Jul 04 A Fireworks Show for the Nation Fireworks will be illuminating the skies in cities across the country on this July 4 holiday. Among the classic destinations for Independence Day displays, the fireworks show on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has… Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch July 4 Fireworks: Behind the Scenes in the Nation’s Capital A behind the scenes look at one of the nation's largest fireworks displays. Continue watching
Jul 04 One Can Still ‘Rock’ Out to ‘Fireworks,’ 35 Years Later Fireworks have become synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations, from large explosions of colors that light up the night sky over your town to small sparklers that can be enjoyed from your own yard. Songwriter Lynn Ahrens discovered in 1976… Continue reading
Jul 01 Conversation: Eleanor Henderson, Author of ‘Ten Thousand Saints’ By Tom LeGro Jeffrey Brown talks to Eleanor Henderson, author of "Ten Thousand Saints," a novel that's garnering strong reviews for its treatment of teens, an underground youth culture and troubled family relationships. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch Eleanor Henderson Reads From Her Novel, ‘Ten Thousand Saints’ Eleanor Henderson reads from her novel, "Ten Thousand Saints."… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch Conversation: Eleanor Henderson, Author of ‘Ten Thousand Saints’ Jeffrey Brown talks to Eleanor Henderson, author of "Ten Thousand Saints."… Continue watching
Jul 01 Friday’s Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, Brandeis University promises not to sell the Rose Art collection. Continue reading
Jul 01 Joseph Stiglitz, Barney Frank Respond to ‘Reckless Endangerment’ Allegations By Paul Solman Friday on the NewsHour, New York Times finance specialist Gretchen Morgenson and co-author Josh Rosner, a longtime housing analyst, talk about their new bestseller, "Reckless Endangerment" (no. 17 on the Times list this week). The book is a… Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch Growing Dissent From Youth, Labor Unions Spark Rare Protests in China Growing dissent among young people and labor union members has sparked rare protests in China. Independent Television News' John Sparks reports from the southeastern city of Xintang, which saw four days of protests in recent weeks. Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch What Next for Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei? Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was released from prison last week after a three month detention. Continue watching