MSNBC.com Highlights Friday, June 30 - Friday, July 7

Business Wire, June 29, 2000

Business/Entertainment Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)

June 29, 2000

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Note: Schedule subject to change.

Special Features

CHALLENGING TRADITION: MEXICO'S ELECTIONS

Friday, June 30 -- MSNBC.com, Newsweek and NBC News provide complete coverage of the most closely fought election in Mexican history, taking place Sunday, July 2. Take an interactive look at Mexico's politics and social challenges.

AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY

Beginning Sunday, July 2 -- MSNBC.com has complete coverage of the Fourth of July celebration including a focus on the Tall Ships festival on the northeastern coast, go on an interactive exploration during the age of wooden sailing vessels, learn about the technology of fireworks and view live streaming video of festivities all over the USA.

THE BEST DEFENSE?

Thursday, July 6 -- As the Pentagon tests its National Missile Defense interceptor, MSNBC.com and NBC News provide full coverage of the test, an interactive look at how it should work, what "rogue states" prompted this effort and the impact on world arms control.

Weekly Segments

Weekdays 6:00 - 10:00AM (EDT) "Imus on MSNBC" - Chat with other fans during his program every weekday morning.

Weekdays Noon - 11:00PM (EDT) "Weekday NewsChat" - MSNBC's daily chat about the news events of the day.

"The Week in Pictures" - Pictures of the week's most important news events from around the globe.

Thursday 4:00PM (EDT) "Go Head-to-Head with Hockenberry" - John Hockenberry brings users behind-the-scenes to discuss the week's headlines with reporters and the people who contribute to today's news.

Thursday, 1:00PM (EDT) "Politics on the Dot" - In this presidential election year, how can the American public winnow out what is truly significant from the rush and jumble of campaign news? Tune in to MSNBC.com's veteran national affairs writer Tom Curry every Thursday.

Saturday and Sunday 4:00 - 8:00PM (EDT) "Weekend NewsChat" - MSNBC's weekend chat about the news events of the day.

Everyday (All Day) "24-Hour SportsChat" - Chat with other fans about the day's sports news.

Weekdays (All Day) "PoliticsOnly!" Webcasts - On-demand Webcasts will report on the latest political news from the campaign trail, complete with breaking news and campaign analysis.

Co-Productions

Friday, July 1: Dateline: Drowsy Drivers: Are you a sleepy hazard on the road? Take our survey to find out.

Friday, July 1: Today: Pick A Perfect Wedding: The wedding couple has been chosen, now vote to pick out a ring, a dress and all the other things they'll need.

Friday, July 1: MSNBC: "The Perfect Storm": Find out what really happened in the terrible storm that became the basis for the book and movie.

Friday, July 1: Later Today: Eat Smart: Some simple changes in your diet can make a big difference. Check out our week-long series.

Friday, July 1: Dateline: Hidden Credit Card Risks: Are you aware of your rights as a consumer?

Sports

Friday, June 30: Wimbledon: MSNBCSports.com tennis correspondent Bud Collins will continue his daily commentary from Wimbledon. Collins will continue to provide analysis from the All England Club.

Friday, June 30: New Yorkers Sound-Off: MSNBC.com provides special interactive slide shows and audio interviews featuring New Yorkers speaking out about the notorious New York City basher, John Rocker, of the Atlanta Braves. Rocker's disparaging comments about New Yorkers in the off-season centered on subway riders on the number 7 line that runs to Shea Stadium.

Saturday, July 1: Evert's Spotlight: MSNBCSports.com tennis analyst Chris Evert provides daily, in-depth analysis and commentary during the second week of Wimbledon.

Sunday, July 2: Bud Collins' Wimbledon Special: MSNBCSports.com tennis correspondent Bud Collins looks at what's ahead in the second week of the tournament, including a breakdown of the chances of the top remaining contenders for the women's and men's singles titles.

Living/Travel

Friday, June 30: Weekend Guide: The best of arts and entertainment, shopping, travel and more.

Friday, June 30: At the Movies: What's hot. What's not.

Friday, June 30: Independence Day Celebrations: Celebrate July 4th with events across the United States. Use MSNBC.com's interactive map to find an Independence Day holiday festivity in your town.

Thursday, July 6: Barcelona On The Cheap: Discover how to vacation inexpensively in this Spanish city.

Health

Friday, June 30: Quiz: Test your medical knowledge.

Friday, June 30: Nutrition Notes: MSNBC contributing Dietician Karen Collins says "Go nuts!" Researchers say the reported health benefits of eating nuts are real, but only when they are part of healthy, plant-based eating habits--not simply added on to bad diets.

Wednesday, July 5: The Environment: How to implement safer pest-management and other "green" practices in your children's schools.

Thursday, July 6: Sexploration: Does age matter in a relationship? MSNBC.com special contributor Jennifer Kornreich weighs in.