Jan 6th, 2009 · Van Wert County, Ohio has the highest unemployment rate in a state hit especially hard by job losses. We speak with residents and local officials about what double digit unemployment numbers mean for life in this west central Ohio county.
Jan 6th, 2009 · A Connecticut woman who works at a home for the disabled made a cake for residents. She told police she accidentally spilled prescription pills into the batter. She thought she had retrieved all of them before baking and serving the cake. Apparently she missed some. Employees called police when they spotted the drugs in the cake. Residents and employee were evaluated at local hospitals but did not suffer any ill effects.
Jan 5th, 2009 · The latest issue of The Washington Post Magazine profiles 11 local figures who lost their lives in 2008. Writers Angela Valdez and Phuong Ly discuss their contributions and why their work will be remembered long after they are gone.
Jan 3rd, 2009 · Israeli troops began moving into Gaza shortly after 8 p.m. local time on Saturday. The operation was designed to seize areas of north Gaza being used to launch rockets against Israel, Israeli military officials said.
Jan 1st, 2009 · Palestinians living in Gaza have been under consistent attack from Israeli forces this week. Guy Raz talks with local psychiatrist Eyad Sarajj about how he and his family are coping.
Dec 29th, 2008 · As long as anyone can remember locals and tourists have tossed bread to the carp and ducks at the Linesville Spillway in northwest Pennsylvania. Now the fish are so thick that mallard ducks, also in search of a free meal, literally hop, skip and jump on the fishes' backs to compete for a slice of bread.
Dec 24th, 2008 · Local officials are transforming part of Mao'ershi village in China's Sichuan province into a tourist attraction: a community showcasing the culture of the Qiang minority. Money is pouring into the project, while residents in neighboring areas are in desperate need of help.
Dec 23rd, 2008 · Investigating food poisoning cases is just part of the job for the Lawrence County Health Department in southern Illinois. The department's workers have a personal stake in a recent case. They had a Christmas party — with buffet — at a local hang out. At least 40 people got a belly ache while the rest of the staff searched for the cause. The culprit? Most likely the cold diced ham at the salad bar.