Mike Riley from The Denver Post found a “dangerously dysfunctional” system throughout many of the nation’s Indian reservations, where crimes are committed, investigations bungled, and prosecutions rare. Indian reservations — already some of the poorest and most crime-plagued communities in America — have become what one Navajo official calls “lawless lands.” Watch. (Originally aired: 11/14/2008).
This week, NOW looks at two “green” projects keeping furniture, paint, cabinets, and other building supplies out of landfills and getting them into the hands of those who need them most. Will they be devastated by the economic meltdown, or do they signal a possible way out? Watch. (Originally aired: 11/14/2008).
President George W. Bush addresses the Manhattan Institute, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, discussing the current economic climate and the upcoming G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy.
American Eagle’s cinematographer, Neil Rettig, reveals some of the details of what it takes to get good shots of bald eagles. Watch now. American Eagle premieres Nov. 16 at 8:00 pm.
Do the remains of a tiny hobbit-like creature found on the island of Flores belong to a new human species? Watch this NOVA episode, about a new anthropological discovery, online. Watch now.
* Unemployment surges in Europe
* Asian stocks tumble
* Fewer tourists in New Zealand
* Violence in the middle east
* After the fall: from the Ukraine
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Charlie Rose discusses the impact of the credit crisis on the economy and the auto industry with hedge fund manager of Pershing Square Capital Management LP Bill Ackman. Watch now.
In our second installment examining the impact of the 2008 elections on New Jersey, our guests are the chairmen of the two state political parties, Democrat Assemblyman Joseph Cryan and Republican Tom Wilson. Watch.
* The controversial film “Obsession” this election season
* One man’s aid efforts in Afghanistan
* Perspectives from around the world on the historic election
An award-winning filmmaker, Eugene Jarecki tackles challenging topics. This week on Tavis Smiley, Jarecki discusses how the Bush Doctrine goes against what the Framers of the Constitution intended and would have wanted.Watch interview.
