Topic: Tom Brokaw

Keith Olbermann: the cautionary tale of why he was fired, again

Keith Olbermann has added yet another acrimonious exit to his résumé. He tells David Letterman: 'You're always telling me how big my head is.' Media experts agree his problems are self-made. 

7 gifts for history and geography fans

From a massive atlas to a comprehensive history of the White House, here are 7 of the best history and geography gift books of the season.

Bestselling books the week of 12/1/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Leadership: The myth of the maverick

Does our love affair with mavericks – from Ronald Reagan to Steve Jobs – make sense?

Katie Couric and 'CBS Evening News.' Is it time for them to part ways?

Katie Couric may be leaving when her contract is up in June. Ratings for 'CBS Evening News' are down, but not everyone says it's her fault. Where would she go next? And who would take over?

Did final Meg Whitman-Jerry Brown debate change anything?

Tuesday's California gubernatorial debate between Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown was the last before the election, making it crucial for both candidates.

Meg Whitman vs. Jerry Brown: Can Tom Brokaw steer them toward substance?

Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown, candidates for California governor, will debate for the final time Tuesday, with Tom Brokaw moderating. The candidates have spent a lot of time dwelling on scandal recently.

Scout, Atticus & Boo

A 50th-anniversary celebration of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – America’s ‘national novel.’

Daring Young Men

Richard Reeves chronicles the courage and resolve that drove the Berlin Airlift.

Oprah's rise, and the fall of network news

In their hunt for ratings and revenue, TV news executives have replaced trusted journalists with sparkling personalities and incendiary demagogues.

Sunday morning show lineup

Obama's call to arts

The president-elect's proposed Artists Corps is one plank in his push to revitalize the arts in education.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about how unions would affect the TSA, whether or not Congress should raise the federal gas tax, and Zimbabwe's political power standoff.

Pump up the federal gas tax

Gas prices have fallen steeply, giving Obama room to raise the tax and help pay for roads.

Obama admits he hasn't totally kicked the cigarette habit

David Gregory wins Meet the Press moderator's chair

Obama: Economy is "going to get worse"

Obama shooting for Montana now?

Powell endorses Obama, says America still inspires

History may wink at Palin

The VP role has been filled by a diverse lot. By that standard she may have what it takes.

Debate II: Can it get any more boring?

Five things McCain and Obama must do in tonight's debate

Conservatives question McCain's attack strategy

Obama inches ahead in tight race

The economy, plus questions among some conservatives about Sarah Palin, appear to be helping the Democrats.