Nov 14th, 2008 · An estimated 1 million spectators will flock to the National Mall on Jan. 20 for President-elect Obama's inauguration. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, of Washington, D.C., discusses the city's preparation for for the big event, and whether Obama's election will bring greater autonomy or even statehood for the nation's capital.
Oct 30th, 2008 · Yesterday, rebels called a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the Congo. Also, a 23-year-old woman was recently stoned to death in front of spectators at a soccer field in Somalia. Jeffrey Gettleman, East Africa Bureau chief gives an update on news from Somalia and the Congo.
Jul 27th, 2008 · Video gaming is emerging as a legitimate spectator sport. Some of the best gamers in the world will compete for the Championship Gaming Series World Final on Monday night in Los Angeles, and the event will be televised to the world. DJ Wheat, the event's TV play-by-play announcer, talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the final.
Apr 17th, 2008 · Hidden Kitchens travels to the Louisiana State Penitentiary and the world of unexpected, below-the-radar, down-home convict cooking at the Angola Prison Rodeo. The event, which draws thousands of spectators, features traditional dishes prepared and sold by inmates at the prison farm.
Jan 14th, 2008 · Egypt is expected to dominate the Squash Tournament of Champions at Grand Central Station in New York this week. The country has 15 of the top 20 squash players in the world, leaving spectators wondering: What's in Egypt's water?
Jan 14th, 2008 · This past weekend the Mavericks Surf Contest took place in Northern California, drawing thousands of spectators to watch surfers take on 40 to 50 foot waves. Surfer and filmmaker Grant Washburn discusses why the contestants split the money.
May 27th, 2007 · NASCAR seems to be losing a bit of speed in the competition for spectators. TV ratings are off and fewer people are flocking to see the stock-car races live. That has some wondering about the future of the sport.
May 6th, 2007 · On the latest stop of her six-day state visit, England's Queen Elizabeth II attended the annual running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. She witnessed one of the more exciting Derby's of recent years, with horse Street Sense moving from 19th position to the front to win the race.