Apr 24 Watch CIA Presents New Evidence of Syria-N. Korea Nuclear Link CIA officials briefed House and Senate members Thursday on classified evidence, including a video, linking North Korea to a Syrian nuclear facility that Israel bombed in September 2007. A reporter discusses the details of the emerging story. Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch Government Curries Favor With Military News Analysts The Pentagon may influence the analysis of some retired military personnel who appear on television news programs, the New York Times recently reported. Media insiders discuss the details of this murky world of defense companies, the current administration and the… Continue watching
Apr 24 U.S. to Illustrate N. Korea-Syria Nuclear Ties By PBS News Hour CIA Director Michael Hayden and other intelligence officials are briefing House and Senate members Thursday on classified evidence linking North Korea to a Syrian nuclear facility that Israel bombed in September 2007. Continue reading
Apr 24 Chinese Americans Divided on Olympic Torch Protests By PBS News Hour Jonathan Choy, owner of a martial arts equipment shop and ping pong club in the heart of New York City's Chinatown, is conflicted about the violent protests that have disrupted the Olympic torch relay. Continue reading
Apr 24 Ford Posts Surprise $100M Quarterly Profit By PBS News Hour Ford Motor Co. surprised Wall Street Thursday when it announced a $100 million profit for the first quarter, marking the automaker's first profitable quarter since the spring of last year. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch Petraeus Tapped to Head Mideast Central Command Defense Secretary Robert Gates nominated Wednesday Gen. David Petraeus to head the U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military experts analyze the change in role and what it means for U.S. military efforts in the region. Continue watching
Apr 21 Iraq PM Seeks Neighbors’ Diplomatic, Fiscal Help By PBS News Hour Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Monday urged other Arab countries to reopen their embassies in the capital and to cancel his country's debts as a show of support for his government as it cracks down on militias in Iraq. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch Pittsburgh Media Adapts to Shifting News Landscape The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is preparing for the demands of covering the presidential primary campaign by focusing mainly on online reporting and adapting to a changing media landscape. Jeffrey Brown reports on the Post-Gazette's strategy. Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch Pope Benedict Urges Respect for Human Rights at U.N. Pope Benedict XVI spoke Friday at the United Nations, saying respect for human rights should be the focus of international cooperation, but warning "multilateral consensus" is "subordinated to the decisions of a small number."… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch Pope Benedict Says Church, American Society at a ‘Crossroads’ Pope Benedict XVI held mass before a crowd of some 45,000 worshipers at the Washington Nationals park Thursday, where he addressed the challenges facing American Catholics. A group of analysts and experts examine the pope's message to Americans. Continue watching