Oct 25 Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks Dies At 92 By PBS News Hour Civil rights icon Rosa Parks died Monday night at her home in Detroit of natural causes, a family friend said. She was 92. Continue reading
Oct 25 Rosa Parks Biography By PBS News Hour Rosa Parks' quiet, yet defiant refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Ala. bus, sparked one of the longest and most influential civil rights protests in the nation's history. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch Milestone for Deaths in Iraq The 2,000th U.S. military death in the Iraq war was registered Tuesday. The editor of the Military Times Media Group explains the demographics of the men and women who have lost their lives. Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch Trouble at the New York Times A media unit update tracks the recent controversy at The New York Times over Judith Miller, a Times reporter involved in the CIA leak case and the author of articles containing erroneous information about weapons of mass destruction. Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch North Korea’s Nuclear Program New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who recently returned to the United States from an unofficial visit to Pyongyang, discusses the North Korea's pledge on Monday to continue with six-party negotiations over its nuclear weapons program. Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch The NewsHour Turns 30 In a 30th anniversary special, NewsHour host Jim Lehrer interviews his founding partner Robert MacNeil about the history of the program. Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Judith Miller and the New York Times The New York Times recently issued a lengthy appraisal of its CIA leak coverage. The Times has stood for months behind reporter Judith Miller, who was jailed after failing to reveal a confidential source. Two experts discuss the situation at… Continue watching
Oct 14 Chechen Rebels Clash With Russian Security Forces By PBS News Hour Russian security forces worked Friday to root out the last of Chechen insurgents who launched a coordinated attack the previous day on the southern Russian city of Nalchik. The clashes reportedly left at least 108 dead. Continue reading
Oct 11 Insurgent Violence Heightens Ahead of Iraqi Constitution Vote By PBS News Hour In stepped up violence leading up to Saturday's referendum on a new Iraqi constitution, at least 40 people were killed Tuesday in a string of attacks, including a car bombing at a crowded market. Continue reading
Oct 07 Soccer Star Hopes to Lead Liberia’s Turnaround By PBS News Hour Standing amid a crowded Liberian soccer stadium, George Weah gave the characteristic post-game nod as he thanked the masses for their support. The 39-year-old soccer star looked toward the stands as he clapped his hands above his head. Continue reading