Aug 10th, 2008 · The Hugo Awards are the Pulitzers of science fiction writing. Saturday, the World Science Fiction Society handed out the Hugos at the group's annual convention in Denver. Michael Chabon, winner of the Best Novel trophy and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Yiddish Policemen's Union," talks to Andrea Seabrook about the awards.
Aug 6th, 2008 · In New Jersey's high-end used automobile dealerships, showrooms are quiet. But some dealers say business is booming: They're shipping secondhand trophy cars to buyers overseas.
Jun 1st, 2007 · There is a tenuous calm in Tripoli, where the Lebanese army is battling a surprisingly well-armed band of Islamists. But beneath the calm, the city is a hotbed of activity. This is the "wild" north, where local Sunnis hunted down one member of Fattah al Islam, recorded his killing on a cell phone and sent it to other young men as a trophy.
May 20th, 2007 · Black-eyed Susans, a Civil War-era trophy and a well-painted weathervane: Saturday's 132nd running of the Preakness Stakes was draped in tradition. Joe Kelly, historian for Pimlico Race Course, offers details.
Feb 9th, 2007 · Vibemagazine music editor Jon Caramanica and Gail Mitchell, senior editor for Billboard preview the Grammy Awards. The two editors discuss with Michel Martin what a Grammy trophy means compared to other major performing arts awards.
Jul 24th, 2006 · American Floyd Landis wins the Tour de France, becoming the third American to take the trophy. It was his first win of the race, and it cam on the heels of American Lance Armstrong's seven-year domination of the event. Renee Montagne talks to sports journalist James Raia about Landis' improbable victory.
Jul 11th, 2006 · This past weekend on Boothbay Harbor in Midcoast Maine, the owners of Orne's Candy Store, John and Arthur Webster, held their third annual rock skipping contest. The winners each receive a handmade trophy, a pound of rocky road fudge and a certificate bearing their name. Producer Joshua Gleason sent an audio postcard from the event.
Jul 7th, 2006 · Robert Siegel talks with ESPN soccer commentator Seamus Malin about the final games of the 2006 World Cup. Germany will play Portugal on Saturday for third place, and France and Italy will compete for the trophy on Sunday.