R&E Correspondent Betty Rollin provides a behind-the-scenes look at how dual marriage celebrations of a Hindu-Sikh interfaith couple helps honor each of their families’ different religious traditions. Watch the report here
With just two weeks to go to the 2008 Olympics, China is pushing to clean up air pollution in Beijing and show political tolerance by allowing protest zones around the city. Scott Tong, based in Shanghai, takes your questions about the China’s preparations for the games. Ask now.
Following its ratification by the necessary 3/4 of U.S. states, the 14th amendment was officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution on July 28, 1868, extending citizenship and all its privileges to African-Americans. Go deeper in the race timeline, and see how American ideas about race have changed significantly over time in the series “Race- The [...]
A conversation with David Chang, chef/owner of New York’s most competitive restaurant reservation: Momofuku Ko.
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Michael Duffy (Time), John Dickerson (Slate), Helene Cooper (NY Times), Michael Viqueira (NBC News) and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
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Dirty Politics 2008 Originally aired: January 4, 2008
NOW travels to South Carolina, for a visit with Lee Atwater and a discussion about negative campaigning.
Energy-Saving Homes Originally aired: March 28, 2008
NOW looks at a city-wide plan in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to make [...]
On Wednesday, July 30 at 8pm, Pioneers of Television: Game Shows highlights the genre’s early years. Do you have a favorite game show, or a favorite game show moment? Have you actually competed on a game show? Let us know here…
On July 25, 1992, The Olympic Games opened in Barcelona with all countries present for the first time in modern history. It was the first Olympics since 1972 that no country had boycotted the Games.
Last month, the EU banned fishermen from Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Malta from catching bluefin tuna. Additionally, in the Southeast Asian ocean, fisheries are suspending tuna fishing and areas near Papua New Guinea have been zoned off-limits to fishermen. Read more…
This week’s Reel 13 shorts featured films about madness and vengeance. You voted for your favorite, now find out which film won.
