Jan 01 Watch A New Year’s Day Poem Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads a poem marking the end of the 20th century. Continue watching
Oct 11 "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger Apologizes Syndicated radio and television host "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger apologized with a full-page newspaper ad today for her "poorly chosen" words about homosexuals. Continue reading
Sep 22 "Dr. Laura" Production Halts Paramount has suspended production of radio host "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger's television program, just two weeks after its debut. Continue reading
Sep 13 "Dr. Laura" Debuts "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger's syndicated television show debuted across the country this week, amid protests from gay rights activists and the departure of another sponsor. Continue reading
Jun 01 No Asylum Hearing for Elian Gonzalez A federal court ruled Thursday that 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez is too young to be entitled to an asylum hearing, handing an apparent victory to the boy's father, who wants to take him back to Cuba. Continue reading
Jan 10 Boy’s Return to Cuba Uncertain A Florida judge -- who said she has jurisdiction in the case of Elian Gonzalez -- Monday afternoon ruled that the 6-year-old boy should not be sent back to Cuba for now. Continue reading
Jan 07 Cuban Boy’s Family to Appeal Return The family of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez starts legal action against Wednesday's U.S. immigration recommendation that the boy return to his father in Cuba. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch So Long, Charlie Brown By PBS News Hour The last daily "Peanuts" comic strip ran in newspapers today. Creator Charles Schulz, 77, retired after he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He had written the strip for nearly 50 years. Terence Smith leads a farewell to Charlie Brown and… Continue watching
Nov 23 Survey Shows Racial Divides in Military A comprehensive survey shows lingering offensive behavior and discrimination of different races and ethnic groups in the military. Continue reading