Public television is putting its resources into a week-long examination of the Connecticut school shooting.
PBS announced Monday it will air a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown." The February series will "continue the public conversation" on the topics of gun laws, mental illness and school security, PBS said.
Programs including "PBS NewsHour," "Frontline" and "Washington Week with Gwen Ifill" will be part of the initiative. The science series "Nova" will air a documentary on violence and the brain.
A "Frontline" report will examine the life of Adam Lanza, who shot his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Dec. 14 and killed 20 first-graders and six adults before committing suicide.
PBS' "After Newtown" initiative airs Feb. 18 to 22 (check local listings for times).
Friday, June 14 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:38:04 GMT
It used to be the battle of the sexes; man versus woman. But, over the years, a new sort of competition has emerged. This new match pits mom versus mom.
It used to be the battle of the sexes; man versus woman. But, over the years, a new sort of competition has emerged. This new match pits mom versus mom.
Friday, June 14 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:35:09 GMT
A Connecticut woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack has been denied permission to sue the state.Charla Nash's family sought permission to sue Connecticut for $150 million but was denied Friday.
A Connecticut woman disfigured in a chimpanzee attack has been denied permission to sue the state.Charla Nash's family sought permission to sue Connecticut for $150 million but was denied Friday.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:18:55 GMT
The mayor of Hartford, Conn., is allowing a barber to continue giving haircuts in a city park despite orders for him to leave from police and health officials.
The mayor of Hartford, Conn., is allowing a barber to continue giving haircuts in a city park despite orders for him to leave from police and health officials.
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:42:53 GMT
A line of thunderstorms caused some damage and street flooding in New Jersey on Thursday, but the threat of longer, widespread heavy rain and flooding in the tristate area has diminished.
A line of thunderstorms caused some damage and street flooding in New Jersey on Thursday, but the threat of longer, widespread heavy rain and flooding in the tristate area has diminished.
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:37 AM EDT2013-06-13 11:37:28 GMT
The families of Newtown shooting victims Dylan Hockley and Victoria Soto plan to be surrounded by the laughter of children as they mark the six-month passing of the tragedy.
The families of Newtown shooting victims Dylan Hockley and Victoria Soto plan to be surrounded by the laughter of children as they mark the six-month passing of the tragedy.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:51:52 GMT
You can watch a LIVE taping of the X Factor auditions at Nassau Coliseum on June 19-21. Judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will be on hand. Tickets are free.
You can watch a LIVE taping of the X Factor auditions at Nassau Coliseum on June 19-21. Judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will be on hand. Tickets are free.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:03:44 GMT
Times Square was buzzing more than usual on Monday night as Brad Pitt walked the red carpet for the premiere of his latest movie, World War Z. Pitt plays a United Nations investigator who tries to save the world from a zombie apocalypse.
Times Square was buzzing more than usual on Monday night as Brad Pitt walked the red carpet for the premiere of his latest movie, World War Z. Pitt plays a United Nations investigator who tries to save the world from a zombie apocalypse.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:52:07 GMT
Jay-Z's partnership with Samsung for his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," is another sign of how musicians are finding new ways to push, sell and promote their music, and how the multiplatinum performer -- who famously rapped "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" -- continues to leverage his enduring popularity into a successful brand.
Jay-Z's partnership with Samsung for his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," is another sign of how musicians are finding new ways to push, sell and promote their music, and how the multiplatinum performer -- who famously rapped "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" -- continues to leverage his enduring popularity into a successful brand.
British police are looking into an incident in which celebrity chef Nigella Lawson was repeatedly choked during an argument with her husband, Charles Saatchi, over dinner at a restaurant.
British police are looking into an incident in which celebrity chef Nigella Lawson was repeatedly choked during an argument with her husband, Charles Saatchi, over dinner at a restaurant.
Sunday, June 16 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:20:52 GMT
"Man of Steel" leaped over boxoffice expectations in a single weekend.The Warner Bros. superhero film earned $113 million in its opening weekend at the boxoffice, according to studio estimates Sunday. The retelling of Superman's backstory earned an additional $12 million from Thursday screenings, bringing its domestic total to $125 million.
"Man of Steel" leaped over boxoffice expectations in a single weekend.The Warner Bros. superhero film earned $113 million in its opening weekend at the boxoffice, according to studio estimates Sunday. The retelling of Superman's backstory earned an additional $12 million from Thursday screenings, bringing its domestic total to $125 million.
