Almanac: Washington Monument's public opening

The U.S. Postal Service is contemplating drastic cutbacks in postal service, closing many post offices and slowing down the delivery of mail. Ben Stein offers his opinion on keeping the USPS alive.

Bill Geist tells the incredible story of 83-year-old Block Island, R.I., nurse Mary Donnelly, who not only tends to the physical maladies of island residents but to some of their financial ills as well.

Charles Osgood takes a look back at the remarkable life of gay rights pioneer Franklin Kameny who passed away at the age of 86.

David Edelstein reviews the new Wall Street thriller "Margin Call," starring Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci and Kevin Spacey.

Seth Doane travels to Venice, Italy, to explore the world of gondolas. Doane visits the man considered to make the Ferrari of gondolas, along with a fourth-generation gondolier. Doane also talks with an American family of 12 who experienced a gondola ride for the very first time.

Rita Braver speaks with New York Times editor Jill Abramson about her storied life, raising a family and a career path that led to the top of one of the world's most influential publications.