Dec 29 Web only: A conversation with the author of ‘A Deadly Mix in Benghazi’ By News Desk // A lengthy investigation by The New York Times published on December 28 finds no evidence that al Qaeda was involved in the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya. The report also finds that the attack on the mission was fueled… Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch Saturday, December 21, 2013 France mulls child beauty pageant ban, theater for autistic children, journalist safety. Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch Web exclusive: Update on Mexican journalists under threat The repressive situation for journalists in Mexico and new hope for those covering Iran. Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch Number of imprisoned journalists is second-highest on record Over 200 journalists are being detained for their work around the world, making 2013 the second-worst year on record for journalists in prison, according to the most recent report by the Committee to Protect Journalists. John Larson speaks with Robert… Continue watching
Dec 18 Watch White House press corps pushes for more Obama photo opportunities White House press corps pushes for more Obama photo opportunities… Continue watching
Dec 18 From Bo to Batkid, moments that inspired us on Twitter in 2013 By Colleen Shalby At its best, Twitter connects people and ideas miles, states, even worlds apart. In 2013, 500 million tweets were sent per day. We took a look at some of those moments of inspiration, amusement and wonder. Continue reading
Dec 16 Whose tweet is it anyway? Test your knowledge of 2013’s top political tweets By Ellen Rolfes, Frank Bi In well-rehearsed public statements, politicians rarely stray from their talking points. But on social media, they tend to loosen up. They express personal tastes, share humorous quips, and occasionally make unfortunate gaffes. So how well do you know politicos? Take… Continue reading
Dec 12 How do you get your news? Graph courtesy Reuters Institute In the modern media landscape, Americans have a wide range of resources to consume news. But how does the way we get our news compare to the rest of the world? The 2013 Reuters… Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch Pope Francis recognized as ‘Person of the Year’ for changing tone of the papacy Pope Francis recognized as 'Person of the Year' for changing tone of the papacy… Continue watching
Dec 11 Twitter Chat: Should we allow cell phone use on planes? By Bridget Shirvell PBS NewsHour holds live Twitter chats from 1 to 2 p.m. EST each Thursday. Join us on Twitter @NewsHour using the hash tag #NewsHourChatsPhoto by Jin Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Air travel isn't exactly pleasant as it… Continue reading