Religion & Ethics Newsweekly recently reported on a border town slated to be sliced in two by a proposed wall; NewsHour reported on the problems that migrant workers are facing; and on Frontline/World–a U.S. Customs officer arrested on suspicion of smuggling persons into the U.S., airs tonight at 9pm.

Earlier this month bikers descended on Paterson, New Jersey to have their bikes blessed by a Catholic priest who is also a biker and who ministers to all those who ride. This is the Motorcycle Mass’ 49th year…see story.

While Sen. Hillary Clinton is trailing Sen. Barack Obama in the overall delegate count (1,779 to 1,977), Clinton is fighting for every last vote, particularly in places like Puerto Rico where she believes she can capture the Latino vote. How might Latinos affect the general election?

This weekend, while you honor America’s men and women in uniform, take a moment to show your appreciation for dolphins as well. Since the late 1950s, the U.S. Navy has used these smart and easy to train mammals to guard ships and search for mines. Learn more.

The Medal of Honor has been awarded to 3,440 individuals who went above and beyond the call of duty. In honor of New York City’s Fleet Week and Memorial Day, read the stories of a few naval heroes…

While Sen. Hillary Clinton wants all of the votes to count in Florida (which would give her a significant lead in the popular vote) it’s a good time to take a look back at the Florida recount from the 2000 election and see what we can learn…

At the time it was built, the 3,460-foot Brooklyn Bridge was crowned the longest suspension bridge in the world. Although it’s considered a brilliant feat of 19th-century engineering, problems plagued the Brooklyn Bridge before construction even began. Learn more.

New York City events and entertainment (film, theater, art, Fleet Week, Brooklyn Bridge celebration, etc.) happening during Memorial Day Weekend.

A new study indicates that nearly all of the whales that currently swim the seas have evolved attributes that protect them from the bends.
The bends occurs during rapid decompression, such as when a diver resurfaces too quickly. Nitrogen bubbles form in blood vessels and in body tissues, and the consequences may be fatal. That’s [...]

This week’s Reel 13 shorts were all exercises in animation, some with political messages. You voted. Now see which short grabbed the most votes.