World May 05 What Cinco de Mayo really celebrates Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to… By Fernanda Figueroa, Associated Press
Nation Dec 20 A quick guide to Kwanzaa The holiday, which serves as a nationwide communal event reinforcing self-determination and unity in the face of oppression, spans seven days from the day after Christmas through New Year’s Day. By Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press
World Dec 31 PHOTOS: How the world is welcoming 2019 Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell Monday to a year filled with challenges to many of the world's most basic institutions, including politics, trade, alliances and religion. By Associated Press
World Dec 25 Watch 2:11 In times of turmoil, Christmas celebrations focus on empathy From the Pope in the Vatican to Queen Elizabeth in London, Christmas celebrations across the globe sounded themes of understanding and compassion. Nick Schifrin takes a look at holiday rituals around the world, from the solemn to the silly.
Jul 04 Watch News Wrap: Lady Liberty Reopens for Independence Day After Sandy Devastation In other news Thursday, Americans in the U.S. and abroad celebrated the Fourth of July, the Statue of Liberty reopened for the first time since Hurricane Sandy and President Barack Obama thanked U.S. troops for their service. Also, fire crews… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch Egyptians Praise and Protest Installation of Interim President Mansour Egypt swore in Adly Mansour as their new interim president, replacing deposed leader Mohammed Morsi. Military officials took the supreme leader of the Muslim Brotherhood into custody and placed Morsi and some of his aides under house arrest. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch News Wrap: U.S. and World Welcomes 2013 with New Year Celebrations News Wrap: U.S. and World Welcomes 2013 with New Year Celebrations… Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch Drug War Casts a Shadow on Mexican Bicentennial Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan talks with Ray Suarez about Mexico's bicentennial celebrations amid the backdrop of ongoing drug war violence and economic woes. Continue watching