He rose to prominence as one of CNN's "Boys of Baghdad" during the first Persian Gulf War in 1991 and was one of only three journalists reporting from Baghdad when allied bombing of the city began. He was later known for his coverage of science, technology, and space exploration.
He became well-known as part of CNN's "Boys of Baghdad" during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, being one of only a few journalists reporting from Baghdad when the city was bombed by allies. He later gained fame for his coverage of scientific, technological, and space exploration topics.