Nov 14th, 2008 · More than 45 years ago, primatologist Jane Goodall observed wild chimpanzees making and using tools — a finding that dramatically changed the field of primate research. Goodall discusses her career and what lies ahead in the field of evolutionary science.
Nov 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's historic victory comes on the shoulders of civil rights leaders who fought long and hard and in many cases lost their lives — for equal opportunity in this country. Two who stood on the front lines of that fight — the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a former presidential candidate, and Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers — react to Obama's victory.
Nov 5th, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama swept to a decisive victory in the race for the White House, but the president-elect cautioned supporters of the challenges ahead. "We know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime," he said.
Nov 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama says "the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime." In his victory speech in Chicago, Obama pledged to be president for everyone, even those who voted for John McCain. How has the election map changed?
Nov 3rd, 2008 · After what may seem like a lifetime, Election Day will be here Tuesday. As the candidates sprint through a final day of appearances, Democrat Barack Obama remains comfortably ahead of Republican John McCain in national polls. Swings states that previously leaned red have been getting a lot of attention from both candidates.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan told House lawmakers the financial damage done to date means an unavoidable rise in unemployment in the U.S. Greenspan said the U.S. had been hit by a "once-in-a-lifetime credit tsunami" and that it will take many months for the situation to improve.
Aug 29th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama made the speech of his lifetime on the last night of the Democratic National Convention. News analyst Juan Williams discusses whether the historic speech properly set the stage for the rest of the election season.
Jul 24th, 2008 · Charles Mingus' monumental masterpiece "Epitaph" never saw the light of day during his lifetime. But the tempestuous jazz legend left his ambitious score to be discovered by new generations. Hear the full piece, a 2 1/2-hour affair for 31 musicians.