Aug 14 Gallery: 100 years of the Panama Canal in 10 photos By Larisa Epatko Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, the 48-mile passage linking the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It helped move American troops to the Pacific theater during World War II and has facilitated trade between… Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch News Wrap: Police Make Arrests at Zimmerman Verdict Protests in California In other news Tuesday, more rallies and protests were held in reaction to the George Zimmerman verdict. Attorney General Eric Holder said at an NAACP convention that "Stand Your Ground" laws encourage violent escalation. Also, a North Korean ship was… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch Increased Decay Strains Budget-strapped New Orleans Port Even before Hurricane Katrina, the structural flaws of the port of New Orleans, combined with increased shipping volume, strained the infrastructure resource. Ray Suarez examines the port's struggle to fund improvements and keep up with its competition. Continue watching