May 14th will mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel. But according to The New York Times, public morale is low in Israel as a result of the recent war in Lebanon and a general sense of mistrust for the government. A growing petition is calling for the [...]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly has been selected as an Official Honoree for the Religion and Spirituality category in The 12th Annual Webby Awards.
Considering General Petraeus’ testimony yesterday that troop levels in Iraq should be maintained, the effects on the troops that will stay on the ground must be considered. In an episode that originally aired on October 12, 2007, Exposé looked into the frightening condition of the mental health of deployed troops.
The Bush administration has refused to commit public money to help settle a housing crisis in which millions of Americans are expected to lost their homes through foreclosure.The White House expressed strong opposition to the Senate housing bill, saying it “will likely do more harm than good by bailing out lenders and speculators, and passing [...]
The nominees for the Webby Online Film & Video Awards were unveiled Tuesday, with the New York Times, National Geographic and PBS leading the way. PBS came in with seven nominations, including nods for its Frontline/World site. Log on and vote for your favorite nominees online, with the winners set to be announced on May [...]
With Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama locked in a hard-fought–and lengthy–battle for delegates, the race for the Democratic nomination is pushing forward. Presidential historians discuss what past elections show about the impact of protracted primary races.
In the wake of a decisive defeat in Zimbabwe’s parliamentary elections on Saturday, President Robert Mugabe faces an uncertain future after 28 years in power.
“Am I black or am I white?” Before setting foot in a college classroom, many Brazilian university applicants must confront a new question with no easy answer. Watch the entire show online.
The April 15 tax deadline is just weeks away. NBR brings you tax tips from tax guru Kevin McCormally. He’ll take questions until April 6, and broadcast the rest of the tips from April 7-15.
The Seattle Times follows the money trail of members of Congress who steer federal funds to large campaign contributors. Corruption or business as usual?
