Huell Howser, A Favorite Public TV Personality, Dies At 67
Huell Howser, a fixture of public television in California, has died at 67. Howser hosted the popular public TV program California’s Gold, which celebrated the state’s unique stories and people. The Tennessee native charmed audiences with his folksy enthusiasm for finding rich stories in the everyday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Coming Up: Obama To Nominate Hagel For Defense, Brennan For CIA
The president is moving to fill two key posts on his national security team. If confirmed, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel (a Republican) would lead the Pentagon. John Brennan, the president’s counterterrorism adviser, would be at the Central Intelligence Agency.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Mapping A History Of The World, And Our Place In It
On the Map author Simon Garfield speaks with NPR’s Steve Inskeep about the history of maps, how they can be used as political tools, and how GPS and modern mapping applications are changing the way we see ourselves and our place in the world.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Without Broader Action, Conn. Town Writes Its Own Gun Laws
While both President Obama and Connecticut’s governor have called for stricter gun laws, one small town isn’t holding its breath. Weston is considering a proposal to restrict assault weapons after the school shootings 20 miles away in Newtown.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama’s On-Again, Off-Again Relationship With Progressives
President Obama handily won re-election, but Congress remains fairly unchanged. Will the status quo prevail during his second term? Or will he follow through on promises that got progressives excited about him in 2008?» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
What Happens When The Speaker Isn’t Talking?
The framers of the Constitution didn’t spell out all the responsibilities of the speaker of the House. In practice, one of those duties has been engaging in one-on-one negotiations with a president on important policy issues. But John Boehner says no more — even with new fiscal fights looming.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
‘Death Of Bees’ Captures A Grim, Gory Coming-Of-Age
“Today is my birthday. Today I am fifteen. Today I buried my parents in the backyard.” So begins Lisa O’Donnell’s novel about two sisters who find their parents dead and, instead of reporting it, decide to keep it a secret until they can make it on their own.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Secretary Clinton Now Expected Back In Her Office Next Week
The former first lady hasn’t been at her desk since early last month. She’s suffered from a stomach virus, a concussion and has been treated for a blood clot discovered behind her right ear.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Leader Of U.S. Movie-Pirating Group Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
A man who admitted to being the leader of the IMAGiNE Group, which released unauthorized versions of theatrical films online, has been sentenced to serve 60 months in prison — reportedly a record for an American web piracy sentence.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
