Feb 13 Sochi warm enough for sunbathing By Travis Daub Temperatures in Sochi stayed spring-like for the third day, as the weather forecast predicted highs to hit the 60s through this weekend. But Sochi’s strategic snow reserve remains stable, and organizers are confident the region has enough snow on hand… Continue reading
Feb 12 Gold-medal tie in women’s downhill skiing an Olympic first By Sarah Corapi Olympic history was made early Wednesday morning when two athletes tied for first place in the women’s downhill skiing finals at the Sochi, Russia, games. Dominique Gisin of Switzerland and Tina Maze of Slovenia each completed their runs with a… Continue reading
Feb 09 No talks about uniting Korean Olympic teams for 2018 By Kayla Ruble Four years from now, the games will take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea -- not far from the demilitarized zone that divides North and South Korea. Despite hopes that the countries will unite for the games, organizers say the neighboring… Continue reading
Feb 09 What we’re watching Sunday By Kayla Ruble PBS NewsHour is following the news of the day, from new Snowden revelations to empty seats in Sochi. Continue reading
Feb 08 What we’re watching Saturday By Kayla Ruble PBS NewsHour is following the news of the day, from Afghanistan to Sochi. Continue reading
Feb 07 Thousands of athletes, 4 rings and 1 dog at the Olympics opening ceremony By Margaret Myers The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, was a spectacular affair studded by fireworks and dazzling lights. Several news agencies live tweeted the event, which included at least one mishap and one stray dog. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch Thursday, February 6, 2014 By PBS News Hour On the PBS NewsHour tonight, a day before the opening ceremonies at the Sochi Winter Olympics, we look at the American athletes who could strike gold. Also: a UN report details the Syrian war’s toll on children, adjunct professors struggle… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch Athletes prepare to prove their mettle at Sochi By PBS News Hour In Sochi, the Olympic torch made its final tour and some preliminary competitions got underway. A day before the opening ceremony, Gwen Ifill gets a preview of the venues, the security, the new official events and the athletes to watch… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch U.S. Olympic hopefuls take their marks as Sochi spotlight shifts to competition By PBS News Hour The Winter Games are finally set to begin in Sochi, Russia, after weeks of being overshadowed by controversy over the host country’s human rights record, unfinished accommodations and security concerns. Gwen Ifill looks at the roster of American athletes who… Continue watching
Feb 06 TSA bans toothpaste, liquids aboard flights from U.S. to Russia By Andy Swab Airlines have been warned to be on look out for explosives that terrorists might use on the eve of the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. Continue reading