Nov 20 Watch Jim Lehrer on the Kennedy Assassination In this extended interview from "JFK: Breaking the News," NewsHour anchor Jim Lehrer discusses his experiences covering the assassination of President Kennedy as a newspaper reporter for the Dallas Times Herald. Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch Eddie Barker on the Kennedy Assassination In this extended interview from "JFK: Breaking the News," Eddie Barker, former news director for the CBS television and radio affiliates in Dallas, relays his experiences covering the assassination of President Kennedy as a local newsman. Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch Gays on TV A day after Massachusetts' highest court rules against the ban on same-sex marriages, Terence Smith examines the proliferation -- and popularity -- of gay and lesbian-oriented television shows, and what this new trend in American television suggests about public attitudes… Continue watching
Nov 14 Pentagon Limits Media Access to Funerals The Pentagon has ordered officials at Arlington National Cemetery to enforce rules limiting press coverage of funerals by distancing reporters from graveside services. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch Tabloid Backlash? In light of the current rape trial of basketball star Kobe Bryant, Terence Smith examines the ubiquity of tabloid-style journalism and its impact on mainstream coverage. Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch Court Television Essayist Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune explores America's interest in court television. Continue watching
Nov 07 Sony, Bertelsmann Announce Plans to Merge Music Units Entertainment giants Sony Corp. and Bertelsmann AG announced plans to combine their music units in an effort to bolster profits amid declining CD sales and widespread Internet piracy. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch Reagan Miniseries: Final Cut After weeks of rumors that the upcoming CBS miniseries presents an unflattering portrait of former President Reagan and his wife Nancy, the network announced that it will not air the broadcast. Instead, the miniseries will be shown Nov. 30 on… Continue watching
Oct 30 Russia’s High Court Confirms Media’s Free Speech Rights During Elections Russia's top court has struck down parts of new regulations restricting media coverage during the run-up to December elections. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch Deadlines Past with Walter Mears Walter Mears, a former Associated Press reporter, discusses his career covering 11 presidential campaigns, and how political journalism and the news business has changed over the last 40 years. Continue watching