Spotlight Feature Archive
Crisis in Georgia
Tensions often run high in the Caucasus region of Europe. Those tensions turned to war in Georgia and Russia jumped into the fray. September 2008
Soaring Gas Prices
Gasoline is at record prices, but what’s driving the cost so high? The answer is complicated, but we examine some of the factors in this month's Spotlight Feature article. August 2008
The Beijing Olympics
Protests and pollution worry organizers as China prepares to host the Summer Games. May 2008
Big Business Goes Green
Two conferences held in March discuss how big businesses can be environmentally conscious and still make money. April 2008
The Plight of Refugees Around the World
Over 30 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes and live the difficult life of a refugee. March 2008
Is the U.S. Headed for a Recession?
With a poor housing market, high energy prices, tight credit, and rising unemployment, many experts believe that the United States is headed for an economic recession. February 2008
The Annapolis Conference
Can there be peace between Israelis and Palestinians? The Annapolis peace conference was the latest effort to find a lasting peace in the Middle East. January 2008
State of Emergency in Pakistan
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency on November 3, suspending the constitution, crushing protests, and jailing thousands of activists. December 2007
Protests in Myanmar
Throughout August and September, protests broke out against the military junta that runs the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar. November 2007
2007 Red List of Threatened Species
The release of the World Conservation Union’s annual list of threatened species reveals that over 13,000 species of animals and plants face extinction. October 2007
UPDATE: The Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
On August 1, a highway bridge in Minneapolis collapsed and plunged 60 feet into the Mississippi River. On August 20, the remains of the last missing person were recovered. September 2007
The Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
On August 1, a highway bridge in Minneapolis collapsed and plunged 60 feet into the Mississippi River. Five were confirmed dead, about 100 injured, and at least 8 missing. August 2007
Memorial Day
What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? And what is Memorial Day really all about? July 2007
