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Eurozone: Back on the Brink?

Economic divisions between France and Germany were reinforced Wednesday at a summit on Europe's debt crisis with austerity, promises of economic growth and a potential euro exit by Greece among the topics of open and vocal debate. Jeffrey Brown and The Economist's Zanny Minton discuss what's ahead for the eurozone.

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Fighting to Prove an Innocent Man Was Executed

Ray Suarez speaks with Columbia Law School professor James Liebman about his quest to prove Carlos DeLuna was put to death for another man's crime.

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May 25

Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Idea?

nursePaul Solman frequently answers questions on economic news from the NewsHour audience. Friday's query: "I have paid for long-term care for over 10 years." Was that a good decision?

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VOTE 2012 | May 25

Financially Struggling Voters Split on Obama, Romney

President Obama campaign rally; photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty ImagesAs the nation prepares to spend a long weekend honoring the armed forces and gathering in backyards for barbecues, the economy continues to be the dominant issue in politics. A Washington Post/ABC News poll shows where financially struggling voters are leaning in the presidential race.

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MAKING SEN$E | May 24

Do You Get Back All Your Money From a U.S. Bond?

Viewer Sam Katz asks: "Even though government bond prices fluctuate daily, wouldn't you get back your original investment if held to maturity plus interest along the way?"

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PATCHWORK NATION | May 24

For This Military Town, a Memorable Memorial Day

An all-terrain vehicle exits the cargo bay of a Kentucky Air Guard C-130; photo by Maj. Dale GreerPatchwork Nation has an update on the economic picture in Hopkinsville, Ky., a Military Bastion community. Thousands of service personnel from nearby Fort Campbell are back from overseas deployments -- and spending money in local businesses.

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COPING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE | May 24

Farmers, How Have You Been Affected by Climate Change?

Sarah McCammon, Harvest Public MediaThe PBS NewsHour wants to hear from farmers: What have these changes in weather patterns meant for your crops? How have these changes affected your farm or agricultural business?

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SCIENCE | May 24

How the Nuclear Bomb Gave Us the Computer

"Turing's Cathedral" author George Dyson tells Hari Sreenivasan how the creation of the hydrogen bomb gave us the modern computer.

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POLITICS | May 24

Five Months - But Who's Counting?

With a little more than five months to go until Election Day and polls showing the presidential race very close, it's a good time to think about what to keep an eye on as the campaign kicks into high gear.

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VOTE 2012 | May 24

New Romney Ad Gives Another Preview of 'Day One' in Office

Mitt Romney; photo by Mario Tama/Getty ImagesMitt Romney continues to frame his campaign as the answer to a simple question: What would his presidency be like on Day One. A new television ad out Thursday -- like his first, also released in Spanish -- details three things the Republican would do on Jan. 20, 2013.

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'Cell Tower Deaths'

In partnership with ProPublica, Frontline investigates the high and hidden costs of the smartphone revolution -- the hazardous work of building and servicing the cell phone infrastructure.

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'Where Grown-Ups Keep Growing'

Called "Next Avenue," a new PBS multimedia initiative -- aimed at people over 50 -- taps experts and trusted sources for information about health, finances, work, leisure and caregiving.

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PBS Election 2012

In anticipation of an exciting election season, PBS launched an aggregate election news center on Super Tuesday. The page will host content from affiliate station sites as well as NewsHour, Frontline, Need to Know and Washington Week.

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President Obama Announces Support for Same-Sex Marriage

President Obama clearly stated his support for same-sex marriage for the first time as president in a recent interview with ABC News. The statement placed Obama firmly on the side of gay rights advocates ahead of an election that's likely to spotlight social issues polarizing many Americans.

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