Day to Day
Roland Burris Appointed To Obama's Senate Seat
Embattled Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to President-elect Obama's vacated Senate seat. We explore what Burris brings to the position and why Blagojevich picked him.
Electronics Fuel Congo Conflict
The deadly conflict in eastern Congo is fueled in part by hunger for the region's minerals. The appetite for the coltan and cassiterite has boomed in recent years with the explosion of demand for cell phones and other electronic devices.
Avalanches Kill Seven In British Columbia
Two avalanches killed a group of snowmobilers Monday. Corporal Chris Faulkner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police discusses what happened.
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Freddie Hubbard Leaves Permanent Mark On Jazz
Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard captivated audiences with his explosive performances from the fifties on. He died Monday at age 70 from complications following a heart attack.
Making Quality New Year's Resolutions
Try not spending money on anything extra for a month and you'll rack up savings, says our personal finance contributor. She advises people to keep a cash reserve and remember that every day is a new day to get your finances together.
The Best Small Movies Of The Year
Slate.com movie critic Dana Stevens runs through the noteworthy end-of-year studio releases and lists some "small" films that shouldn't be overlooked.
Gaza Hospitals Hit With Hundreds Of Injured
Sustained bombing in the Gaza strip has exacerbated a worsening humanitarian crisis. Reem Tarazi of UNICEF discusses how hospitals are dealing with hundreds of injured Palestinians.
Web Sites That Will Save You Money
Penny pinchers are taking to the Web for great ideas on how to beat the recession. Slate.com's Farhad Manjoo discusses which Web sites are helping folks save money and live well.
Why Did Israel Go To War Now?
The conflict in Gaza continues Tuesday with 350 confirmed dead and hundreds more injured. Tamara Wittes, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses why now.
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Man Refused To Throw Anything Away For A Year
We visit Dave Chameides' to see whether he was able to keep his year-long pledge. How on earth did he manage to store 365 days worth of trash in his basement?
Santa Claus Flakes On Wall Street
Stock prices tend to go up the week between Christmas and New Year's — a trend known as the Santa Claus Rally. But this year the man in the red suit is missing in action.
Trailer Park Trash, Recycled
A hard woman turns her life upside down and shakes it until something positive falls out. She liked to dress up like a Nazi biker, but then she went back to school in archeology and everything changed for the better.
The Last Shul In Detroit
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue is the last shul in Detroit. The shrinking congregation has been without a rabbi since 2003 and its struggling to stay afloat. Members often have to recruit bartenders from a night club next door to achieve the number of worshippers required for prayer service.
Giving Away Christmas Trees For Free
A year ago, we aired the story of a publicity-shy New Hampshire Christmas tree farmer who was giving away trees to those who couldn't afford one. He decided to do it again this year. We returned Saturday to see how it went.
Are Retail Numbers Really That Bad?
Unfortunately yes. It was the worst season in 50 years, says retail analyst Howard Davidowitz, and the United States will likely lose another half a million jobs this month.
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How To Pass The Oxen Exam
College students battered from semester exams are getting spoiled by parents and family over the holidays. Wrestling a calculus exam to the ground is one thing, but what if you're up against six-foot high steers each weighing about 1,800 pounds?
'Lolita in Tehran' Author Goes 'Silent'
Azar Nafisi, the Iranian author of Reading Lolita in Tehran, has a new memoir out Tuesday called Things I've Been Silent About. She discusses the domineering presence of her mother and her relationship with her father, a former mayor of Tehran under the Shah.
Israel Pounds Gaza For Third Day
Israeli warplanes pounded Hamas targets in Gaza for a third day Monday, hitting buildings and key installations linked to the Islamic group as Israel continued a major offensive that has killed more than 300 Palestinians.
Mideast Conflict Awaits Obama
As Gaza and Israel trades mortars, top aides to President-elect Obama are briefing him on the conflict. We explore the political challenges that await Obama in the Middle East.
The New Plan For Afghanistan
American security forces in Afghanistan plan to train civilians to battle a growing Taliban insurgency. We explore the plan and why critics are uneasy.
