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The Heart of the Hutu-Tutsi Conflict

By PBS News Hour

Although a series of brutal conflicts have been waged between Hutus and Tutsis, including the genocidal war in Rwanda, distinctions between the two groups are less than clear.

Amazon's Growth

By PBS News Hour

Amazon.com's stock is worth several times its competitors. Analysts say it's because traders are speculating on the company's future growth as an electronic megastore. Here's a look at the company's recent growth.

Microsoft Verdict: Microsoft Broke Rules

By PBS News Hour

Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ruled that Microsoft violated federal antitrust laws by using its power to stifle competition and hurt consumers.

Microsoft Talks Break Down

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Talks between the Department of Justice and Microsoft broke down over the weekend. The following is a statement released April 1 by U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Richard Posner in Chicago, the talks' mediator.

Robert Pool and Beyond Engineering

So you think engineers and scientists are responsible for the shape of technology today? Guess again. David Gergen speaks with Robert Pool, author of "Beyond Engineering: How Society Shapes Technology."…

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School Funding

By PBS News Hour

To understand the problems of education in America, it is necessary to look at the way public schools are financed.

Forum: Ken Auletta on the Effect of New Telecommunications Act on the Internet

The new Telecommunications Bill passed by Congress will have a sweeping effect on the way telephone and cable companies can do business.

Are Older Americans Helped Or Hurt By Changing Inflation?

When high-level talks between the White House and Congress resume on Friday, one idea that's expecting to get close attention is adjusting the Consumer Price Index. Paul Solman reports on the proposal and its potential impact.

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