Health Oct 20 Pilot oxygen backup system offers new hope for Ugandan hospitals plagued by power cuts By Fred de Sam Lazaro
Health Oct 01 Watch 6:24 Merck’s antiviral pill may help beat COVID-19, but vaccines and testing still needed Although COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and resulting deaths, there have not been many good or easy treatment options for the actual virus. But a new antiviral drug from Merck offers hope for keeping patients infected with…
Science Jun 23 Watch 7:48 Recycling plastic has been an uphill challenge. Could chemical recycling change that? Plastic pollution is a global threat on our lands and seas. Since World War II, we have created over 9 billion cubic tons of it, yet its recycling remains extremely limited. As part of our "Breakthroughs" series, Miles O'Brien looks… By Miles O'Brien
Health Apr 16 Watch 5:51 How drones are delivering lifesaving medical supplies in Rwanda Getting medical supplies to where they are needed fast can mean the difference between life and death outcomes, but moving them efficiently across long distances to remote and rural areas can be difficult for traditional transportation. Special correspondent Fred de… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman
Politics Dec 20 Watch Admitting ups and downs of 2013, Obama looks forward to new ‘breakthrough year’ Obama admits ups and downs of 2013, looks forward to new 'breakthrough year'…
Oct 16 Watch No breakthroughs, but ‘substantive’ talks begin over Iran’s nuclear interests Though diplomats offered few details, talks in Geneva over Iran's nuclear programs were described as "substantive" and "forward-looking," giving negotiators the opportunity to discuss questions and clarify their positions in greater depth than before. Ray Suarez reports. Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch U.S. Looks for Serious Interest From Russia in Working Together U.S. Looks for Serious Interest From Russia in Working Together… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch Obama Pledges Help to Jordan on the Syrian Refugee Crisis President Obama traveled to Amman, Jordan, the first Arab country he has visited since the Arab Spring uprising two years ago. In a joint press conference with King Abdullah, Mr. Obama pledged to help Jordan with the growing Syrian refugee… Continue watching
Jul 20 In Tanzania, HIV at a Crossroads The U.S. will launch a series of HIV prevention strategies to test whether an AIDS-free generation is really possible. Will this be a breakthrough moment?… Continue reading