Feb 02 Watch Cartoons Provoke Anger Across Muslim World Political cartoons published in European newspapers depicting the Prophet Muhammad against Islamic law caused a controversy across the Muslim world. Following a background report, two guests discuss the reaction and opposition to these cartoons. Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch Friends Remember Coretta Scott King Two family friends discuss the life and achievements of Coretta Scott King, civil rights crusader and widow of Martin Luther King Jr. Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch Playwright Wendy Wasserstein Dies at Age 55 A look back at the life and work of playwright Wendy Wasserstein, who died Monday at the age of 55. Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch New Report Finds Shortcomings in Iraq Reconstruction Since 2003 the United States has spent more than $30 billion toward relief and reconstruction in Iraq. Stuart Bowen, the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction, discusses a new report that finds shortcomings in the rebuilding. Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch Roadside Bombing Injures ABC News Anchorman Bob Woodruff A Media Unit report on the roadside bombing that severely injured ABC News anchorman Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt, followed by a discussion with a colleague of theirs. Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch Post Web Site Halts Comments Section The Washington Post's Web site recently shut down the viewer comments section of one of its weblogs after an article by the Post's ombudsman caused a flood of complaints. Continue watching
Jan 23 PBS Names New York Public Broadcasting Exec New President By PBS News Hour PBS announced Monday that Paula Kerger, an executive with more than a decade of experience working with public television in New York City, would take the helm of the national public broadcaster on March 21. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch Christian Science Monitor Reporter Kidnapped in Iraq A Media Unit report on the kidnapping of journalist Jill Carroll in Iraq. Her captors released a videotape of her on Wednesday. The kidnappers threatened to execute the 28-year-old if U.S. authorities do not release all Iraqi women in military… Continue watching
Jan 16 Bombings in South Kill Dozens As Karzai Warns of New Attacks By Admin, PBS News Hour Remnants of the Taliban continued to launch attacks Monday, claiming responsibility for two attacks in the southern part of Afghanistan that killed at least 26 people and wounded nearly 50 others. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch Report Criticizes Armor Given to U.S. Troops in Iraq A recent study revealing that vulnerabilities in body armor accounted for around 300 of 2200 deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq has sparked a debate over the armor's durability and effectiveness. Two retired military officers discuss the study and their… Continue watching