For its balanced and informative special report on the nuclear arms race.

Commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra and premiered by that orchestra on May 5, 1982 in Alice Tully Hall, New York City.

For her investigation of rape and sexual assault in the Prince George's County, Maryland, Detention Center.

For its courageous and resourceful coverage of a devastating flood in March 1982.

For their individual reporting of the Israeli invasion of Beirut and its tragic aftermath.

For her memorable and medically detailed account of her struggle with toxic shock syndrome.

For his telling photographs of life and death in El Salvador.