Bridges

In 1960, a 6 year-old black girl walked through the doors of an all-white school in New Orleans. Ruby Bridges was greeted by stares, jeers, and threats of violence. 50 years later her display of courage fascinates child psychiatrist Robert Coles, who tells Bridges’ story in his new book Handing One Another Along. Produced by […]

In the chaos after Hurricane Katrina, the city turned to police for order and protection. Recently it became evident that trust was violently broken. Guests from ProPublica and the NAACP discuss the depth of the police misconduct. From The Takeaway.

A year ago this Friday, Minnesota’s I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapsed. Now a report released by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials says nearly a quarter of all bridges are in need of serious repair or should just be replaced altogether. With the need identified, who can pay for the repairs?

Some of the world’s longest tunnels figure in today’s Geo Quiz. Can you name the newly completed tunnel through the Alps on the north-south axis in Europe?