Roundup

Mourning Doves: Iraq War & NSA Surveillance Criticized from Pulpit at Coretta Scott King's Funeral [2min]

According to Fox News, conservatives are "outraged" by the negative comments at Coretta Scott King's funeral made by the Rev. Joseph Lowery and former President Jimmy Carter about President Bush, as Bush sat right behind them on the dais. The crowd at the funeral, however, only seems outraged by Bush.

Series Looks at Notable 'African American Lives' [8min]

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s new PBS miniseries African American Lives takes an in-depth look at his own family tree, along with the histories of such luminaries as Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Mae Jemison and Bishop T.D. Jakes. He talks to Robert Siegel with about the project.

Political Barbs at Coretta Scott King's Funeral [4min]

At a five-hour funeral service for Coretta Scott King, presidents past and present lauded the widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., for continuing her husband's legacy after the civil rights icon was slain in 1968. Some of the speakers took the opportunity to openly criticize President Bush's policies. Josh Levs reports.

Rep. John Lewis on the Legacy of Coretta Scott King [7min]

Ed Gordon speaks with Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) about the passing of Coretta Scott King, her work and her legacy. King, the widow of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., took up her slain husband's cause in 1968 to become a leader in the civil rights movement.

Rev. Lowery Slams Bush Policies at King Service [5min]

The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a longtime friend of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his widow Coretta Scott King, noted in his speech at Mrs. King's funeral that she opposed the war in Iraq. Lowery also criticized President Bush's commitment to the poor. Ed Gordon talks with the pastor about his controversial comments.

Coretta Scott King, a Leader in Her Own Right [4min]

As the nation and the world says goodbye to Coretta Scott King, commentator Lester Spence says she should not only be remembered for being the widow of a great civil rights leader, but also for her own work on the front lines of the freedom movement.

Juan Williams: Bush Takes Political Hits at King's Funeral [8min]

Eulogies for civil rights leader Coretta Scott King turned political at her funeral on Tuesday. Several speakers at the service for the widow of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., used their time at the pulpit to publicly criticize President Bush's policies. Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams about the political subtext of the King funeral.

John Lewis Gaddis's New History of the Cold War [30min]

Yale historian John Lewis Gaddis wrote seminal books about the Cold War, during the Cold War. In his book, The Cold War: A New History, Gaddis discusses why the West won, and how it shaped the world.

Frank Deford on Wilt's 100: A Night Like No Other [4min]

Kobe Bryant's recent scoring of 81 points in one game has led some to remember a legendary moment in sports: the night when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100. Our commentator puts the hubbub over Bryant's achievement in perspective.

'The Greatest Gift': U.S. Troops Killed by Iraqi Insurgency Fueled by Iraqi Oil Sales [1min]

We were so absorbed with the Super Bowl yesterday that we never got to this little gem from Sunday's "Meet the Press." New House Majority Leader/parbaked wheat loaf John Boehner, R-Ohio, is asked about a particularly disturbing story out of Iraq, and he ignores it completely, sticking to a cheerful script on Iraq that ends with a remarkable last line.

Maori Chiefs Hand Sovereignty of New Zealand to Queen Victoria [15min]

Abel Tasman sighted South Island, New Zealand in 1642 (the year the English Civil War started) and, being Dutch, he called it New Zeeland. James Cook circumnavigated the islands in 1769 and reported beautiful coasts and hostile Maoris. "This Sceptred Isle: Empire" is a narrative history of the British Empire from Ireland in the 12th century to the independence of India in the 20th, told in 90 programmes written by historian Christopher Lee and narrated by actor Juliet Stevenson. (You m

John Mortimer Presents the Trials of Marshall Hall [30min]

"Rumpole of the Bailey" author John Mortimer -- also a barrister -- comments on Victorian jurisprudence while narrating a true story from the files of Sir Edward Marshall Hall QC. One the most successful barristers of the Victorian era, known as The Great Defender for his reputation acting on behalf of notorious alleged murderers, Marshall Hall was renowned for his courtroom theatrics. Episode 3 of 5, "A Hint of Arsenic": The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood

John Mortimer Presents the Trials of Marshall Hall [30min]

"Rumpole of the Bailey" author John Mortimer -- also a barrister -- comments on Victorian jurisprudence while narrating a true story from the files of Sir Edward Marshall Hall QC. One the most successful barristers of the Victorian era, known as The Great Defender for his reputation acting on behalf of notorious alleged murderers, Marshall Hall was renowned for his courtroom theatrics. Episode 2 of 5,"The Camden Town Murder": Did Bob Wood slit the throat of Emily Dimmock? Marshall Hall sets out

John Mortimer Presents the Trials of Marshall Hall [30min]

"Rumpole of the Bailey" author John Mortimer -- also a barrister -- comments on Victorian jurisprudence while narrating a true story from the files of Sir Edward Marshall Hall QC. One the most successful barristers of the Victorian era, known as The Great Defender for his reputation acting on behalf of notorious alleged murderers, Marshall Hall was renowned for his courtroom theatrics. Episode 1 of 5,"The Black Trunk": Did prostitute Mary Herman kill the man found dead in a trunk in her lodgings

America, Britain & Europe in a New Century [65min]

In his new book, Cousins and Strangers, Chris Patten, argues that America’s status as the only superpower must be reined in, but he also warns Europe against too ardently challenging U.S. leadership. Patten is one of Europe’s most distinguished statesmen. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in government and international diplomacy, Chris Patten investigates the relationships among Britain, Europe, and America and how all three must adapt to cope with the economic and politic

Thousands Pay Tribute to Coretta Scott King [13min]

Thousands flock to Atlanta to bid farewell to civil rights icon Coretta Scott King. President Bush, three former presidents, more than a dozen U.S. senators and civil rights leaders attend what was called the "homegoing celebration" in honor of King. Kathy Lohr reports.

Taking Exception with Black History Month [4min]

Commentator Niya Palmer takes issue with Black History Month and says she won't be commemorating the 28 days set aside for African Americans.

'Negroes with Guns': A Radical Battle with Racism [7min]

In the 1950s and 1960s, civil rights radical Rob Williams fought racism with a vengeance. A PBS documentary, Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power, explores Williams' controversial legacy. Farai Chideya speaks with Sandra Dickson, one of the film's producers.

Star-Studded Memorial for Coretta Scott King [3min]

Coretta Scott King will be buried Tuesday in Atlanta. On Monday, a memorial service was held for the widow of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. -- a star-studded event that included King's oldest daughter Yolanda and music from Gladys Knight.

Bush, Past Presidents Honor Coretta Scott King [4min]

Thousands came to New Missionary Baptist Church in suburban Atlanta to attend services honoring Coretta Scott King on Tuesday. Among the guests honoring the widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., were President Bush and former presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter. Karen Grigsby Bates reports.