Feb 08 Watch Blueprint America: Motor City Faces Transportation Crossroads Once a hub of innovation, Detroit's now stands as the symbol of an industry's struggle for progress. As much of the world looks to faster, cleaner and more modern transportation, the Blueprint America series on infrastructure examines the future of… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch Hope, Healing for New Orleans After Super Bowl New Orleans is riding high on the momentum of Sunday's Super Bowl upset by the hometown Saints over the Indianapolis Colts. And for a city still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the championship signifies the spirit of survival… Continue watching
Feb 07 In Saints-Crazed New Orleans, 'We've Already Won. The Healing's Begun' Editor's note: The New Orleans Saints upset Indianapolis, 31-17, on Sunday night, clinching their first Super Bowl victory. For more on their championship season and what it means to New Orleans as it continues its recovery from Hurricane Katrina,… Continue reading
Feb 05 On Friday's NewsHour... UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS | The latest U.S. unemployment reading dropped to 9.7 percent, but that doesn't include many who have given up looking for work. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect magazine and former treasury… Continue reading
Feb 05 Toyota's President Apologizes to Customers for Recall Worries Toyota's* president apologized Friday for problems that have led to millions of recalled vehicles worldwide, tarnished the automaker's reputation for safety and put the company "in crisis." "I would like to take this opportunity to apologize from the bottom… Continue reading
Feb 04 American Missionaries in Haiti Charged with Abduction By Jason Breslow The American missionaries detained in Haiti last week for trying to take 33 children to neighboring Dominican Republic have been charged with abduction and criminal association, according to prosecutors. After announcing the charges, Haitian Deputy Prosecutor Jean Ferge Joseph… Continue reading
Feb 04 On Thursday's NewsHour... NEW SENATOR- Scott Brown was sworn-in as a member of the United States Senate representing Massachusetts, and at a stroke changing the political dynamic in Washington. As the Democrats lose their all-important 60th vote in the U.S. Senate, Judy… Continue reading
Feb 04 Thursday's Headlines: Brown Swearing In Early; More Problems for Toyota Democrats will officially lose their 60-vote majority in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., will be sworn into office a week earlier than expected. Senate Democrats held that position for much of the last year. "Once… Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch Toyota Faces Federal Probe Over Prius Brakes The bad news continues for Toyota, as brake problems surface in the company's popular Prius model this week. The Transportation Department is considering an investigation, after receiving 124 complaints about the possible brake-power issues. Continue watching