than 110 others.

  

July 9, 2010

Dispatch From Haiti: Getting Back to Work in Port-au-Prince
PORT-AU-PRINCE | Renette Saintjuste stocks a dizzying mix of items for her tiny makeshift shop in the Sant Sportif Dadadou tent camp in Haiti's capital.

July 8, 2010

Scenes From Haiti, 6 Months After the Earthquake
An estimated 1.5 million Haitians were displaced in January's earthquake. Six months later, the majority of that population is still living in tent settlements and the medical infrastructure is still fragile.

July 8, 2010

Scenes from Haiti, Six Months After the Quake
An estimated 1.5 million Haitians were displaced in January's earthquake. Six months later, the majority of that population is still living in tent settlements and the medical infrastructure is still fragile. A reporting team from the PBS NewsHour has returned to Haiti to assess where things stand.

July 7, 2010

Heat Wave Causes Kinks in Rail Tracks
The Massacusetts Bay Transportation Authority has had to repair so-called "heat kinks" during recent high temperatures.

July 7, 2010

Scorching Heat Wave Waylays East Coast States
Scorching heat and humidity gripped the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, pushing electricity use toward record levels and disrupting train travel. Gwen Ifill reports on how people are coping with the temperatures topping 100 degrees.

  

July 7, 2010

Ray Suarez: Returning to the Scene of the Quake in Haiti
Soon after January's earthquake rocked Haiti, Ray Suarez visited the stricken country to report on the aftermath. Now, Suarez is returning to see how things are faring six months later.

July 6, 2010

News Wrap: Justice Department Files Suit Over Arizona Immigration Law
In other news Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona's new immigration law, and a blistering heat wave gripped much of the country, with temperatures topping 100 degrees in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.

  

JUNE
June 30, 2010

Hurricane Alex Signals Storm Season Could Disrupt Oil Cleanup
As Hurricane Alex stalls oil capture efforts along the Gulf Coast, Jeffrey Brown talks with a hurricane forecaster and an oil spill response expert about the ongoing oil capture efforts and the difficulties that the hurricane season may bring.

  

June 30, 2010

Ask BP Exec Bob Dudley Your Questions for a Live Interview Thursday
On Thursday afternoon, Ray Suarez will sit down for an exclusive live interview with BP executive Bob Dudley -- and we want your questions: what would you ask Dudley about the disaster in the Gulf? Find out here how to submit your questions in this collaboration between the NewsHour, YouTube and Google.

June 25, 2010

News Wrap: June Deadliest Month for NATO Troops in Afghanistan
In other news Friday, three more American troops were killed in Afghanistan, bringing the U.S. death toll for June to 48. Also, oil continues to wash onto beaches in Florida and Mississippi as Thad Allen warned that a potential storm could halt oil collection in the Gulf.

  

June 25, 2010

Pakistanis Seek Answers to Water Supply Problems
Pakistan's aging irrigation infrastructure and years of little rain are adding up to major problems for farmers, prompting the government to subsidize a new drip-style irrigation system. But some farmers still find it too costly to install.

June 23, 2010

Nashville Looks to Stage Comeback After Floods
Six weeks after record floods devastated Nashville, the city is making a comeback. Jeffrey Brown examines the rebuilding efforts of its citizens and its vibrant music industry.

  

June 23, 2010

News Wrap: Oil Containment Cap Removal a Setback for Gulf Effort
In other news Wednesday, BP ran into new troubles in the Gulf when an accident at the damaged wellhead forced crews to remove the cap collecting the oil. Also, the Federal Reserve said it will hold interest rates at record lows due to ongoing concerns about European debt.

  

June 21, 2010

Hurricane Season Could Bring More Misery to Haiti, Gulf Coast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is projecting a busy 2010 hurricane season, with as many as seven major hurricanes possible.

June 18, 2010

News Wrap: Minnesota Communities Begin Cleanup After Deadly Tornadoes
In other news Friday, several communities in Minnesota began to clean up after several tornadoes ripped through the state Thursday, killing three and injuring dozens. Also, hopes dimmed that missing miners in Colombia might be found alive after a deadly explosion on Wednesday.

  

June 17, 2010

News Wrap: Coal Mine Explosion Killls At Least 16 in Colombia
In other news Thursday, rescue workers searched for dozens of workers underground after an explosion rocked the San Fernando Mine in Amaga, Colombia, killing 16. Also, European Union leaders adopted new sanctions against Iran and its nuclear program.

  

June 17, 2010

BP CEO's Testimony Draws Upbraiding by Many on House Energy Panel
BP CEO Tony Hayward faced criticism Thursday from both parties at a U.S. House hearing over his company's Gulf disaster response and business practices. Jim Lehrer recaps the developments on Capitol Hill as oil continues to leak into the Gulf of Mexico.

  

June 14, 2010

News Wrap: At Least 138 Dead in Kyrgyz Riots
In other news Monday, the central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan remained in turmoil after days of ethnic riots killed an estimated 138 people, and the Israeli cabinet approved an inquiry into the deadly raid on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.

  

June 11, 2010

News Wrap: Floods Kill at Least 16 in Arkansas
In other news Friday, flash floods in southwestern Arkansas killed at least 16 people today as a pair of rivers rose more than 8 feet and fresh ethnic bloodshed erupted in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least 45 people.

  

June 7, 2010

Monday: Obama to Receive Briefing on Spill Progess; Tornadoes Kill 7 in Ohio
Despite increased estimates over the weekend for the amount of oil BP is siphoning from the ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen warned Sunday that the worst oil spill in U.S. history could continue into the fall.

June 2, 2010

Q&A: Haiti's Rebuilding Challenges Four Months After Quake
As Haiti continues to rebuild more than four months after a devastating earthquake killed 200,000 people and wiped out much of the capital city, the country still faces a number of immediate and longer-term challenges.

MAY
May 31, 2010

Pro-Palestinian Activists Killed as Israel Stops Aid Flotilla
At least 10 pro-Palestinian activists carrying aid supplies bound for the Gaza Strip were killed Monday when an Israeli naval ship intercepted their flotilla bound for the blockaded region, according to the Israeli army. Dozens of activists were wounded.

May 18, 2010

Relief Organizations Help Haitians Fight Hunger
In the second of two reports about the role of relief organizations in rebuilding Haiti, Dave Iverson of KQED San Francisco explores two Haitian-led aid groups that are helping to feed the hungry after the devastating earthquake.

  

May 13, 2010

Haiti's Non-Governmental Organizations Fill in for Shattered Government
In the first of two reports from Haiti, Dave Iverson of KQED in San Francisco describes Haiti's struggle to rebuild after the earthquake and the crucial role of non-government organizations in the relief effort.

  

May 12, 2010

Through a Child's Lens: Two Years After the China Quake
On May 12, 2008, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit China's Sichuan province, leaving more than 70,000 people dead and 18,000 missing. In an effort to document what life is like in the region now, the American Red Cross distributed 200 disposable cameras to students for a photo competition.

May 11, 2010

News Wrap: Tornadoes, Severe Storms Slam Kansas and Oklahoma
In other news Tuesday, severe storms hit Oklahoma and Kansas overnight, killing at least five people and injuring nearly 60 and Afghan President Hamid Karzai met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of his four-day trip to Washington.

  

May 10, 2010

Exclusive: Oil Rig Worker Shares Tale of Survival, Fear, Legal Tangles
Oil rig survivor Christopher Choy recently shared his story with the NewsHour and NPR.

May 5, 2010

Gulf Coast Oil Spill Adds 'Insult to Injuries' for Ocean's Health
Cleanup and wildlife rescue operations are underway on the shore as the massive oil leak spreads toward sensitive coastal wetlands along the Gulf Coast. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sylvia Earle, National Geographic's explorer-in-residence, about the disaster's effects on the fragile marine ecosystem.

  

May 5, 2010

Gulf Cleanup Continues as BP Attempts to Cap Largest Oil Leak
Tom Bearden continues his reports from the Gulf Coast with an update on BP's attempt to cap the biggest leak at the wellhead. Judy Woodruff talks to him about progress to contain further spread of oil contamination.

  

May 4, 2010

News Wrap: Death Toll Rises from Floods in Southeastern U.S.
In other news Tuesday, record flooding over the weekend is now blamed for 29 deaths in the Southeastern U.S. Also, authorities prepared to close air space over Scotland and Northern Ireland again because of the Icelandic volcano.

  

May 3, 2010

News Wrap: 22 Dead, Thousands Displaced by Flooding in Southeast U.S.
In other news Monday, the death toll reached 22 after severe flooding from weekend storms in Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky. Also, a boil-water advisory continues for nearly 2 million people around Boston after a water main break.

  

May 3, 2010

Q&A: Addressing Mental Health and Trauma in Haiti
Nearly four months after the earthquake in Haiti that killed an estimated 230,000 people and left 1.3 million homeless, mental health workers are trying to help the survivors cope with their feelings of distress, loss and fear.

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April 30, 2010

Disaster Imminent for Sensitive Gulf Coast Ecosystems, Industries
As high winds and waves push oil towards the shores of several states, Jeffrey Brown talks to Robert Twilley, professor of oceanography and coastal science at Louisiana State University about efforts to mitigate the environmental damage.

  

April 30, 2010

Gulf States Brace as Oil Slick Reaches Fragile Coastal Wetlands
High winds and waves pushed oil from the massive slick in the Gulf of Mexico ashore in Louisiana, threatening sensitive coastal wildlife and commercial fisheries. Tom Bearden reports from Louisiana on efforts to mitigate the environmental damage.

  

April 30, 2010

Louisiana Dispatch: Bracing for the Spill
Correspondent Tom Bearden is reporting from Louisiana on the impact of the Gulf oil spill and filed this dispatch for the Rundown.

April 26, 2010

News Wrap: Tornadoes and Storms Ravage Southeast, Killing 10
In other news Monday, major cleanups were underway across the South after tornadoes ripped through the region, killing 10 people. Also, the company that owns a West Virginia coal mine where 29 miners died in an explosion defended itself from accusations of safety violations.

April 23, 2010

In Haiti, a 'Degree of Vibrancy' Seen Amongst Quake Relief Efforts
As the rainy season approaches, relief workers in Haiti continue to move displaced people from tent cities into more substantial housing. Judy Woodruff talks to KQED reporter Dave Iverson about the continuing relief efforts, 100 days after the disaster.

  

April 21, 2010

As Airspace Reopens, European Authorities Scrutinize Ash Response
European Union authorities conceded they may have been overly cautious in shutting down airspace because of volcanic ash, a decision that has led to billions of dollars in losses. Ray Suarez reports from London on the ongoing travel chaos caused by the eruption.

  

April 21, 2010

As U.K. Airspace Opens, Hope Returns for Stranded Travelers
Ray Suarez is still in London, where the sky is still bright blue and beautiful, the weather is unseasonably fine for April, and the airspace over Britain is finally streaked with the occasional airplane after a five-day shut down of Europe's busiest travel hub.

April 20, 2010

European Airports Start to Tackle Travel Backlog
As air traffic resumes in Europe, Gwen Ifill talks to Ray Suarez about the hundreds of thousands of passengers still stranded and struggling to get to their destinations.

  

April 20, 2010

European Skies Slowly Reopen to Air Traffic as Volcanic Ash Risk Abates
Some stranded travelers in Europe got relief as air traffic resumed over the United Kingdom for the first time in nearly a week. Ray Suarez reports from London on the ongoing aftermath of the volcano's eruption.

  

April 20, 2010

Volcano Stems Kenya's Flower, Vegetable Market
Iceland's volcano has not only thrown a wrench into airline passengers' plans but has put Kenya's European market of fresh produce and cut flowers in limbo, at least temporarily.

April 20, 2010

Civil Rights Icon Dorothy Height Dies; Former Lehman CEO to Face Questions
A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

April 19, 2010

In Europe, Costs Mount From Quiet Skies as Volcano Eruption Continues
Officials announced limited air traffic may resume on Tuesday, five days after volcanic ash grounded much of the air traffic in and out of Northern Europe. Ray Suarez reports from London.

  

April 17, 2010

Ray Suarez: Life Under a Cloud
Estimates of mounting costs are running at about $200 million a day for carriers flying in and out of Europe. Now that speculation is beginning that flights may be delayed or grounded into the middle of the coming week, we're talking about some real money.

April 16, 2010

'Krakatoa' Author on Iceland Volcano's Parallels With Eruptions Past
For historical perspective on the Icelandic volcano eruption, Jeffrey Brown talks to Simon Winchester, author of "Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883," about the massive 19th century eruption's impact on health, the economy and even art and literature.

  

April 16, 2010

Icelandic Volcano Eruption Continues to Disrupt European Airspace
An ash plume from an erupting glacial volcano in Iceland continues to cause problems for airports worldwide. Ray Suarez reports from London on the dangers the volcanic ash poses for air travel.

  

April 16, 2010

Meteorologist on Ash and Airplane Risk
The Icelandic volcano, located under a glacier, is spewing water vapor and fine-grained ash that can be damaging to aircraft engines. A meteorologist explains the challenges of measuring the size of the plume, where it is headed and how much of a risk it poses.

April 16, 2010

Friday: Europe's Travel Delays Worsen; Same-sex Partners Get Hospital Rights
A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

April 15, 2010

Icelandic Volcano Eruption Strands Air Passengers Across Europe
A giant cloud of ash from a glacial volcano in Iceland grounded hundreds of flights across northern Europe. Kylie Morris of Independent Television News provides an update on when air traffic might resume.

April 15, 2010

Volcanic Ash Eruption Grounds Flights Across Europe
A giant cloud of ash spewing from a volcano in Iceland has shutdown airports across much of Europe on Thursday, stranding tens of thousands of passengers across the continent in the broadest suspension of air travel since the 2001 terror attacks.

April 15, 2010

Thursday: Tax Day; Obama to Outline Space Plan; Benjamin Hooks Dies at 85
A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

April 14, 2010

Investigators Probe Mine Disaster in West Virginia
More than a week after an explosion killed 29 coal miners in West Virginia, officials continue to investigate the cause of the disaster and the emergency response. Gwen Ifill talks to reporter Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post for the latest on the mine safety debate.

  

April 14, 2010

News Wrap: Fed Warns Congress to Rein in National Debt
In other news Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress and the President to begin reining in the deficit and a series of powerful earthquakes killed at least 400 people in western China.

  

April 14, 2010

Seismologist: China's Quake Severe But Not Unusual
Western China, where a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday, is home to one of the most active systems of fault lines in the world, according to U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Walter Mooney.

April 14, 2010

Quake Kills Hundreds in China; Bernanke to Testify on Economy
A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

April 10, 2010

West Virginia Mine Saga Ends
More than 100 hours after an explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine Monday afternoon, the final four missing West Virginia miners were found dead, officials announced early Saturday, extinguishing hopes of a miracle that they might have taken shelter.

April 9, 2010

News Wrap: Obama Requests Report on W.Va. Mine Explosion
In other news Friday, rescuers again struggled in their search to find four missing miners who were trapped by an explosion in a West Virginia coal mine on Monday. Also, thousands mourned those killed in this week's political violence in Kyrgyzstan.

  

April 8, 2010

News Wrap: Search Stalls for Missing W.Va. Miners
In other news Thursday, explosive gasses again forced emergency crews to abandon rescue efforts in a West Virginia coal mine where 25 men died on Monday. Also, military officials said two U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq.

  

April 7, 2010

West Virginia Families Clinging to 'Sliver of Hope'
Crews continued to drill holes to vent explosive gasses out of a mine in West Virginia where four miners are still missing. Jim Lehrer gets an update from NPR reporter Frank Langfitt on the scene about the search efforts and questions about the mine's safety record.

  

April 7, 2010

At West Virginia Mine, Drilling Effort Aims to Speed Rescuers' Reentry
Crews have opted to drill a third borehole deep into a West Virginia coal mine in hopes of drawing out enough poisonous, explosive gas to allow rescue teams to reenter the area and hopefully find four miners alive, officials said Wednesday morning.

  

April 6, 2010

USGS: 7.8 Quake Hits Sumatra, Tsunami Watch Lifted
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck early Wednesday morning local time near Sumatra, Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake triggered a tsunami warning in the region, but the Indonesian government lifted it within several hours.

  

April 6, 2010

News Wrap: Afghan Troops Launch New Offensive
In other news Tuesday, a new military offensive by troops in Afghanistan has killed 27 Taliban insurgents, but NATO and Afghan officials are investigating a NATO airstrike that killed four civilians.