Mar 15 Watch FCC Plan Urges Faster, Wider Broadband Internet Access Across U.S. The Federal Communications Commission is presenting a new national broadband plan to Congress, aimed at encouraging companies to expand high-speed and wireless Internet access. Jeffery Brown talks to Julius Genachowski, chairman of the FCC. Continue watching
Oct 06 ‘Masters of Light’ Receive Nobel in Physics The three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics Tuesday all developed new ways of harnessing light for different technological applications that are now used all the time, every day, all over the world. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch Few Glimmers of Hope for Unemployed Americans With the long-term unemployment rate at its highest level since 1948, the nation's jobless are taking little solace in recent data suggesting the recession is winding down. In the latest installment of his Making Sen$e series, Paul Solman explores the… Continue watching
Jan 10 Venezuela’s Chavez Installed for Second Term By PBS NewsHour Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was sworn in for a second six-year term Wednesday, vowing "socialism or death" in a move reminiscent of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, as he pledged to continue the country's movement toward a socialist state. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch Congress Addresses Net Neutrality in Telecommunications Bill The Senate Commerce Committee started deliberations Thursday on a bill overhauling the 1996 Telecommunications Act that could allow broadband providers to use a tiered pricing plan on Internet content. Continue watching