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May 25, 2012
'The Swerve': When an Ancient Text Reaches Out and Touches Us
In his new book, "The Swerve: How the World Became Modern," author Stephen Greenblatt unearths the tale of a book collector whose discovery of poet Lucretius' "On the Nature of Things" helped change the direction of human thought. Jeffrey Brown and Greenblatt discuss the book and its many cross-generational messages.
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| May 25, 2012
Brooks, Marcus on Coming Economic 'Chaos,' New Recession Fears, Bain Debate
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus, sitting in for Mark Shields, discuss the week's top news including Europe's ongoing debt crisis, debate over Mitt Romney's role at Bain Capital and a Congressional Budget Office warning about political decisions that could trigger another recession.
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| May 25, 2012
Are U.S. Nuclear Plants Ready for a Fukushima-Like Meltdown?
When Chairman Gregory Jaczko resigned from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission this week, reports suggested it was linked to battles within the commission over safety requirements. In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Miles O'Brien reports on how government regulators in the U.S. set the safety bar for nuclear plants.
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| May 25, 2012
After Murder Suspect's Arrest, a Look at the Legacy of Etan Patz
For three decades, the question hung over the New York City Police Department: What happened to Etan Patz, the 6-year-old boy who disappeared 33 years ago? This week, police arrested Pedro Hernandez, charging him with murdering Patz. Ray Suarez and guests discuss the case and its impact on how we now search for missing kids.
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| May 25, 2012
News Wrap: International Space Station Grasps SpaceX 'Dragon' Capsule
In other news Friday, the unmanned SpaceX "Dragon" spacecraft was captured by the International Space Station's robot arm in a rendezvous high over Australia. In Syria, anti-government activists reported an army assault killed at least 50 people in the central part of the country.
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| May 25, 2012
Ahead of Memorial Day Travel, a Timely Drop in Gas Prices
Nearly 35 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, according to the American Automobile Association. Drivers will find the average price of gas is down 14 cents a gallon from this time last year and 25 cents since the end of March. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| May 25, 2012
International Space Station Catches 'Dragon by the Tail'
"Looks like we've got us a dragon by the tail," announced NASA astronaut Don Pettit as the International Space Station's robotic arm reached out and grabbed the SpaceX Dragon capsule Friday morning.
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| May 25, 2012
2012: The Year Demographics Catches up With Politics
U.S. Census figures now estimate that more children of color are being born than Caucasians. This is not good news for the Republican Party, which has been largely dependent on white voters. Gwen Ifill writes about the battle for Latino voters this election season.
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| May 25, 2012
Stephen Greenblatt Reads an Excerpt From 'The Swerve'
Pulitzer prize-winning author Stephen Greenblatt reads an excerpt of "The Swerve."
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| May 25, 2012
Conversation: Chris Thile and the Goat Rodeo Sessions Live on PBS
"The Goat Rodeo Sessions" is the name of a recording released in October of last year. It's also the name of a performance that airs on PBS this Friday. It's an all-star and eclectic group made up of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddler Stuart Duncan, bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolinist Chris Thile.
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| May 25, 2012
Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Idea?
Viewer Nancy writes to economics correspondent, asking: "What happens to long-term care insurance in the new health care? I have paid for long-term care for over 10 years. My Board Certified Elder Law Attorney told me it was my 'best decision.' Was it?"
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| May 25, 2012
Financially Struggling Voters Split Between Obama and Romney
As 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.
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| May 24, 2012
Carlos DeLuna Case: the Fight to Prove an Innocent Man Was Executed
A new report published by Columbia Law School professor James Liebman and his students aims to clear the name of Carlos DeLuna, who was executed for a murder that he swore he didn't commit. Ray Suarez speaks with Liebman about the quest to prove DeLuna was innocent and put to death for another man's crime.
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| May 24, 2012
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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| May 24, 2012
Man vs. Machine: Will Human Workers Become Obsolete?
Part of his series on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman has been showcasing the future of technology from a recent conference run by a California think tank -- things such as 3-D printing of prosthetic legs and iPhone heart tests. But the conference also resurfaced an age-old question about the future of human workers.
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| May 24, 2012
For This Military Town, a Memorable Memorial Day
Patchwork 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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| May 24, 2012
Farmers, How Have You Been Affected by Climate Change?
Farmers, how have changes in your local climate affected your agricultural business? The PBS NewsHour wants to hear from farmers: What have these changes in weather patterns meant for your crops?
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| May 24, 2012
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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| May 24, 2012
Five Months - But Who's Counting?
With a little more than five months to go until Election Day, Memorial Day about to signal the start of summer, 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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| May 24, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines.
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| May 24, 2012
The Daily Frame
President Obama receives a painting of Air Force One during the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs on Wednesday.
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| May 24, 2012
New Romney Ad Gives Another Preview of 'Day One' in Office
Mitt 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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| May 23, 2012
As Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75, History Revised to Honor Engineer
The Golden Gate Bridge opened to traffic on May 27, 1937. This weekend, 75 years later, San Francisco plans to celebrate while honoring the engineer whose contributions to the design were purposefully obliterated: Charles Ellis. Spencer Michels delves into Ellis' story, and into the man who did get the credit -- Joseph Strauss.
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| May 23, 2012
Facebook's 'Botched' IPO: What Went Wrong and Why?
Just four days after it went public on the stock market, Facebook became the center of intense attention Wednesday -- both on Wall Street and in Washington -- as shares hit $32, well below the initial offering price. Jeffrey Brown, Dartmouth's Anant Sundaram and Rob Cox of Reuters Breakingviews discuss what went wrong.
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| May 23, 2012
News Wrap: Doctor Who Helped CIA Find Bin Laden Sentenced in Pakistan
In other news Wednesday, a Pakistani court sentenced Dr. Shakil Afridi to 33 years in prison for helping track down Osama bin Laden by secretly helping the CIA collect DNA. Also, a Senate investigation discovered 64 allegations or complaints of sexual misconduct against Secret Service employees in the last five years.
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| May 23, 2012
Chat Live With Gwen Ifill and Time Magazine Executive Editor on Thursday
Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal is offering you the chance to join the panelists' table Thursday with an exclusive online live chat.
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| May 23, 2012
The Golden Gate Bridge, 'America's Parthenon,' Turns 75
Thousands are expected to gather this weekend in San Francisco to commemorate the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary. The NewsHour has a slideshow of images from the bridge's construction to its early days to renderings of planned additions.
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| May 23, 2012
Happy 75th Birthday, Golden Gate Bridge
On the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reflects on the bridge's role both as a critical transportation link for the San Francisco area and as an icon of American ingenuity.
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| May 23, 2012
'Dear World, From Joplin With Love'
Marking the one year anniversary of the devastating tornado that hit Joplin, Mo., a new exhibit, "Dear World, From Joplin With Love," opened Saturday at the Spiva Center for the Arts. The collection of portraits by Robert X. Fogarty focuses on storm-affected residents, first responders, volunteers and city officials.
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| May 23, 2012
Q&A: 'Dear World, From Joplin With Love'
Marking the one year anniversary of the tornado, a new exhibit, "Dear World, From Joplin With Love," opened Saturday at the Spiva Center for the Arts. Art Beat talked to executive director Jo Mueller and public relations coordinator Lori Marble about the exhibit.
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| May 23, 2012
If Greece Were a Binge Drinker
Economics correspondent writes a pair of responses to his austerity/stimulus post of a few days ago, which he notes illustrates the current conflict in economic ideology quite nicely.
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| May 23, 2012
New Poll, Same Story: Obama Holds Narrow Lead Over Romney
For the second day in a row, a new national poll gives President Obama a narrow lead over Mitt Romney despite apprehension among voters about the state of the economy.
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| May 22, 2012
Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary
This week the Golden Gate Bridge turns 75, and news outlets across the country, including the PBS NewsHour, are covering the anniversary. The first cars crossed the 1.7-mile bridge on May 27 1937.
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| May 22, 2012
Delbanco Assesses Higher Education's Full Value Amid Questions Over Rising Costs
Some people have argued that the traditional four-year college education might not be the right choice for some students. Andrew Delbanco has a new book on the topic. Jeffrey Brown spoke with him recently. Here's an extended version of their conversation.
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| May 22, 2012
College: 'The Best Rehearsal Spaces We Have for Democracy'
In "College: What it Was, Is, and Should Be," Columbia University professor Andrew Delbanco presents a biting defense of a traditional four-year college experience with a liberal arts education -- as opposed to a pre-professional training experience increasingly popular in a tough economy. Jeffrey Brown hosts the conversation.
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| May 22, 2012
A Year After Joplin's Tornado, Disaster's 'Immensity' Still a Challenge
One year ago, a tornado packing 200 mph winds tore through the city of Joplin, Mo., killing 161 people and destroying 8,000 buildings -- including many homes. Gwen Ifill and businesswoman Jane Cage, who leads the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, discuss life in Joplin now and down the road.
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| May 22, 2012
SpaceX Blasts Into 'Uncharted Territory,' Hoping to Make Space Cheaper
After several delays -- including a last-second abort on Saturday when computers spotted a bad engine valve, Space Explorations Technologies Corporation on Tuesday became the first private company to send a vessel to the International Space Station. Jeffrey Brown and Miles O'Brien discuss the significance of the SpaceX launch.
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| May 22, 2012
The Bain Debate: How Much Will Voters Care About Romney's Role?
Following President Obama's lead, Vice President Joe Biden joined the fray Tuesday in questioning Mitt Romney's role at Bain Capital. Judy Woodruff hosts a debate on political strategy and private-sector experience between former Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., and former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat.
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| May 22, 2012
Political Checklist: All About Bain
In this week's Political Checklist, Political Editor Christina Bellantoni chatted with senior correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about Bain Capital and President Obama's declaration that the election would be "about" Mitt Romney's record at the private equity firm.
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| May 22, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| May 22, 2012
Does It Ever Make Sense to Dip Into Your 401(k)?
"If an emergency situation arises, does it ever make sense to pull money from a retirement fund such as a 401(k) rather than going into credit card debt to keep from going into the red? The fear of short-sightedness is paralyzing," writes a viewer in a Q&A for economics correspondent Paul Solman.
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| May 22, 2012
The Daily Frame
A model walks the runway in K8 Hardy's "Untitled Runway Show" on Sunday at the 2012 Whitney Biennial in New York City. Hardy "re-create[d] many of the trappings of a runway show by a top fashion designer, using an experienced production team, lighting, sound, hair, and makeup technicians, as well as professional models."
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| May 22, 2012
New Online Tool Helps Women Track Menopause Symptoms
Seventy-two percent of women who experience menopausal symptoms have not received treatment, according to the Endocrine Society. The organization created an online tool to help women and their doctors discuss options that might work for them.
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| May 22, 2012
Miles O'Brien on SpaceX Launch: Space for the Rest of Us
Space is hard and unforgiving and there is still a lot of challenging work ahead for the SpaceX Dragon team. But this is a moment to savor.
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| May 22, 2012
Poll: Obama, Romney Deadlocked; Economy Remains Top Concern
Will President Obama's re-election fate mirror what happened to Presidents George W. Bush or George H.W. Bush? A Washington Post/ABC News poll released Tuesday gives reasons to support both outcomes, depending on which metrics are examined.
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| May 21, 2012
Obama: Romney's Bain Record 'Worth Examining'
President Obama called Mitt Romney's business experience at Bain Capital fair game Monday during a press conference at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Chicago.
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| May 21, 2012
Remembering Opera Singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
German opera singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who died Friday at age 86, was a master of the Lieder, a form of German song that he helped make popular in the 20th century. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Anne Midgette, a classical music critic for The Washington Post, about Fischer-Dieskau's legacy.
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| May 21, 2012
Helping High School Youth Learn by Doing
Since 1994, YouthBuild has trained 110,000 high school dropouts around the country to put up houses for their community and think critically in the classroom while earning their GEDs or diplomas. As part of the American Graduate series, Paul Solman reports on a program designed to keep kids learning inside and outside of class.
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| May 21, 2012
Catholic Groups Sue Over Contraception Coverage
A group of Roman Catholic leaders and institutions sued the Obama administration over the federal mandate to provide birth control to employees, saying it violated religious freedom. Gwen Ifill and The Wall Street Journal's Janet Adamy discuss the lawsuit.
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| May 21, 2012
Why Rutgers Webcam Case Gleaned National Attention
Former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in prison for using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate, who later jumped to his death from a bridge. Jeffrey Brown and The New York Times' Kate Zernike discuss the ruling and its implications.
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| May 21, 2012
Is It Better to Save or to Spend?
A meditation from economics correspondent Paul Solman on the center-stage question facing the U.S. and Europe: stimulus or austerity? In economic jargon, Keynesian or the Austrian School? In plainer terms, save or spend? But which is the right answer?
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| May 21, 2012
Supreme Court Decisions Tackle Technology
It's late May, and the Supreme Court hasn't yet reached its potentially blockbuster decisions on President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act or Arizona's immigration law.
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| May 21, 2012
Remembering Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
More of Jeffrey Brown's conversation with the Washington Post's Anne Midgette on German singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.
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| May 21, 2012
NATO Tensions: Inside and Outside
As world leaders struggle to work out details of an exit strategy from Afghanistan, police pushed back hundreds of protesters who were trying to reach the site of the NATO summit in Chicago this week.
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| May 21, 2012
NATO Summit Struggles
President Obama sought continued military and monetary support for the mission in Afghanistan at the NATO summit in Chicago in May 2012, as protesters sparred with police outside the site.
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| May 21, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Visiting Auschwitz'
Elana Bell is the author of "Eyes, Stone" (2012, LSU Press), winner of the Walt Whitman Award for 2011. Her poems have appeared in Harvard Review, Massachusetts Review, CALYX, and elsewhere. Bell is the writer-in-residence at the Bronx Academy of Letters and lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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| May 21, 2012
The Daily Frame
A woman protesting at the NATO meetings in Chicago on Sunday carries a painting of a photo by Getty Images photographer. The painting depicts an Iraqi girl moments after members of her family were killed by American troops at a check-point in 2005. Hondros was killed on assignment in Libya on April 20, 2011.
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| May 21, 2012
Mapping Alligator Genomes Is Risky Business
Collecting DNA samples isn't easy when your subject could snap off your hand with one bite, but it's a risk David Ray -- a researcher at Mississippi State University -- and his team are willing to take, as they wrestle alligators and crocodiles in hopes of finding answers in these animals' genes.
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| May 21, 2012
Obama Campaign Renews Attacks on Romney's Tenure at Bain
On Monday, the Obama campaign will again go after Mitt Romney's record as an executive at Bain Capital by focusing on a paper company that closed a plant in Marion, Ind. It's the second attack in a week that goes directly after Romney's business record.
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| May 18, 2012
'The Information Diet': Should Americans Exercise More 'Conscious Consumption'?
Clay Johnson, author of "The Information Diet: A Case for Conscious Consumption", discusses with Hari Sreenivasan how abundant technology affects our health -- producing pulsing side effects such as "email apnea" or "reality dysmorphia."
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| May 18, 2012
Shields and Brooks on Americans Elect Folding, Preakness Predictions
In this week's Doubleheader, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New York Times columnist David Brooks and NewsHour's Christina Bellantoni discuss the end of two campaigns.
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| May 18, 2012
In Trayvon Martin's Case Documents, 'No Obvious Slam Dunk'
Prosecutors released this week more than 200 pages of photos, eyewitness accounts and investigative reports in the case of Trayvon Martin's killing in Florida. The Washington Post's Sari Horwitz tells Margaret Warner that the documents bolster neither the prosecution nor the defense's case.
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| May 18, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Campaign Ads, JPMorgan Losses, Debt Ceiling Debate
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including a recent Obama campaign video that tries to debunk Mitt Romney's job creation claims, JPMorgan Chase losses and the expected renewal of the debt ceiling debate.
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| May 18, 2012
Post IPO, What Are Facebook's Challenges Now?
The public sale of Facebook shares on Friday didn't soar as some had expected. Margaret Warner talks to Arvind Bhatia of Sterne Agee and Rob Cox of Reuters' Breakingviews about what Facebook needs to do to keep its audience and advertisers.
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| May 18, 2012
The Rise of Facebook
Founded in 2005, Facebook's social network has changed our relationships with friends, family and co-workers, created a new playground for politics, and altered the rules for media, culture and advertising. This timeline chronicles the evolution of the social media giant.
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| May 18, 2012
Conversation: Kristen Dupard, 2012 Poetry Out Loud National Champion
Jeffrey Brown talks to Kristen Dupard, the 2012 Poetry Out Loud National Champion.
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| May 18, 2012
Chronic Absenteeism -- Not a 'Casual Decision'
There's an assumption that in order to do well in school, you have to be in school. But new data suggests that 5 to 7.5 million students, especially from low-income areas, are missing more than one month of school a year.
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| May 18, 2012
Baby's Tumor Means Surgery Before Birth
As a 7-month old fetus, Cami Santee's life was threatened by a large tumor growing from her lower body. To remove it, doctors had to operate before she was born, cutting away the growth while she still lay half inside her mother's womb.
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| May 18, 2012
History's Romance: Why Politics Past Beats Politics Present
Is it just my imagination, or have politics and politicians grown smaller?I've been flirting with this conclusion after diving into two enjoyable presidential history books by night while covering 2012 politics by day.
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| May 18, 2012
Why Not Raise Taxes Instead of Interest Rates to Reduce the Deficit?
A viewer writes in, asking when inflation comes around, why not raise taxes instead of interest rates, which could be used to reduce/eliminate the deficit, which would help the economy so you could raise taxes even more in what appears to be a positive feedback loop?
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| May 18, 2012
In New Ad, Romney Previews Agenda for First Day in Office
So, what would a Mitt Romney presidency be like? His campaign is giving voters a preview of what the Republican just might do on January 20, 2013, outlining a positive message in Romney's first television ad of the general election, a spot featuring upbeat music and three key promises.
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| May 17, 2012
Remembering the 'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer
Singer Donna Summer became known as the "Queen of Disco," defining the genre with her sultry vocals and pulsing rhythms. She used to say she grew up listening to rock 'n' roll and was raised on gospel music. But it was her dance hits that won her Grammys. Summers died Thursday at age 63.
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| May 17, 2012
Campaigns Push Messages on YouTube to Save Money, Target Voters
As part of an ongoing series on how candidates use social media this election season, Ray Suarez and journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of Daily-Download.com discuss how President Obama and Mitt Romney use YouTube to bypass the "gatekeepers," or mainstream media, and get constituents to watch their campaign videos.
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| May 17, 2012
Geithner: Again With the Debt-Limit Debate? 'I Don't Understand it'
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Jeffrey Brown during a factory tour Thursday in Baltimore that he couldn't understand why the debate over the federal debt limit is back again. They also discussed how regional Federal Reserve bank boards are established and how President Obama will campaign about jobs and the economy.
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| May 17, 2012
Minority Babies' New Majority an 'Echo' of Immigration Waves
White babies account for fewer than half of newborns in the United States -- just 49.6 percent of last year's births, according to new Census data released Thursday. Margaret Warner discusses the tipping point and its implications with the Brookings Institution's William Frey and New York University's Marcelo Suarez-Orozco.
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| May 17, 2012
Politics Dons a Cap and Gown
The NewsHour logged 600 miles last weekend to witness dueling graduation speeches from first lady Michelle Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
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| May 17, 2012
Exclusive | Geithner: 'I Don't Understand' Why Debt Ceiling Debate Is Back
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told the PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown during a factory tour Thursday that he couldn't understand why the debate over the federal debt limit is back again.
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| May 17, 2012
In 'First Position,' Ballet Behind the Curtain
In the ballet world, the Youth American Grand Prix can make or break a young dancer's career. In "First Position," director Bess Kargman follows seven aspiring ballet dancers between the ages of 10 and 17 as they prepare for and compete in the annual New York City event.
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| May 17, 2012
Chemotherapy During Pregnancy: Yes, It's Possible
Minnie Narth could recite everything she'd heard she wasn't supposed to have while pregnant. But as she entered her third trimester, her body was in desperate need of something she would never have predicted: intensive cancer treatment.
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| May 17, 2012
When Cancer & Pregnancy Collide
No sushi. No caffeine. No alcohol. No Ibuprofin. Minnie Narth could recite everything she'd heard she wasn't supposed to have while pregnant. But as she entered her third trimester, her body was in desperate need of something she would never have predicted: Chemotherapy. This is her story.
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| May 17, 2012
Running for President: Chronicling Almost 200 Years of Propaganda
Published by the Library of Congress, "Presidential Campaign Posters" is a visual anthology of election season artwork -- images that capture the public sentiment, issues and prevailing design trends of a given campaign era.
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| May 17, 2012
Conservative Group Rejects Ad Proposal Tying Obama to Wright
A proposed $10 million TV ad campaign linking President Obama to his controversial former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, right, will reportedly not make it to the small screen.
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| May 17, 2012
Florida Journalism Program Gives Students Reason to Stay in School
Student Leon Tomlinson joined Journeys in Journalism in third grade and said that the program was one of the main reasons he now excels in the classroom.
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| May 17, 2012
Aren't We All Better Off if Fannie, Freddie Forgive and Forget?
Paul Solman often answers your questions on economic news. Thursday's query: Wouldn't investors and Freddie Mac be better off if mortgage principals were reduced, rather than leaving foreclosed homes to rot?
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| May 17, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines.
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| May 17, 2012
Young Journalists at Work
Over the course of reporting a story on a communications magnet program in St. Petersburg, Fla., the NewsHour met many students going through the K-12 "Journeys in Journalism" program. View a slideshow of their work.
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| May 17, 2012
SpaceX Readies for Historic Launch
On Saturday, if all goes as planned, the privately owned spaceflight company SpaceX will launch its Dragon capsule into low-Earth orbit and three days later dock with the International Space Station.
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| May 17, 2012
Report: Conservative Super PAC Planning 'Provocative' Attack on Obama
The New York Times reports that a Republican super PAC is planning a major attack on President Obama, rehashing a ghost from the 2008 campaign. A 54-page document leaked to the newspaper suggests that the president's one-time, controversial pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, is the subject of a proposed ad campaign.
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| May 16, 2012
Remembering Carlos Fuentes, Mexico's Grand Man of Letters
Carlos Fuentes was a prolific writer -- penning novels, essays, newspaper articles, even an opera. Recognized as one of Latin America's greatest literary figures, Fuentes brought stories from Mexico to the world stage. He died Tuesday at age 83. Ray Suarez and Ilan Stavans of Amherst College discuss the impact of Fuentes' work.
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| May 16, 2012
As Defense Rests, What's at Stake for John Edwards?
Despite a nearly three-week run by the prosecution, John Edwards' defense attorneys rested after two days without calling the former vice presidential nominee, his mistress or daughter to the stand regarding the campaign finance charges he faces. Judy Woodruff and the AP's Michael Biesecker discuss the case's next steps.
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| May 16, 2012
The Future of Prosthetics: Mind-Bending Robotic Arms
Researchers have shown that patients paralyzed from the neck down can move robotic arms with their minds, according to a new report in the journal Nature that documents two cases involving brain-stem stroke victims. Margaret Warner discusses the hopes for the technology with Dr. Leigh Hochberg of Massachusetts General Hospital.
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| May 16, 2012
Former Sen. Bill Bradley: We Must 'Do Better' to Fix Washington
Sen. Bill Bradley, the former presidential candidate and Democratic senator from New Jersey, talked with Judy Woodruff about his new book, "We Can All Do Better."
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| May 16, 2012
8th-Grade Journalist Spotlights Violence in School, Hopes Obama Will Notice
How does violence affect students' ability to learn? That's what eighth-grader De'Qonton Davis and his classmates set out to investigate as part of the NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs project in partnership with PBS station WEDU in Tampa. The students produced a unique video report that they hope President Obama will see.
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| May 16, 2012
Showdown Ahead? Analyzing the Politics Behind Renewed Debt Debate
Battle lines were being drawn again Wednesday for a new fight over raising the U.S. borrowing limit, foreshadowing a replay of last year's stalemate. Judy Woodruff, Todd Zwillich of "The Takeaway" and Roll Call's Steve Dennis discuss the renewed war of words and how a new debt battle might shape the presidential campaign.
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| May 16, 2012
Carlos Fuentes and His American Life
Carlos Fuentes had aged so beautifully you might have subconsciously assumed he would live forever, like a character in a Latin American novel. Ray Suarez recalls the life of the Mexican writer.
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| May 16, 2012
What Does a First-Grade Journalist Look Like?
On a cool April morning the first graders from Teresa Scott's class silently make their way into a multimedia classroom where they gather once a week to learn the ins and outs of journalism.
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| May 16, 2012
Cancer and Infertility: Dodging the 'Double Blow'
Two statistics had dominated Gina Danford's life. While close to 120,000 women under the age of 50 are diagnosed with cancer each year, Danford became one of them at age 19. But it wasn't until her third tumor, at age 30, that she joined a much more exclusive number.
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| May 16, 2012
Why Isn't There a Single World Currency?
Wednesday's reader query for economics correspondent Paul Solman: Why do economists maintain separate currency values by region or countries when everyone should be playing on a level/moral playing field?
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| May 16, 2012
Paralyzed Woman Powers Robotic Arm With Her Mind
On April 12, 2011, a 59-year-old woman with a sensor implanted in her brain picked up her cinnamon latte with a robotic arm, brought it to her lips and took a sip through a straw, using only her thoughts.
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| May 16, 2012
Obama Campaign Raises $43.6 Million in April
The Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee raised $43.6 million in April, a sign of the president's continued fundraising advantage over Mitt Romney.
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| May 15, 2012
What Ron Paul Wants If His Supporters Back Romney
Ron Paul announced Monday that his campaign would not spend any more money in the presidential primaries. But he's not suspending his campaign. Judy Woodruff looks at Paul's chances of continuing to impact the GOP -- and its upcoming convention -- with Jon Ralson of the Las Vegas Sun and Brian Doherty of Reason magazine.
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| May 15, 2012
How to Better Treat Trauma Injuries in the Developing World
At San Francisco General Hospital, surgeons from developing countries are learning the latest techniques from top U.S. specialists. With just over 100 orthopedic surgeons serving the 80 million people of Kenya and Tanzania, it's admittedly a small step. But doctors there say it's a worthy one. Spencer Michels reports.
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| May 15, 2012
U.S. Launches National Strategy to Combat Alzheimer's Disease
As rates of Alzheimer's Disease continue to jump in the U.S., HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Tuesday the first Congressionally mandated plan to help prevent and treat the disease. Margaret Warner discusses the details with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and Eric Hall, CEO of Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
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| May 15, 2012
News Wrap: In Iowa, Romney Attacks Obama Over Stimulus
In other news Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accused President Obama of putting the economy on a disastrous course by increasing federal spending and debt. In Syria, a roadside bomb struck a convoy that was part of the United Nations' observer mission.
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| May 15, 2012
FBI to Probe JPMorgan Practices After Trading Loss
At an annual shareholders meeting in Florida Tuesday, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon apologized for the company's recent losses and survived a pair of shareholder votes on his pay and job responsibilities. Judy Woodruff discusses the turmoil -- including news of an FBI inquiry of the company -- with Dawn Kopecki of Bloomberg News.
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| May 15, 2012
5 Things to Look for at Upcoming NATO and G8 Summits
When world leaders gather this weekend at the NATO and Group of Eight summits, they have two major items on the table -- wrapping up the Afghan war and handling Europe's financial crisis. So what are the signs that they will make any progress?
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| May 15, 2012
Running for President: Chronicling Almost 200 Years of Propaganda
Published by the Library of Congress, "Presidential Campaign Posters" is a visual anthology of election season artwork. Preview 13 of the posters featured in the book.
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| May 15, 2012
Are U.S. Wages Enough to Live On?
A viewer from Australia writes in about minimum wage in the U.S., and whether Americans can survive on $10 (or less) an hour.
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| May 15, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| May 15, 2012
The Daily Frame
A snake ensnares mice on a wall facing a public parking lot in Mexico City last week.
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| May 15, 2012
New Polls Show Public More Optimistic About Economy
If polls are just a snapshot in time, then the picture at the moment reveals a growing sense of optimism among voters about the country's economic future.
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| May 14, 2012
Unemployment: Addressing a Worsening 'Human Disaster' in U.S.
Some 5 million Americans have been looking for work for more than six months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research and Kevin Hassett of the American Enterprise Institute who say the "human disaster" has potential generations-long effects.
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| May 14, 2012
Boosting Reading Skills: Will 'Common Core' Experiment Pay Off?
Called the "Common Core," a new set of state guidelines spell out what young students are expected to learn and what books they're expected to read. Forty five states and the District of Colombia have already adopted the standards. Learning Matters' John Merrow reports on the design and the aim of the new guidelines.
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| May 14, 2012
Kidnapping Can Be a Family Affair in Mexico's Drug War
Since 2006, an estimated 50,000 people have died in drug- and gang-related violence in Mexico -- 49 of whom were found this weekend without heads, hands or feet outside Monterrey. Ray Suarez discusses the latest brutality with Alejandro Junco, owner of Grupo Reforma, one of the largest print media operations in Latin America.
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| May 14, 2012
Nearly 50 Headless Bodies Found in Mexico Amid Brutal Drug War
Without heads, hands or feet, 49 bodies were discovered outside Monterrey, Mexico -- the latest casualties of a brutal five-year-old war between the country's top two drug cartels. Ray Suarez reports.
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| May 14, 2012
JPMorgan Losses: Sens. Levin, Corker Debate Implementing Financial Regulation
Amid a $2 billion trading loss disclosed last week by banking giant JPMorgan Chase and the announcement of a top executive's retirement Monday, Sens. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., speak with Judy Woodruff about calls for more Wall Street reform and the future of implementing Dodd-Frank regulations.
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| May 14, 2012
News Wrap: Greece Tries Again to Form New Government, Fears of Euro Exit Grow
In other news Monday, rival party leaders in Greece began a last-ditch effort to form a new government while European leaders faced the growing possibility that Greece's days in the eurozone might be numbered if it rejects austerity measures. Also, plans to close some 600 U.S. post offices have officially been put on hold.
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| May 14, 2012
JPMorgan Says Farewell to a Top Executive Amid Fallout From Huge Losses
After news broke last week of $2 billion in trading losses, JPMorgan Chase had its first major casualty Monday when CEO Jamie Dimon disclosed the retirement of longtime executive Ina Drew. Margaret Warner and Bloomberg News' Dawn Kopecki discuss the case and the debate it has spurred over financial regulation.
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| May 14, 2012
Many Businesses Offer Health Benefits To Same-Sex Couples Ahead Of Laws
President Obama's pronouncement last week in favor of same-sex marriage has no legal effect on employers' decisions on whether to offer benefits to workers' domestic partners, but some advocates believe it could reinforce a decade-long trend toward coverage.
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| May 14, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Your Village'
Elana Bell is the author of "Eyes, Stone" (2012, LSU Press), winner of the Walt Whitman Award for 2011. Her poems have appeared in Harvard Review, Massachusetts Review, CALYX, and elsewhere. Bell is the writer-in-residence at the Bronx Academy of Letters and lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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| May 14, 2012
The Veins of a Leaf: Revealing Nature's Mathematical System
The veins of a leaf are key to its structure. Mathematical physicists at Rockefeller University use fluorescent dye and time lapse photography to study microscopic patterns within these veins to better understand how nutrients flow through the leaf and into the plant's cells. Miles O'Brien reports for the latest Science Nation.
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| May 14, 2012
Worried About Retirement? An Excellent Free Video Tool Debuts
From economics correspondent Paul Solman, a suggestion for those pondering retirement: a new interactive video tool that's short, easy to use, cheesy at times but extremely insightful.
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| May 14, 2012
Obama Campaign Slams Romney's Business Record
The Obama campaign is out Monday with a harsh new attack on presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney, a multi-platform push that outlines what his re-election team says is Romney's "business philosophy and what it would mean for the American economy."
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| May 11, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Lugar, NBA versus NHL
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the surprise results in the Senate race in Indiana this week, and consequences. On our lighter politics of sports segment, we also talk about how the NHL playoffs are defeating the NBA playoffs in ticket sales.
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| May 11, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Obama, Romney Split on Gay Marriage, Austerity Backlash
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama's new support for gay marriage, Mitt Romney's "subtle gradations" on the issue, the backlash over austerity in European elections and the House Republicans' votes on the defense budget.
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| May 11, 2012
Romney, Obama Shift Campaign Focus Back to Economy
After days of campaign rhetoric over same-sex marriage, President Obama and Mitt Romney shifted back to the economy Friday. In North Carolina, Romney took aim at President Obama's "liberal policies" while the president alluded to Republican ideas having caused the financial crisis. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| May 11, 2012
A Drug to Prevent HIV's Spread: Truvada's Promises and Problems
The Food and Drug Administration gave the go-ahead Thursday to a drug combination called Truvada that is aimed at preventing the spread of HIV. Until now, it had only approved drugs for treating the disease. Ray Suarez discusses the details with Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases.
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| May 11, 2012
After JPMorgan's Huge Loss, Is More Regulation Needed?
Shares in JPMorgan Chase fell 9 percent Friday on news that the bank lost $2 billion over six weeks due to "self-inflicted" mistakes. Jeffrey Brown, The Wall Street Journal's Liz Rappaport, Michael Greenberger of the University of Maryland School of Law and consultant Bert Ely discuss the details and calls for more regulation.
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| May 11, 2012
Leslie Maitland Reads From Her Book 'Crossing the Borders of Time'
Leslie Maitland reads from her book, "Crossing the Borders of Time."
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| May 11, 2012
The Big Straddle: Why Compromise Can Be Hazardous to One's Political Health
This week, two skilled politicians attempted to negotiate a chasm opening under their feet. One of them, Sen. Richard Lugar, slipped and fell. The other, President Obama, appeared to leap nimbly to the other side of the sinkhole just before it swallowed him up.
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| May 11, 2012
Conversation: Poet Natalie Diaz
A profile of poet Natalie Diaz and her Mojave language preservation work will air on the NewsHour soon, but here is a sneak peek of our interview with the 33-year-old writer, conducted along the banks of the Colorado River.
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| May 11, 2012
The 'Safest Investment' for Americans
Paul Solman writes, "In response to our post on the benefits of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, this arrived from the eminent finance guru from Boston University, Zvi Bodie. It was Zvi who convinced me to invest a significant portion of my retirement portfolio in TIPS when they first were offered back in the '90s."
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| May 11, 2012
Donations Flood Obama Campaign After Gay Marriage Announcement
President Obama's change of heart on same-sex marriage is helping him raise some serious coin. Since his announcement Wednesday, the president's re-election campaign has experienced "a major surge in contributions," reports the Washington Post.
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| May 11, 2012
Members of Congress Press DHS, DOJ Over Inquiry Into Immigrant's Death
After our colleagues at "Need to Know" aired this report last month on the violent death of a man on the U.S.-Mexico border two years ago, 16 members of Congress said Thursday that the footage shown raises "serious questions" about the role of the Border Patrol in the killing.
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| May 10, 2012
DCCC Chair Says Independents Are Key to Democrats Retaking the House
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Steve Israel of New York said Thursday he was ready for another big swing in November. Despite the shellacking House Democrats took in the 2010 elections, he forecasts a different dynamic at the end of this election season.
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| May 10, 2012
LBJ's 'Passage of Power': The Transformation of a 'Legislative Genius'
Historian Robert Caro has spent nearly four decades telling the story of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Gwen Ifill and Caro discuss the pivotal four years between 1960 and 1964 when Johnson rose from senator to an overshadowed vice president, and then to president -- the premise of his latest biography, "The Passage of Power."
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| May 10, 2012
Biographer Caro: LBJ Used 'Full Potential' of Presidential Power
Historian Robert Caro has spent nearly four decades telling the story of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. On Thursday's NewsHour, Caro sits down with Gwen Ifill. Here is an extended exchange from their discussion plus some photos from his latest book.
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| May 10, 2012
FDA Urges Caution Over Long-Term Use of Bone-Density-Building Drugs
Millions of women grapple with whether to take bone-density-building drugs to treat or prevent osteoporosis, but the FDA this week warned that long-term use of bisphosphonates can lead to rare fractures and side effects. Margaret Warner and Maine Medical Center's Dr. Clifford Rosen discuss the risks outlined by the FDA.
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| May 10, 2012
Chimpanzee Testing: Is it the Beginning of the End?
Medical experiments on chimpanzees can be invasive, involving injections, blood samples and liver biopsies. But some say it's the only way to advance medicine. Miles O'Brien's report explores whether there are ever instances in which the scientific value of research should offset the moral cost of working with chimps.
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| May 10, 2012
Obama's Support for Gay Marriage: How Will it Help, Hurt Politically?
The political reverberations continued Thursday, a day after President Obama announced his support for gay marriage. Judy Woodruff, Politico's Charlie Mahtesian and The Grio's Perry Bacon discuss how the issue is likely to play out this election year with different voting blocs and voters in different areas of the country.
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| May 10, 2012
News Wrap: House GOP Looks for Spending Cuts; Greece Struggles with Government
In other news Thursday, House Republicans pushed through a bill to prevent a 10 percent cut in the U.S. defense budget by cutting $300 billion in food stamps, health care and federal pensions, over 10 years. Also, Greece's struggle to form a new government entered a third round.
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| May 10, 2012
Key Psychiatric Doctor Rejects Name Change for PTSD
A leader in the psychiatric community has rejected the idea of changing the last word of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to "Injury." The move effectively blocks growing efforts by a small group of psychiatrists and military brass concerned about reducing patient stigma.
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| May 10, 2012
'The Scream': For Love or Money?
Economics correspondent Paul Solman writes about the auction price of "The Scream," asking if it was a steal? A scam? "You could have made -- or lost -- a fortune on an artist who has always commanded the highest prices, in life and death. How sure, then, is any investment in art?"
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| May 10, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines (back from hiatus).
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| May 10, 2012
'I Am an American Graduate' - Presenting the Class of 2012
As graduation season approaches, we invite you to share your graduation story with the American Graduate project. We will curate them on our "I Am an American Graduate" Pinterest board, in partnership with other public media partners across the country.
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| May 10, 2012
'Oops Babies' Sired by Twice-Vasectomized Chimp
Despite a strict no-breeding rule and extreme efforts to stop it, the chimps are having accidental babies. Tracy was born five years ago. And this Valentine's Day, 29-year-old Flora was found nursing a newborn chimp. The births occurred even though all males in the group were vasectomized - some twice.
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| May 10, 2012
Is It Compromise...or Selling Out?
It's hard to miss one of the main messages of this week's primary votes, and it has to do with the current gridlock in Washington. It is that many voters are perfectly happy to see the gridlock continue if the alternative means striving for a middle ground.
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| May 10, 2012
Obama: Support for Gay Marriage 'May Hurt' Politically
President Obama said it would be hard to argue that his personal support of same-sex marriage and his reversal on the issue are for political advantage. The president's team doesn't seem to think so, however.
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| May 9, 2012
Will Obama's Same-Sex Marriage Support Sway Voters?
A recent poll broken into Patchwork Nation's 12 county types offers some clues about how President Obama's announcement could influence voters: Most county types are not particularly focused on same-sex marriage but rather on economic issues.
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| May 9, 2012
Assessing the Indiana Senate Race After Lugar's Loss
Indiana voters sent Richard Lugar to the U.S. Senate six times, but not again this year. He lost Tuesday to Tea Party-backed state Treasurer Richard Mourdock. Gwen Ifill, Greg Fettig of Hoosiers for a Conservative Senate and political analyst Brian Howey discuss why Lugar lost and preview the race to fill his seat in the Senate.
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| May 9, 2012
News Wrap: Postal Service Drops Plans to Close 3,700 Locations
In other news Wednesday, the U.S. Postal Service abandoned a plan to shutter 3,700 service locations. Under the new plan, more than 13,000 rural mail facilities may have to cut back hours of operation but no locations will close. Also, a key adviser to presidents Kennedy and Johnson, Nicholas Katzenbach, has died.
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| May 9, 2012
Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage: Now What?
President Obama said Wednesday that he now believes "same-sex couples should be able to get married." Judy Woodruff and author Kerry Eleveld discuss the president's "evolution" on the subject, then Evan Wolfson of Freedom to Marry and the Rev. Harry Jackson of Hope Christian Church debate the legal future of same-sex marriage.
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| May 9, 2012
Political Checklist: Indiana Gets Interesting
In this week's Political Checklist, Political Editor Christina Bellantoni chatted with senior correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about election fallout following Indiana's GOP Senate primary.
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| May 9, 2012
Hot TIPS on Where To Invest
Making Sen$e readers regularly ask about Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, which correspondent Paul Solman has long said are his own preferred investment vehicle.
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| May 9, 2012
Obama: 'Same-Sex Couples Should Be Able to Get Married'
Days after Vice President Biden touched off a political firestorm by saying he now believes same-sex marriages should be protected under law, President Barack Obama declared Wednesday afternoon that he now supports gay marriage.
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| May 9, 2012
NRCC Chairman: Romney on Ticket Will Boost GOP House Candidates
Mitt Romney's candidacy will help the GOP pick up seats in Congress this fall, Rep. Pete Sessions, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee told reporters Wednesday.
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| May 9, 2012
Lalla Essaydi's 'Revisions'
From "Revisions," an exhibition of Lalla Essaydi's work at the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. "My photographs grew out of the need I felt to document actual spaces, especially those of my childhood," Lalla Essaydi says.
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| May 9, 2012
Lalla Essaydi Challenges Muslim, Gender Stereotypes at Museum of African Art
Known for her large format photographs, Lalla Essaydi's work combines Islamic calligraphy and representations of the female body, focusing on the interconnection of faith, culture and gender and challenging notions within all three.
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| May 9, 2012
Lugar's Loss Raises Questions for November
s longtime senators, the media's chattering class and political consultants ponder the meaning of Sen. Richard Lugar's overwhelming loss in Indiana's Republican primary, the prevailing question will be: What does it mean for November?
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| May 8, 2012
Lugar's Loss Follows 'Curse' of Senate's Foreign Policy Committee
Call it the curse of the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Sen. Richard Lugar, who has served as chairman or ranking Republican on Foreign Relations since 1985, was following in a hoary tradition when toppled in Tuesday's Indiana GOP primary.
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| May 8, 2012
N.C. Marriage Vote Opponents Play on Civil Rights Message
The Rev. William Barber knows that many North Carolinians don't agree with same-sex marriage. But the leader of the state NAACP hopes that voters will focus on another question, and he's using a new technique to make the point.
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| May 8, 2012
Remembering Maurice Sendak and His 'Riotous and Strange' Inner Child
Known for illuminating fantastic nightmares in picture book form -- like his most famous book "Where the Wild Things Are," writer and artist Maurice Sendak died Tuesday at age 83. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Sendak in 2002.
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| May 8, 2012
The Best and Worst Places to Be a Mom
Norway is the healthiest country in the world to be a mother, according to a new report released by the international non-profit Save the Children. The worst: West Africa's Niger. Gwen Ifill and Save the Children President Carolyn Miles discuss what countries are best and worst at creating healthy children and mothers.
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| May 8, 2012
Sen. Tom Coburn's Solution for 'Debt Bomb': Everybody Must Sacrifice
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., speaks with Judy Woodruff about his plan to tackle the nation's escalating fiscal crisis, as outlined in his new book "The Debt Bomb." Coburn says "everyone," from both the right and the left, must sacrifice to fix the country's mounting debt problems.
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| May 8, 2012
Will Obesity Reverse Rise in U.S. Life Expectancy?
Public health experts have long warned of a growing obesity epidemic in America. This week, the Institute of Medicine and others launched a major campaign in hopes of curbing the problem. Ray Suarez and Dr. Francis Collins of the National Institutes of Health discuss the personal and public consequences of obesity.
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| May 8, 2012
News Wrap: Senate Bill to Extend Stafford Loan Rates Stalled
In other news Tuesday, a bill to continue low interest rates on federal student loans stalled in the Senate. Republicans blocked a plan by Democrats who wanted to cover the cost by raising taxes on wealthy stockholders in privately owned companies. Also, political leaders in Israel formed a new coalition government.
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| May 8, 2012
Is the IRS Sexist When It Comes to Child Care?
Economics correspondent Paul Solman addresses the following question from a reader: "I'm a working mom, and after paying yet another year's worth of nanny taxes and related expenses, I'm frustrated by what seems to be the very sexist treatment of these costs under the tax code."
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| May 8, 2012
Obesity in America: By the Numbers
A consortium of the nation's top health organizations are driving home obesity statistics this month through a CDC conference, an IOM report, and an HBO documentary series, "The Weight of the Nation." Here's a cheat sheet and interactive map to help you navigate some of the most startling stats.
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| May 8, 2012
Is the IRS Sexist When It Comes to Child Care?
From a reader: "I'm a working mom, and after paying yet another year's worth of nanny taxes and related expenses, I'm frustrated by what seems to be the very sexist treatment of these costs under the tax code."
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| May 8, 2012
'Weight of the Nation': U.S. Obesity Crisis Tackled in HBO Special
With more than two-thirds of U.S. adults age 20 and over now overweight or obese, a new four-part documentary series produced by HBO outlines the scope of the problem, common myths, and the costs of inaction. John Hoffman, executive producer of the "Weight of the Nation" series, sat down with Ray Suarez to discuss the series.
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| May 8, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| May 8, 2012
Tim Kaine Calls for Same-Sex Marriage Support in Party Platform
Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine inched toward an endorsement of gay marriage Tuesday and said his party should take a stance on the issue.
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| May 8, 2012
Maurice Sendak Dies at Age 83
Maurice Sendak, the author and illustrator of children's literature who was best known for his book, "Where the Wild Things Are," died early Tuesday in Danbury, Conn., at age 83. He had suffered a stroke on Friday.
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| May 8, 2012
The Daily Frame
Seward Johnson's "Forever Marilyn," a 26-foot high statue of Marilyn Monroe on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, is dismantled Monday as it prepares to travel to its new home in Palm Springs, Calif.
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| May 8, 2012
Breathalyzer Detects Diseases From Diabetes to Cancer
Scientists at Stony Brook University have developed a breathalyzer with a sensor chip that can detect diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol and lung cancer. The sensor is coated with tiny nanowires capable of isolating biomarkers -- chemical compounds in the breath that signal disease.
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| May 8, 2012
Santorum Endorses Romney Via Email, Offers Political Advice
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum finally endorsed presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, but he made clear he wants to have a say in the direction of the campaign.
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| May 8, 2012
Norway's Moms Have It Good
Norway is the best country in the world to be a mother, according to a new report from the international nonprofit Save the Children.
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| May 7, 2012
Defending the Indefensible: 9/11 Mastermind's Trial Likely Years Away
"These men have endured years of inhumane treatment and torture," defense attorney James Connell said Sunday at a Gitmo hearing for Khalid Sheik Mohammed and his alleged 9/11 co-conspirators. Margaret Warner, Frontline's Arun Rath and Medill National Security Journalism Initiative's Josh Meyer discuss the next steps in the case.
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| May 7, 2012
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Makes First Court Appearance in 3 Years
Saturday's arraignment at Guantanamo Bay marked the first court appearance in more than three years for the self-professed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, and his alleged conspirators. Margaret Warner reports.
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| May 7, 2012
Incredible, Edible Bugs: Will Meals of Mealworms Catch on in U.S.?
Most Americans would squirm when even thinking of eating a grasshopper or locust. But a movement is afoot to encourage insect eating with advocates praising bugs' low fat and high protein. Spencer Michels tasted wax moth larvae tacos and crispy mealworms over ice cream to prepare this report on efforts to put bugs on U.S. menus.
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| May 7, 2012
The Politics of Gay Marriage: Biden Remarks Rekindle Culture War
When Vice President Joe Biden said he now believes same-sex marriages should be protected under law, it touched off a new round of political culture wars. Gwen Ifill hosts a debate between Brian Brown of the National Organization for Marriage and gay rights advocate Richard Socarides.
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| May 7, 2012
News Wrap: CIA Reportedly Foils New al-Qaida Underwear Bomb Plot
In other news Monday, The Associated Press reported that the CIA disrupted a plot to bomb an airliner -- around the first anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death. Also, a key suspect in the 2002 nightclub bombings in Bali apologized in an Indonesian courtroom.
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| May 7, 2012
Stand-Up Comedian Baratunde Thurston on 'How To Be Black'
Baratunde Thurston seemed like something of a wonder: a stand-up comedian via Sidwell Friends and Harvard. And when you read Thurston's new book, "How to Be Black," or note that he works for The Onion, you realize that he's so gregarious and funny, a stand-up career appears not just apposite but almost unavoidable.
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| May 7, 2012
Best and Worst Countries for Moms
Save the Children Report: Best and Worst Countries to be a Mom
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| May 7, 2012
Bugs for Dinner? Join the Rest of the World
Many Americans would squirm when thinking of eating an insect. But a fledgling movement praising insects' health benefits and low environmental impact is encouraging Americans to swap steak sandwiches for salted crickets tostadita.
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| May 7, 2012
Ndegeocello Credits Arts Education With Redefining Path to Success
With nine studio albums under her belt and a world tour under way, bass player Meshell Ndegeocello was in her hometown of Washington, D.
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| May 7, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Cinco de Mayo'
Naomi Shihab Nye is the author of several books of poems, including most recently, You "Transfer" (BOA Editions, 2011) and "Yours" (BOA Editions, 2005), which received the Isabella Gardner Poetry Award.
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| May 7, 2012
Obama, Romney in Tight Race for Battleground States
President Obama and Mitt Romney received a fresh sign Monday of their standing in a dozen key battleground states where the fall election is likely to be decided.
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| May 4, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Presidential Books, Mariano Rivera, Kentucky Derby Picks
The Doubleheader is back with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks. Since someone turned on the humidity in the D.C. area this past week, Hari Sreenivasan figured it might be time to get their opinions on a couple of books on presidents that you might want to check out this summer.
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| May 4, 2012
'What's Going on Now': Engaging Young People Through Music, Media, Messages
Part of a project produced by the Kennedy Center and singer-songwriter John Legend called What's Going On Now, young people across the country are using media, music and inspiration from Marvin Gaye to address issues in their lives and communities such as the economy, wars and the environment. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| May 4, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Bin Laden Politics, Chen Guangcheng, Jobs Report
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top news including the political debates surrounding the anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death, U.S. and China relations amid the saga of blind dissident Chen Guangcheng, new jobs numbers and structural problems in the U.S. economy.
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| May 4, 2012
In Abbottabad, Bin Laden Lived in 'Prison of His Own Making'
For a decade after 9/11, Osama bin Laden was the most hunted man in the world. This week, more details emerged about the operation and the relentless, often frustrated intelligence effort that led to his death a year ago. Margaret Warner and author Peter Bergen, discuss Bergen's new book "Manhunt," which recounts the long chase.
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| May 4, 2012
Happy Cinco de Mayo -- Sorta
President Obama welcomed a crowd heavy on Latino leaders to mark Cinco de Mayo, an important date in Mexican history. But why? Perhaps it's an indication that Mexicans and -- under the amazing ethnic umbrella -- all Latinos have arrived.
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| May 4, 2012
For New College Grads, Jobs Outlook Better but Far From Great
After a promising start earlier this year, U.S. job growth slowed for a third month in April with just 115,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate dipping slightly to 8.1 percent. Jeffrey Brown discusses the numbers and outlook for college grads with Brandeis University's Catherine Mann and Drexel University's Paul Harrington.
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| May 4, 2012
Gwen's Take: The Advantages of Incumbency
In the media world, we love surprises. The president popping up in Kabul earlier this week was a whale of a surprise. Mitt Romney eating pizza with firefighters was not. This week's major stories illustrate why it's great to be the guy who has the job already ... and sometimes, why it's not.
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| May 4, 2012
Three New Looks on the National Mall
The National Mall here in Washington, D.C., is indeed a national treasure, but it's one that is in some disrepair. The Trust for the National Mall has just held a competition to design three new sections in oft-neglected areas on the Mall. The winners were announced Thursday.
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| May 4, 2012
Psychiatric Community Still Divided Over Idea of Changing PTSD's Name
With just a year to go before the American Psychiatric Association finalizes the revisions to its dictionary of mental health illness, efforts to rename post-traumatic stress disorder as an injury are ratcheting up.
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| May 4, 2012
40 Years After Gaye's Hit, John Legend Explores 'What's Going On...Now'
Jeffrey Brown talks to singer-songwriter John Legend and producer Harry Weinger about Marvin Gaye's hit record, "What's Going On," on its 40th anniversary.
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| May 4, 2012
Slim Job Growth in April, But Fewer Americans Reporting They Worked
While official unemployment figures dropped slightly to 8.1 percent and the economy added 115,000 new jobs in April, U-7 rose. 26.72 million of our fellow Americans -- 16.62 percent of the workforce -- is now un- or underemployed. That's up from 26.6 million and 16.55 percent last month.
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| May 4, 2012
Romney Knocks Obama on Economy Ahead of Rally in Ohio
With a mixed jobs report out Friday, Mitt Romney is keeping up his attacks on President Obama's economic record. The issue is where Romney stands strongest in a general election matchup -- one reason he keeps returning to it after diversions on other issues.
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| May 3, 2012
Measuring Worth, $1 at a Time
Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the NewsHour audience on business and economic news. In Thursday's query, a reader asks, "exactly how much is $1 worth today?"
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| May 3, 2012
Better $120 Million Status Symbol: 'The Scream' or a Yacht?
One of the most iconic works of art in the world, a version of Edvard Munch's "The Scream," sold at a record price of $119.9 million in a much-hyped New York auction Wednesday night. Jeffrey Brown and The Wall Street Journal's Kelly Crow discuss what a 12-minute-long bidding war suggests about the state of the art market.
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| May 3, 2012
Is Washington's Partisanship 'Even Worse Than it Looks?'
Judy Woodruff discusses the dysfunctional behavior in the nation's capital and what can be done to fix the polarization problems with Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein, authors of the new book "It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism."
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| May 3, 2012
SpaceX Boldly Looks to Blast 'Millions of People to Mars'
With the space shuttle era now over and U.S. space flight on the verge of going private for the near future, the company behind the so-called SpaceX project has ambitious plans to make space flight cheaper for cargo and for humans, with a bold idea to send millions of people to Mars. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
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| May 3, 2012
Twitter #Hashtags a #DoubleEdgedSword for #Obama, #Romney Campaigns
As part of an ongoing series on how candidates and surrogates use social media this election season, Ray Suarez and journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of Daily-Download.com discuss the role of Twitter and hashtags to spread or co-opt campaign messages from President Obama and Mitt Romney.
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| May 3, 2012
Chen Guangcheng Asks Congress Via Phone to Come to U.S.
During a live U.S. congressional hearing Thursday afternoon, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng made a telephone appeal to come to the United States. Watch footage from the hearing here.
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| May 3, 2012
Are You Smarter Than a 10th Grader on Climate Change?
Think you understand climate science better than the average American teen? On the PBS NewsHour this week we've been focusing on how climate change is taught in the classroom.
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| May 3, 2012
Bin Laden Frustrated With Al-Qaida Spin-Offs, Documents Show
A batch of documents seized from slain al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's house and released to the public on Thursday shows the terrorist leader's frustration with the extra level of violence performed by other affiliate groups and his desire to disassociate from them.
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| May 3, 2012
High-Deductible Health Plans: Your Questions Answered
Nearly a third of U.S. workers with employer-based health insurance are now offered high-deductible plans. After health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser's report last week on this "quiet revolution" in the insurance industry, you had questions. Here are your answers.
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| May 3, 2012
Poll: Obama, Romney in Dead Heat in Florida, Ohio
President Obama and Mitt Romney are locked in a dead heat in two states that will likely play a deciding role in November's election: Florida and Ohio.
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| May 2, 2012
Holocaust Survivor: Hatred, Tyranny Continue 'Every Single Day'
After surviving the Holocaust, Gerda Weissmann Klein emigrated to the United States where she has championed the values of immigrants and citizenship. Klein speaks with Judy Woodruff about her horrifying years in Nazi captivity and how the experience has inspired her work.
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| May 2, 2012
Teachers Endure Balancing Act Over Climate Change Curriculum
For the first time, new national educational standards for grades K-12 will link global warming trends to manmade emissions. Part of our Coping With Climate Change series, Hari Sreenivasan looks at the challenges teachers face when covering the topic of climate science in their classrooms.
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| May 2, 2012
Examining the Presidential Campaign Map, Battleground Virginia
On the campaign trail, President Obama and Mitt Romney both stumped Wednesday in hotly contested Virginia. Gwen Ifill, USA Today's Susan Page and NewsHour Political Editor Christina Bellantoni discuss the candidates' efforts in battleground states ahead of their parties' conventions and the November presidential election.
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| May 2, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 11 Dead in Violent Cairo Clashes
In other news Wednesday, at least 11 people died and nearly 50 others were hurt as violent clashes erupted in Cairo, Egypt, three weeks before a presidential election. Also, a federal appeals court ruled that John Yoo, whose memos justified harsh treatment of U.S. terror suspects, has immunity against lawsuits by detainees.
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| May 2, 2012
Another Word About the Women's Vote
As much as I know women are not all alike, that they can differ dramatically from one another in their thinking about politics , I keep coming back to this "non bloc" of voters for clues to how they see their choices in this year's election.
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| May 2, 2012
Health Reform on the Brink: Mixed Feelings in Maine
As Jeff Aronson sees it, few things encapsulate the U.S. health care dilemma as well as a car crash on the island of Vinalhaven, Maine. In our latest profile on ways ordinary Americans feel about health care reform, Aronson describes why he doesn't think the law will do much to help -- or hurt -- the accident's victims.
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| May 2, 2012
Black Hole Rips Star To Shreds, Then Swallows It
Computer simulation shows a star being shredded by the gravity of a massive black hole and ejecting the debris at high speeds.
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| May 2, 2012
Nobel Laureate Robert Merton: Is U.S. Job Growth Happening in Vietnam?
MIT finance professor and Nobel laureate Robert Merton shares his thoughts on the economy in a new, occasional series we're dubbing "The Nobel Economist's Inbox."
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| May 2, 2012
Ask Melinda Gates Your Question About Education Reform
Next week, Melinda Gates will sit down with Hari Sreenivasan to talk about the Gates Foundation's work in the field of education, and we'd like to hear your suggestions.
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| May 2, 2012
Join a Live Chat Thursday: How Do You Teach Climate Change in the Classroom?
For the first time, national science standards will include guidelines on how to teach climate change -- but how will teachers incorporate the subject into the curriculum? Watch the broadcast segment on Wednesday's NewsHour and then join Hari Sreenivasan on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET for a live chat on the topic.
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| May 2, 2012
For Romney, a Campaign Blueprint From 2004
In the coming days, the campaigns of President Obama and presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney will ramp up in the fight to sway voters. And judging by the looks of a recent Pew Research Center poll analyzed through the Patchwork Nation geographic and demographic breakdown of counties, Romney has some work ahead of him.
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| May 2, 2012
Obama's Trip to Afghanistan Eclipses Bin Laden Debate
Mitt Romney got a stark reminder Tuesday of just how difficult it is to run against an incumbent president who has command of the bully pulpit.
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| May 1, 2012
'Liquid Bandages' Could Help Re-Grow Skin, Save Lives
Dr. Mark Carlson of Nebraska Surgical Research is developing a liquid bandage to stop bleeding quickly and potentially save lives in battlefield situations while also aiding future regenerative possibilities. This report was a collaboration with NET Nebraska and KQED San Francisco's Quest science program.
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| May 1, 2012
Newborns Addicted to Painkillers: Study Finds Troubling Spike in Cases
On average, one baby is born in the United States each hour addicted to opiates -- a class of drugs ranging from heroin to prescription painkillers, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Ray Suarez discusses the findings with lead author Dr. Stephen Patrick of the University of Michigan.
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| May 1, 2012
After the Fall: People, Banks 'Still Cautious' on Credit, Debts
In another discussion in our series After the Fall that examines what's changed and what hasn't since the 2008 financial crisis, Jeffrey Brown discusses consumer and marketplace attitudes toward credit and debt with Adam Levin of Credit.com, James Chessen of the American Bankers Association and Kathy Kristof of CBS MoneyWatch.
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| May 1, 2012
News Wrap: 5 Men Arrested in Alleged Ohio Bridge Bomb Plot
In other news Tuesday, five men have been arrested in an alleged plot to bomb a bridge near Cleveland, Ohio. The FBI announced that the men were taken into custody overnight. Also, protesters across the globe marked this May Day with outrage over tough times and austerity measures.
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| May 1, 2012
Climate In The Classroom: Teachers Share Their Stories
This week, the PBS NewsHour will report on one teacher's struggles to teach climate change in her Colorado classroom. We asked teachers and educators to share their experiences handling the subject in their schools.
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| May 1, 2012
From the Subprime to the Ridiculous
In Tuesday's reader question to economics correspondent Paul Solman: Can holders of devalued stock be considered "underwater", just as homeowners are who owe more than what their house is worth?
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| May 1, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| May 1, 2012
Obama Ad Knocks Romney for Outsourcing Jobs, Swiss Bank Account
This May Day marks President Obama's first television attack ad aimed squarely at Mitt Romney.
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April 30, 2012
Art of War: Veterans Shred Uniforms to Create 'Combat Paper' Artwork
In 2007, a returning Iraq war veteran, trying to make sense of his experience, cut up his uniform to make paper from its fibers. Five years later, the Combat Paper Project has found a home in New Jersey. Hoping to reconcile the good and the bad of lives spent at war, four veterans reflect on this therapeutic and artistic outlet.
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| April 30, 2012
Wisconsin Recall Watched as Possible Prophesy for November
After just 16 months in office, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker faces a June recall -- an effort born of protests last year as he pushed through a law limiting collective-bargaining rights for most public employees. Ray Suarez and Frederica Freyberg of Wisconsin Public Television discuss the race and possible national implications.
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| April 30, 2012
How Apple, Other Tech Companies Take Advantage of U.S. Tax Code
Apple paid a collective tax rate of 9.8 percent around the globe in 2011 while Wal-Mart paid 24 percent, according to a recent New York Times investigation. Jeffrey Brown, the Times' Charles Duhigg and economist Martin Sullivan discuss how Apple uses offices in Nevada and elsewhere to minimize its taxes and maximize profits.
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| April 30, 2012
Combat Paper: Veterans Repurpose Uniforms Into Art
The New Jersey-based Combat Paper Project helps veterans make sense of their experiences in a constructive, safe and artistic environment. Veterans create homemade paper from military uniforms and cover it with art and more.
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| April 30, 2012
Examining the Electoral Map, President Obama's Arguments for a Second Term
In this week's Political Checklist, Political Editor Christina Bellantoni chatted with senior correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about President Obama's latest campaign video, which reminds voters he inherited a bad economy from President George W.
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| April 30, 2012
Making Your Own 'Combat Paper': A Step-by-Step Tutorial
For U.S. military veterans who choose to hand over their uniform to the Combat Paper Project, turning the cut-up pieces of uniform into a sheet of paper is cathartic process.
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| April 30, 2012
ER Visits After Drinking May Not Be Covered
Up to half of the people who are treated at hospital emergency departments and trauma centers are under the influence of alcohol, experts say. But laws in more than half the states permit insurers to deny payment for medical services related to alcohol or drug use.
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| April 30, 2012
Combat Paper: Veterans Battle War's Demons With Paper-Making
At first blush, cutting up a military uniform might seem like an unsettling concept -- a potential act of disrespect. But veterans in New Jersey and around the U.S. are doing just that as part of the Combat Paper Project -- repurposing their uniforms into paper to use as canvasses to create therapeutic works of art.
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| April 30, 2012
Veterans Changing the Arts: Share Your Story
If you've served in the military and your experience has influenced your art and creative expression, share your story.
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| April 30, 2012
This One Time at Transparency Camp, 'Hacktivists' Pushed Open Government
As members of the White House Press Correspondents Association took a break this weekend to celebrate at an annual dinner, a new breed of journalists, activists, web developers and hackers convened just across the Potomac River in an effort to catalyze greater civic transparency.
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| April 30, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Johnny One Note'
2012 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize-winner W.S. Di Piero reads "Johnny One Note," from his book "Nitro Nights" (2011, Copper Canyon Press).
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| April 30, 2012
The Daily Frame
A couple dances at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival on Sunday in Indio, Calif.
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| April 30, 2012
Tiny 3-D Structures Assemble with Remarkable Precision
Miles O'Brien reports on a team of scientists at Johns Hopkins University who are developing self-assembling, three-dimensional nanostructures to be used for targeted drug delivery.
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| April 30, 2012
Former President Clinton: Obama 'Deserves to Be Re-Elected'
Former President Bill Clinton summed up his arguments for the re-election of President Obama to high-dollar donors in Northern Virginia on Sunday night and issued a sharp rebuke of eventual GOP nominee Mitt Romney as too extreme for the country.
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| April 27, 2012
U.S., U.K. Poets Laureate on Being Public Face for 'Solitary Act'
"A poet should be private and invisible," says U.K. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, "This is a different way of being a poet, to be laureate." Meanwhile, "I think we witness things, but are not witnessed," says U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine. They reflect with Jeffrey Brown on having very public roles as private poets.
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| April 27, 2012
Shields, Brooks on 'Mutual Pandering' Over Student Loans, Immigration Law
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including Democrats and Republicans battling over student loans, Newt Gingrich's legacy, how austerity efforts affect growth compared to spending and debt, and the Supreme Court taking up Arizona's immigration law.
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| April 27, 2012
High-Deductible Plans a 'Quiet Revolution in Health Insurance'
As health costs rise, insurance plans characterized by lower premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs are on the rise in American workplaces. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on the growing trend toward high-deductible health plans, and concerns that they may encourage delays in receiving needed medical care.
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| April 27, 2012
Student Loans: the Politics, Pitfalls and Payoffs
Ignoring a veto threat by President Obama, House Republicans voted Friday to extend a 2007 provision that halves the rate on Stafford student loans, but the parties are split on how to pay for it. Jeffrey Brown, George Washington University's Sandy Baum and author Anya Kamenetz examine the political debate over college tuition.
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| April 27, 2012
When's a Campaign Not a Campaign? (See Obama, Gingrich)
Just when you thought it was safe to go back outside, it turns out the campaign lull we thought had just begun hasn't occurred at all.
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| April 27, 2012
How Are Student Loans Affecting Your Life?
As student loans become a hot-button issue in this election season, we turn to you to better inform our coverage: How are student loans affecting your life? Are you still paying them off? What advice would you give graduating high school seniors who are about to take on college loans?
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| April 27, 2012
Top 10 Things to Know About High-Deductible Health Plans
High-deductible health care plans are no longer a novelty -- they are becoming mainstream. According to the industry trade group America's Health Insurance Plans, the number of people with this kind of coverage reached more than 11.4 million in January 2011 -- up from 10 million in January 2010.
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| April 27, 2012
Workers Putting 'More Skin' in the Health Care Game
The name pretty much says it all: high-deductible health insurance plans. Higher deductibles, cheaper premiums. But if you think the surprises end there, brace yourself for one more: Proportionally, these plans are growing faster than any other type in the United States.
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| April 27, 2012
Conversation: W. S. Di Piero, Winner of the 2012 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize
Jeffrey Brown talks to W. S. Di Piero, the winner of the 2012 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, a $100,000 award given by the Poetry Foundation.
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| April 27, 2012
House Speaker Boehner Enters Presidential Campaign Fray
House Speaker John Boehner endorsed Mitt Romney just last week, and by Thursday he had turned into one of the presumptive GOP nominee's fiercest allies on Capitol Hill, launching a sharp rebuke of President Obama's trip to three college campuses, where he urged Congress to prevent a doubling of student interest loan rates.
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| April 26, 2012
Bridging the Gender Gap: Why More Women Aren't Computer Scientists, Engineers
"If you completely shut out the entire feminine perspective on the world," says Maria Klawe of Harvey Mudd College, "you're going to have a different set of products." Judy Woodruff and Klawe discuss why more women aren't pursuing careers in hard sciences, and Klawe's plans to bridge the gaps in engineering and computer science.
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| April 26, 2012
Downloadable Gun Parts, Personalized Bioterror: the Downside of Innovation
Through innovation and technology, California think tank Singularity University aims to push the frontiers of progress. But what happens when high-tech advances end up in the wrong hands? Economics correspondent Paul Solman raises some disturbing questions as part of his ongoing reporting series, Making Sen$e of financial news.
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| April 26, 2012
What Rare Mad Cow Case Means for U.S. Consumers
For the first time in six years, a case of mad cow disease surfaced in the U.S. this week. But there's no need to fear the beef aisle -- for now.
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| April 26, 2012
How Speculators Affect Gas Prices
Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the NewsHour audience on business and economic news. In Thursday's query, one reader asks about the role of speculation in oil prices while another asks us to revisit B Corp criteria.
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| April 26, 2012
The Budos Band Hones a '70s Sound
What do Ethiopian jazz, American funk and soul, and '70s rock 'n' roll have in common? It's the sound of the Budos Band.
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| April 26, 2012
What We Lose By Losing Women in the Hard Sciences
Experts have struggled for years to understand what's keeping more women from entering physics, engineering and computer science. Judy Woodruff interviews Maria Klawe from Harvey Mudd College on the subject.
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| April 26, 2012
Millions Expected To Receive Insurance Rebates Totaling $1.3 Billion
Millions of consumers and small businesses will receive an estimated $1.3 billion in rebates from their health plans this summer under a provision of the health care law that effectively limits what insurers can charge for administration and profits, a new study projects.
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| April 26, 2012
Obama Campaign: 'Welcome to the General Election'
President Obama plans to kick off his general election campaign next weekend with a pair of rallies in two key battleground states -- Ohio and Virginia. Both events will be held at universities -- Ohio State in Columbus and Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond.
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| April 25, 2012
An Election to Look Forward To?
Judy Woodruff writes: "With 28 weeks until Election Day, I am excited for the privilege of following another hard-fought battle over the most powerful job in the world, but I confess to sense of foreboding that the next few months may be overwhelmed by negative campaign attacks."
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| April 25, 2012
After the Fall: How Has Wall Street's Behavior Changed?
When Dodd-Frank regulations went into effect in the wake of the financial crisis, the intention was to create new oversight and reduce systemic risk. Part of our After the Fall series on what's happened since the meltdown, Jeffrey Brown and guests discuss how Wall Street has changed since the financial catastrophe.
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| April 25, 2012
In Indiana School District, Dropouts Have Tech Alternative to Regular Classroom
In Shelbyville, Ind., Melissa Lakes and the Student Achievement Center provide at-risk students with technology-enhanced hands-on learning. But it wasn't always like that. Part of the American Graduate project, Learning Matters' John Tulenko profiles one school district that wholly responded to its "dropout nation" epithet.
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| April 25, 2012
Wal-Mart Bribery Allegations: What Legal Problems, Penalties Could it Face?
More than $24 million was involved in allegations of Wal-Mart's Mexico bribery, according to a recent New York Times investigation. Judy Woodruff and Indiana University's Joseph Hoffman discuss Wal-Mart's internal inquiry into whether employees violated federal law and the parameters of the Foreign Corrupt Practices law.
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| April 25, 2012
In Ariz. Immigration Case, Supreme Court Weighs Limits of Federal, State Powers
As the Supreme Court heard arguments on Arizona's contentious immigration law Wednesday, justices appeared skeptical of the Obama administration's claim that the state had overstepped federal law. Gwen Ifill and Marcia Coyle discuss the arguments and the four distinct parts that are being challenged.
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| April 25, 2012
An American Graduate in New Mexico
As part of the American Graduate project, Ray Suarez visits a school in New Mexico, where he talks to teenagers about the value of education.
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| April 25, 2012
Join a Live Chat With Gwen Ifill Thursday at 1 p.m. ET
Have you ever had a question for Gwen Ifill, moderator of Washington Week and senior correspondent for the PBS NewsHour? Ask Thursday at 1 p.m. ET in a live chat.
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| April 25, 2012
Q&A: Pulitzer Prize Winner David Auburn on His New Play, 'The Columnist'
Art Beat talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Auburn about his new play, "The Columnist."
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| April 25, 2012
Why Engineering, Science Gender Gap Persists
Why are engineers and computer scientists overwhelmingly male? We take a look at the gender gap among women in the sciences.
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| April 25, 2012
Do We Need Government Intervention to Create More Jobs?
Wednesday's reader query to business and economics correspondent Paul Solman: Could a capital gains tax holiday create immediate jobs, or does this situation call for federal infrastructure works projects?
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| April 25, 2012
Gingrich Expected to Suspend Campaign, Back Romney
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich is expected to suspend his presidential campaign next Tuesday and throw his support behind Mitt Romney, according to officials in his campaign.
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| April 25, 2012
'Dropout Nation' Turnaround: How Shelbyville Fixed its Dropout Problem
In 2006, TIME Magazine featured Shelbyville, Indiana under the headline "Dropout Nation." With a graduation rate of 75 percent, Shelbyville was the poster child for the dropout crisis in America. Since then, the community has dramatically shifted its strategy and attitude when it comes to helping students get their diploma.
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| April 25, 2012
The Daily Frame
Activists opposed to Arizona's controversial immigration law, S.B. 1070, paint a banner Tuesday at the office of the Puente Movement, a community group in Phoenix. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over the law on Wednesday.
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| April 25, 2012
Romney Sweeps Primaries in Five States, Turns Focus to Obama
With his sweep of five states Tuesday, Mitt Romney seized the GOP nomination and made clear that his focus would now be directed squarely on President Obama.
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| April 24, 2012
Live Chat: Why Aren't There More Female Scientists and Engineers?
This week on the NewsHour, we take a look at why more women aren't pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics , with reports beginning Wednesday online and on the broadcast.
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| April 24, 2012
Nick Cave Brings Art, Fashion, Sculpture to Life With Colorful 'Soundsuits'
Chicago artist Nick Cave says he has always been fascinated with items cast off by other people. The Missouri native and his team assemble thrift-store finds into life-size creations that are part sculpture, part costume, which he calls "Soundsuits." When you see one, Cave wants you to wonder, "What am I encountering?"
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| April 24, 2012
Pew Report: Mexican Migration Into U.S. Has Slowed
A new study from the Pew Hispanic Center shows the wave of Mexican immigrants into the United States between 2005 and 2010 was offset by an equal number of Mexican migrants returning home. Margaret Warner and report co-author Jeffrey Passel discuss the factors involved in the new migration equilibrium.
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| April 24, 2012
Supreme Court to Weigh Contentious Arizona Immigration Law
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Arizona's contentious immigration law Wednesday, with focus on so-called show-me-your-papers provisions that authorize police to verify the immigration status of anyone suspected of being undocumented and arrest anyone believed to have committed a deportable offense. Tom Bearden reports.
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| April 24, 2012
Jobs, Student Loan Help Focus of Obama, Romney Pitches to Young Voters
Hoping to appeal to youth voters, President Obama spoke Tuesday on the rising cost of higher education while Mitt Romney criticized his record on job creation. Gwen Ifill, the Democratic National Committee's Patrick Gaspard and the College Republican National Committee's Alex Schriver discuss campaign outreach to young voters.
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| April 24, 2012
News Wrap: 3 More Secret Service Agents Lose Jobs Over Scandal
In other news Tuesday, another three Secret Service agents lost their jobs as a result of the ongoing prostitution scandal ahead of President Obama's Colombia trip. A total of nine have now been forced out and three have been cleared. Also, a Kofi Annan spokesman accused Syria's government of subverting U.N. observers' efforts.
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| April 24, 2012
'No One Is Higher Than Me,' Sheriff Arpaio Tells Inmate
Over the years, the sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County, Joe Arpaio, has appeared on every major news network in the U.S. During a recent NewsHour interview, he ended up in an interesting and impromptu debate with an inmate, conducted via interpreter.
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| April 24, 2012
After the Fall: Have Government Programs Helped Ailing Housing Market?
Underscoring ongoing struggles years after the mortgage meltdown, the National Association of Realtors reported March home sales fell more than 7 percent. Part of a new series called "After the Fall" on what's happened since the financial crisis, Judy Woodruff and guests discuss what's clouded an already unstable housing market.
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| April 24, 2012
Baby Dolphin Die-Offs Continue in the Gulf
An unusually high number of dead dolphins - including stillborn and infant calves - have washed up along the Gulf of Mexico shores in the two years since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded into flames, unleashing tens of thousands of barrels of oil into the ocean.
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| April 24, 2012
More With Artist Nick Cave and His Soundsuits
More with artist Nick Cave and his Soundsuits.
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| April 24, 2012
Latest U.S. Home Prices Show Your Largest Asset May Be Withering Away
If you're one of millions of Americans who look to their home as a source of financial fallback in retirement, Tuesday's price data will not reassure you. Overall, we're back to late 2002 price levels, and down a full 35 percent since the housing bubble's high in summer 2006.
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| April 24, 2012
Voters Focus on Economy, but Candidates Are Silent on Solutions
For the past year, we've been hearing from analysts that this election is going to be about the economy. The fate of the presidential race has rarely been seen as being so directly tied to a set of economic indicators. And yet, as the general election begins, the amount of economic talk coming from the two contenders is light.
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| April 24, 2012
Will Pennsylvania Republicans Vote for Romney?
Mitt Romney may be the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, but many Pennsylvanians continued to voice reservations about their votes leading up to their state's primary Tuesday.
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| April 24, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| April 24, 2012
Romney Set to Take Care of Unfinished Primary Business
While the GOP primary battle is all but over, Mitt Romney remains 447 delegates short of the total needed to clinch the nomination. But he is expected to put a serious dent in that number Tuesday, when voters in five states -- worth 231 delegates -- head to the polls to cast ballots.
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| April 23, 2012
'Earth: The Operator's Manual' Chronicles Conservation Solutions Around Globe
"Earth: The Operator's Manual," a new PBS documentary, chronicles how communities around the world are saving money by conserving energy. Hari Sreenivasan and geologist Richard Alley, who's also the host of the film, discuss the role of human ingenuity in tackling tough global energy problems.
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| April 23, 2012
Social Security Slated to Run Dry in 2033, Trustees Warn
Social Security will exhaust its trust fund in 2033 -- three years earlier than previous projections, the program's trustees announced Monday. Ray Suarez, Nancy Altman of Social Security Works and the Heritage Foundation's David John discuss its long-term health amid a retiring baby boomer population and a weakened economy.
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| April 23, 2012
Will Social Conservatives Come Around to Romney?
Ahead of Tuesday's GOP primary in Pennsylvania, Mitt Romney is trying to appeal to voters in the political center and the conservative base. Though the presidential campaign has largely evolved into a two-man race between Romney and President Obama, analysts say Romney still needs strong primary showings. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| April 23, 2012
John Edwards Trial Expected to Set Precedents for Campaign-Finance Law
Former Sen. John Edwards arrived Monday at the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C., as the trial began over whether the former vice presidential candidate violated campaign-finance laws. Margaret Warner discusses the case with The Associated Press' Michael Biesecker, who was inside the courtroom for opening statements.
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| April 23, 2012
Aging Population, Costs Worsen Medicare's Long-term Prognosis
The outlook for the Medicare program, which covers nearly 50 million elderly and disabled people, was only slightly worse than findings from last year. Once again, trustees forecast that Medicare's hospital fund would start running out of money in 2024.
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| April 23, 2012
Health Reform on the Brink: Nervous in New Mexico
After 54 years of hard work -- many of them in the military -- Ron Castle hates the idea of "freeloaders." He worries the health care reform law will lead to more of them. In our "Health Reform on the Brink" series, we profile ways the law is impacting ordinary Americans like Castle -- for the better and worse.
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| April 23, 2012
Sunshine, Composting Toilets and Rainwater: Recipe for a Top Ten Green Building
A back-woods classroom is using storm water and a composting toilet to achieve near-zero waste production. A government building in Iowa is capturing rain for use. Following our "do good" business reporting in B Corps and how to turn a building sustainable in "Bein' Green," we're highlighting the AIA's ten best green projects.
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| April 23, 2012
Did Kony 2012 Live Up to the Hype? Some Posters Spotted Around Town
A 30-minute video that went viral this spring highlighted the atrocities of Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony and asked viewers to blanket their towns with "Kony 2012" posters on Friday night to help spread the word. We asked our Twitter and Facebook followers what they saw the next day.
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| April 23, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'I lost my pen, I lost my keys'
Marianne Boruch is the author of seven collections of poetry, including "The Book of Hours" (Copper Canyon, 2011), two volumes of essays on poetry and a memoir. Her honors include two Pushcart Prizes and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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| April 23, 2012
Sunshine, Composting Toilets and Rainwater: Recipe for a Top 10 Green Building
Following our "do good" business reporting in B Corps and how to turn a building sustainable in "Bein' Green," we're highlighting the AIA's ten best green projects. Browse through our slideshow to see 2012's winners.
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| April 23, 2012
Economic Picture in Swing States Could Boost Obama
While a pair of recent surveys have shown Mitt Romney with an advantage when it comes to having better ideas to fix the economy, the economic data in key battleground states appear to favor President Obama.
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| April 23, 2012
Geoscientist Bungee Jumps to Imitate Shifting Climate
Richard Alley has taken an extreme leap - off a really high bridge - to demonstrate how drastically the Earth's climate is shifting.
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| April 20, 2012
Political Planking: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Shad
In a quick political debrief, congressional correspondent Kwame Holman spoke with Political Editor Christina Bellantoni about his trip to rural Virginia to cover the annual "shad planking" event. Kwame noted in a blog post this week that the fish feast is a longtime political tradition, but this year featured more Republicans.
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| April 20, 2012
Shields, Brooks on L.A. Times Soldier Photos, Jamie Moyer, Fenway at 100
In this week's Doubleheader, Mark Shields and David Brooks on whether the Los Angeles Times ought to have published the two-year-old photos of soldiers in Afghanistan posing with the bodies of a suicide bomber and two historical moments in baseball.
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| April 20, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Voter Volatility, Obama vs. Romney Over 'Big Visions'
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama's and Mitt Romney's differing "big visions" for the country, how the campaigns are working on appealing to Latino voters plus Republicans' and Democrats' standing with the U.S. electorate.
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| April 20, 2012
Gulf Still Grapples With Massive BP Oil Leak 2 Years Later
Two years after the largest oil leak in U.S. history, the Gulf of Mexico region still struggles with its impact. Jeffrey Brown, David Valentine of the University of California, Santa Barbara and Garret Graves of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana discuss the state of the Gulf and related industries.
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| April 20, 2012
Tech's Next Feats? Maybe On-Demand Kidneys, Robot Sex, Cheap Solar, Lab Meat
Optimists at Silicon Valley think tank Singularity University are pushing the frontiers of human progress through innovation and emerging technologies, looking to greater longevity and better health. As part of his series on Making $ense of financial news, correspondent Paul Solman explores a future of "exponential growth."
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| April 20, 2012
News Wrap: Zimmerman's Bail Set at $150,000 in Trayvon Martin Case
In other news Friday, a Florida judge set bail at $150,000 for George Zimmerman, the man accused of shooting unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman apologized to Martin's parents at a court hearing in Sanford, Fla. Also, a commercial airliner crashed in Pakistan and all 127 people on board are feared dead.
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| April 20, 2012
More Secret Service Agents Out as Scandal Inquiry Expands
Three more Secret Service agents resigned Friday amid an ongoing prostitution scandal that has now implicated a 12th employee as well. Ray Suarez and Julie Pace of The Associated Press discuss the state of the investigation into conduct by officers and military servicemembers last week in Colombia.
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| April 20, 2012
The Gap Between Tax Revenues and Government Spending
Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the NewsHour audience on business and economic news. In Friday's query, a viewer asks why services are cut while Americans continue to pay taxes.
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| April 20, 2012
Q&A: Terence Blanchard and a New 'Streetcar Named Desire'
Grammy Award-winner Terence Blanchard returns to Broadway with an original score for a new production: a multiracial revival of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire."
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| April 20, 2012
The Curse of the Political Surrogate: When Silence Should Be Golden
It took the 2012 presidential campaign to throw Democrat Hilary Rosen and conservative Ted Nugent into the same sentence. Both Rosen and Nugent committed the mortal sin of the surrogate. They stepped on -- no, squashed -- the principal's message.
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| April 20, 2012
GOP Establishment Gets Behind Romney
It's a big day for Mitt Romney, who will be embraced by GOP establishment figures during the Republican National Committee's meeting of state chairmen and officials in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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| April 19, 2012
Remembering Rock Legend Levon Helm of The Band
Levon Helm was the drummer and a singer for The Band, a rock group known for its blend of blues and folk in songs like "The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down" and for its work with Bob Dylan. Helm died Thursday at age 71. Here is an excerpt from one of his group's signature songs, "The Weight."
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| April 19, 2012
Edward Luce: It's 'Time to Start Thinking,' America
"Unless America can address government's role in a more pragmatic light," British author Edward Luce writes, "it may doom itself to continued descent. Margaret Warner and Luce discuss his latest book "Time to Start Thinking: America in the Age of Descent," a sobering examination of the U.S. role in global competitiveness.
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| April 19, 2012
How Romney, Obama Camps Use Google Search Ads to Target Voters
As part of our ongoing series on how the presidential campaign plays out in social media and on the Web, Jeffrey Brown and journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of daily-download.com discuss how Google searches have changed the way President Obama and Mitt Romney target different demographics.
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| April 19, 2012
Vatican Rebuke: Are U.S. Nuns Promoting 'Radical Feminist Themes?'
A new Vatican report criticizes the largest group of U.S. Catholic nuns -- the Leadership Conference of Women Religious -- for promoting "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith." Judy Woodruff discusses the charge with Christendom College's Donna Bethell and Fordham University's Jeannine Hill Fletcher.
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| April 19, 2012
Congress Agrees on 1 Thing: GSA Scandal an Outrage
A General Services Administration Inspector General report spurred an uproar in Congress when it detailed spending on an $823,000 conference in Las Vegas that included a mind reader, a clown and a $31,000 reception. Kwame Holman updates the GSA spending scandal amid an ongoing investigation and multiple congressional hearings.
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| April 19, 2012
VA Adds 1,600 Workers to Fix Backlog, but 'Always More We Can Do'
Responding to a backlog of mental health cases and a blistering federal appeals court ruling, Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said Thursday that the agency will hire 1,600 more professionals -- including psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers. Jeffrey Brown and the VA's Sonja Batten discuss the new hires' goals.
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| April 19, 2012
On Thursday's NewsHour: China's Terra Cotta Warriors, Reimagined
In the ornate ballroom of the venerable Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, Calif., a 210-strong army of clay soldiers stands in formation. Most soldiers are replicas of the famous terra-cotta warriors that were discovered in 1947 in a field in Xian, China, by a farmer.
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| April 19, 2012
'Los Angles Review of Books' Makes Launch
There's a brand new entry into the world of books and publishing. It's call the Los Angeles Review of Books, and you'll find it online.
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| April 19, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines.
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| April 19, 2012
How Do Oil Speculators Cause So Much Grief at the Pump?
Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the NewsHour audience on business and economic news on his Making Sen$e page. Here is Thursday's query.
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| April 19, 2012
Infrared Camera Sees Through Stardust to the Edge of the Universe
Space tornadoes, stellar nurseries, primitive galaxies - these are just a few of the dazzling images captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope since its 2003 launch.
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| April 19, 2012
Just Ask: What Health Benefits Do the Supreme Court Justices Receive?
As nine Supreme Court justices decide whether to strike down the health care reform law, some Americans are wondering: What kind of health insurance do the justices themselves receive? And how might that play into their decision?
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| April 19, 2012
Shad Happens: Planking and Politicking in Rural Virginia
Every elected Virginia governor since the days of the final Roosevelt administration has made sure to get to the modest rural town of Wakefield, 35 miles south of Richmond on the third Wednesday in April, to walk among fellow Virginians and try the planked shad.
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| April 19, 2012
Obama, Romney Set Sights on Battleground Ohio
President Obama marked his 20th trip to Ohio on Wednesday, illustrating that while the path to re-election might go through multiple states, this crucial battleground will remain ground zero for his contest with Mitt Romney.
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| April 18, 2012
Ann Patchett: Pulitzers Skipping Fiction Prize a 'Big Loss' for Booksellers
For the first time since 1977, no Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded this year when none of the three finalists won a majority of a jury's vote. Best-selling authors Ann Patchett and Lev Grossman speak with Jeffrey Brown about the integrity of the judging process and the Pulitzers' power as a sales tool for booksellers.
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| April 18, 2012
After Heart Attack, Turning Scar Tissue Back Into Beating Heart Cells
A study published Wednesday in the journal Nature revealed that scientists have managed to convert damaged tissue into functioning heart muscle by inducing mild heart attacks on lab mice then coaxing their hearts into rebuilding themselves. In collaboration with KQED's QUEST program, correspondent Spencer Michels reports.
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| April 18, 2012
Virginia Ends Budget Standoff With Senior Democrat Bucking Party
Virginia's budget crisis ended Wednesday when longtime Democratic Sen. Charles J. Colgan changed his mind on Democrats' push to include a $300 million transportation measure and sided with Republicans to pass the state's budget.
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| April 18, 2012
Citigroup Shareholders Assert Say Over CEO's Pay
Shareholders publicly rebuffed Citigroup Tuesday at an annual meeting, rejecting a $15 million CEO pay package. Margaret Warner discusses the implications amid a national debate over income equality with Anne Simpson of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and Russell Miller of Clearbridge Compensation Group.
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| April 18, 2012
How Obama, Romney Camps Are Courting 'Critical' Latino Voters
President Obama and Mitt Romney are battling for support from voters in the nation's fastest-growing demographic: Latinos, who account for more than 16 percent of the population. Gwen Ifill discusses campaign efforts with Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and Bettina Inclan, director of Hispanic outreach for the RNC.
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| April 18, 2012
Does the Fed Create Money Out of Thin Air?
The charge that a polity owes its economic problems to the government "printing" money in order to debase its value is probably as old as the institution of money itself. And the idea that "paper money" is fundamentally phony, as opposed to "hard" currency made of metal, has a similarly hoary past.
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| April 18, 2012
A Revealing Look at 'Marley'
Bob Marley remains one of the most recognizable and celebrated musicians in the world, and on Friday his fans will get a comprehensive look at his life in a new documentary called, simply, "Marley."
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| April 18, 2012
Space Tornadoes, Baby Stars, and Ancient Galaxies
After a thousand days in space, the Infrared Array Camera on the Spitzer Space Telescope has sent back thousands of images of stars being born, space "tornadoes" and galaxies at the edge of the universe. To commemorate its voyage, the program has published ten of its favorite pictures that have come back from the telescope.
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| April 18, 2012
The Daily Frame
The Ailey II dance company performs during a rehearsal on Tuesday in New York City.
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| April 18, 2012
McDonnell: Virginia Budget Standoff Imperils State Services
Virginia inched closer to a government shutdown Tuesday when Senate Democrats opposed an $85 million budget bill.
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| April 18, 2012
Teen Reporter Investigates Cyberbullying
Bullying through online platforms - known as cyberbullying - has gained increased national attention recently. Seventeen-year-old Amy reported on the issue for her school newspaper and shares tips to keep her and her peers safe online.
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| April 18, 2012
Obama, GOP Begin Major Push for Hispanic Voters
The next stage in identity politics has arrived, with both President Obama's campaign and the Republican Party making a major push to win over the growing number of Hispanic voters in major battleground states.
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| April 17, 2012
Pulitzer Profile: AP's Investigative Reporting Prize for NYPD Profiling Series
First brought to light in an Associated Press series of reports, a post-9/11 surveillance program by the New York City Police Department on Muslim communities has raised calls for a federal probe. Jeffrey Brown and the AP's Adam Goldman discuss the series that was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on Monday.
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| April 17, 2012
Space Shuttle Discovery Draws Eyes to Sky for Final Flight
NASA's space shuttle Discovery captivated people in and around the nation's capital Tuesday as it flew piggy-back on a 747 over the Capitol en route on its last landing at Dulles International Airport. Gwen Ifill and Valerie Neal, a curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, discuss its future as a museum piece.
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| April 17, 2012
'Reclaim Your Future': Vegas Aims to Change Odds for High School Dropouts
Trying to entice wayward students back to class in Las Vegas, Chaparral High School Principal David Wilson led teams into communities to knock on doors in search of dropouts. Ray Suarez reports on an offbeat approach starting to show some signs of success in a city that ranks near the bottom in the nation for graduation rates.
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| April 17, 2012
U.S. Tax Reform: What Could, Should Be Done?
With renewed talk of tax cuts and President Obama's "Buffett Rule," political maneuvering in Congress and on the campaign trail has turned toward the U.S. tax system. On this tax day, Jeffrey Brown discusses tax reform options with the Brookings Institution's Alice Rivlin and the Tax Policy Center's Donald Marron.
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| April 17, 2012
News Wrap: Obama Confident in Secret Service Director Over Scandal's Handling
In other news Tuesday, Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan won support from President Obama for his handling of a scandal involving prostitution allegations and 11 agents visiting Colombia. Also, President Obama told Congress he wants to strengthen supervision of the oil market and increase penalties for illegal activities.
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| April 17, 2012
Gwen Ifill on Indiana, and We Can't Help but Discuss Romney's Veepstakes
In this week's Political Checklist, Political Editor Christina Bellantoni chatted with senior correspondent Gwen Ifill about a red state that's likely slipped out of President Obama's grasp: Indiana. We also chatted about those persistent veepstakes, and how we can't help but cover them.
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| April 17, 2012
Tax Day Arrives Amid Debate Over Fairness
Tax filing day this year brought protests and rallies across the country, both for tax cuts and tax fairness. While the issues intertwine, tax cuts and President Obama's "Buffett rule" push have become key points of contention in Congress and on the campaign trail. Gwen Ifill reports.
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| April 17, 2012
Miles O'Brien Reflects on Discovery's Last Flight, Space Shuttle Shortcomings
Miles O'Brien reports on what Space Shuttle Discovery's final trip to retirement means for the Sunshine State. Also, the successes and shortcomings of the storied shuttle program, and what comes next for NASA.
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| April 17, 2012
Hoping to Change Odds, Las Vegas Gambles on Once-Failing School
Fist bumps and high-fives -- it's how principal David Wilson interacts with students as he walks down the halls of Chaparral High School in Las Vegas. The unconventional style is a trademark of Wilson, who was brought to the high school in 2010 as part of a turnaround effort by the Clark County School District.
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| April 17, 2012
Getting the Laffer Curve Right
A viewer writes in with a question about the relationship between taxes and increased government revenues on today's Making Sen$e Q-and-A with business and economics correspondent Paul Solman.
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| April 17, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| April 17, 2012
In Sin City, Out-of-Work Adults Double Down on Education
The recession hit many Las Vegans very hard. That, in turn, has led to many of the unemployed or under-employed to re-evaluate their skills. Some have chosen to try to earn a GED. And that desire has led to a surge in enrollment in the Community Multicultural Center's GED program.
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| April 17, 2012
Space Shuttle Discovery's Final Flight
In Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, people pressed their faces against windows, parked along highways and squinted from rooftops to glimpse space shuttle Discovery circle above the district atop a modified 747 jumbo jet before making it's final descent into Dulles International Airport.
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| April 17, 2012
Buckle Up: Deadly Accidents More Likely on Tax Day
Death and taxes. The two certainties in life, as Benjamin Franklin once said. But new research suggests another link between the two: Americans are more likely to be in a fatal car crash on Tax Day, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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| April 17, 2012
New Polls Offer Different General Election Previews
Three new polls took their first crack at the race between President Obama and Mitt Romney, and they each paint a different picture of the Nov. 6 contest.
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| April 16, 2012
Out-Of-Network Care Adds to Health Expenses
Financially, it's always been risky to get health care from a hospital or doctor that's outside your health plan's network. But some recent developments put consumers in a slightly stronger position.
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| April 16, 2012
Watch NewsHour Interviews With 2012 Pulitzer Winners
Citing "distinguished" prose and reporting, the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winners for journalism, letters, drama and music were announced Monday by Columbia University. Watch NewsHour interviews with some of this year's winners, including poet Tracy K. Smith.
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| April 16, 2012
Pulitzer Prize Profile: The Philadelphia Inquirer's Public Service Award
Announced Monday by Columbia University, The Philadelphia Inquirer won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for its "Assault on Learning" series that chronicled pervasive under-reported violence in the city's public schools. Jeffrey Brown and The Inquirer's Kristen Graham discuss the award and the series' impact on the city.
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| April 16, 2012
Secret Service Scandal: What's Known, What's Under Investigation?
The Secret Service sent 11 agents home after allegations of misconduct arose involving prostitutes at their hotel in Colombia ahead of President Obama's trip to the Summit of the Americas. Margaret Warner discusses the allegations with former Secret Service chief Ralph Basham and The Wall Street Journal's Laura Meckler.
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| April 16, 2012
Preventing a 'Cyber-Pearl Harbor'
Government-funded DETERlab was built to bring established scientific principles to the field of cybersecurity in hopes of preventing successful cyber attacks on targets such as power grids, banks and train systems. Correspondent Tom Bearden reports on the project's hopes for a nation "wholly vulnerable" to such threats.
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| April 16, 2012
How Will FCC's Google Street View Fine Shape Data Privacy Rules?
When Google launched its ambitious Street View project in 2007, its vehicles wound up capturing more than images. They also collected personal information from some Wi-Fi networks. Ray Suarez, George Washington University's Jeffrey Rosen and Punch Media's David Bennahum discuss the FCC's case, Google's response and data privacy.
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| April 16, 2012
How to Remove Yourself From Google Street View
Google was fined by the Federal Communications Commission for hampering an investigation into the company's Street View data collection methods. Don't like your image on Street View? Hari Sreenivasan walks through tips on how to alert Google.
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| April 16, 2012
Tax Day Tips: iPhone Apps and Your 'Buffett Number'
Tuesday is Tax Day, the deadline for sending your financial self-portrait to the IRS. For those still scrambling to get 1099s in order before 11:59 Tuesday night, we've rounded up some tips, calculators and a look at the president's own 1040 to help get you motivated.
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| April 16, 2012
DeterLab's Cyber 'Racetrack' Battles Computer Hackers
California-based DeterLab was established to bring experimentation and verification to cyber security efforts, which often focus on reacting to threats rather than preventing them.
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| April 16, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Tonight'
Rowan Ricardo Phillips is a poet, critic and translator. His first collection of poetry is "The Ground," forthcoming in June by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Phillips is associate professor of English at Stony Brook and director of the Poetry Center and director of Graduate Studies.
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| April 16, 2012
The Daily Frame
Fans get hosed down Saturday at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. Coachella, which began Friday, features more than 100 musical acts for two consecutive weekends.
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| April 16, 2012
Health Reform on the Brink: Uninsured in Missouri
Leukemia, autism, epilepsy. Adam Hill's health troubles eventually resulted in a new shock: the family's health insurance jumped to nearly $100,000 per year. In our "Health Reform on the Brink" series, we'll profile ways health care reform is impacting ordinary Americans like the Hills -- for the better and worse.
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| April 16, 2012
Obama, DNC Raise $53 Million in March
President Obama's re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee raised $53 million in March, a figure they announced Monday morning via a peppy web video starring donors who outlined the totals.
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| April 13, 2012
Shields and Brooks on NRA, Ozzie Guillen, #CoryBookerStories
Syndicated Columnist Mark Shields and New York Times Columnist David Brooks brave black cats and broken mirrors on Friday the 13th to talk about the NRA, Florida Marlin Ozzie Guillen and superhero Mayor Cory Booker with Newshour Correspondent Hari Sreenivasan.
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| April 13, 2012
Why Titanic's Story Still Resonates 100 Years Later
One hundred years after the Titanic sank, the story of the technological triumph-turned-tragedy still captivates many people. Margaret Warner and writer Daniel Mendelsohn, author of the recent New Yorker piece "Unsinkable: Why We Can't Let Go of the Titanic," discuss the story's staying power.
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| April 13, 2012
The President's 2011 Tax Return
The Obama administration released the president's tax return Friday morning, four days ahead of the Tuesday filing date deadline. We've spent the day poring over the numbers and highlighted some of the interesting bits in our second-annual infographic of the first family's tax return.
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| April 13, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Santorum's Exit, Romney's Poll Woes, Buffett Rule, Rosen Flap
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top news including Rick Santorum's exit from the GOP race and what that means for Mitt Romney, plus Sen. Richard Lugar's tough re-election campaign, President Obama's push for the "Buffett Rule" and Hilary Rosen's swipe at Ann Romney.
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| April 13, 2012
Indiana Sen. Lugar Targeted for Defeat by His Own Party
The Senate's most senior Republican, Richard Lugar is under pressure from within his own party to retire or be denied another term. At 80 years old, even Lugar seems slightly baffled about his political detractors. Gwen Ifill reports on the veteran senator's coming primary challenge on May 8.
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| April 13, 2012
Target Lugar: Mayhem in Indiana
The last time he ran for re-election, Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., was so beloved that Democrats did not even field a challenger. No more. Lugar, with 35 years in Washington under his belt, has become this cycle's most endangered incumbent.
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| April 13, 2012
Conversation: Philippe Falardeau, Director of 'Monsieur Lazhar'
After the death of a teacher at a Montreal middle-school, a class of grieving students is thrown together with an Algerian immigrant who becomes their new teacher. The film, "Monsieur Lazhar," directed by Philippe Falardeau, tells a story of cultural gaps and emotional chasms in one small classroom and out into the wider world.
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| April 13, 2012
As 'Bully' Opens, the Bullied, Bullies and Bystanders Weigh In
Video editing by Thaisi Da SilvaA 12-year-old is harassed on the school bus, a 16-year-old lesbian is ostracized by her community and a young girl brings a gun to school to face her bullies.
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| April 13, 2012
Mommy Wars Erupt in Campaigns' Fight for Women Voters
While campaigns attempt to capitalize on a Democratic consultant's dig at Ann Romney, most of America likely isn't caring that much about what a television pundit thinks of the woman who could become first lady.
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| April 12, 2012
Poet Naomi Shihab Nye: 'Telling a Story Helped Us Figure Out Who We Were'
When shaping verse, poet Naomi Shihab Nye reflects on her Palestinian heritage, family and the power of humanity. Nye discusses her most recent compilation of work, "Transfer," and what inspires her to continue crafting thoughtful and expressive poems.
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| April 12, 2012
Outlining the Senate Six: Democrats on Defense
While a third of senators are on the ballot this November, six races should indicate where control of the Senate is headed. Part of a new series called the Senate Six, Ray Suarez and Christina Bellantoni outline what's at stake in races in Montana, Virginia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico and Wisconsin.
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| April 12, 2012
The E-Book War: the Stakes in the Fight for Readers' Dollars
Citing consumer losses of millions of dollars, the Justice Department accused Apple and five publishers this week of colluding to raise e-book prices and break Amazon's dominant hold in the market. Jeffrey Brown discusses the state of the market with American Booksellers Association's Becky Anderson and attorney Steve Berman.
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| April 12, 2012
Would a Major Earthquake Sink Portland or Seattle in Liquefied Soil?
Though the impact of Wednesday's 5.9-magnitude earthquake off Oregon's coast was minimal, a lesser-known risk of temblors -- a phenomenon called liquefaction where sandy soil turns to liquid and loses its ability to support weight -- has some scientists worried. Tom Bearden reports what's being done to prepare for a major quake.
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| April 12, 2012
News Wrap: Biden Jabs Romney Over 'Buffett Rule' Opposition
In other news Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden attacked Mitt Romney's opposition to the "Buffett Rule" while Romney's wife, Ann, challenged a Democratic consultant's criticism of her status as a stay-at-home mother. Also, Egyptian lawmakers advanced a bill banning officials who worked under Hosni Mubarak from seeking office.
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| April 12, 2012
Latest Chapter in the E-Books Battle
Why are Amazon, Apple and several major publishers locked in a bitter fight over the pricing of electronic books? In the wake of a major price-fixing suit from the Department of Justice, Andrew Albanese of Publishers Weekly spoke about the rise of the ebook as a publishing phenomenon and the financial stakes for the industry.
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| April 12, 2012
Trayvon Martin Case: Will Zimmerman Face a Jury?
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer arrested in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, made his first appearance before a Florida judge Thursday. Judy Woodruff, Lynn Whitfield, city attorney for Hallandale Beach, Fla., and the University of Miami School of Law's Scott Sundby discuss the case's next steps.
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| April 12, 2012
Extended Interview and Reading With Naomi Shihab Nye
Naomi Shihab Nye reads two poems: "Hello Palestine" and "Cinco de Mayo."
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| April 12, 2012
Risky Business in the Pacific Northwest
On Thursday's PBS NewsHour, Tom Bearden reports on efforts to better understand a phenomenon called liquefaction. When a powerful earthquake shakes a region, sandy soils can turn to liquid and lose their ability to support weight. Man-made structures built on such soils sag, slide sideways or sink into the ground.
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| April 12, 2012
Introducing the NewsHour Senate Six
The presidential race is not the only contest that could change the course of the nation this fall. The NewsHour is introducing the Senate Six -- a handful of races that we'll track most closely this election year.
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| April 12, 2012
More on Charles Murray and the Jobless Future
A reader asks business and economics correspondent Paul Solman whether the speed of development for advanced technology in the workplace speaks directly to the notion of a rising plutocracy, a class-related snob mentality, moral decline of the working middle class and socio-economic activism, such as Occupy Wall Street.
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| April 12, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines.
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| April 12, 2012
The Daily Frame
Henning Schmitz, left, and Fritz Hilpert of the band Kraftwerk perform Tuesday during "Kraftwerk -- Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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| April 12, 2012
Four Women of the Supreme Court Agree: More Is Better
At a time when women have become an issue in the presidential campaign, it was fascinating to sit in on the first-ever public program involving all three current women members of the U.S. Supreme Court and the only female former justice, Sandra Day O'Connor.
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| April 12, 2012
Female Voters in Spotlight of Romney, Obama Battle
A newly emboldened Mitt Romney, bolstered by his now-inevitable claiming of the GOP nod to challenge President Obama, knows his weakness. Multiple polls showing a gender gap between the Republican contender and the Democratic president were a clear warning sign for Team Romney.
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| April 12, 2012
Join a Twitter Chat With the NewsHour on Virginia, Maryland Politics
Join Christina Bellantoni and NewsHour politics reporter-producer Katelyn Polantz on Friday under the hashtag #DividedByDC on Twitter.
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| April 12, 2012
In Failing to Pass Budget, Maryland Legislature Makes History
For the first time in 20 years, Maryland legislators have failed to pass a revenue bill by the end of their regular session. The budget drama puts Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley at odds with members of his owen party in the state Senate.
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| April 12, 2012
For Midwesterners: How Are You Faring in this Economy?
It's tax time again. While many Americans are rushing to meet this year's April 17 deadline, it's also a time when many take stock of their financial situation. What are you planning for your financial future? If you live in the Midwest, our public media partner, Changing Gears, wants to hear from you.
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| April 12, 2012
Six Feet Under Can Be Green for Eternity
Today the number of green cemeteries across the country has grown to 36, with some 300 providers of green burial options. Natural burial eschews modern techniques for delaying decomposition and prohibits embalming fluids, formaldehyde. The body is placed in a simple shroud, a biodegradable casket or urn.
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| April 11, 2012
Indiana's RV Industry Starts a Comeback Amid Uncertain Economy
The all-electric Think car was supposed to help save Elkhart, Ind., from a languishing economy, but instead the area's longstanding RV industry is making a comeback and helping turn the economy around. Special correspondent Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW Chicago reports on some economic hope for an area hid hard by unemployment.
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| April 11, 2012
Zimmerman's Murder Charge: Prosecution Must Prove 'Depraved Mind'
A special prosecutor in Florida said Wednesday that she was charging George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in a confrontation in late February, with second-degree murder. Jeffrey Brown discusses the legal reasoning behind the charge with Florida attorney Jeffrey Weiner.
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| April 11, 2012
For Romney and Obama, it's Day 1 of General Election
A day after Rick Santorum's exit from the GOP race, Mitt Romney attacked President Obama on spending and big government, while the president ignored the blows and argued again for raising taxes on the rich, accusing Republicans of having the wrong priorities. Judy Woodruff reports on the campaigns' general election strategies.
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| April 11, 2012
Game On! General Election Begins
In this week's Political Checklist, political editor Christina Bellantoni chatted with senior correspondent Judy Woodruff about the challenges facing Mitt Romney and President Obama as they look at the general election.
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| April 11, 2012
Citizen Scientists Track Rain Drop by Drop
The volunteer members of the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network or CoCoRaHS track precipitation around the country. They are "measuring like crazy" to get the National Weather Service and others the most accurate and up-to-date information, down to the last drop.
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| April 11, 2012
Sharon Van Etten Takes 'Tramp' on the Road
Song-writer Sharon Van Etten is touring to promote her new album "Tramp."
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| April 11, 2012
The IRS Versus a New Yacht: Will Raising Taxes on the Rich Cost Jobs?
Making Sen$e reader Jeff Gallishaw asks economics correspondent Paul Solman if it's myth or fact that jobs will not be created if taxes are raised on the wealthy.
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| April 11, 2012
Romney Racing to Retool For November, Obama Team Readies Attacks
Rick Santorum's exit from the presidential primary race made the next 140 days a whole lot easier for Mitt Romney. Instead of conversations about delegate counts, Team Romney will be laying out paths to victory in swing states.
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| April 10, 2012
'Tinderbox': How Colonialism Shaped the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Ray Suarez speaks with authors Craig Timberg and Daniel Halperin about how "shadows of colonialism" hang over the spread of HIV from Africa. The topic is explored in their book "Tinderbox: How the West Sparked the AIDS Epidemic and How the World Can Finally Overcome it."
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| April 10, 2012
California Community Colleges Face Dilemmas Amid Tighter Budgets
With 2.6 million students, California's community colleges make up the largest higher educational system in the country. Spencer Michels reports on the system's efforts to reshape its future as budget problems have forced the state to cut back support and tuition hikes have sparked student protests.
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| April 10, 2012
Obama Renews Push for Buffett Rule: Debating How to Handle Millionaires' Taxes
President Obama renewed a call for higher taxes on the wealthy Tuesday, urging Congress to adopt the so-called "Buffett Rule" and impose a minimum 30 percent income tax on those earning $1 million or more a year. Jeffrey Brown gets perspectives from the White House's Gene Sperling and American Action Forum's Douglas Holtz-Eakin.
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| April 10, 2012
Santorum Bows Out: What's Next for Him, Obama, Republicans?
"While this presidential race for us is over," Rick Santorum said Tuesday in Gettysburg, Pa., announcing his campaign's suspension, "we are not done fighting." Judy Woodruff, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jim O'Toole and USA Today's Susan Page discuss his political future and what comes next in the race for the White House.
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| April 10, 2012
U.S. Dental Crisis: Sen. Sanders on the Fight for Coverage
As the U.S. dental crisis intensifies -- and controversy continues to swell over whether dentists should be the only ones pulling teeth -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, convened a recent hearing on some potential solutions to the pain.
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| April 10, 2012
Will Some Community Members Be Booted From Community Colleges?
Is the mission of California's large community college system about to change on a fundamental level? Spencer Michels reports.
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| April 10, 2012
Santorum Suspending Presidential Campaign
Rick Santorum is suspending his presidential campaign at a Tuesday afternoon news conference, sources close to the former Pennsylvania senator are telling The Washington Post and other outlets.
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| April 10, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| April 10, 2012
Is Education the Answer to Job Creation?
A reader sends in a question about the impact of higher productivity and increased innovation on the availability of jobs. He asks economics correspondent Paul Solman to weigh in on whether better education helps -- through better preparedness -- or hinders -- because of ever-increasing innovation -- that availability.
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| April 10, 2012
The Daily Frame
President Obama reads Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" with first lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Sasha during the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
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| April 10, 2012
Poll Shows Obama vs. Romney Is Pitched Battle Over Economy
A Washington Post-ABC poll finds that President Obama leads Mitt Romney in a general election matchup, 51 percent to 44 percent. The survey also shows that Mr. Obama "has a better than 2-to-1 advantage as the more friendly and likable of the two," but offers another indication this battle will be waged over the economy.
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| April 10, 2012
Dental Therapists 'Safe' Pulling American Teeth, Study Suggests
As more Americans struggle to find dental care near their homes, the controversial idea of training mid-level practitioners to perform "basic" dental work -- including extractions -- is spreading. According to a new report, these dental therapists are usually "competent, safe and effective."
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| April 9, 2012
Remembering Mike Wallace, Legendary '60 Minutes' Interrogator
A Mike Wallace interview was often harsh, unsympathetic even. The "60 Minutes" icon was never reluctant to confront the feared or the famous -- from Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini to Malcolm X to pitcher Roger Clemens. Wallace, 93, died Saturday. Morley Safer and Jeff Fager of CBS reflect on Wallace's career with Jeffrey Brown.
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| April 9, 2012
How Trayvon Martin Case Could Affect 'Stand Your Ground' Laws Across U.S.
A grand jury will not investigate the death of Trayvon Martin -- the unarmed black teenager shot in a gated community in February, a special prosecutor said Monday. Gwen Ifill and Daniel Webster of Johns Hopkins' Center for Gun Policy and Research discuss the case's potential effects on other states' "stand your ground" laws.
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| April 9, 2012
Feeling the Heat: March Shattered Temperature Records Across U.S.
This March was the warmest ever in the continental United States, measuring on average a staggering 8.6 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than normal, according to a report released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. More than 15,000 heat records were shattered across the country.
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| April 9, 2012
Study: Higher U.S. Costs For Cancer Care May Be 'Worth It'
Higher U.S. spending for cancer care pays off in almost two years of additional life for American cancer patients on average compared to their European counterparts -- a value that offsets the higher costs -- according to a study in the April issue of the journal Health Affairs.
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| April 9, 2012
Mind the Gap: Why Adding 120,000 Jobs Isn't Good News
Just how long will it take to get employment back to pre-recession levels of 5 percent, and make up for all the jobs lost? To find out, use our recovery calculator, 'When Will Employment Recover?'
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| April 9, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Metamorphosis'
Katherine Larson won the 2010 Yale Younger Poets Prize and the 2012 Kate Tufts Discovery Award for her book "Radial Symmetry." She is also the recipient of a Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship.
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| April 9, 2012
Electric Knifefish Charged with Sixth Sense
The weakly electric knifefish uses its electric field as a sixth sense - to communicate, navigate its murky surroundings and hunt prey. Mechanical engineer Noah Cowan of Johns Hopkins University explains that a small organ in the tail of the Ecuadorian fish generates an electric field, which then envelopes the animal.
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| April 9, 2012
American Crossroads Plans Anti-Obama Push, Romney Looks to Close Deal in Pa.
With the day mostly quiet on the campaign trail and 30,000 kids and family members at the White House rolling Easter eggs on the South Lawn, it could be one of the last somewhat friendly days of this election season.
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| April 6, 2012
Virginia Lawmakers Strike Tentative Deal on Budget
Almost three weeks into a General Assembly special session on the budget, negotiators from Virginia's House and Senate reached an agreement Thursday on a two-year, $85 billion budget plan.
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| April 6, 2012
Buddy Guy: 'Blues Musicians Don't Retire, They Drop'
Sixty years after picking up his first guitar, blues musician Buddy Guy still jams -- and has no plans of stopping. Jeffrey Brown and Guy discuss his upcoming memoir "When I Left Home: My Story," his childhood in rural Louisiana, what his influences were and how his remarkable career helped shape popular music.
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| April 6, 2012
Shields, Ponnuru on 'False Dawns' for U.S. Economy, Santorum's Standing in GOP
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and the National Review's Ramesh Ponnuru, sitting in for David Brooks, discuss the week's top news including a weaker-than expected March jobs report, American economic attitudes, Mitt Romney's polling problems, Rick Santorum's standing in the GOP and presidential pressure on the Supreme Court.
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| April 6, 2012
'We Want His Head Sideways': Metaphor vs. Malice on NFL Sidelines
The NFL's so-called bounty scandal deepened Thursday when audio surfaced of a former New Orleans Saints coach encouraging players to injure specific opponents during a playoff game. Jeffrey Brown discusses the latest revelations and the fallout with The Washington Post's Mike Wise and Northeastern University's Dan Lebowitz.
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| April 6, 2012
The Unemployment Paradox: Why Job Seekers, Employers Aren't Connecting
The U.S. job market appears to have a paradox: Many job seekers say they're desperate for work while many employers say they can't fill open positions. Are workers being too picky? Are employers being too cheap? Correspondent Paul Solman explores what's behind the disconnect as part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series.
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| April 6, 2012
Weaker U.S. Jobs Report Prompts More Questions Over Size of Labor Force
New jobs numbers released Friday showed unemployment ticking down to 8.2 percent, the lowest since January 2009, despite only 121,000 jobs added in March. Judy Woodruff and The Economist's Greg Ip discuss what's behind the weaker-than-expected report and why many Americans appear to be dropping out of the labor force altogether.
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| April 6, 2012
Need to Know: Philadelphia's 'Project U-Turn' Aims to 'Recapture' Dropouts
On Friday's "Need to Know," our public media colleagues tell the story of Justin Rudd, a high school dropout who lived on the streets of Philadelphia -- a city where roughly 40 percent of ninth-graders don't mange to graduate in four years.
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| April 6, 2012
Medicare 'Less Generous' Than Private Plans, Study Finds
On average, Medicare recipients receive less coverage than the typical elderly employee of a large company, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. If recent proposals to cut Medicare spending or squeeze the program's benefits go forward, the gap could widen.
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| April 6, 2012
Buddy Guy, 75 Years Young
Blues legend Buddy Guy is still jamming, six decades after first picking up a guitar. When not on international tour, he can often be found at his blues club in Chicago. Jeffrey Brown catches up with Guy, who has written a forthcoming memoir called "When I Left Home."
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| April 6, 2012
Gwen's Take: Avoiding the Veepstakes (Not Really)
With the Republican primary campaign approaching its end, and more than two weeks before the next voting, there is immense temptation to begin speculating about running mates.
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| April 6, 2012
Conversation: Henry Ossawa Tanner at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Henry Ossawa Tanner is known as the first African-American artist to gain international success and fame. He was born in Pittsburgh in 1859, spent much of his youth in Philadelphia, but lived most of his adult life in Paris.
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| April 6, 2012
Unemployment Rate Dips to 8.2% as 120,000 New Jobs Are Added in March
The online headlines sum up the just-released March unemployment numbers: "Job Growth Loses Steam," announced the Wall Street Journal. It all adds up to what many not-so-secretly fear: "an indication," as the Journal put it, "that momentum could be slowing."
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| April 6, 2012
Romney, Obama Campaigns Battle to Secure Support of Women Voters
With the release of a USA Today/Gallup battleground states poll this week showing President Obama running 18 points better than Mitt Romney among women voters, there's even more interest than usual in figuring out what matters most to this giant voting bloc.
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| April 6, 2012
Obama Campaign Slams Romney Over Financial Disclosure, Personal Taxes
The disclosure wars began in earnest on Thursday, with President Obama's campaign lighting up the outcry machine over a Washington Post story about Mitt Romney's finances.
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| April 5, 2012
Examining Social Media Pressure on Santorum, Campaign Culture on Pinterest
As part of an ongoing series on how candidates and surrogates are using social media this election season, Margaret Warner and journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of the Daily Download discuss how Ann Romney and President Obama have used the virtual bulletin board Pinterest to reach out to voters, especially female ones.
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| April 5, 2012
For Troubled Media Industry, Some Hope as Mobile News Consumption Grows
As more Americans use mobile devices and social media to consume their news, the appeal of traditional news outlets is up, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center that scrutinizes the industry's health. Judy Woodruff and the Center's Mark Jurkowitz discuss some encouraging developments amid ongoing industry woes.
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| April 5, 2012
After Danziger Shooting Sentencings, Feds Look to New Orleans Police Reforms
A federal judge in New Orleans Wednesday sentenced five former police officers for killing and covering up the deaths of two unarmed people on the Danziger Bridge after Hurricane Katrina. Jeffrey Brown and Gordon Russell of The Times-Picayune discuss the legal proceedings and Justice Department aims to reform the city's police.
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| April 5, 2012
JOBS Act: Debating the Benefits for Startups, Risks for Investors
President Obama signed the JOBS Act Thursday and called the law -- aimed at helping startup firms raise capital -- a "game-changer." Opponents said the law rolls back investor protections. Jeffrey Brown leads a debate on the the law's intentions and risks with CareCloud's Albert Santalo and Columbia Law School's John Coffee.
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| April 5, 2012
Politics on Pinterest
Though politics isn't among the 32 categories for Pinterest boards, the large number of female "pinners" almost guaranteed that campaigns would soon pop up on Pinterest to connect with female voters.
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| April 5, 2012
Conversation: The Life, Work and Legacy of Elizabeth Catlett, 1915-2012
Jeffrey Brown talks to Lowery Stokes Sims, a curator at the Museums of Arts and Design, about the life, work and legacy of Elizabeth Catlett, who died Monday at age 96.
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| April 5, 2012
A 'Bubble' Media Diet: The Daily Show, M*A*S*H and the PBS NewsHour?
In Tuesday's post, we featured viewer emails responding to Charles Murray's bubble quiz. In letting them know their emails would be highlighted on Making Sen$e, one responded with an interesting summary of his life and thoughts on what the quiz might mean.
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| April 5, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines.
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| April 5, 2012
The Education Conversation
In this week's Education Conversation, we take a a look at campus tragedies, increasing student loan debt, and more.
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| April 5, 2012
Slime Molds: No Brains, No Feet, No Problem
Slime mold is not a plant or animal. It's not a fungus, though it sometimes resembles one. Slime mold, in fact, is a soil-dwelling amoeba, a brainless, single-celled organism, often containing multiple nuclei. Here's a look at this peculiar organism.
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| April 5, 2012
Romney Takes Lead in Pennsylvania, Santorum Takes a Break
A new survey from the left-leaning Public Policy Polling shows front-runner Mitt Romney leading Rick Santorum, 42 percent to 37 percent, in Pennsylvania, a swing of "23 points in the last four weeks."
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| April 4, 2012
SCOTUS v. POTUS: The Role of the Supreme Court, Historically
President Obama made his feelings known this week on the Supreme Court, "judicial activism" and "those who would overturn" the health reform law. Some say he's gone too far. Jeffrey Brown discusses the historical tug-of-war between the president and the Court with Georgetown Law's Louis Michael Seidman and Randy Barnett.
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| April 4, 2012
'Solar Suitcase' Sheds Light on Darkened Delivery Rooms
After witnessing the consequences of power outages in Nigeria's health facilities, obstetrician Dr. Laura Stachel came up with a solution: a suitcase containing elements to produce and store solar energy. Spencer Michels reports on the life-saving device that aims to reduce maternal mortality rates in the developing world.
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| April 4, 2012
Medical Groups Call on Doctors to 'Choose Wisely,' Perform Fewer Tests
Nine medical specialty groups on Wednesday released a list of 45 medical tests and procedures they say are often unnecessary and costly -- and sometimes dangerous. Gwen Ifill discusses the "Choose Wisely" campaign with Dr. Glen Stream of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Dr. Eric Topol of Scripps Health.
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| April 4, 2012
News Wrap: Internet Giant Yahoo to Lay Off 14 Percent of Staff
In other news Wednesday, Internet giant Yahoo announced that it will lay off 2,000 employees as part of a plan to redeploy resources and boost revenues. Also, a barrage of tornadoes Tuesday damaged or destroyed 650 homes in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. No deaths and only a few serious injuries were reported.
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| April 4, 2012
With 3 More Wins, Romney Pivots to General Election, Sharpens Attacks on Obama
After sweeping three primaries Tuesday and inching closer to the GOP nomination, Mitt Romney railed against President Obama's response to the economic crisis and accused him of running from his record. Judy Woodruff, Christina Bellantoni and Patchwork Nation's Dante Chinni discuss the emerging general election politics.
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| April 4, 2012
Medical Groups List 45 Ways to Lower Health Care Costs
As U.S. health care costs inch closer to 20 percent of GDP, some of the nation's top medical specialists have created a list of common tests and practices they feel are often unnecessary -- sometimes even harmful. Here are their top 45.
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| April 4, 2012
'The Art of Video Games' at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
"The Art of Video Games" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of the first exhibitions to explore the 40-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium. Featuring 80 games and 20 video games systems, the exhibit walks through the tremendous advances in design, technology and storytelling.
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| April 4, 2012
The Daily Frame
Employees at the Museum Volkenkunde install the Terracotta Warriors on Monday in Leiden, the Netherlands.
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| April 4, 2012
Are Strategic Defaults the Housing Crisis' Culprit?
A reader contends that strategic defaults are the main reason the housing crisis keeps getting worse, but economics and business correspondent Paul Solman has a different take.
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| April 4, 2012
For Santorum, Writing Is on the Wall
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum sounded defiant as ever in his speech Tuesday night, but after a sweep by Mitt Romney in contests in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin, the writing on the wall looks like it's been done in permanent marker.
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| April 4, 2012
General Election Begins After Romney's Sweep
Mitt Romney's decisive sweep Tuesday of Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, D.C., solidifies what President Obama's team in Chicago has thought all along: The former Massachusetts governor is the president's sole foe.
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| April 3, 2012
Romney Wins Maryland, D.C., Captures Conservatives in Wisconsin
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has been declared the winner of the Republican primary contests in Maryland and Washington, D.C., while the networks are saying Wisconsin is too early to call.
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| April 3, 2012
Post Kentucky, Assessing NBA's One-And-Done Rule
As Kentucky fans celebrate their latest basketball championship, the team's dominance has revived questions about the NBA's One-and-Done rule, which requires players to be 19 and just one year out of high school. Gwen Ifill and guests discuss the rule's controversy.
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| April 3, 2012
Why Auto Sales Surge Even as Gas Prices Rise
Auto industry sales jumped 6 percent in March with almost 1.4 million new cars and trucks sold -- the highest number since 2008, according to new reports released Tuesday amid Detroit's $200 million deficit. Gwen Ifill and David Shepardson of The Detroit News discuss what's behind the continued surge in sales.
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| April 3, 2012
News Wrap: Republicans Vote in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington D.C.
In other news Tuesday, Republicans held presidential primaries in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, D.C. While Mitt Romney hoped victories would force Rick Santorum to step aside, Santorum insists he'll stay in the race. Also, the National Weather Service confirmed at least two "extremely dangerous" tornadoes in North Texas.
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| April 3, 2012
Obama Calls GOP Budget Plan "Prescription for Decline"
In a blistering attack on the House-Passed Republican budget Tuesday, President Obama called the plan proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan a "Trojan Horse" and "a prescription for decline." Judy Woodruff, Jared Bernstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the CATO Institute's Daniel Mitchell discuss the GOP budget plan.
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| April 3, 2012
Slime Molds, Revealed
The slime mold takes on hundreds of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some varieties are the size of dinner plates, while others are only visible through a microscope.
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| April 3, 2012
Your Thoughts on the Bubble Quiz
A bevy of emails have inundated our inbox since we first posted Charles Murray's popular quiz, "Do You Live In a Bubble?" and its attempt to ascertain users' socio-economic status (and that of their parents) in 25 questions based on lifestyle, pop culture and habits. Paul Solman addresses a portion of these emails here.
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| April 3, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| April 3, 2012
Translate This: a Campaign in Every Language
Do you read or write a language other than English? If so, we need your help. In partnership with the Participatory Culture Foundation through the Universal Subtitles project, the all-volunteer PBS NewsHour captioning and translation team is up and running.
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| April 3, 2012
Stakes Are High in Wisconsin for Santorum, Romney
As former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has picked up momentum and endorsements over the last few weeks, his armor of inevitability has grown and the campaign of former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has seemed to struggle.
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| April 3, 2012
For Romney, Wisconsin Might Be Final Hurdle to Nomination
As voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Wisconsin head to the polls Tuesday, there are nearly 100 delegates at stake in the GOP presidential primary. Mitt Romney is poised to net at least half of those, with Wisconsin being the prime target as he starts ignoring Rick Santorum and focusing on President Obama.
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| April 2, 2012
Supreme Court Upholds Inmate Strip Searches Regardless of Charges
In a Supreme Court case that pit jail security needs against personal privacy rights, justices ruled 5-4 against Albert Florence, and said Florence's civil rights were not violated when he was strip searched after being arrested on an out-of-date warrant for an unpaid fine. Margaret Warner and Marcia Coyle discuss the decision.
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| April 2, 2012
A Hard-Hitting Story: Young Football Players Take Big-League Hits to Head
Virginia Tech researchers placed helmets with sensors on 7- and 8-year-old football players and collected data on more than 750 hits to the head over a season. The findings are the first quantitative study of the acceleration and risk that young brains face in youth football. Special correspondent Stone Phillips reports.
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| April 2, 2012
Wisconsin's Primary: Setting the Stakes for Romney, Santorum
With endorsements from Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Ron Johnson, Mitt Romney campaigned exclusively in Wisconsin Monday where 42 delegates are at stake in Tuesday's Republican primary. Gwen Ifill, USA Today's Susan Page and The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Craig Gilbert outline the stakes for the Badger State's primary.
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| April 2, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 7 Killed in Shooting at Oikos University in Oakland
In other news Monday, at least seven people were killed and three were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a Christian university in Oakland, Calif., according to police. Also, Iraq marked a milestone of declining violence, reporting the lowest deaths from attacks in March since the U.S.-led invasion nine years ago.
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| April 2, 2012
An Interactive History of the Texas Drought
Our public media partners at StateImpact Texas have launched an interactive tool tracing the evolution of the ongoing Texas drought. The new tool allows you to explore the scope of the drought, the policy implications, and also share your own stories.
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| April 2, 2012
Where to Find Our Economic Inequality Coverage
A viewer's question about where to find a particular segment leads to the creation of an entire guide to our inequality reporting.
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| April 2, 2012
Economic Inequality Series: A Guide
Paul Solman has been covering economic inequality for nearly 25 years as part of his business and economics reporting for the PBS NewsHour. His recent series has looked at the shrinking middle class and how the U.S. compares to the rest of the world, among other topics. Here, a rundown of our series to date.
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| April 2, 2012
Lawyer to Examine Bales' Medications at Time of Afghan Killings
The attorney for the U.S. soldier charged with killing 17 Afghan civilians on March 11 told the NewsHour he is interested in learning what medications his client, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, was taking at the time of the shootings.
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| April 2, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Revisionist History'
Michael Dumanis is the author of "My Soviet Union" (University of Massachusetts Press, 2007), winner of the Juniper Prize for Poetry, and co-editor of "Legitimate Dangers: American Poets of the New Century" (Sarabande, 2006).
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| April 2, 2012
Obama Leading Romney Among Women in Swing States
President Obama leads Mitt Romney by 2-to-1 among women under 50, according to a new Gallup/USA Today poll.
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| April 2, 2012
Seeing Beyond the Visual Cortex
Miles O'Brien reports on research that involves shooting a magnetic pulse straight into the visual cortex of a subject's brain, disabling that region and momentarily blinding the subject. Though "blind," in most cases, the subject can still correctly identify shapes flashed onto a computer screen, the study finds.
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March 30, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Mega Millions, Tiger Woods, Presidential Endorsements
Mark Shields, David Brooks share their Mega Millions lottery numbers and answer whether endorsements matter anymore in the race for the White House
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| March 30, 2012
'Buying the Dream:' Mega Millions Frenzy Escalates as Jackpot Swells
You're 17 times more likely to get hit by falling airplane parts and 50 times more likely to be struck by lightning than win Friday night's much-hyped Mega Millions lottery drawing. Jeffrey Brown reports on the frenzy surrounding the largest jackpot in history and what some say they'd do if they won the estimated $640 million.
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| March 30, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Supreme Court 'High Tension,' Health Reform's Future
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including the Supreme Court's big week of hearings on health care reform, the validity of the law's individual mandate, the dangers of the Court evolving into a "political institution" and the Paul Ryan budget.
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| March 30, 2012
Health Reform's Fate: How the Supreme Court Will Decide
After three days of hearings on health care reform, Supreme Court justices held a secret preliminary vote Friday to deliberate the Affordable Care Act's future. Their decision is expected in late June. Jeffrey Brown and The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle discuss the steps ahead as the justices begin their deliberations.
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| March 30, 2012
Read, Listen and Even Translate The Supreme Court's Health Care Hearings
As the Supreme Court justices met Friday for a secret initial vote on the constitutionality of the health care reform law, the NewsHour has compiled audio and transcripts from the hearings into YouTube videos to make the arguments easier to follow.
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| March 30, 2012
Conversation: Woody Guthrie at 100
Woody Guthrie was born 100 years ago this July. He died in 1967 at the age of 55, but he left behind a legacy as one of this nation's greatest songwriters and troubadours. Guthrie's daughter Nora talks to Jeffrey Brown about her father and the centennial events.
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| March 30, 2012
Tea Leaf Reading at Its Best: Eavesdropping on the Supreme Court
Gwen Ifill writes: I was never tempted to go to law school. But I love to parse language and reasoning, so listening to the audio of this week's Supreme Court health care arguments was -- in its nerdy way -- actually quite enjoyable.
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| March 30, 2012
Pint-Size Football Players Are Taking Big-League Hits
Virginia Tech researchers placed helmets with sensors on 7- and 8-year-old football players and collected data on more than 750 hits to the head over a season. The findings are the first quantitative study of the acceleration and risk that young brains face in youth football. Special correspondent Stone Phillips reports.
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| March 30, 2012
The Mega Millions Lottery: to Play or Not to Play?
Weighing the pros and cons of buying a Mega Millions lottery ticket, Paul Solman writes that when the payout is greater than the total bet -- because of past losses that build up in the pot -- the game can be a good bet, mathematically speaking.
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| March 30, 2012
Higher Gas Prices: the Varied Impact Across Patchwork Nation
No one likes paying more for anything, but there's something special about gasoline. It's a price increase that's very hard to avoid, and it's directly tied to one of the nation's central tenets: the ability to move freely across the city or across the country.
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| March 30, 2012
Court Arguments, Budget Debate to Shape Presidential Campaign
While no presidential primary contests were held this week, two key events from the last few days are shaping how the general election will be framed this fall: the Supreme Court arguments on the health reform law and a House vote on the GOP budget blueprint.
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| March 29, 2012
Remembering 'Brilliant' Banjo Player Earl Scruggs, Poet Adrienne Rich
Judy Woodruff reports on the death of widely read and influential poet Adrienne Rich, who died Tuesday at age 82, then Jeffrey Brown takes a look back at the life and groundbreaking sound of banjo legend and bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs with Bela Fleck, another Grammy-winning banjo player.
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| March 29, 2012
Transportation Bill Extension Further Delays Long-Term Solution
Congress is poised to go home for a one-week recess after punting -- once again -- on a long-term transportation funding bill. A 90-day extension is headed to President Obama for his signature, but not without drama.
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| March 29, 2012
Colo. Nonprofit Helps Quake Victims Rebuild With Better Techniques
When a major earthquake strikes, workers with the American non-profit Build Change arrive in the affected area about two months later, once the emergency relief phase is over, to investigate damaged and destroyed buildings.
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| March 29, 2012
Autism's Prevalence Grows: 'This Is a Big Problem'
The rate of autism diagnosis in American children continues to climb, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Jeffrey Brown discusses the latest research into the group of disorders with CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden and the University of Rochester Medical Center's Dr. Susan Hyman.
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| March 29, 2012
News Wrap: Zimmerman Video Surfaces From Night of Trayvon Martin's Death
In other news Thursday, new police video emerged of a handcuffed George Zimmerman from the night of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin's death. Zimmerman said he shot Martin in self-defense, but an attorney said the video showed no sign of injuries. Also, Apple promised to revamp worker conditions at its suppliers in China.
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| March 29, 2012
After Hearings, GOP Candidates Redouble Health Reform Critiques
As the Supreme Court decides how to rule on the health reform law following this week's hearings, Republican candidates Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney touched on the topic Thursday. Judy Woodruff, The Washington Post's Amy Gardner and The Boston Globe's Brian Mooney discuss how health care is being debated on the campaign trail.
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| March 29, 2012
CDC: Diagnosis of Autism Rising in U.S.
Autism rates in the United States have risen dramatically in recent years, jumping 23 percent between 2006 and 2008 and a full 78 percent between 2002 and 2008, according to new figures released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| March 29, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines.
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| March 29, 2012
Where Does Temp Work Fit Into Underemployment?
An attorney asks economics correspondent Paul Solman if his temp work is counted as 'underemployment.'
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| March 29, 2012
How Civically Engaged Are Millennials?
There's a mini war going on right now over the much observed "Millennial" generation -- those young people born after 1980, who are roughly between the ages of 10 and 30.
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| March 29, 2012
Webcast: Health Reform And The Court Wrap-Up
After six hours of historic arguments on the health law, the Supreme Court now begins its deliberations. What were the key moments in the debate, and how might they affect the outcome? Check out this video wrap from our partners at Kaiser Health News.
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| March 29, 2012
Romney's Inevitability Argument Bolstered by Rubio Endorsement
The latest sign of the Republican establishment coalescing around Mitt Romney's candidacy came Wednesday night when Florida Sen. Marco Rubio endorsed Romney in an appearance on the Fox News Channel.
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| March 28, 2012
Minus A Mandate, Health Law Would Still Affect Millions
If the Supreme Court strikes down the requirement that most Americans carry health insurance - along with related provisions that insurers must sell to people with pre-existing conditions and not charge the sick more -- what's left in the law?Quite a bit, say policy experts.
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| March 28, 2012
Dodger Fans Hope Magic Johnson's 'Megawatt Smile' Can Turn Around Team's Fortune
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is part of a group that reached a deal Tuesday night to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers for $2.1 billion. Hari Sreenivasan and Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times discuss the record-setting deal for one of Major League Baseball's more-storied -- and most-troubled -- franchises.
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| March 28, 2012
Medicaid Expansion: Good or Bad for America?
If the health care reform law pushes forward, 16 million more Americans will receive health care coverage through the federal Medicaid program. For perspective, we turn to Tom Miller of the American Enterprise Institute and Ron Pollack of Families USA. Our question: Is the Medicaid expansion good or bad for America?
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| March 28, 2012
Congressmen on Political, Practical Stakes of Court's Health Reform Ruling
In the third day of the Supreme Court's hearings on the health reform law, justices delved into the constitutionality of Medicaid expansion and whether the law could survive without a so-called individual mandate. Judy Woodruff discusses the eagerly anticipated decision with Reps. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Peter Roskam, R-Ill.
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| March 28, 2012
News Wrap: Gingrich Campaign Cuts Third of Staff
In other news Wednesday, Newt Gingrich confirmed that his campaign was drastically scaling back due to a lack of funds. He laid off a third of his staff and asked his campaign manager to resign. In Syria, government forces captured the town of Saraqeb overnight, after four days of fighting there killed more than 40 people.
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| March 28, 2012
Supreme Court Wraps Up Health Reform Law Hearings: What's Next?
In the final day of Supreme Court hearings on the Affordable Care Act, justices questioned the constitutionality of requiring states to expand Medicaid coverage to more individuals. Betty Ann Bowser reports, and Marcia Coyle and Susan Dentzer discuss with Gwen Ifill whether the law could survive without an insurance mandate.
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| March 28, 2012
What a Cake Pan, Hairspray Taught Us About Earth's Ancient Atmosphere
A study of fossilized raindrops preserved in volcanic ash concludes that the density of the atmosphere on Earth 2.7 billion years ago was similar to that of today, adding new information to a longstanding astrophysical paradox.
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| March 28, 2012
Health Reform in the Supreme Court: Day 3 Audio, Transcript
As the Supreme Court convenes for a final day of hearings on the constitutionality of the health care reform law, check back here throughout the day for the audio and transcripts, as well as the latest from NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.
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| March 28, 2012
'Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective' at the Denver Art Museum
"Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective" opened recently at the Denver Art Museum. Art Museum Director Christoph Heinrich and exhibit curator Florence Muller gave Art Beat a tour of the show, which will remain at the museum through July 8.
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| March 28, 2012
Does Europe Face a Corporate Takeover?
A reader asks whether the EU's inability to deal with its debt crises might lead to corporatist capitalism replacing European democratic capitalism.
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| March 28, 2012
Rep. Rush Kicked Off House Floor for Wearing Hoodie in Support of Trayvon Martin
National protests over the shooting and killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in central Florida last month have swept the nation, and Wednesday, they landed on the House floor.
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| March 28, 2012
Gingrich Cuts Staff, Schedule in Bid to Revive Struggling Campaign
Newt Gingrich is laying off staff and cutting back his campaign schedule to focus on wooing delegates in the event Mitt Romney fails to reach the 1,144 needed to claim the nomination before the GOP convention.
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| March 28, 2012
Supreme Court Considers Health Care Reform: A Guide to Day 3
The Supreme Court will conclude its hearings on the Affordable Care Act Wednesday with arguments over the constitutionality of the Medicaid expansion and the "severability" of the individual mandate from the rest of the law. Marcia Coyle previews the day's arguments.
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| March 27, 2012
Why More Americans Are Living Alone
More and more Americans are living alone, according to sociologist Eric Klinenberg's new book, "Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone." Ray Suarez and Klinenberg discuss the emerging demographic, so-called "singletons," and what he calls the "biggest unnamed social change of the last 50 years."
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| March 27, 2012
High-Tech Illinois Company Looks to Bridge Workers' 'Skills Gap'
WTTW Chicago reports on an Illinois company trying to fill highly skilled, high-tech jobs and why other advanced-manufacturing companies are facing similar problems as parents and students shun manufacturing jobs over perceived stigmas and concerns about the long-term viability of the industry in America.
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| March 27, 2012
Is Health Law's Individual Mandate Constitutional? Legal Scholars Debate
Justices at the Supreme Court Tuesday heard arguments over the health care law and whether requiring citizens to buy health insurance is constitutional. Former Solicitor General Walter Dellinger and Georgetown University's Randy Barnett debate the legality of the health reform law's so-called individual mandate.
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| March 27, 2012
News Wrap: Trayvon Martin's Parents Attend Congressional Forum on Hate Crimes
In other news Tuesday, the parents of the late 17-year-old Trayvon Martin attended congressional Democrats' forum on racial profiling and hate crimes. They thanked the panel for convening the event, but did not testify. Also, the Environmental Protection Agency called for limiting carbon pollution from new power plants.
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| March 27, 2012
Supreme Court Considers Health Reform Day 2 Recap: Individual Mandate on Trial
Arguments at the Supreme Court Tuesday dealt with whether Congress had the authority to require citizens to purchase health insurance and whether the government could issue a financial penalty for those who decline. Betty Ann Bowser reports then Marcia Coyle and Susan Dentzer discuss the crux of the hearings with Gwen Ifill.
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| March 27, 2012
'Going Solo': What's the Appeal of Living Alone?
The numbers tell it all.
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| March 27, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| March 27, 2012
Health Care Reform in the Supreme Court: Day 2 Audio and Transcript
On the second day of arguments before the Supreme Court about the health care reform law, the justices tackled the central question of whether the mandate to purchase insurance is constitutional. Read Marcia Coyle's analysis, then listen to the day's hearings or browse the transcript.
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| March 27, 2012
U.S. Home Prices Still Going Down
From their peak in July 2006, home prices have crashed 34 percent and the average U.S. home price is down to a level last seen around December 2002 and January 2003, according to a report released Tuesday morning by S&P/Case-Shiller.
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| March 27, 2012
Join @Newshour on Twitter for a Discussion of Healthcare Reform
The Supreme Court will hear a historic three days of arguments about whether the 2010 Affordable Care Act is constitutional from Monday, March 26, to Wednesday, March 28.Join NewsHour for a live chat on Tuesday March 27 from 1 - 2 p.m. ET on Twitter with the hashtag #HCRChat
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| March 27, 2012
What Is the Individual Mandate and What If It's Declared Unconstitutional?
Today the Supreme Court waded into the legal arguments about whether Congress acted within its constitutional authority when it adopted the Affordable Care Act's "minimum coverage requirement" - the so-called individual mandate. Here's a quick guide to the key questions that the experts in health policy are asking.
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| March 27, 2012
Why I Support Health Care Reform: Voices of the Defense
As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the health reform law, here are 10 portraits of individuals who say health reform changed their lives for the better. Be sure to catch yesterday's post: Voices of the Opposition.
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| March 27, 2012
Harnessing Supercomputers to Predict Tornadoes
At the University of Oklahoma, scientists are designing a system that would predict where and when tornadoes will happen. The goal: to provide hours of warning time rather than minutes. Miles O'Brien reports for the National Science Foundation's latest Science Nation piece.
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| March 27, 2012
Court of Public Opinion Weighs In on Health Care Reform Law
The Supreme Court justices will hear arguments Tuesday about whether a national insurance mandate is constitutional. At the same time, the health care law is getting a fresh look in the court of public opinion.
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| March 27, 2012
Supreme Court Reviews Health Care Reform Law: a Guide to Day 2
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday morning on a central pillar of the health care reform law: Can the government force Americans to buy health insurance or pay a fine? Marcia Coyle previews the day's arguments.
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| March 26, 2012
James Cameron Descends 7 Miles Into Pacific Ocean's 'Desolate' Mariana Trench
Shooting footage for a 3-D movie and a National Geographic special, filmmaker James Cameron journeyed to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, seven miles below the surface. Tom Clarke of Independent Television News reports on Cameron's deep dive to the Mariana Trench's Challenge Deep, 300 miles southwest of Guam.
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| March 26, 2012
On Stage, Chicago Students Tackle Immigration, Poverty, Race
Students at the Albany Park Theatre Project in Chicago research, write and perform plays about their own communities, tackling tough issues like immigration, poverty and race while learning about theater in an area where extracurricular activities are few and far between. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| March 26, 2012
Heart Transplants: How Do You Get One?
Former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart transplant this weekend raised new questions about how the organ transplant waiting list operates. Margaret Warner and the University of Chicago's Dr. Allen Anderson discuss the waiting list system and why people with cardiovascular disease are living longer nowadays.
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| March 26, 2012
Supreme Court Considers Health Reform Day 1 Recap: Jurisdiction, Tax Questions
Demonstrators gathered Monday outside the Supreme Court as justices kicked off three days of hearings on the health care reform law. Betty Ann Bowser reports then Marcia Coyle and Susan Dentzer discuss the day's proceedings and the core issues of the day's arguments with Gwen Ifill.
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| March 26, 2012
Join a Live Chat Friday at 2 p.m. ET on Learning Differences
The NewsHour Health team recently looked at the challenges students with learning differences face as part of our ongoing American Graduate series.
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| March 26, 2012
Does the Federal Reserve Have Too Much Power?
Is it reasonable for the Treasury to create all the U.S.'s money, instead of the Federal Reserve playing such a major role? Paul Solman addresses a reader's concern.
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| March 26, 2012
Extended Interview, Performances: Albany Park Theatre Project
An extended interview with Albany Park Theatre Project founder David Feiner.
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| March 26, 2012
Health Care Reform in the Supreme Court: Day 1 Audio and Transcript
In the first day of arguments before the Supreme Court about the health care reform law, the justices indicated extreme skepticism that the Anti-Injunction Act would bar them from ruling on the merits of the case.
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| March 26, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Arias'
Sean Thomas Dougherty is the author of nine books, including "Sasha Sings the Laundry on the Line" (2010, BOA Editions), "Nightshift Belonging to Lorca," a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize, and "Except by Falling," winner of the 2000 Pinyon Press Poetry Prize from Mesa State College.
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| March 26, 2012
Spotting Venus, Lunar-Like Sub Dive, and Hitchhiking in Duck Guts
Cameron's Historic Dive Cut Short by Leak; Few Signs of Life SeenA hydraulic fuel leak cut filmmaker James Cameron's dive to the deepest part of the ocean short, but he still plunged to nearly seven miles underwater.
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| March 26, 2012
Why I'm Protesting Health Care Reform: Voices of the Opposition
As the Supreme Court hears arguments about whether to strike down the health care reform law, we turn our lens to the ordinary Americans who both fear and applaud the law. First up: opposition voices from Saturday's Tea Party Patriots rally on Capitol Hill.
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| March 26, 2012
Santorum: Romney 'Worst Republican' to Face Obama; Picks Fight With Press
During an evening rally in Wisconsin, Rick Santorum called on a crowd of supporters to reject former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. "Pick any other Republican in the country. He is the worst Republican in the country to put up against Barack Obama," Santorum said.
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| March 26, 2012
Health Care Reform Heads to the Supreme Court: A Guide to Day 1
Starting Monday morning, the national debate that has divided the nation since the passage of the health care reform law two years ago will culminate in three days of oral arguments before the Supreme Court. Here's your guide to Day 1.
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| March 23, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Trayvon Martin, Saints, 'Mad Men,' 'Hunger Games'
Our dynamic duo of syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks, who shock and surprise us every week with their vast knowledge of sports and pop culture weigh in again on this episode of The Doubleheader.
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| March 23, 2012
Health Reform By the Numbers
As the Supreme Court considers next week whether to strike down the landmark health reform law, all the numbers that have been thrown around for the last two years will be kicked back into the unseasonably hot air over Washington. Here's a cheat sheet.
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| March 23, 2012
'The Hunger Games' Phenomenon: Examining Film's Buzz, 'Insane' Marketing
When the clock struck midnight early Friday, fans of the wildly anticipated movie "The Hunger Games," based on the young-adult series by Suzanne Collins, cheered as they flooded more than 2,000 screenings across the country. Jeffrey Brown discusses the movie's appeal and buzz with The Atlantic's Jen Doll.
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| March 23, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Trayvon Martin, Romney's Repositioning, GOP Budget Plan
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including political responses to the death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, Rep. Paul Ryan's new budget proposal, Mitt Romney's changing stances on certain issues and some trouble spots for him in polling.
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| March 23, 2012
How the U.S. Government's 'Big Cauldron of Data' Affects Your Privacy
New guidelines allow the National Counterterrorism Center to keep and analyze information gathered about Americans or U.S. residents for much longer, according to a statement released Thursday. Margaret Warner discusses expanded intelligence access with former Center head Michael Leiter and author James Bamford.
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| March 23, 2012
Doctor's World Bank Nomination Signals Renewed Development Focus
President Obama announced on Friday that he was nominating Jim Yong Kim, president of Dartmouth College, to become the next president of the World Bank. Ray Suarez examines the selection.
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| March 23, 2012
Santorum, Romney Vie for Louisiana's Shifting Electorate
Republican voters in Louisiana aren't used to being in the primary season's spotlight, but the GOP presidential candidates are courting the state's voters in hopes of gaining delegates in Saturday's vote.
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| March 23, 2012
Do You Worry About Access to Water?
As the population grows and climate forecasts anticipate dry conditions, the need to ensure secure water sources is becoming even more crucial. To get a better understanding of how big the problem is, we asked readers across the nation to share their thoughts and concerns about their own access to water.
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| March 23, 2012
Confusion, Division Run Deep as Health Care Reform Goes to the Supreme Court
Love it or hate it, most Americans don't understand the health care reform law. As the Supreme Court prepares for next week's arguments on the constitutionality of the law, the latest polls show a deeply divided and confused nation.
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| March 23, 2012
Gwen's Take: Backbone, Consistency and Standing Your Ground
The meaning of standing one's ground has taken on a new, disturbing meaning with the story of the shooting of an unarmed Florida teenager. The phrase sounds great, but it has political -- as well as social -- consequences.
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| March 23, 2012
Before and After: Images of the Southwest Drought From Space
The severe drought in Texas has left damage that could be seen from space. Satellite images from the United States Geological Survey and aerial photos show just how drastically the drought has altered the landscape of Texas and the American Southwest over time.
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| March 23, 2012
Before and After: The Drought from Above
The severe drought in Texas peaked in the summer of 2011, leaving damage that could be seen from space. Satellite images from the United States Geological Survey and aerial photos show just how drastically the drought has altered the landscape of Texas and the American Southwest over time, from dried up lakes to dead trees.
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| March 23, 2012
Conversation: 2012 Whitney Biennial
The 2012 edition of the Whitney Biennial opened earlier this month at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Jeffrey Brown talks to the curators, Elisabeth Sussman and Jay Sanders, about the show.
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| March 23, 2012
Whitney Biennial 2012
A selection of the works in the latest edition of the Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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| March 23, 2012
Health Care Twitter Chat Recap
Join PBS NewsHour and representatives from Center for American Progress, American Enterprise Institute and Kaiser Health News for a live Twitter chat on Tuesday March 27 from 1 - 2 p.m. ET with the hashtag #HCRChat.
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| March 23, 2012
Political Animals: Taming Campaign Creatures
A major part of a politician's daily life has always been the ubiquitous photo-op, and besides kissing babies, nothing may be used more than animals to try to highlight the candidate's softer, more human side to the American public.
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| March 23, 2012
Political Animals: Taming Campaign Creatures
A big part of a politician's daily life is the photo-op, and besides kissing babies, nothing is used more often than animals to help highlight the candidate's softer, more human side to voters. Here's a look back at some political animals - and their pets - from the grueling campaign trail to the lawns of the White House.
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| March 23, 2012
Pew Poll: Voters Have Negative Impression of Romney
"No way." That was the reaction from 31 percent of a pool of potential voters when asked by Pew pollsters to use one word to describe Mitt Romney. The most frequent words used were "no," "no way," "rich," "flip-flopper," "idiot" and "arrogant."
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| March 22, 2012
Charles Murray: U.S. 'Class Society' Is Losing its 'Exceptional' Characteristics
Since our coverage of Charles Murray and his new book, "Coming Apart," received a strong reception from viewers and online constituents who took Murray's "Do You Live in a Bubble?" quiz, we felt obliged to offer more of my too-long-for-broadcast interview with him.
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| March 22, 2012
A Viewer's Guide to Supreme Court Arguments on Health Care Law
The Supreme Court is set to hear three days of arguments next week over challenges to the health reform law President Obama signed two years ago. Judy Woodruff, The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle and Health Affairs' Susan Dentzer preview the upcoming arguments.
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| March 22, 2012
Coping With Climate Change: 2 Texas Towns Struggle for Water
The recent drought and record temperatures in Texas put an unprecedented strain on water resources across the state. As part of NewsHour's Coping with Climate Change series, Hari Sreenivasan reports on the plight of two towns in their struggle for water.
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| March 22, 2012
Learning Differences and the Arts
Many students with learning disabilities lack confidence in some of the typical classroom activities but shine in the arts. At Henderson Inclusion Elementary School in Boston, a third of the students are disabled and the curriculum is filled with things like dancing, theater and visual arts.
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| March 22, 2012
Despite Smaller Ranks, Medal of Honor Recipients' Bravery Makes a Big Impact
We throw around the words "courage" and "honor" so much that it's easy not to recognize when one is in the presence of the real thing.
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| March 22, 2012
Trayvon Martin Case Sparks New Protests, Debate Over Race, Guns, Law
Thousands of people rallied Thursday in Florida, demanding justice for Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot last month in a gated community. Jeffrey Brown explores the many issues raised by the case with The Atlantic's Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Daily's Reihan Salam, author Donna Britt and Florida state Rep. Dennis Baxley.
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| March 22, 2012
Should You Have to Buy Health Insurance? 2 Attorneys General Debate
Ahead of next week's Supreme Court arguments, attorneys general Ken Cuccinelli of Virginia and Martha Coakley of Massachusetts debate whether the federal government has the constitutional authority to require Americans to either buy health insurance or pay a fine.
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| March 22, 2012
The Health Reform Law's Wild Ride: A Timeline
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments over whether the entire health reform law -- or just pieces of it -- should be dismantled, here is a review of what's been constructed thus far.
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| March 22, 2012
Introducing the PBS NewsHour's Coping With Climate Change Page
Our Coping with Climate Change page is here. As temperatures increase and weather patterns shift, we'll be exploring how communities are feeling the impact of climate change. You'll find video reports, blog posts, slide shows and interactive features. We start with Hari Sreenivasan's visit to two drought-stricken Texas towns.
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| March 22, 2012
Q&A: Lloyd Suh's 'Great Wall Story'
In 1899, three bored -- and slightly drunk -- newspaper reporters decide to concoct a story that the Great Wall of China is being torn down. That's the premise for "Great Wall Story," a new play produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and which is based on actual events.
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| March 22, 2012
Culture Canvas
A weekly roundup of arts and culture headlines.
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| March 22, 2012
Romney Draws Fire Over Aide's 'Etch A Sketch' Comment
The morning after Mitt Romney's double-digit victory in Illinois and on the same day he received the endorsement of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, those gains were, shall we say, wiped clean. By a gaffe. Again.
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| March 21, 2012
Virginians' Approval of McDonnell Dips; Maryland's O'Malley Compared to Cuomo
As part of our ongoing Divided by D.C. project, we have an update on Republican Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's approval rating and a look at Democratic Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's handling of his state's congressional redistricting.
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| March 21, 2012
Embattled Sheriff's Legal Woes Captivate San Francisco
While the rest of the nation concentrates on the GOP presidential primary and the shootings in Afghanistan and Florida, San Franciscans are focusing on a political soap opera centered on allegations the city's newly elected sheriff abused his Venezuelan-born wife.
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| March 21, 2012
Retiring Sens. Snowe, Bingaman: Political Center Is Disappearing
After years of serving in the Senate, Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe and New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman have announced their retirements. They both sat down with Gwen Ifill to discuss their departures and their concerns that the political middle ground is disappearing in Washington.
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| March 21, 2012
How Aspirin May Help Prevent Certain Kinds of Cancer
A daily low dose of aspirin could potentially combat a variety of cancers, according to a series of studies published in the medical journal The Lancet. Ray Suarez discusses the studies and the health benefits and risks of aspirin with Harvard Medical School's Dr. Andrew Chan, who wrote a commentary on the studies.
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| March 21, 2012
Engaging Students With Learning Differences Early On
Students with learning differences are twice as likely as their peers to drop out of high school, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Betty Ann Bowser visited an elementary school that practices early intervention -- engaging students with technology and art to improve their chances of earning a diploma.
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| March 21, 2012
Supreme Court Weighs Cheney Confrontation Arrest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dealt a blow to the EPA, siding with an Idaho couple in a property-rights dispute. It also heard arguments over whether a Colorado man can sue the Secret Service over a 2006 confrontation with former Vice President Dick Cheney. Jeffrey Brown and Marcia Coyle sift through the justices' busy day.
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| March 21, 2012
Charles Murray on Downton Abbey, Smoking During Pregnancy
Recently, the Making Sen$e team traveled to tiny and picturesque Burkittsville, Md., to interview author Charles Murray at home about why he thinks America is coming apart. We thought we'd share more of the interview here, and especially some of the more provocative things Murray had to say.
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| March 21, 2012
6 Tips for Parents of Students With Learning Differences
After being diagnosed with ADHD and multiple learning disabilities, Daniel Paris was able to move from high school dropout to Harvard graduate student. Read Paris' advice for parents of children with learning differences.
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| March 21, 2012
From High School Dropout to Harvard University Graduate Student
Frustrated by his struggles in school, Daniel Paris dropped out of high school during his sophomore year. But after being diagnosed with ADHD and other learning disabilities, Paris finished high school, graduated from the University of Southern California and is now a graduate student at Harvard University.
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| March 21, 2012
Carolina Chocolate Drops' Sweet Old-time Sound
Fiddle and banjo music today can seem antiquated, pulled from a time capsule of early Americana, but the Carolina Chocolate Drops want you to know they are more than just a young band with an old-time sound.
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| March 21, 2012
Romney's Win in Illinois Not Enough to Shake Up GOP Race
Mitt Romney's victory in Illinois is less a triumph showing the GOP coming together behind a single force than it is about showing the socio-demographics and geography of Illinois were simply better suited to him.
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| March 21, 2012
After Illinois Victory, Romney Tries to Turn Focus to General Election
Mitt Romney did what he needed to do Tuesday in Illinois by decisively beating Rick Santorum by more than 100,000 votes. But the former Massachusetts governor remains in the same place having massively outspent his foes and still facing a slew of primary contests that will prevent him from sealing the deal.
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| March 20, 2012
Romney Scores Decisive Win in Illinois Primary
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney scored a decisive victory Tuesday in the Illinois primary, helping cement his status as the Republican Party's frontrunner and adding to his lead in the race to the 1,144 delegates needed to clinch the GOP nomination.
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| March 20, 2012
Condoleezza Rice Makes the Case for Arts as Vital Part of Education
On Tuesday, Jeffrey Brown sat down with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein to discuss a new report examining the connections between education and national security. He also took some time to ask both leaders about the role of arts in education amid big budget cuts.
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| March 20, 2012
Condoleezza Rice: Education Could Be 'Greatest National Security Challenge'
A new Council on Foreign Relations report spelled out the need for more science, history and foreign languages in U.S. schools -- and linked education to national security interests. Jeffrey Brown discusses the report with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein.
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| March 20, 2012
Author Charles Murray: Elites Should Teach Working Class How to Live
The super-educated upper class is out of touch but it could teach lower classes better ways to live, according to conservative lightning rod Charles Murray. As part of his series on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman speaks with Murray about his new book, "Coming Apart," which examines America's "class society."
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| March 20, 2012
As House GOP Unveils Budget, 'Asymmetric Polarization' Grips Washington
A budget proposed Tuesday by House Republicans was met with stiff resistance from Democrats -- including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid insisting it would not pass. Judy Woodruff and the American Enterprise Institute's Norman Ornstein discuss the ongoing partisan standoff and another fight over a stalled transportation bill.
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| March 20, 2012
To Receive Welfare, Should Drug Test Be Required?
Since the recession hit, welfare applications have soared in Colorado. Some states have proposed tightening welfare eligibility, in part to deal with limited state budgets. One emerging trend across the country: requiring recipients to pass a drug test. Ray Suarez reports.
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| March 20, 2012
Supreme Court Weighs Life Without Parole for Juvenile Murder Convicts
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether 14-year-olds convicted of murder should be required to spend life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gwen Ifill and The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle discuss the arguments and the issues under consideration.
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| March 20, 2012
Two Texas Towns Run Out of Water
In collaboration with StateImpact Texas, the PBS NewsHour takes a closer look at the struggle for water in two Texas towns and how the state plans to deal with a drier future. This report is part of our new series Coping with Climate Change.
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| March 20, 2012
Divided by D.C.: 2 Governors, 2 Visions, 1 Election Year
The state budget showdowns unfolding in Virginia and Maryland are reminiscent of the national debate over the role of government as the economy recovers.
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| March 20, 2012
Condoleezza Rice Makes the Case for Arts as Vital Part of Education
On Tuesday, Jeffrey Brown sat down with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein to discuss a new report examining the connections between education and national security.
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| March 20, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| March 20, 2012
In Drought-Stricken Texas, Hunt for Water Heads Deeper Underground
A year of severe drought has taken its tolls on the estimated 1 million water wells that stretch across Texas. The water table is depleted, and many of the wells are too shallow. And that means more drilling to tap the water deep underground. More in this video.
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| March 20, 2012
Author Charles Murray on Bubbles, Marriage and 'Coming Apart'
Is white America coming apart at the seams? How sharp is the cultural divide? Why does it matter? What might we do about it? Tuesday, in a departure from traditional practice, we debut the full broadcast-ready version of our story with Murray (and a skeptic) here at Making Sen$e before it airs on the NewsHour.
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| March 20, 2012
Maryland Sen. Mikulski to Be Honored for Milestone
It's fitting that during Women's History Month, Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski has taken her place in the books as the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress.
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| March 20, 2012
Coping With Climate Change: Texas Water Woes
The drought in Texas has put an unprecedented strain on the state's already tenuous water supply. In the face of continued climate uncertainty and a growing population, Texas communities face the stark reality of a future without enough water.
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| March 20, 2012
City of Big Shoulders Likely to Lift Romney in Illinois Primary
With a big lead in delegates and a solid lead in national polls, Mitt Romney is seemingly past the "must-win" primaries and caucuses that seemed to line up in front of him in February and early March. Tuesday's Illinois primary marks a different territory for the former Massachusetts governor: should win.
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| March 20, 2012
Romney Looks to Strengthen Lead With Win in Illinois
Voting is underway in Illinois, where Mitt Romney is looking for a decisive victory to cement his status as the Republican front-runner, while Rick Santorum hopes to pull off an upset.
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| March 19, 2012
Group Aims to Break Partisan Gridlock in Washington
The nonprofit group Americans Elect is attempting to secure ballot access for a unity ticket -- one Democrat and one Republican in all 50 states this November. Judy Woodruff discusses the effort with two former governors supportive of the group.
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| March 19, 2012
Planning to Visit the Cherry Blossoms? Err on the Earlier Side
Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. have bloomed exceptionally early this year, but this is nothing compared to when they might be blooming decades from now. By 2080, cherry blossoms could reach their peak bloom as early as late February, according to Dr. Soo-Hyung Kim of the University of Washington. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
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| March 19, 2012
Are Children Conceived After Father's Death Entitled to Survivor's Benefits?
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether children conceived after the death of their biological father, using his frozen sperm, should be entitled to Social Security benefits. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle said it's not the first time a court has faced reconciling an old law with new technology.
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| March 19, 2012
Killing of Fla. Teen Sheds Light on State's 'Stand Your Ground' Law
After the release of 911 calls, demonstrators gathered in Sanford, Fla. Monday to demand the arrest of the neighborhood watch member who shot Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager. Ray Suarez and The Miami Herald's Frances Robles discuss why a Florida law could make filing charges against the shooter more difficult.
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| March 19, 2012
Were Multiple Deployments a Factor in Afghan Killings?
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the suspect in the Afghan massacre, had served three tours in Iraq before his Afghanistan deployment. Jeffrey Brown, The Washington Posts's Carol Leonig, a retired army general and an army psychiatrist discuss Bales' failed promotion, former deployments and mental health screenings.
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| March 19, 2012
U.S. Soldier Accused of Afghan Massacre Begins Building Defense
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, suspected of murdering 16 Afghan civilians near Kandahar, had his first meeting with defense attorney, John Henry Browne on Monday. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| March 19, 2012
Poetry from a 'Neurologically Impaired' Life
This is the story of a now-successful poet who once found it hard to write. A businessman who couldn't add. LeDerick Horne's learning disability almost caused him to become part of the U.S. dropout statistic. Almost.
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| March 19, 2012
Rewatch Google Hangout With Judy Woodruff and 'Americans Elect' CTO
Judy Woodruff and Kahlil Byrd, Americans Elect CEO, will answer your questions about the group's effort to create a bipartisan ticket for this year's election using an online convention in a Google Plus hangout on Tuesday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. ET.
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| March 19, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Journey Through the Past'
Matthew Zapruder is the author of three collections of poetry: "American Linden," "The Pajamaist" and "Come On All You Ghosts" (Copper Canyon, 2010). He is editor for Wave Books.
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| March 19, 2012
Greg Smith Isn't the First to Leave Goldman Sachs Over Morals
Former Goldman Sachs "executive director" Greg Smith wrote what just about everyone on earth should - and probably did - already know: Wall Street puts its own interests far ahead of its clients'.
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| March 19, 2012
Political Checklist: Two-man Race in Illinois
Monday's NewsHour Political Checklist was all about how it's starting to feel like a two-man race.
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| March 19, 2012
Texas Dispatch: 'Cloud Juice' is One Man's Solution to the Drought
In the Texas Hill Country, many rely on rainwater for domestic water needs. As the first of a series of pieces to run this week on the Texas drought, we look at a company that installs rainwater collection systems to residents in this water-parched state. This is part of our ongoing project, Coping with Climate Change.
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| March 19, 2012
The Daily Frame
A dancer performs a flip for onlookers on Tuesday in New York City.
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| March 19, 2012
Report: Graduation Rates Improve, but Hurdles Remain
A new report reveals progress is being made in the effort to curb the dropout rate among U.S. high school students, but some states have been more effective at keeping students in school than others.
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| March 19, 2012
Race Moves to Illinois, Louisiana After Romney Wins Puerto Rico
Mitt Romney pulled further ahead in the race for the 1,144 delegates needed to clinch the Republican Party nomination with an overwhelming victory Sunday in the Puerto Rico primary, but the GOP presidential contest showed no signs of coming to an end anytime soon.
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| March 19, 2012
Sandfish Lizard Slithers into Science Spotlight
A lizard may be key to finding survivors buried in rubble. The chiseled body and shovel-shaped head of the Sahara desert sandfish help the lizard slice and swim through sand. Engineers are studying this lizard's movements and building robots based on its physiology that could one day help search and rescue crews find survivors.
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| March 19, 2012
Facebook, Twitter Not Dominating News Landscape Just Yet
The importance of using social media to promote a news organization's journalism is pretty much a given in any newsroom these days, but as popular as Facebook and Twitter are, they do not seem to be driving as much traffic to news websites as one would think.
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| March 16, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Presidential Effects on Gas Prices, March Madness Mascots
We tackle a topic that has been bandied about for weeks as citizens across the U.S. face sticker shock at one gas pump after another. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on how much the president can really help lower gas prices.
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| March 16, 2012
Ex-Rutgers Student Guilty of Invasion of Privacy, Bias Intimidation
Dharun Ravi, a former Rutgers University student, was found guilty Friday of all 15 charges against him, including bias intimidation, invasion of privacy and tampering with evidence, relating to a webcam spying incident that preceded the suicide of his roommate, Tyler Clementi. Ray Suarez reports.
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| March 16, 2012
Colorado Students Begin to Learn Financial Discipline
A Colorado law that went into effect last year requires schools to teach public school students about financial responsibility -- from drawing coins and bills to deducting purchases from their classroom bank accounts. Correspondent Tom Bearden reports.
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| March 16, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Afghan Massacre, the Gingrich Factor, Goldman Sachs Op-Ed
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including the political implications of civilian killings in Afghanistan, Newt Gingrich's chances of survival in the GOP race and the very public resignation by a Goldman Sachs executive.
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| March 16, 2012
We Built This City on Debt 'n' Entitlements: Stockton Faces Bankruptcy Threat
As cities across the nation increasingly become mired in financial crises due to pensions, health care costs, debt and overspending, correspondent Spencer Michels profiles one city making efforts to avoid bankruptcy: Stockton, Calif.
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| March 16, 2012
News Wrap: Helicopter Crash Near Kabul Kills 12 Turkish Troops, 2 Children
In other news Friday, a Turkish military helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and two children on the ground. Also, a former Rutgers student was convicted of intimidating and violating the privacy of his gay roommate who later killed himself.
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| March 16, 2012
Politics by the Numbers: Countdown to Chaos
Almost every Tuesday this year, political junkies everywhere have gathered by the flickering light of their computer screens. We have pored over exit polls, tallied the minutes until results from Vermont to Hawaii and crunched delegate allocations. Invariably, we wake Wednesday at least as confused as we were the day before.
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| March 16, 2012
Five Misconceptions About Learning Differences
Nearly 50 percent of special education students in the U.S. struggle with learning disabilities, but most Americans still struggle to define exactly what they are -- and just as importantly, what they aren't. Here's your 101.
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| March 16, 2012
Stockton, California: the Most Miserable City?
Poor Stockton. Last month, Forbes Magazine named the California town the most miserable city in the U.S. Now it's on the verge of bankruptcy. Stockton's problems may be particularly grim, but they're the same ones facing more and more American cities and communities.
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| March 16, 2012
So You Live in a Bubble, Now What?
We saw a lot of responses to the quiz "Do You Live in a Bubble?" There were some common themes, so we sent some of them to Charles Murray, author of the book "Coming Apart," where the quiz originated. Here are his thoughts.
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| March 16, 2012
The Agony and the Dishonesty of Mike Daisey's Apple Story
Last year, performer Mike Daisey sat down with Jeff Brown for Art Beat to discuss his much-talked-about one-man show, "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs." It was revealed Friday that parts of Daisey's story were not true.
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| March 16, 2012
Conversation: Singer Ruthie Foster
Singer Ruthie Foster has roots that hark back to gospel and funk. She sang in her church back home in Texas and later on as part of a funk bank during a stint in the Navy. But her work is becoming increasingly known for her recordings and performances of blues and folk music.
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| March 16, 2012
New Romney TV Ad: Santorum Is an 'Economic Lightweight'
Mitt Romney released a new television ad Friday in Illinois hammering Rick Santorum as an "economic lightweight. The new spot comes ahead of Tuesday's primary in the Land of Lincoln, where 69 delegates are up for grabs. The latest Chicago Tribune/WGN poll showed Romney with a 35 to 31 percent lead over Santorum.
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| March 16, 2012
Obama Confronts GOP Candidates, Pushes Message in Documentary
After months of dipping their toes in the re-election waters, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have jumped full-on into the general election expanse.
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| March 15, 2012
Campaigns Have Message Discipline Online, but Can't Control Facebook Groups
As part of our ongoing series on social media this election season, Ray Suarez and journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of the Daily Download discuss how President Obama's campaign documentary bypasses traditional television advertising and how Facebook groups spring up to support and oppose political candidates.
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| March 15, 2012
Fictional Thriller Tackles Dangers of High-Frequency Trading
Part of his series on Making $ense of financial news, economics correspondent Paul Solman spoke with author Robert Harris whose fictional take on Wall Street, "The Fear Index," stresses the dangers of algorithm-driven, high-frequency trading.
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| March 15, 2012
After Goldman Sachs Resignation, Assessing Wall Street's 'Moral Fiber'
Wall Street was abuzz after Wednesday's very public resignation by a Goldman Sachs executive -- a New York Times op-ed piece taking issue with its business practices. Judy Woodruff discusses recent criticism of Wall Street culture with Georgetown University's James Angel and the University of Maryland's Michael Greenberger.
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| March 15, 2012
What You Need to Know About Goldman Sachs
On Thursday's show we'll look at how Goldman Sachs operates and where it fits into the larger culture of Wall Street. First, though, a roundup of reporting on the firm by business and economics correspondent Paul Solman.
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| March 15, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| March 15, 2012
Two Hopeful Signs for Americans with Disabilities
As the mother of a son with disabilities, I try to keep an eye out for news that affects people in the large community of which he is a part. Today, I spotted two that can potentially spell positive news for the 30 million-plus Americans who have a disability.
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| March 15, 2012
Senate Leaders Strike Compromise on Judicial Nominees
Senate leaders reached a deal Wednesday that will allow confirmation of 14 of President Obama's selections to serve on the federal bench. The agreement wards off a political fight that threatened to further halt work in a deeply divided Senate.
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| March 15, 2012
Pew Study: Young Adults OK with Moving Back Home
Returning to the nest after college and even into the thirties is becoming increasingly more common, but also less stigmatized. Young adults who live with their folks are cheerful, upbeat even, about their choice.
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| March 15, 2012
Biden to Kick Off Re-election Campaign Touting Auto Rescue
With less than eight months until President Obama faces re-election, Vice President Joe Biden is hitting the campaign trail in earnest for the first time, signaling a willingness to engage even before the Republicans settle on a nominee.
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| March 14, 2012
Report: NYC, Southern Calif. Among Big Targets of Accelerating Sea Level Rise
Accelerated sea level rise from global warming has doubled the risk of extreme flooding events in many of the country's coastal communities, according to a new report released by research organization Climate Central. Ray Suarez and lead author Ben Strauss discuss the connections between climate change and severe flood threats.
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| March 14, 2012
Oakland Program Aims to Pique Girls' Interest in Science, Tech Careers
As part of the NewsHour's American Graduate series, correspondent Spencer Michels reports on Techbridge, an after-school program based in Oakland, Calif., that shows hundreds of female students a path to pursuing careers in science and technology, while also trying to minimize the chances of them dropping out of school.
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| March 14, 2012
Patchwork Nation: 3 Storylines in Mississippi, Alabama Results
Outside the main horse-race narrative of Tuesday's GOP primaries were trends worth noting when viewed through Patchwork Nation's demographic and geographic breakdown of counties.
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| March 14, 2012
Waging a Battle Over Voter ID Laws
Across the country, voting rights activists including Rock the Vote have campaigned against a surge of state voter identification laws, requiring individuals to provide a photo ID before they cast a ballot. Gwen Ifill and guests discuss the latest move by a Wisconsin judge and the U.S. Justice Department blocking a Texas law.
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| March 14, 2012
News Wrap: Va. Tech Found Negligent in Killings; Iranian President Grilled
In other news Wednesday, a jury found Virginia Tech negligent in the campus massacre five years ago, and said school officials failed to issue swift alerts that might have saved lives. Also, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced an unprecedented grilling by lawmakers, accusing him of mismanaging the economy.
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| March 14, 2012
With Romney, Santorum Ahead, Gingrich Eyes Brokered Convention
After Rick Santorum picked up wins Tuesday in Mississippi and Alabama, the Republican presidential race turned their focus on him and Mitt Romney. Ray Suarez reports then Judy Woodruff speaks with political editor Christina Bellantoni and Patchwork Nation's Dante Chinni about the paths ahead for the four GOP candidates.
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| March 14, 2012
Do You Live in a Bubble? A Quiz
The new upper class, according to author Charles Murray, live in a social and cultural bubble. And so he includes this 25-question quiz, covering beer to politics to Avon to "The Big Bang Theory," to help readers determine how thick their own bubble may be. You can take it here.
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| March 14, 2012
Will Your City Be Underwater? There's a Map for That
Will your city or county be flooded by 2020? By 2050? Now there's a map for that. As many as 3.7 million U.S. residents in 2,150 coastal areas could be battered by damaging floods caused by global warming-induced storm surges, according to a new report published Wednesday in the journal Environment Research Letters.
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| March 14, 2012
In Different College Basketball Bracket, Study Finds Gap in Graduation Rate
Ahead of Thursday's tipoff of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, a study has found anew that the gap in the graduation rate between white and black players remains wide.
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| March 14, 2012
Senate Passes Transportation Bill
The Senate passed a $109 billion, two-year surface transportation reauthorization Wednesday that Democrats say will save 2.8 million jobs. Senators rejected most amendments, but the measure does include proposals related to BUY AMERICA requirements, bridges and farm vehicles.
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| March 14, 2012
Poet Katherine Larson Reads Her Work
Katherine Larson won the 2010 Yale Younger Poets Prize and the 2012 Kate Tufts Discovery Award for her book "Radial Symmetry." She is also the recipient of a Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship.
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| March 14, 2012
Tell Us Your Climate Change Stories
A call to submit us your climate observations. Whether it's changes in plants, wildlife, garden insects, weather patterns, or something else entirely, we want to know what you've observed and how these changes have affected your life, regardless of what might be causing them.
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| March 14, 2012
Pew Poll: Obama's Approval Rating Climbs, Has Lead Over GOP Candidates
A new survey by the Pew Research Center found that President Obama's approval rating stood at 50 percent, continuing an upward trajectory from 47 percent in February and 44 percent in January.
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| March 14, 2012
Santorum Sweeps Alabama, Mississippi; Romney Takes Third
In the battle for the hearts and minds of Republican voters, it appears that the hearts won out on Tuesday. Rick Santorum clinched narrow victories in Alabama and Mississippi over Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, who finished second and third, respectively.
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| March 14, 2012
Santorum Wins Alabama, Mississippi; Gingrich Takes Second
Two Southern presidential primaries remained too close to call late Tuesday, with Rick Santorum leading Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich in Alabama and the candidates locked in a 3-way battle in Mississippi.
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| March 13, 2012
White House, Senate Democrats Unite in Push to Approve Judicial Nominees
White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler said Tuesday it is "ridiculous" for Republicans in the Senate to continue to block confirmation of 17 of President Obama's nominees to fill federal district court vacancies.
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| March 13, 2012
Dissecting Prose and Squid With Biologist, Poet Katherine Larson
Using her career as a molecular biologist as a starting point, Katherine Larson shapes her poems with descriptions of squid, suction cups and branchial hearts. She won last year's Yale Series of Younger Poets competition and was recognized as a poet of "genuine promise" with the Kate Tufts Discovery Award last month.
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| March 13, 2012
Was Charles Darwin the Father of Economics as Well?
What does the work of Charles Darwin have to do with economics? As part of his reporting on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman talks to Robert H. Frank, author of "The Darwin Economy: Liberty, Competition, and the Common Good," about the connection between economics and the father of evolution.
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| March 13, 2012
Driver's License Incentives Used in Some States to Keep Teens in School
A growing number of state legislatures are using driving privileges as an incentive to keep students from dropping out of high school. States' laws vary, but the general premise is the same: If a student wants to stay on the road, he or she must stay in school. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
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| March 13, 2012
How Uncertainty, Speculation Factor Into Gas Prices
Ray Suarez discusses what's behind rising gas prices and what could help bring them back down with the American Enterprise Institute's Kenneth Green and Daniel Weiss of the Center for American Progress.
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| March 13, 2012
How Does the U.S. Deficit Affect Me?
A reader asks, "How does the $15.49 trillion deficit in this country affect individuals? Does it mean that the Treasury is printing money that isn't worth the paper it's printed on?"
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| March 13, 2012
Can Lure of Driver's License Keep Kids in School?
For many teenagers, getting behind the wheel is a rite of passage. It's a step into adulthood that brings new freedoms and responsibilities. For a growing number of state legislatures, however, the driver's license is being used as an incentive to keep students from dropping out of high school.
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| March 13, 2012
Obama: U.S. Firms 'Need Access' to China's Coveted Rare Earth Minerals
Most of the prized minerals needed to make high-tech products such as hybrid car batteries and cell phones come from China. But limits China is placing on those materials are making it harder for U.S. manufacturers to compete, said President Obama when he announced a new trade case against China on Tuesday.
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| March 13, 2012
Five Health Reform Changes to Watch in 2012
With constant controversy swirling around the health reform law and the many attempts to repeal it, it's easy to forget that implementation marches on. In fact, a number of notable changes will take effect for consumers this year.
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| March 13, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| March 13, 2012
Divining the Demographic Terrain in Mississippi, Alabama Primaries
It may be tempting to simply think of Mississippi and Alabama as two states in the Deep South, but that misses a lot of the subtle -- and not-so-subtle -- differences now being magnified by this GOP presidential field.
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| March 13, 2012
High Gas Prices Fuel Dip in Obama's Approval Rating
The Republican presidential candidates are duking it out Tuesday in the South, which is also the direction President Obama's poll numbers are headed with gas prices on the rise.
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| March 12, 2012
In Oregon, Rare 'Snowstorm' of Pine Butterflies Takes Toll on Forests
In Oregon's Malheur National Forest, pine butterflies experience a population explosion for two to three years every three decades. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Field Guide series explores the snowstorm-like population surge that has stripped needles from 250,000 acres of trees.
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| March 12, 2012
In Alabama, Mississippi Primaries, 'Santorum Really Needs the Win'
As the GOP campaigns crossed the South on Monday, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum focused on their delegate counts while Newt Gingrich focused on rising gas prices. Judy Woodruff, political columnist Steve Flowers and Mississippi State University's Sid Salter discuss the candidates' strategies to win over voters on Tuesday.
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| March 12, 2012
New Health Reform Rules Issued as Supreme Court Review Nears
Just two weeks before the Supreme Court begins considering whether to strike down the federal health reform law, the Obama administration issued new guidelines for the establishment of state-based health insurance exchanges, a key pillar of the law.
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| March 12, 2012
Shootings Renew Debate over U.S., NATO Presence in Afghanistan
On Sunday, an American Army staff sergeant allegedly left his base in southern Afghanistan, went into homes in a nearby village, and shot and killed at least 16 people including women and children. The soldier, now in U.S. custody, is under investigation. We've compiled some reaction and resources.
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| March 12, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'The House on Laurel Hill Lane'
Megan Snyder-Camp is the author of "The Forest of Sure Things," which won the Tupelo Press/Crazyhorse Award for an outstanding first book.
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| March 12, 2012
Why Am I Paying So Much at the Pump?
Despite the basics of supply and demand, Paul Solman explains there are a few more pieces that make up the price puzzle of a gallon of gasoline.
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| March 12, 2012
Romney, Santorum Split Weekend Results
In the battle for delegates, the weekend resulted in a split decision for the Republican front-runners. Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses, while Mitt Romney won contests in Wyoming, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands.
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| March 9, 2012
Shields and Brooks on Hawaii Caucuses, March Madness, Obama's Love of Sports
In this week's Doubleheader with with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks, we have both a guest host and a disagreement over the merits of The New York Mets.
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| March 9, 2012
Spitzer: Richest Americans Would Likely Still Work Facing 60% Tax Rate
Despite myriad tax collections -- from income to Social Security, the U.S. still has a budget deficit of $1.3 trillion. In this Need to Know excerpt, Ray Suarez and a panel of experts including former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer examine specifically how the country could raise more money while making the tax code fairer.
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| March 9, 2012
Shields, Brooks on 'Encouraging' Jobs Report, Romney Lacking 'Heartthrob' Appeal
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including the state of play among the Republican presidential candidates, efforts to woo female voters, Mitt Romney's style of campaigning and President Obama's record on jobs.
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| March 9, 2012
Jobs Report Shows 'More Momentum,' but Unevenness Seen in U.S. Recovery
New jobs numbers released Friday showed more than 142 million Americans at work in February, the most since January 2009, but the unemployment rate stayed put at 8.3 percent. Ray Suarez discusses the latest numbers and general trends in hiring with Brandeis University's Lisa Lynch and Mesirow Financial's Diane Swonk.
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| March 9, 2012
After Tornado, Indiana Town Focuses on Recovery and Restoring Power
On Thursday, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels requested federal aid for six southern Indiana counties hard hit by last week's tornadoes. Thirteen people died and hundreds of homes and businesses were severely damaged or destroyed in the area's worst tornado outbreak in 40 years.
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| March 9, 2012
Conversation: Eavan Boland
Jeffrey Brown talks to Irish poet Eavan Boland.
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| March 9, 2012
Gwen's Take: Answering Those Super Tuesday Questions
Remember those five things we asked you to watch Tuesday night? It turns out the voters decided to raise more questions than even we had.
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| March 9, 2012
227,000 New Jobs Added While Unemployment Holds at 8.3%
Healthy job numbers arrived Friday. Why then, you may ask, did the official unemployment rate not fall, but hold steady at 8.3 percent? The answer appears to be fairly straightforward.
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| March 9, 2012
For Romney, Race Is a Numbers Game
When the news cycle is dominated by questions of when -- not if -- your rivals should exit the race, it's probably been a good day for Mitt Romney. But as the contest slogs on, Romney will also have to deal with questions over his enthusiasm gap.
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| March 8, 2012
International Women's Day 2012: Recognizing Progress, Voicing Support
On this International Women's Day, view a slideshow of events held around the world, including a soccer tournament in Costa Rica, a fashion show in Iraq and a candlelight vigil in Pakistan.
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| March 8, 2012
Oregon Farmers Surprised to Find Fish in Fields
Researchers in Oregon's Willamette Valley found young native fish thriving in ditches that fill with water during the winter months. The unrecognized habitat meant farmers had been inadvertently raising fish in their fields, in addition to their intended crops, for years. This report first appeared on Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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| March 8, 2012
How Republicans, Democrats Are Vying to Win Women's Votes
Amid a flurry of recent news on women's issues, Democrats are working to capitalize on debates over a birth-control mandate and a proposed Virginia ultrasound requirement for abortions. Judy Woodruff discusses parties' attempts to woo women voters with The Washington Post's Ruth Marcus and Republican strategist Cheri Jacobus.
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| March 8, 2012
Reid Sells Transportation Bill as House Version Stalls
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he can understand the pain of drivers sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic while expending untold amounts of increasingly expensive gasoline.
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| March 8, 2012
Celebrating Women in 2012
International Women's Day 2012 was spent playing soccer, holding candlelight vigils and hosting fashion shows around the world.
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| March 8, 2012
Endangered Animals Say 'Cheese' for Nature Photographer
For most portrait photographers, odds that subjects will defecate in front of them, rip their backdrops or charge at the camera tend to be low. But that's a regular day for photographer Joel Sartore, who is on a mission to photograph all of the roughly 6,000 captive species in the United States before some of them disappear.
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| March 8, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| March 8, 2012
The Daily Frame
Security guard Henry Medina poses next to a sculpture of a security guard by Marc Sijan at the 2012 Armory Show in New York, which runs through Sunday.
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| March 8, 2012
How are Small Businesses Affected by Changing Taxes on the Wealthy?
Paul Solman looks at what happens when taxes are raised vs. lowered on the wealth and on small businesses to answer a reader's question.
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| March 8, 2012
Report: 1 in 3 Americans Burdened With Medical Bills
In 2011, one in three Americans were part of a family that would call their medical bills a "financial burden." One in five struggled to pay those bills each month and one in 10 admitted they wouldn't be able to pay them at all, according to the CDC's latest National Health Interview Survey.
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| March 8, 2012
Rivals Refuse Romney's Call to Step Aside
On Wednesday, Mitt Romney's campaign made the case that the former Massachusetts governor's lead in the hunt for delegates was nearly insurmountable, signaling to the three other contenders that the time had come to step aside. They declined.
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| March 7, 2012
San Francisco's Famed Coit Tower Murals in Peril Due to Fog, Neglect
In San Francisco's Coit Tower, historic murals by 25 significant artists depicting life in California in the early 1930s have fallen into disrepair for a variety of reasons, including a lack of security, funding problems and the city's famous fog. Correspondent Spencer Michels reports on efforts to preserve the famed frescoes.
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| March 7, 2012
O No! Climate Change Shortens Canada's Pond Hockey Season
In a paper published Monday, researchers determined that climate change across Canada has already had a negative impact on the outdoor skating season, and if that trend continues, the viability of outdoor skating in Canada will be threatened for future generations.
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| March 7, 2012
News Wrap: Ohio Rep. Kucinich Concedes Defeat in Redistricting Showdown
In other news Wednesday, Ohio Democrat Dennis Kucinich lost his Democratic primary race Tuesday against Rep. Marcy Kaptur after redistricting forced them into the same district. In Syria, the Red Crescent entered the devastated Baba Amr district in the city of Homs, a week after a government siege ended.
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| March 7, 2012
With Romney Leading and No End in Sight, GOP Campaigns Carry on
Despite winning six states, Mitt Romney's Super Tuesday victories did little to winnow the GOP field. Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul picked up some delegates and continued campaigning ahead of more caucuses and primaries. Gwen Ifill, USA Today's Susan Page and the Pew Research Center's Andrew Kohut discuss the race.
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| March 7, 2012
Romney Won Most States on Super Tuesday, But His Weaknesses Stick
Coming out of Super Tuesday, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has a bigger lead in delegates, a nice push of momentum and, in some quarters, a growing sense that the GOP presidential nomination is slowly falling into his hands.
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| March 7, 2012
Why Are Some GOP Voters Just Not That Into Romney?
Watching Super Tuesday results come in last night, one couldn't help but ask, what is it that's preventing Republican voters from showing more enthusiasm for Mitt Romney?
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| March 7, 2012
Q&A: Violinist Benjamin Beilman
Benjamin Beilman is making a name for himself as a young violin phenom, winning several major prizes. The 21-year-old violinist recently performed at the Young Concert Artists Series recital at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater in Washington, D.C. Next week, he will make his New York City recital debut at Merkin Concert Hall.
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| March 7, 2012
What Do Fewer Workers Mean for the U.S. Economy?
"Since we look at the unemployment rate as a proxy for the economic strength and contribution of workers,' a read3er asks Paul Solman, "should we also consider this offsetting factor" of a shrinking workforce?
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| March 7, 2012
Obama Campaign Likes Where It Stands After Super Tuesday
As the Republican primary grinds on, the Obama campaign team is taking advantage of its downtime to plan for a general election in which they believe the president will face former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
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| March 7, 2012
The Daily Frame
Conceptual artist Serkan Ozkaya's double-size, golden replica of Michelangelo's "David," titled "David (inspired by Michelangelo)," arrives Tuesday on a lowboy trailer at the Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York City. The sculpture spent the day the traveling throughout the city on the trailer.
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| March 7, 2012
Romney Narrowly Wins Ohio, Fails to Deliver Knockout Blow
"I'm going to get this nomination," Mitt Romney told supporters Tuesday night. Mathematically, he's probably right, hut he won't be able to claim that mantle any time soon, even after racking up six Super Tuesday wins, including an important victory in Ohio.
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| March 7, 2012
Romney Biggest Winner in Super Tuesday Split Decision
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney garnered the most wins on Super Tuesday, but failed to deliver a knockout punch against the campaigns of former Sen. Rick Santorum and other GOP rivals.
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| March 7, 2012
Romney Projected Winner in Ohio
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney pulled out a narrow victory in Ohio over former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, the Associated Press projected early Wednesday.
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| March 6, 2012
PBS NewsHour Special Report: Super Tuesday Wrap-up
PBS NewsHour correspondents and analysts discuss the latest Super Tuesday results from contests around the country in this special 11 p.m. ET report.
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| March 6, 2012
Shields, Gerson on a 'Race Far From Over' After Super Tuesday
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss Super Tuesday wins and losses by Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul. Then Political Editor Christina Bellantoni and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg discuss polling numbers in Ohio's critical contest.
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| March 6, 2012
Super Tuesday: Live NewsHour Coverage
As Republicans battle for votes and delegates this Super Tuesday, stay with the PBS NewsHour all evening as we bring you the latest results from contests across the country. Our livestream will bring you the latest NewsHour broadcasts, candidate speeches and results from the primaries and caucuses.
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| March 6, 2012
Romney Projected Winner in Mass. as Okla., Tenn. Polls Close
As Super Tuesday polls closed at 8 p.m. ET in three states, Mitt Romney was projected by The Associated Press to be the winner in Massachusetts, where he was governor from 2003 to 2007.
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| March 6, 2012
Polls Close in Ohio; Race Too Close to Call
Voting ended at 7:30 p.m. ET across Ohio, where exit polls showed a tight race between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.
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| March 6, 2012
Gingrich Projected Winner in Georgia; Awaiting Virginia, Vermont Results
As Super Tuesday polls at 7 p.m. ET in Georgia, Virginia and Vermont, Newt Gingrich is projected by The Associated Press to win his home state of Georgia with Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum battling for second place.
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| March 6, 2012
A Life Under Fire: Combat Photographer Captures, Carries Wounds of War
Combat photographers have been documenting the terror, violence and boredom of war since the invention of photography. Tom Bearden profiles Air Force Sgt. Stacy Pearsall, who has documented the effects of war -- and has paid a heavy price.
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| March 6, 2012
What Bounty System Scandal Means for NFL's Future
NFL investigators found the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams had created a bounty program to reward players when they injured opposing teams' players. Hari Sreenivasan and Sports Illustrated's Peter King discuss other ongoing investigations and the implications for the future of the NFL.
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| March 6, 2012
Report: Minority Students Face Harsher Discipline
Black and Hispanic students are more likely to be suspended than white students, according to a report released Tuesday by the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights. Jeffrey Brown discusses the disparities with Christopher Edley Jr. of the University of California, Berkeley and the Fordham Institute's Chester Finn Jr.
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| March 6, 2012
Plants Boldly Go Where They've Never Gone Before
Nationwide, gardeners are experimenting with newly assigned plant hardiness zones, using an updated USDA guide that shows which plants will survive the coldest temperatures in any region.
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| March 6, 2012
While Iran Dominates the Headlines, Palestinian Issue Is Big Topic at AIPAC
The major storyline coming out of this week's AIPAC conference in Washington, D.C., was the possibility of war with Iran. But in the much smaller breakout sessions, seminars and panel discussions, there was far more talk about Palestinians and the all-but-dead peace process.
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| March 6, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| March 6, 2012
Are Credit Default Swaps Casinos in Disguise?
Today's reader question for Paul Solman: Who is insured if an insurance company has sold multiple credit default swaps on a now-in-default bond?
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| March 6, 2012
Ohio: One State, a Lot at Stake
There are 11 states voting on Super Tuesday and more than 400 delegates at stake. Even with those numbers in play, most eyes will be on Ohio.
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| March 6, 2012
Volunteering? There's an App for That!
Many young people enjoy volunteering in their communities, but how do they find opportunities to do so? That's where 15-year-old Floridian Lance Oppenheim and his Opp-App come in.
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| March 6, 2012
5 Things to Watch on Super Tuesday
If you follow politics, you already may have read all the pregame analysis you can stand in advance of the pivotal Super Tuesday primaries. What? You say you haven't? Then please allow me.
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| March 6, 2012
Super Tuesday Stakes: 424 Delegates in 11 States
Up for grabs Tuesday are 424 delegates in 11 states: Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wyoming, Vermont and Virginia. While Georgia has the most delegates at stake with 76, all eyes are on the general election battleground of Ohio.
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| March 5, 2012
New Study Challenges Whether Electronic Records Cut Health Costs
A new study challenges the premise that electronic health records will reduce health care costs by tens of billions of dollars annually and says that doctors may order more testing in some cases -- potentially increasing costs.
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| March 5, 2012
Snow, Cold Hinder Midwest's Recovery Efforts After Tornadoes
The National Weather Service confirmed 51 tornadoes across 11 states from Friday into early Saturday, from the Great Lakes spreading south of the Gulf Coast and as far east as Georgia and the Carolinas. Hari Sreenivasan reports on cleanup efforts in Indiana that have been slowed by Monday's snow and low temperatures.
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| March 5, 2012
Hans Rosling Brings Life, Humor, Sword-Swallowing to Global Health Statistics
Hans Rosling, co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation, visualizes global health trends and population numbers -- transforming dry poverty and development statistics into Internet sensations. In addition to his focus on the developing world and data visualization, the Swede happens to swallow swords. Ray Suarez reports.
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| March 5, 2012
Super Tuesday: How Ohio Is Shaping the Republican Race
On the eve of Super Tuesday, GOP hopeful Mitt Romney cited his business background as good experience for helping the economy while Rick Santorum took aim at the media, telling voters not to be swayed by poll numbers. Kwame Holman reports, then Judy Woodruff speaks with some Ohio voters about which candidates they favor.
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| March 5, 2012
Political Checklist: It's 'Down to the Wire' in Ohio for Super Tuesday
The NewsHour Political Checklist wouldn't be complete this Super Tuesday eve without a mention of buckeyes. Political Editor Christina Bellantoni speaks with senior correspondents Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill about the delicious Ohio confection, and the politics team outlines important prizes among Tuesday's contests.
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| March 5, 2012
Reading the Tea Leaves at Obama and Netanyahu's Meetings
President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meetings this week were interesting to regional watchers as much as for what they didn't say as what they did.
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| March 5, 2012
What Is Bernanke Doing About the Fed's Stockpile of U.S. Debt?
Paul Solman answers a reader's question about what the Federal Reserve plans on doing with all the U.S. government debt it owns.
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| March 5, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'November Full Moon'
Peter Blair is the author of "Farang" (Autumn House Press, 2010), "The Divine Salt" (Autumn House Press, 2003) and "Last Heat" (Word Works Press, 1999). He teaches at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
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| March 5, 2012
Scenes From Ohio's Campaign Trail
The PBS NewsHour politics team has been reporting on the run-up to Super Tuesday, including on-the-ground reports from Ohio. Take a look back with tweets, photos and video after the jump. Don't forget to tune in to PBS NewsHour's live coverage of results all night Tuesday.
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| March 5, 2012
Republicans Bracing for Super Tuesday Showdown
Mitt Romney is on a roll, and things are looking even brighter for Super Tuesday. Over the weekend, Romney won Washington's caucuses, received an endorsement from House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and closed the gap on Rick Santorum in the polls.
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| March 5, 2012
In Ohio, Friday Fish Fry With a Side of Politics
St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland has been serving up fried fish every Friday during Lent for nearly three decades. This year, the GOP primary was on many attendees' minds.
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| March 4, 2012
Voices from Ohio: Following Romney and Santorum
With GOP voters in 10 states set to go to the polls Tuesday, the NewsHour traveled to Ohio where all eyes are on the race between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
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| March 3, 2012
Gulf Oil Spill: a Timeline of NewsHour Coverage
Since the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed 11 workers and set off a gigantic environmental disaster, NewsHour journalists have hosted dozens of discussions and filed scores of stories to help shed light on the causes and fallout of the disaster. This timeline chronicles our coverage.
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| March 3, 2012
BP to Pay $7.8 Billion in Gulf Oil Spill Settlement
BP says it has reached a $7.8 billion settlement with lawyers representing thousands of plaintiffs who were affected by the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history. The settlement does not include civil charges from municipalities like Alabama and Louisiana.
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| March 2, 2012
Shields and Brooks on Fluke Comments, 100-Point Games, Ice Cream Addictions
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on radio host Rush Limbaugh's comments about Georgetown student Sandra Fluke over her testimony to Congress last week urging that insurers be required to cover contraceptives.
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| March 2, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Santorum Losing Steam, Ron Paul's Push for Delegates
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including Rick Santorum's "missed opportunity" in the Michigan primary, Ron Paul's strategy to amass delegates and President Obama striking an optimistic tone on the economy and using strong words over Iran.
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| March 2, 2012
Deadly Tornadoes Symptomatic of Strong 'Transition Season' Weather
Two Indiana towns were heavily damaged Friday as another round of deadly tornadoes raked the Midwest. Jeffrey Brown discusses the violent weather with Maj. Chuck Adams of the Clark County Sheriff's Department in Southern Indiana and meteorologist Greg Carbin of the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.
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| March 2, 2012
Road to the White House: Gutting it Out
Michael Dukakis was the first politician I ever heard describe the presidential campaign as a "marathon, not a sprint." But he was not the last. Since the first campaign I covered in 1988, I've always been sort of impressed by candidates who - win or lose -- just hang in there.
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| March 2, 2012
Can Family-Owned Firms Compete?
Paul Solman answer's a readers question about family-owned corporations like SC Johnson competing against joint stock companies.
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| March 2, 2012
The First-ever PBS Online Film Festival
PBS kicked off its first-ever Online Film Festival this week, which will showcase 20 short films from independent filmmakers. Every Monday for five weeks, a new category of films will be available to watch via the PBS website and the PBS YouTube channel.
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| March 2, 2012
Romney Video Reignites Battle Over 'Insider' Label
With just a few days until Super Tuesday and on the eve of a caucus in Washington state, the presidential campaign returns to the question of who is the bigger insider.
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| March 1, 2012
California Grapples With High-Speed Rail Debate
There's a big battle going on throughout the country, but especially in California, over whether to build very expensive high-speed rail systems. In these tough economic times, how can anyone justify sinking billions of public dollars into a fast train?
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| March 1, 2012
How 'Passionate Warrior' Breitbart Influenced Conservative Social Media Efforts
For another discussion on how politicians use online tools, Jeffrey Brown is joined by journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of the Daily Download. They reflect on the impact of conservative "warrior" Andrew Breitbart, who was found dead Thursday, and examine how event staging is affecting campaigns this year.
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| March 1, 2012
Super Tuesday: Which Republicans Will Show Strength in South?
On the campaign trail, GOP hopeful Mitt Romney targeted President Obama over surging gas prices while the president countered that Republican plans focused mainly on drilling. Kwame Holman reports. Then Ray Suarez discusses Super Tuesday with University of Georgia's Charles Bullock and Vanderbilt University's John Geer.
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| March 1, 2012
Will Brown's Vision for High-Speed Rail in California Stay on Track?
Gov. Jerry Brown wants California to build bullet trains. Correspondent Spencer Michels reports on whether a massive and costly high-speed rail project, now underway in a state flooded with budget cuts, will ever be completed or worth its cost.
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| March 1, 2012
Google's New Privacy Policy: Invasive, Innovative or Both?
Google's sweeping new privacy policy took effect Thursday, stirring concern among many state attorneys general who have called it an invasion of privacy. The company said the move would allow it to personalize information for customers and streamline privacy measures. Jeffrey Brown and guests examine the new policy's effects.
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| March 1, 2012
News Wrap: Senate Democrats Defeat Reversal of Obama's Birth Control Policy
In other news Thursday, two U.S. soldiers were killed by Afghan attackers, raising the death toll of American troops to six in violence that began after Quran burnings at an American base. Also, Senate Democrats defeated a bid to reverse President Obama's policy on birth control coverage.
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| March 1, 2012
Bein' Green: Easier Than You Think
"It's not that easy, bein' green," Kermit the Frog first lamented in 1970. We became interested in greenness during research for a story on B Corps: given companies that are interested in becoming certified as a B Corp are already socially and environmentally minded, a good number of them work in various types of "green" spaces.
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| March 1, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| March 1, 2012
Romney Looks to Dual Targets: Santorum and Obama
Team Romney says the candidate learned a valuable lesson in January -- don't let up, even when you're sure you've nailed it. That's why the campaign, and the supportive super PAC, bankrolled relentless attacks on Newt Gingrich. And why the heated back and forth between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum isn't likely to let up.
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Feb. 29, 2012
Romney Sells Business Background, Heart to Ohio Crowd
There was nothing subtle about Mitt Romney's pitch to Ohio voters Wednesday. The former Massachusetts governor entered the town hall venue at Capital University in Bexley, just outside Columbus, to the official state rock song of Ohio and Ohio State University anthem, "Hang On Sloopy."
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| Feb. 29, 2012
Benefit Corporations Aim to Make a Profit -- and a Positive Impact
Seven states have passed legislation officially recognizing companies with a conscience. Called benefit corporations, or B Corps, the firms strive to make a positive impact on society while also turning a profit. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports as part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series.
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| Feb. 29, 2012
Deconstructing a Republican Hopeful's Road to 1,144 Delegates
The Republican Party's eventual nominee needs to secure 1,144 delegates. With wins in Michigan and Arizona Wednesday, Mitt Romney leads the GOP field with 135. Gwen Ifill discusses Super Tuesday, when a sizable 419 delegates are at stake, with Political Editor Christina Bellantoni and Frontloading HQ's Josh Putnam.
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| Feb. 29, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 9 Dead After Tornadoes Sweep Midwest
In other news Wednesday, at least nine people were killed in the Midwest as an outbreak of tornadoes ripped across the region. More than 30 others were hurt, and a series of small towns suffered heavy damage. In Syria, government troops and tanks pushed into a rebel-held area in the battered city of Homs.
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| Feb. 29, 2012
Woodruff: Will Independents Return to Obama in 2012?
There's a lot of talk thrown around in every election about the influence of independents. To listen to some pundits, independent voters hold awesome power in close elections. This may be one election when that conventional wisdom holds up.
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| Feb. 29, 2012
Top 10 Myths of Heart Health
Grab some chocolate, pop an aspirin and wash it all down with red wine. You're on your way to a heart-healthy life, right? Not so fast.
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| Feb. 29, 2012
Q&A: Time for Three Mixes Classic With New
A classical music trio covering Kanye West doesn't seem an obvious project, but that's exactly what Time for Three has done in its latest music video for the song, "Stronger."
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| Feb. 29, 2012
Rich Shopper, Poor Shopper and the End of Economic Mobility
According to Harvard business professor Robert Putnam, the immobility gap is "about to fall off a cliff.""
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| Feb. 29, 2012
'Playing for Change' Elevates Musicians and Music Education
Inspiration started with street musicians. Mark Johnson, a recording studio executive in New York City, was on his way to work when he saw a crowd gather around a few monks performing on the subway platform. Their business was creating joy, not just generating a profit.
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| Feb. 29, 2012
Romney Hits Reset Button as Field Looks to Super Tuesday
By winning the Arizona and Michigan primaries Tuesday night, Mitt Romney hit the reset button yet again on a turbulent Republican presidential nominating campaign that has been marked by sharp momentum swings.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
After Arizona Victory, Romney Wins Michigan Primary 'by Enough'
After weeks of intense campaigning, Mitt Romney scored a two-state primary sweep against Rick Santorum Tuesday. Watch all the candidates' speeches and NewsHour analysis of the latest Republican contests.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
Shields, Brooks Discuss Romney's Win in Arizona, Chances of Long GOP Tussle
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss GOP hopeful Mitt Romney's win in Arizona and what the results mean for the rest of the GOP field, including Rick Santorum, on Super Tuesday.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
After Years of Campaigning in Michigan, Romney Faces Test in Home State
After Mitt Romney won Arizona's Republican presidential primary Tuesday, Gwen Ifill and Bill Ballenger of Inside Michigan Politics examined the state of play in the GOP field.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
A New Voice at the Kennedy Center, Jason Moran 'Promotes the Abstract' in Jazz
An emerging jazz innovator and the new artistic director at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, musician Jason Moran uses song to promote thought, therapy, consciousness and creativity. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Moran about his efforts to create more appreciators of the arts in his new role.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
Supreme Court Weighs Corporate Liability in Human Rights Cases
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday, weighing whether victims of abuses overseas should have the right to use U.S. courts to prove companies should pay for alleged involvement in human rights atrocities. Gwen Ifill and The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle discuss the potential liability implications for corporations.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
How N.Y. Politicians Have Reacted to Muslim Surveillance
Associated Press reporter Matt Apuzzo and Ray Suarez discuss how elected officials from the New York City area have reacted to the revelations about New York police tactics for monitoring local Muslims.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
'Mosque Crawlers,' 'Rakers' Monitoring U.S. Muslims for NYPD
The White House helped fund a police surveillance effort of Muslims in the New York City area after 9/11, The Associated Press revealed Monday. The operation, part of a monitoring story that emerged last summer, triggered immediate criticism from civil rights groups. Ray Suarez speaks with the AP's Matt Apuzzo.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
News Wrap: Death Toll Rises to 3 in Ohio High School Shooting
In other news Tuesday, two more students died after Monday's shooting at a suburban Cleveland school. The alleged shooter had his first appearance in juvenile court, and prosecutors said he apparently chose the victims at random. In Pakistan, gunmen in military uniforms stopped a convoy of buses and killed 16 Shiite passengers.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Santorum Robocalls, Obama's Overtures to Detroit
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the day's top political news including Arizona's primary, Rick Santorum's plea to Michigan Democrats to vote for him in the state's open primary, Mitt Romney's do-or-die moment in his home state and President Obama touting the Detroit bailout.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
Romney Accuses Santorum of 'Dirty Tricks' in Wooing Michigan Democrats
Struggling against an aggressive challenge in his home state of Michigan, GOP hopeful Mitt Romney on Tuesday accused rival Rick Santorum of "dirty tricks" in courting Democratic cross-over votes with automated robocalls. Gwen Ifill discusses what to look for in the primary results with Bill Ballenger of Inside Michigan Politics.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
New Lows in U.S. Housing Prices Bode Ill for Economic Recovery
Tuesday's house price numbers are bad -- real bad. Not only have overall indicators dropped to their lowest levels since the housing crisis began in mid-2006, the figures were worse than predicted and cast a shadow over news that the economy is turning around.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
Michigan's Auto Industry Workers, Republicans at a Crossroads
If you want a sense of the challenges Mitt Romney and the GOP have in Michigan, you could learn a lot from standing on the corner of Mound and East 9 Mile roads here in suburban Detroit.
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| Feb. 28, 2012
Arizona, Michigan Head to the Polls
Republican voters in Michigan and Arizona will have their say Tuesday, with a grand total of 59 delegates at stake, not to mention needed momentum heading into next week's Super Tuesday, when 10 contests -- and 419 delegates -- will be up for grabs.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
The Healing Power of Music
An unconventional approach to recovery and coping, music therapy is a field of medicine capturing new attention due to its role in helping Gabrielle Giffords recover from a gunshot. Correspondent Spencer Michels reports on the versatility of music in a medical setting, but the difficulty of quantifying its effectiveness.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
If Romney Loses Michigan, 'All Bets Are Off'
Ahead of crucial primaries in Michigan and Arizona, GOP hopeful Mitt Romney focused on federal spending while Rick Santorum said religion should play a wider role in public policy. Gwen Ifill discusses the state of the GOP primary battle with USA Today's Susan Page and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
What Would Happen if the U.S. Government Collapsed?
A viewer asks Paul Solman what would would happen to the financial system in the event of a total collapse of the U.S. government.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
Political Checklist: Watching Arizona and Michigan
The NewsHour Political Checklist returns as senior correspondents Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill talk with political editor Christina Bellantoni about what to watch during Tuesday's primaries.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
A New Look at Music Therapy
The interesting thing about music therapy is that nobody I could find understands how it works on the brain -- just that it does.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
Insurers Open Stores To Peddle Health Plans
Health insurers increasingly want to make shopping for a new health plan as easy and convenient as dropping into a local retailer to buy a TV. In recent years, a number of them have opened stores to make that goal a physical reality.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Other Denver Economies'
Susan Briante is the author of "Pioneers in the Study of Motion" (Ahsahta Press, 2007) and "Utopia Minus" (Ahsahta Press, 2011). She teaches at the University of Texas-Dallas.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
Just Ask: Could Sonar Be Responsible for Cape Cod Dolphin Strandings?
Nearly 180 dolphins have been found stranded this winter on the shores of Cape Cod.
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| Feb. 27, 2012
It's Down to the Wire in Mich. for Romney, Santorum
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum remain locked in a dead heat for Tuesday's Michigan primary, according to a Public Policy Polling survey released Sunday. The PPP poll put Romney at 39 percent and Santorum at 37 percent. The margin was within the poll's 4.8 percent sampling error.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
New York Arts Program Brings 'Harmony' to Low-Income Students
Serving mostly low-income children in New York City, an innovative music education program called Harmony provides free instruments and daily music lessons to children in third through sixth grades. Correspondent John Merrow reports on an arts program changing lives in public schools, based on a system developed in Venezuela.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Shields, Brooks on SuperPAC Donation Ethics, Ryan Braun, Civility, Oscars
Mark Shields and David Brooks tackle the sport of politics and the politics of sport. This week; Super PACs, Ryan Braun, Civility and the Oscars
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Syria Conundrum, Santorum's Struggles, Civility
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including Secretary Clinton's harsh words on Syria, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum sparring during a plethora of Republican debates and the analysts being honored for their civility week after week.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Standard of Proof in Question at Trial Related to Rutgers Student's Suicide
Opening statements began Friday in the trial of Dharun Ravi, a Rutgers student charged with using a webcam to spy on his roommate, who later killed himself, during a physical encounter with another man. Ray Suarez, The Associated Press' Geoff Mulvihill and Slate's Emily Bazelon discuss the trial's standard of proof.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
O'Malley, McDonnell Take Different Routes to Governors Conference
Govs. Martin O'Malley of Maryland and Bob McDonnell of Virginia didn't have to travel far Friday for a meeting of the National Governors Association. But the politics surrounding their arrivals couldn't have been further apart.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Connecting to the Web: Freedom or Human Right?
MEXICO CITY | In January 1941, with the shadow of world war looming over the United States, President Franklin Roosevelt gave his State of the Union address. These days, no one knows it that way.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Viewer Gives Paul Solman a 'Hat Tip'
Paul responds to viewer Bob's advice that he lose the fedora.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Taking the 2012 Authenticity Test
If there is one reliable source of applause to be found along the Republican primary trail this year, it is ignited by candidates who boast of being able to speak without a Teleprompter.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Conversation: Jazz Musician Jason Moran
Jason Moran was recently made the artistic adviser for jazz at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., a position held for many years by the great jazz musician and educator Billy Taylor.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Romney Sets His Sights on Santorum, Michigan
As Mitt Romney works on getting his groove back, he's sticking with the Washington insider attack on Rick Santorum. And with just a few days to go before Michigan and Arizona voters will signal to Romney whether they want to return him to front-runner status, Romney seems to be in it for the long haul.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
In Towns All Over U.S., Small Green Economic Shoots Spotted
As Patchwork Nation travels the country during campaign season visiting communities we have watched for four years in some cases, a clear trend is developing: The economy often seems to be coming to life.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
Upper Big Branch Miners' Families 'Encouraged' by Prosecutors' Moves
West Virginia mine safety officials on Thursday issued 253 violations against Massey Energy in their final report on the 2010 Upper Big Branch mining disaster that killed 29 men. Jeffrey Brown and NPR's Howard Berkes discuss the findings and prosecution efforts to reach higher into the ranks of Massey's upper management.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
Virginia Proposal Mandating Ultrasound Before Abortion Debated
Amid rising criticism, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell changed his stance on a bill that would require women to have a transvaginal ultrasound before an abortion, noting that an abdominal ultrasound would be more appropriate. Judy Woodruff and guests discuss Virginia's proposed law and nationwide efforts to curb access to abortions.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
Online Public Schools Gain Popularity, but Quality Questions Persist
Full-time public cyber schools are now an option in 30 states, allowing some 250,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade to press buttons to raise their hands and message their teachers. John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television reports from Pennsylvania where the demand for online charter schools is high.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
Romney, Santorum Clash Over Conservative Values, Earmarks
GOP contenders Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded repeated blows at a debate Wednesday night in Mesa, Ariz., criticizing each other on conservative beliefs, use of federal earmarks and education reform. Judy Woodruff reports on the Republican candidates' campaign tactics ahead of primaries in Arizona and Michigan.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
The Financial Answer Man: Carl Richards Takes Your Questions
A while back we asked you to submit your most pressing personal finance questions so that I could put them to Carl Richards, the sketching, New York Times-blogging, financial literacy-teaching author of the excellent money manual, "The Behavior Gap." The questions poured in.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
Ballots of Yore: A History Lesson in Voting Technology
From clunky polling machines to the famous butterfly ballot, internet voting isn't the only ballot technology that's been fraught with problems. Political historian and curator William Bird provides us with a glimpse of various American voting systems through time and the problems they've encountered.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
The Health of the Oscars
Open wide, Oscar, it's time for your check-up. With the Academy Awards slated for Sunday, we've brought in a medical doctor to examine the accuracy of the health themes in some of the year's top films.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Feb. 23, 2012
Republican Rivals Clash in Heated Arizona Debate
The 20th -- and potentially final -- debate of the Republican presidential hopefuls taught the nation a lot about Senate process.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
Smithsonian's African-American History Museum an 'Opportunity for Understanding'
Ground was broken Wednesday on the National Mall for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, set to open in 2015. Jeffrey Brown discusses the pivotal moment in the long, $500 million effort to showcase the stories and experiences of black Americans with journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
Supreme Court Hears Free Speech Case Over Stolen Valor Act
Falsely claiming a Congressional Medal of Honor could land you in jail according to the Stolen Valor Act, a federal law making it a crime to lie about a military decoration. Margaret Warner and Marcia Coyle discuss a case involving that law under review by the Supreme Court plus a case involving ownership of Montana riverbeds.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
Sizing up Romney, Santorum Campaigns in Arizona, Michigan
GOP contenders campaigned Wednesday in Arizona as they prepared for the season's 20th presidential debate. Gwen Ifill reports from Phoenix. Then Judy Woodruff discusses the coming Michigan primary with Micheline Maynard of the public media project Changing Gears and Bill Ballenger of the Inside Michigan Politics newsletter.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
To Kill Parasites, Fruit Flies Self Medicate With Alcohol
A new study published last week in the journal Current Biology shows that fruit flies infected by parasitic have the ability to self medicate, seeking out alcohol to kill off these parasites.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
Q&A: 'Frida Kahlo: Her Photos'
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is internationally well-known for her iconic self-portraits. A new exhibit at Artisphere in Arlington, Va., is offering a new look at the painter. For the first time in the United States, 259 personal photos are on display in "Frida Kahlo: Her Photos."
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| Feb. 22, 2012
'Why I Go to School': An Antidote For Dropping Out
Every year, more than 1.3 million students drop out of high school. In our new project, we are asking students to choose an image that illustrates their motivations to stay in school. We'll "pin" them up on our Pinterest board "Why I Go to School."
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| Feb. 22, 2012
New Weight Loss Pill Gets Second Look from FDA, Stirring Old Fears
As an FDA advisory committee ponders a new weight-loss drug, some physicians are warning against too much hype. History has proven that quick fixes are rare in this field. And too often, they can also be dangerous.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
'Frida Kahlo: Her Photos'
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is internationally renowned for her iconic self-portraits. Upon her death in 1954, more than 6,500 personal photos were concealed. Some are now on display for the first time in the United States at Artisphere in Arlington, Va.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
Why Banks Are Getting Haircuts
Paul Solman answers a viewer's question: If a home mortgage is a contract, why, in these times, are the banks not taking a haircut along with the borrowers?
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| Feb. 22, 2012
The Daily Frame
The Flaming Lips perform at the 2012 Noise Pop Festival at Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
Are Oscars Nominees' Health Plots Accurate or Malpractice?
Open wide, Oscar, it's time for your check-up. With the Academy Awards slated for Sunday, we've brought in a medical doctor to examine the accuracy of the health themes in some of the year's top films.
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| Feb. 22, 2012
GOP Rivals Set to Meet in Ariz. for 20th Debate
With no other debates scheduled before Super Tuesday, Wednesday offers the last chance for each of the four remaining Republican presidential hopefuls to make a final impression to a national audience before voters in more than a dozen states cast their ballots.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
Roger Rosenblatt Reflects on Love, Grief, Kayaks
Author Roger Rosenblatt considers grief, solace, solitude and love in the wake of his daughter's death in his new book "Kayak Morning: Reflections on Love, Grief and Small Boats." Jeffrey Brown and Rosenblatt discuss a morning out on the water and a journey through grief.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
Can Pro-Obama Super PAC Match GOP Groups' Financial Might?
January financial disclosures exposed the power of unaffiliated super PACs funds this election season. Margaret Warner and John Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity's iWatch News discuss the fundraising reports, the $22 million raised and some of the big spenders helping these groups help their preferred candidates.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
News Wrap: Supreme Court to Consider Affirmative Action Challenge
In other news Tuesday, the Supreme Court agreed to revisit affirmative action in college admissions. A white student who was denied entry at the University of Texas in 2008 filed the case, calling the school's race-conscious policy unconstitutional. Also, federal regulators moved to ease shortages of two cancer drugs.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
As Gas Prices Rise, White House Goes on Offensive, Defensive
With President Obama taking heat from the GOP over rising gas prices, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney worked Tuesday to shift blame and tout domestic energy exploration efforts. Judy Woodruff discusses the political implications of $3.58 a gallon with The New York Times' Michael Shear and John Kilduff of Again Capital.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
Climate Expert Assumed False Identity to Obtain Documents
Fallout over internal memos that were leaked from the conservative Heartland Institute rattled the climate world again this week, when a climate researcher confessed to lying in order to obtain and distribute them.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
Boomer Babies 'Boomerang': Happy Homecoming? Or Are Grads Giving Up?
The boomerang business is booming. Ever since our story on "accordion families" and "boomerang kids" ran last week, personal testimony has been coming in over the transom. We'll share a sample of it with you. Please feel encouraged to add your own to the community of comments.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
Culture Canvas
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Feb. 21, 2012
For Romney's Presidential Chances, Is It Michigan or Bust?
Mitt Romney was matter of fact when he dismissed the prospect of losing his native state of Michigan in next Tuesday's GOP primary, saying, "That won't happen." But now his aides seem to be downplaying expectations.
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| Feb. 20, 2012
How Abraham Lincoln Shaped American Politics, Popular Culture
On this Presidents' Day, Hari Sreenivasan and historian Richard Norton Smith discuss President Lincoln's influence on American politics and popular culture as they tour the Ford's Theatre's new Center for Education and Leadership dedicated to the president.
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| Feb. 20, 2012
50 Years Later, Astronaut John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission in Space
Fifty years ago, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, despite numerous glitches. Judy Woodruff and Glenn discuss how the historic mission changed the space race.
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| Feb. 20, 2012
Ahead in Polls, Santorum Says Global Warming Is Politics, Not Science
A nationwide Gallup poll showed presidential hopeful Rick Santorum leading the GOP field with 36 percent of Republican voters. The new frontrunner, who is leading rival Mitt Romney by eight points, drew crowds and criticism Monday after he said global warming is "not climate science but political science." Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| Feb. 20, 2012
Illinois Gov. Quinn Outlines State's Budget Priorities
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn recently sat down with NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez to outline his plan for building a stronger, more competitive state economy. Quinn delivers his annual budget address on Wednesday.
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| Feb. 20, 2012
Ind. Measles Outbreak, Linked to Super Bowl, Raises Vaccination Concerns
The crowds and teams may have long departed Indiana after Super Bowl XLVI, but something else has lingered: an outbreak of measles.
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| Feb. 20, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'City Out of Time'
Mark Conway is the author of the poetry collections "Any Holy City" (Silverfish Review Press, 2005) and "Dreaming Man, Face Down" (Dream Horse Press, 2010). He directs the Literary Arts Institute at the College of Saint Benedict.
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| Feb. 20, 2012
For Santorum, Front-runner Status Comes With Scrutiny
Cash and fawning crowds aren't the only things that accompany a surge in national momentum. Rick Santorum is getting plenty of those, but also he is also seeing increased scrutiny on every front.
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| Feb. 17, 2012
Shields, Gerson on Rare Bipartisan Deal on Tax Cut, Romney's Michigan Challenge
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the week's top news including Congress' bipartisan payroll tax cut extension deal, GOP hopeful Rick Santorum's lack of public support among his former colleagues in Washington and Mitt Romney's chances of winning his home state of Michigan.
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| Feb. 17, 2012
Lt. Col. Daniel Davis: Commanders Sending False Impressions of Afghan War
Army Lt. Col. Daniel Davis recently criticized top military brass, including retired Gen. David Petraeus, saying they have misled Congress and the American people about progress in the war in Afghanistan. Margaret Warner speaks with Davis about his whistleblowing, why he went public and what his future may hold in the military.
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| Feb. 17, 2012
News Wrap: After Standoff, Congress OKs Payroll Tax Cut Extension
In other news Friday, Congress voted to extend a payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans two weeks before the cuts were due to expire. Also, a 29-year-old Moroccan man was arrested after allegedly planning to detonate a suicide bomb near the U.S. Capitol building.
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| Feb. 17, 2012
Gwen's Take | Black History or American History: What's the Difference?
I am often asked: "Why do we talk about race at all?" And my answer is always the same: The only things we hate talking about are the things we fear.
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| Feb. 17, 2012
40 Years After Gaye's Hit, John Legend Explores 'What's Going On...Now'
Jeffrey Brown talks to singer-songwriter John Legend and producer Harry Weinger about Marvin Gaye's hit record, "What's Going On," on its 40th anniversary.
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| Feb. 17, 2012
Reporter Anthony Shadid Brought Intimate Look to Mideast Struggles
The death of New York Times foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid has been followed by an outpouring of praise for the talented and humble reporter, who passed away Thursday from an asthma attack while covering the unrest in Syria. Over the years, Shadid made numerous appearances on the NewsHour. Here are some highlights.
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| Feb. 17, 2012
Obama Re-election Effort Raises $29 Million in January
President Obama's poll numbers have been looking up, and Friday morning brought a fresh reminder of his campaign's financial strength. The Obama re-election team, along with a joint Democratic Party fundraising committee, hauled in more than $29 million in January.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Why Not Everyone Supports Black History Month
Black History Month originated in 1925 when the second week of February was made Negro History Week since it contained the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how some African-Americans now oppose the idea of dedicating a special month to black history.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Internet Voting: Will Democracy or Hackers Win?
While it seems like everything can be done online these days, that's not actually the case when it comes to elections. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien explores the security, logistical and secrecy challenges of Internet voting.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Examining the Romney Campaign's 'Active, Snarky' Use of Twitter
Social media have had a big impact on politics this election season, influencing which issues reach the forefront and affecting how campaigns act and react. A regular new NewsHour segment will track political issues as they play out online, featuring journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of the new website, Daily Download.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Pelosi Outlines Democrats' Campaign Vision
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told Judy Woodruff in an interview Thursday that the deal forged on Capitol Hill to extend a payroll tax cut and continue unemployment insurance benefits will create jobs and help the economy. Pelosi also discussed upcoming legislation in the House, campaign finance and the 2012 elections.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
'End Black History Month,' Proposes Filmmaker
Filmmaker Shukree Tilghman of the film "More Than a Month.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Marine Experts Flummoxed by Mass Dolphin Strandings
Scientists and volunteers respond to stranded dolphins on the shores of Cape Cod.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Pelosi: Payroll Tax Cut Deal Will 'Boost' Economy
House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi told the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff in an interview Thursday that the deal forged on Capitol Hill to extend a payroll tax cut and continue unemployment insurance benefits will create jobs and help the economy.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
A Spanish Love Story of Family, Work and Emigration
In 2010 I visited Spain and stayed with Ana and Jose. Their family formed the basis of a story on the Spanish housing crisis. We replayed a few moments of that story the other day in a discussion of "accordion families" and "boomerang kids." Ana saw the story and sent us her reaction.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
The Daily Frame
A model prepares for the threeASFOUR fall 2012 fashion show Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Santorum Erases Romney's Home-field Advantage in Mich.
Rick Santorum is doing very well in the polls in Michigan, which holds its primary Feb 28.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
What's Causing a Shortage of Pediatric Cancer Drugs?
While more than 250 drugs were declared in short supply in the U.S. this past year, the latest worries centered on one called Methotrexate, considered essential for children battling leukemia. Ray Suarez discusses the problem and latest developments with Dr. Peter Adamson of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
Debating the Safety, Wisdom of New Nuclear Reactors in Georgia
A construction site in Georgia is slated to house the nation's first new commercial nuclear reactors in decades. Jeffrey Brown discusses the controversial Plant Vogtle facility and the state of American nuclear power with Stephen Smith of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and the Nuclear Energy Institute's Tony Pietrangelo.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
In Michigan, Romney 'Is Going to Have to Fight for His Life' vs. Santorum
Several national polls now show GOP hopeful Rick Santorum in a new dead heat with longtime front-runner Mitt Romney. Gwen Ifill discusses Santorum's rise and efforts to win Michigan's Feb. 28 primary with The Washington Post's Dan Balz and Bill Ballenger of the Inside Michigan Politics newsletter.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
News Wrap: Congress to Finalize Details on Payroll Tax Cut
In other news Wednesday, congressional negotiators worked to sort out details on extending the payroll tax cut through the end of this year. The $100 billion cost will be added to the national debt. A final vote could come Friday. Also, Iran made claims of sweeping progress in its efforts to produce nuclear fuel.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
Hold On Tight: GOP Race Is 'Space Mountain' Politics
Newt Gingrich proves again he has a way with words when he compares the Republican presidential nominating contest to Space Mountain, the popular Disney roller coaster rides that rise into the air, then send visitors hurtling through twists and drops in the dark.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
Can Romney Rally His Suburban Base?
It may be that Mitt Romney's problem -- his falling numbers since last week in state and national polls -- is his base.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
Q&A: The Art of Google Books
"The Art of Google Books" is a Tumblr blog that showcases errors and anomalies found in the digital pages of Google Books. Krissy Wilson, the creator of the blog and a student at the University of Florida, sifts through scanned pages on Google Books searching for visible signs of the digitizing process.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
The Art of Google Books
"The Art of Google Books" is a blog that showcases errors and anomalies found in the digital pages of Google Books. Krissy Wilson, the creator of the blog and a student at the University of Florida, sifts through the scanned pages on Google Books website searching for visible signs of the digitizing process.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
The Astonishing Trend in Income Gains for the Very Rich
I began reporting on this trend back around 1990, when the PBS NewsHour was still The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, and the red line (the top 1 percent) had yet to achieve liftoff. It's astonishing to see what's happened since.
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| Feb. 15, 2012
President Obama's Rise Fueled by Improving Economy
With the economy showing signs of life, so too are President Obama's re-election hopes, according to a poll released Tuesday by the New York Times and CBS News. The president's overall approval rating has climbed to 50 percent, up five points from the beginning of the year.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
Poet Tony Hoagland Explores Species' 'Romantic Moments'
In honor of Valentine's Day, poet Tony Hoagland reads "Romantic Moment" -- a poem about a man and woman who have just watched a nature documentary on a date, and how their expressions of affection stack up against those of leopard frogs, chimpanzees, bull penguins and so on.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
The Jeremy Lin Phenomenon
Jeremy Lin, a point guard for the New York Knicks and the first Chinese-American player in NBA history, is on a storybook run in his first four games as a starter. Ray Suarez and Jeff Yang of The Wall Street Journal explore how an unknown basketball player suddenly captured the attention of the NBA, the sports world and beyond.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
'Accordion' Families Expand for Boomerang Kids, 'Parasite Singles' to Move Home
In her new book, "The Accordion Family," sociologist Katherine Newman examines why more young adults in the world's wealthiest countries are returning home to live with their parents -- a phenomenon that Paul Solman has come across repeatedly in his reporting on global economic problems as part of his Making Sen$e series.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
Who Makes Apple's Gadgets and Under What Conditions?
While Apple's popularity has grown with products like the iPad, iPod and iPhone, so has criticism of the labor practices at Chinese factories where the products are made. Jeffrey Brown discusses the criticism and an ongoing audit of worker conditions with Peter Burrows of Bloomberg Businessweek.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
News Wrap: Eurozone Meeting on Greece Bailout Canceled
In other news Tuesday, eurozone finance ministers canceled a meeting set for Wednesday on approving a $170 billion bailout for Greece. The group plans to meet Monday after discussing how Greece will achieve promised savings. Also, in Syria, the army of President Bashar al-Assad intensified its artillery barrage on Homs.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
What Extending Payroll Tax Cut, Jobless Benefits Would Mean for Americans
After days of partisan deadlock, there were signs of progress Tuesday in Congress over extending payroll tax cuts and jobless benefits for the rest of the year. Judy Woodruff discusses the politics and the implications of the potential extensions with Todd Zwillich of WYNC Radio's "The Takeaway."
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| Feb. 14, 2012
Boomerang Kids: When College Grads Move Back Home
Rather than finding an apartment with friends or buying a home of one's own, sociologist Katherine Newman tells us she has found that after graduation, more and more 20-somethings are returning to live with their parents.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
Broken Heart Syndrome: Yes, It's Real
Broken hearts seem to be on the upswing these days. That's in strictly clinical terms: More doctors are diagnosing a condition that literally stuns the heart after a profound emotional shock.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Feb. 14, 2012
Polls Show Romney, Santorum in Dead Heat
Recent polls show that Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are virtually tied at the top for the Republican presidential nomination, as key primaries in Arizona and Michigan loom on the horizon.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
The Life and Legacy of Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston, the superstar known for turning gospel and soul into pop music gold, was found dead over the weekend in her Los Angeles hotel room. She was 48. Jeffrey Brown and songwriter Gordon Chambers discuss her life and legacy, including some recent struggles that drew public concern.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
'Slavery by Another Name' Relays the Forgotten Stories of Post-Civil War Slaves
A new PBS documentary called "Slavery by Another Name" tells the story of the adapted forced labor practices that helped extend slavery long after the end of the Civil War. Gwen Ifill speaks with Douglas Blackmon, the film's co-executive producer, about this largely forgotten piece of history and the forces that propelled it.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
After Weekend Wins, Some Republicans Still Question Romney's GOP Values
Despite weekend wins by Mitt Romney in Maine's caucuses and the Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll, a recent nationwide survey of voters found Rick Santorum slightly ahead. Judy Woodruff discusses the evolving GOP field with USA Today's Susan Page and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
Obama, Republicans Square Off Over $3.8 Trillion Budget Plan
Unveiling a $3.8 trillion budget blueprint on Monday, President Obama cast the plan as an essential tool to spur economic growth and noted that tough choices would put the country "on a more sustainable fiscal path." Republicans called the plan a "campaign document." Ray Suarez reports.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
Covering the Eurozone's Financial Crisis
The 17-country monetary union known as the eurozone finds itself on precarious footing 13 years after the currency came into existence in 1999. European countries drowning in debt. Governments enacting austerity programs. Unemployment rising. Follow all of NewsHour's coverage of the eurozone financial crisis here.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Chocolate'
Rita Dove served as the U.S Poet Laureate from 1993-1995, and for the past two decades she has taught at the University of Virginia.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
The Daily Frame
Fans remembered singer Whitney Houston outside the Apollo Theater in New York on Sunday.
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| Feb. 13, 2012
Rivals Dismiss Romney's Weekend Gains
Mitt Romney's rivals are looking to take the luster off of his pair of weekend victories by casting doubts on the outcomes in hopes of preventing the GOP front-runner from regaining his momentum following losses in three states last week.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Obama's Contraception Compromise, CPAC, Santorum's Big Night
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama backtracking on the administration's earlier contraception mandate, the GOP field at the Conservative Political Action Conference and Rick Santorum's latest surge in the delegate race.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
News Wrap: Romney, Santorum Pitch Conservative Values at CPAC
In other news Friday, presidential hopefuls Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney touted their conservative credentials to activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. In Syria, at least 28 people were killed in a pair of suicide car bombings.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
Sebelius Explains White House's Contraception Compromise
In an abrupt shift in policy Friday, President Obama backtracked some, announcing that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to employees after all. Instead the burden would be on insurers. Ray Suarez and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discuss the president's new plan.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
Election 2012: Managing Alternatives
In politics, the language of choice often comes loaded. School choice. Abortion rights. Public option. Proponents embrace these descriptions to put the best possible face on otherwise contentious issues.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
Schools Look to Holistic Approach to Improve Attendance
When it comes to lowering the high school dropout rate, many school leaders have found that something fairly basic works: the ABCs -- Attendance, Behavior and Class.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
Conversation: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas remain landmarks in music history, works that pianists in every generation have felt the desire, the inspiration, the need to take on. A new recording by Jonathan Biss is recently out, the first of nine to be released over nine years, that will eventually include the entire cycle.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
After Uproar, Obama Revises Contraception Rule
Under mounting pressure, the Obama administration today proposed an "accommodation" to a mandate that religious groups cover employee birth control free-of-charge.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme?
Security was originally designed as a "pay-as-you-go" system in which each succeeding generation of workers is supposed to take care of the last. all workers are charged a "payroll" tax, as are their employers. (The employee half has been suspended again until Feb. 29.) That money is supposed to provide for today's retirees.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
Romney Faces Conservative Test at CPAC
Four years ago, Mitt Romney ended his presidential campaign at the Conservative Political Action Conference. This time around, he hopes to give his current White House bid a jolt with a speech he is set to deliver on Friday.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
Love Story Sheds Light on How Society Treats People With Disabilities
A New York Times bestseller, Rachel Simon's "The Story of Beautiful Girl" explores empathy and tolerance in the form of a love story where characters with disabilities overcome heavyweight obstacles. Judy Woodruff and Simon discuss how society deals with disabilities and how they are portrayed in literary works.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
Can White House, Religious Leaders, GOP Reach Consensus on Birth Control?
A new birth control mandate was under duress this week as Roman Catholic officials said it violated Church teachings and Republicans said it threatened religious freedom. Ray Suarez discusses the rule with Anthony Picarello of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Methodist Federation for Social Action's Jill Warren.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
News Wrap: Obama Waives No Child Left Behind Requirements for 10 States
In other news Thursday, President Obama excused 10 states from No Child Left Behind requirements. The law requires all public school students be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Republicans said the president was overreaching in granting waivers. Also, at least 100 people were killed in Syria by government forces.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
As 'Let's Move!' Campaign Turns 2, Time for a Check-Up
Two years after First Lady Michelle Obama launched the "Let's Move!" campaign, we take stock of her progress in the fight against childhood obesity -- both the high-profile successes and equally loud criticism.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
Big Banks, 49 States Reach $25 Billion Deal Over Foreclosure Abuses
Even as foreclosed homes -- casualties of the housing bubble -- still litter the American landscape, federal and state officials announced Thursday a $25 billion deal between 49 states and five mortgage giants designed to give relief to homeowners and hold banks accountable for abusive practices.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
Does Greater Equality Make Societies Stronger?
"Could you please talk to Richard Wilkinson or Kate Pickett about income inequality?" A reader writes to Paul Solman. "According to them, social mobility tends to be stronger in more equal societies, which contradicts Richard Epstein's views about inequality being an incentive for growth."
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| Feb. 9, 2012
Russians Drill Into Ancient Lake in Coldest Spot on Earth
After decades drilling through more than two miles of ice in the coldest spot on Earth, Russian scientists announced this week that they reached their goal: a subglacial lake the size of Lake Ontario, which has been sealed off from the world for as long as 20 million years.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
Romney Readies His Conservative Pitch
Mitt Romney is taking a break from the campaign trail, no doubt preparing for his big moment Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
Legacy of S.F. Mayor, Killed With Harvey Milk, Revived on Stage by Son
In his new play "Ghost Light," Jonathon Moscone explores feelings of guilt and grief as well as the legacy of his father, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, who was gunned down at City Hall 33 years ago, along with gay rights advocate Harvey Milk, whose assassination has been better-remembered. KQED's Dave Iverson reports.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
Investigation Finds Members of Congress Steer Millions Close to Home
A Washington Post investigation found that 33 members of Congress earmarked more than $300 million total for public projects near properties they own while 16 members sent taxpayer money to companies with connections to their close family members. Gwen Ifill and Post reporter Kimberly Kindy discuss the findings and the laws.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
Brzezinski: U.S. Should Work With Russia, Turkey to Solve Global Problems
Zbigniew Brzezinski says that as American power declines relative to other countries, and China's influence grows, the United States can no longer dictate to the world, or be "the determining player of everything that is important on the global scene." Jeffrey Brown speaks with the author and former national security adviser.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
News Wrap: Boehner Calls Contraception Mandate 'Attack on Religious Freedom'
In other news Wednesday, Republicans increased pressure on President Obama over a mandate that requires religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with birth control. In Syria, military assault in Homs was unrelenting, despite President Bashar al-Assad's talk of peace.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
How Significant Were Santorum's 3 Victories?
Rick Santorum was projected to move into second place in the GOP nomination delegate count after scoring wins in three states Tuesday. Gwen Ifill and Christina Bellantoni examine the new state of play in the Republican race, then Judy Woodruff and senior Santorum strategist John Brabender discuss his candidate's campaign.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
A Bad Night for Romney, but How Bad?
So what exactly happened Tuesday night? Suddenly former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has reemerged from the pack to claim the Republican spotlight with three wins - Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri - while front-runner Mitt Romney is combing through the wreckage.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
In California, Some Students Rethink Dropping Out
Santa Barbara High School covers 40 acres in tree-lined hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a few miles away.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
America's Agricultural Success: A Well-Kept Secret?
Amid all the worry about how long it will take the economic recovery to kick into high gear, there's a little-noticed sector that's doing very well: American agriculture. Farm sector earnings hit a record last year, with farm income rising just above $100 billion.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
Choose Your Own Health Care Adventure, Part II
What will U.S. health care look like in a few years? Last week we asked you to rank the likelihood of four plausible scenarios. We now travel back to the future -- 2025, to be exact -- to analyze the results and find out what will need to happen in the next 13 years for each scenario to become reality.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
Is Our Economy Basically Just a Game of Monopoly?
Most of us have played Monopoly. You set up the board, deal out the money, roll the dice and play until one person collects so much of the wealth that the other players can't buy anything, or pay rent, or pay utility bills. The game stops. But is the correct purpose of regulation is to keep the game going as long as possible?
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| Feb. 8, 2012
Conversation: Edward Gero on Rothko, 'Red'
Mark Rothko's life has been turned into art in the play "Red," starring Edward Gero, written by John Logan and directed by Robert Falls, now at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
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| Feb. 8, 2012
Santorum Sweeps Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado; Slows Romney's Momentum
Rick Santorum's sweep of the three contests Tuesday night revived his presidential prospects and stalled Mitt Romney's momentum after his two convincing victories in Florida and Nevada.
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| Feb. 7, 2012
In 'Pilgrimage,' Leibovitz Explores Portraits Without People
Known for portraits of celebrities and musicians, Annie Leibovitz has given herself a new assignment: capture striking landscapes and visit the homes of iconic figures to document significant items from their past. Jeffrey Brown and Leibovitz discuss her "Pilgrimage" book and exhibition at the Smithsonian's American Art Museum.
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| Feb. 7, 2012
Axelrod on Pro-Obama Super PAC: 'We Simply Couldn't Sit by'
President Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.
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| Feb. 7, 2012
Will Prop. 8 Ruling Lead Supreme Court to Consider Same-Sex Marriage?
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 Tuesday against banning same-sex marriage in California, upholding a lower court's ruling. Spencer Michels reports and Gwen Ifill discusses the decision and the next steps with David Boies of the American Foundation for Equal Rights and John Eastman of the National Organization for Marriage.
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| Feb. 7, 2012
Does the U.S. Tax Imports?
Marc Whitehead sends a follow-up question after reading Paul's thoughts on tariffs from early January: If we put a 15 percent tariff on all imported goods, how much money would that tax generate each year?
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| Feb. 7, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Feb. 7, 2012
Proposition 8 Ruling Expected in California
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco is expected to rule on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the 2008 ban on same-sex marriage in California, Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET.
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| Feb. 7, 2012
Obama Plays the Super PAC Game, Endorses Priorities USA
President Obama's re-election team announced Monday night that it will openly support Priorities USA Action, a super PAC run by former White House aides Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney to "fill a hole in our side."
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| Feb. 6, 2012
Hunter's Moons: Astronomers Use Kepler Spacecraft to Search for Exomoons
Astronomers have discovered a trove of exoplanets--more than 700 worlds in orbit around distant stars, with leads on thousands of additional suspects.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
In Colorado, Romney Ignores Gingrich, Targets Obama
As Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich campaigned Monday in Colorado, Gingrich targeted Romney, but the former Massachusetts governor focused his attention on President Obama. Gwen Ifill discusses the state of the Republican presidential race with USA Today's Susan Page and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
Obama Administration, Catholic Leaders Clash Over Contraception Mandate
Catholic leaders are pushing back against a new Department of Health and Human Services ruling requiring employers who offer health insurance to provide contraception free of charge. While churches are exempt from the rules, Catholic hospitals and universities must comply. Betty Ann Bowser reports on the controversy.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
Next Health Care Mandate: Flu Shots for Medical Professionals?
In this moment of looming change in American health care, the debate over whether flu shots should be mandatory for hospital workers has become a smaller but important battle in the nation's ongoing fight to build a better system while protecting individual liberties.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
Boehner: Senate Wants 'No Part of Cutting Spending'
In an interview Monday with the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff, Speaker of the House John Boehner said that Congress gets along most of the time and that disagreements mostly occur over major bills. He also discussed his relationship with President Obama, the race for the GOP presidential nomination and the chances of a deficit deal.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'haiku (failed)'
Nick Flynn is a poet, playwright and memoirist whose most recent book is "The Captain Asks for a Show of Hands" (2011, Graywolf Press), a collection of poems that are linked to his latest memoir, "The Ticking is the Bomb" (2010, W. W. Norton & Company). He teaches creative writing at the University of Houston.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
Rate Raters, Casino Traders and the Greek Debt Problem
Here are a trio of queries for Monday, including who rates the raters, stock exchanges turning into casinos and Greece's debt issue.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
Romney Coasts to Win in Nevada Primary, but Hurdles Remain
Mitt Romney scored a 25-point victory in Saturday's Nevada caucuses, performing strong with every key demographic. What's more interesting was the battle for No. 2. It took a day after the caucuses before there was a final tally, but Newt Gingrich edged Ron Paul for second place by less than 800 votes.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Questions Linger About Komen's Commitment to Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen officials said Friday they had no immediate plans to halt funding over concerns raised about Planned Parenthood's referrals. But in statements the Foundation provided to the NewsHour, it seemed to leave the door open to possibly doing so in the future.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
The Doubleheader: Newt, the NFL and Headbutts
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the chances, fate and fortune of Newt Gingrich, and the consequences for Mitt Romney. They also lay down opposing views on who will win the Super Bowl, and we speak briefly about the tragedy of head injuries in the NFL.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Romney's 'Silver Earplugs,' Catholic Anger at Obama
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including GOP hopeful Mitt Romney's attempt to recover from his poverty gaffe, the latest unemployment report and anger among Catholics over the Obama administration requiring social service providers to include contraceptives in health coverage.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Komen Charity Reverses Planned Parenthood Grant Cuts
After two days of uproar and different explanations for its initial decision, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity reversed course Friday on cutting funding for Planned Parenthood. Hari Sreenivasan and Amina Khan of The Los Angeles Times discuss the abrupt shift in message at the well-known breast cancer charity.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Romney Admits Verbal Stumble, but Enjoys 'Real Organization' for Nevada Caucuses
Trying to move on from a gaffe about not caring about very poor Americans, GOP hopeful Mitt Romney told The Las Vegas Sun's Jon Ralston that he "misspoke." But rival Newt Gingrich maintains Romney's "boo-boo" will be repeated endlessly by the "elite media." Judy Woodruff and Ralston discuss this weekend's GOP contest in Nevada.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 5 Killed in Violence After Egypt's Soccer Riot
In other news Friday, cities across Egypt erupted in fresh violence as protesters accused the ruling military of failing to stop a soccer riot that killed 74 people this week. Also, malaria may be killing twice as many people as experts had believed, according to a new study funded by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Unemployment Drops to 8.3%, but It's 'Premature to Do Handstands'
New job numbers released Friday showed the U.S. job market surged in January as the unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in three years. Jeffrey Brown, Macroeconomic Advisers' Joel Prakken and Georgetown University's Harry Holzer examine the numbers and assess what some good news means for the longer-term U.S. recovery.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
After Florida Primary, What's Next? 5 Questions Answered
Gwen Ifill writes: "Right after the polls closed Tuesday night and Mitt Romney had been declared the winner of the Florida winner, syndicated columnists and PBS NewsHour contributors David Brooks, Mark Shields and I looked at each other and sighed."
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Conversation: Mark Morris
Jeffrey Brown talks to dance choreographer Mark Morris, whose "L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato" was recently performed at Washington's Kennedy Center.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Unemployment Dips to 8.3%, Lowest Rate in Three Years
The unemployment rate continued to trend downward Friday, reaching 8.3 percent, the lowest rate in three years. We calculate U-7, our own more inclusive statistic, to be down to 16.9 percent for January. That's the lowest we've seen since we started tracking the figure in January 2010.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Romney on Solid Ground in Nevada Despite Admitting He 'Misspoke'
Mitt Romney admitted Thursday that he "misspoke" when he said he was "not concerned about the very poor," a comment that put him on the defensive just hours after winning a decisive victory in the Florida primary.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
Could and Should U.S. End Combat Role in Afghanistan Early?
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney tried Thursday to downplay Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's remarks suggesting an early U.S. transition out of combat in Afghanistan. Judy Woodruff discusses a potential end to combat operations in 2013 with retired Army Gen. Jack Keane and Celeste Ward Gventer of the University of Texas.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
White House Downplays Panetta Remark Suggesting Early Afghan War Transition
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Thursday tried to clarify a remark by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta suggesting an early U.S. transition out of its combat mission in Afghanistan. Carney said the statement shouldn't be considered as an announcement about a decision. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
California Photographer Captures Young Faces of Juvenile Detention
Photographer and University of California, Santa Barbara professor Richard Ross has spent five years documenting juvenile detention facilities throughout the nation. In his own words, Ross explains what he's seen. This report is part of NewsHour's American Graduate series on the U.S. dropout crisis.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
Poverty and Politics: How Strong Is Safety Net for Poor Americans?
Presidential candidates have loaded recent stump speeches with references to wealth, taxes and "the very poor." Jeffrey Brown explores the role of poverty this election year with Lawrence Mead of New York University, Angela Glover Blackwell of the advocacy group PolicyLink and Barbara Perry of the University of Virginia.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
What's Behind Komen Charity's Split From Planned Parenthood?
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the well-known breast cancer charity, faces an onslaught of criticism after news broke that it would stop giving grant money to Planned Parenthood clinics for breast screening. Judy Woodruff discusses the move and whether it may have been politically motivated with The Los Angeles Times' Shari Roan.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
News Wrap: Donald Trump Endorses Romney for GOP Nomination
In other news Thursday, real estate mogul Donald Trump endorsed Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, telling the former governor to "go out and get 'em." Trump had flirted with his own presidential bid last spring. Also, two of the most-wanted terror suspects in Southeast Asia were reportedly killed in the Philippines.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock
A feminist before the term was coined, Daisy Bates was one of the great unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. Hari Sreenivasan spoke with filmmaker Sharon La Cruise about the challenges of telling her story.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
In Earthquakes, 'Liquefied' Ground Can Topple Buildings, Swallow Cars
On Wednesday's NewsHour broadcast, we aired an excerpt of a "NOVA" piece about a dense trove of ice age fossils found near Colorado's Snowmass Ski Resort. One theory is that these animals were snuffed out by a phenomenon called liquefaction, which can strike during an earthquake.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
Widening the Underemployment Pool - And Those Who Calculate It
More signs that the U.S. economy may not be headed into a strong recovery just yet: unemployment was at 8.6 percent in January, with underemployment up to 18.7 percent. But wait a minute. Those of you that watch unemployment numbers (and this page) closely will surely note that we're a day ahead of ourselves.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
The Life, Work of Poet Wislawa Szymborska
Jeffrey Brown talks to Wislawa Szymborska's longtime translator, Clare Cavanagh, professor of Slavic languages and comparative literate at Northwestern University, about the poet's life and work.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
Juvenile Education: Inside a Confined World
Photographer and professor Richard Ross has spent the last five years documenting juvenile detention facilities throughout the nation. The NewsHour recently spoke with him in his studio at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
Facebook Moves to Sell Stock and Go Public
Facebook, the place where 800 million people share photos, dating status, likes and dislikes, has taken the first steps towards becoming a public company, which means that soon anyone with enough cash can own a share of Facebook itself.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
Romney's Comments on 'Very Poor' Anger Left, Concern Right
During his Florida primary victory lap on the morning shows Wednesday, Mitt Romney got himself into a bit of trouble talking about how his campaign was mostly focused on middle-income Americans.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
'A Flintstone Moment': Mammoth Amount of Ice Age Fossils Found in Colorado
Wednesday's "NOVA" looks at an unexpected discovery near a Rocky Mountain ski resort: thousands of bones from ice age mammals, including mammoths, ground sloths and mastodons. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Kirk Johnson of Denver Museum of Nature and Science about the dig and ongoing research into the animals' mysterious deaths.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Santorum's Daughter Bella Recovering Nicely, But From What?
As Bella Santorum struggles toward recovery after a bout with double pneumonia, her family's openness about her Trisomy 18 has prompted a national question: What is it?
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Facebook IPO: Putting a Value on Social Media Giant
Facebook, the world's leading social media service, filed papers with the SEC Wednesday to raise $5 billion and take the company public. Jeffrey Brown discusses its business model, its growth potential and some interesting revelations in the IPO paperwork with Nate Elliott of Forrester Research and Wired magazine's Steven Levy.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Gang Member-Turned-Ph.D. Mentors Youth on the Fringes
Victor Rios says he has lived two lifetimes. In his first, he was a gang member, juvenile delinquent and high school dropout. Now, he's a sociology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who tries to help adolescents avoid the same mistakes he made and get second chances like he did. Ray Suarez reports.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
HUD Secretary Donovan: 'We Need to Do More' to Help Homeowners
President Obama called the housing crisis "massive in size and scope" Wednesday as he described his latest proposal that would let homeowners with private mortgages refinance into government-backed loans. Judy Woodruff discusses the $5 billion to $10 billion plan with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
News Wrap: Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills
In other news Wednesday, the drug maker Pfizer recalled 1 million packets of birth control pills. Some of the packages contained too many active tablets while others had too few, raising the risk of unintended pregnancy, the company said. Also, at least 73 people were killed in Egypt when a soccer match erupted into a riot.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Who's Spending More: Candidates or Super PACs?
As presidential candidates raise and spend increasingly larger amounts of money this election season, new financial reports show what role Super PACs are playing. Gwen Ifill discusses how campaign finance is shaping up this election year with John Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity and Roll Call's Eliza Newlin Carney.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Zach Condon Takes Beirut on a Journey Home
Zach Condon says Beruit's latest album, "The Rip Tide," is much more personal and retrospective, as he, now 25, finds himself settling down and looking back at his past.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Join a Live Chat Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET on Dropouts and Delinquents
This week, the NewsHour's American Graduate team looks at juvenile justice and gang violence relating to the dropout crisis. Join a live chat Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET with Victor Rios, a former gang member turned sociology professor, and Richard Ross, a photographer who documents what life is like for young people in prison.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
How Much Does Uncle Sam Spend on Foreign Aid?
Today's audience question for economics correspondent Paul Solman: Could reducing U.S foreign aid be used to help the Department of Defense reduce military spending?
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Dissecting Romney's Win in Florida
Coming out of the Florida primary, Mitt Romney has again reestablished himself as the front-runner, for now. And, maybe more important, he has reestablished himself as the candidate of the wealthier swing-voting communities -- counties that Patchwork Nation calls the Monied Burbs.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
One Man's Journey From Gang Member to Academia
Victor Rios says he has lived two lifetimes. In his first, he was a gang member, juvenile delinquent and high school dropout. Today, he's a sociology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who studies at-risk youth.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
Romney Back in the Driver's Seat After Decisive Florida Victory
With his decisive victory in the Florida primary Tuesday night, Mitt Romney regained command of the Republican nomination battle, rebounding from a disappointing second-place finish in South Carolina 10 days earlier, and now enters February with a full head of steam.
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Jan. 31, 2012
A PBS NewsHour Special Report: Sorting Through Florida Results
Analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks, Stuart Rothenberg and Christina Bellantoni discuss the results from the Jan. 31 2012 Florida primary in this PBS NewsHour Special Report.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Romney's Battle Wounds, Gingrich's Resilience
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks dissect the results of the Florida primary, including Newt Gingrich's showing among married women who voted and whether the battle between Mitt Romney and Gingrich has been good for President Obama's chances of re-election.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Liveblog: Romney Projected Winner in Florida Primary
Join the NewsHour from 6 p.m. ET onward for live coverage of the Florida Republican primary. We'll liveblog the night's notable speeches, tweets, photos and more. Also, join us for NewsHour broadcasts at 6, 9 and 11 p.m. ET, and track live election results in our interactive map.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Shields, Brooks on GOP's Negative Campaigning, Romney's Fighting Style
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the day's top political news, including some Republicans' concerns over the prospects of a Newt Gingrich nomination, Mitt Romney's political toughness and the state of play in Florida's primary.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
How the Housing Market Could Shape the 2012 Election
A new Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed U.S. home prices fell for a third straight month in two Florida cities, Miami and Tampa. Jeffrey Brown discusses the housing market's role this election season with The Wall Street Journal's Arian Campo-Flores and Jed Kolko of the real estate website Trulia.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
News Wrap: Sub-Zero Cold Wave Crosses Central, Eastern Europe
In other news Tuesday, the death toll neared 60 in a sub-zero cold wave across Central and Eastern Europe as temperatures dropped to -17 degrees Fahrenheit in some places. Also, the Food and Drug Administration approved a drug called Kalydeco for use by 1,200 patients with a rare form of cystic fibrosis.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Cantor Suggests Senate's Insider-Trading Bill Not Strong Enough
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Tuesday he would prefer his own version of insider-trading legislation over the measure the Senate has decided to debate this week.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Romney Confident, Gingrich Defiant as Florida Republicans Vote
While Florida Republicans cast ballots in Tuesday's primary, GOP hopeful Mitt Romney stressed his conservative credentials and rival Newt Gingrich vowed to continue his fight -- no matter the outcome. Judy Woodruff, reporting from Tampa, discusses the pointed attacks and the 50 delegates at stake with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Adam Johnson Reads From His Novel, 'The Orphan Master's Son'
Adam Johnson reads from his novel, "The Orphan Master's Son."
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| Jan. 31, 2012
No Recovery in Latest U.S. Housing Data
While mortgage interest rates are at literally at an all-time low, housing prices are back in line with income levels and the gap between the cost of owning vs. renting has closed substantially in many areas, there's still a general lack of confidence.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Mentoring Focuses on Building Relationships in Addition to Grades
Mentor Joytrease George and mentee Tianie Hazel's relationship did not begin with big smiles and jokes. Hazel reluctantly joined College Bound at the urging of her mother.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Romney in a Sunny State on Primary Day
Mitt Romney holds a campaign rally Monday in Dunedin, Fla.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Pick Your Future Health Care Adventure
Does all the health reform chatter have you ready to jump into a high risk pool or bend a cost curve of your own? Take a deep breath and try to look past it all: It's the future, 2025 to be specific, and your name is Mary.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Florida's Time to Shine
Polls are open in Florida, which becomes the fourth state to weigh in on the GOP presidential nomination fight. All the latest polls show Mitt Romney poised to claim a decisive victory, a result that would give him a boost of momentum following his defeat to Newt Gingrich in the South Carolina primary 10 days ago.
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| Jan. 31, 2012
Gwen's Take: 5 Things to Watch for in Florida
For some reason in modern politics, it always seems to come down to Florida. As Florida Republicans head to the polls, this is what I will be watching for here.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Author Adam Johnson Envisions a Life Inside North Korea Under Kim Jong-il
Author Adam Johnson's second novel, "The Orphan Master's Son," is a fictional account of a young man's passage through North Korea -- a country unknown, unseen and, at times, futile before the death of its "Dear Leader," Kim Jong-il. Johnson and Jeffrey Brown discuss his interpretation of the country and the late dictator.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Hans Rosling Brings Life, Humor, Sword-Swallowing to Global Health Statistics
Hans Rosling, co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation, visualizes global health trends and population numbers -- transforming dry poverty and development statistics into Internet sensations. In addition to his focus on the developing world and data visualization, the Swede happens to swallow swords. Ray Suarez reports.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
If Gingrich Loses Florida, What's His Path Forward?
Ahead of Tuesday's Florida primary, Gwen Ifill discusses the brutal clashing between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich with The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg and Susan Page of USA Today.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
In Florida, Vitriol Flies as Romney Sits Atop Polls Before Primary
A Quinnipiac University survey of likely Republican voters in Florida showed Mitt Romney with a 14-point advantage over rival Newt Gingrich Monday. Gwen Ifill discusses the increasingly bitter campaign ahead of Tuesday's primary with Judy Woodruff, reporting from Tampa.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Scenes From Florida's Campaign Trail
The NewsHour's politics team is reporting in Florida, covering the biggest test yet for the remaining Republican presidential candidates. Take a look back at a week in the Sunshine State.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Is All Government Spending 'Stimulus'?
Paul Solman answers the following question from our audience: If the stimulus program of 2009 was included in the federal budget and the budget was not subsequently reduced, did we in effect get an equivalent stimulus program, or more, in 2010 and 2011?
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Does the U.S. Actually Benefit From Free Trade?
Paul Solman answers a question about the benefit of free trade agreements.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Why the 2012 Hispanic Vote Doesn't Matter ... Yet
When it comes to politics, I know a lot about The Decade of the Hispanic. I've been lucky enough to cover three of them. For as long as I've been a reporter, the Hispanic vote has been the next big thing. Certainly, with every passing year, the potential and the reality of that vote's size grows.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Around'
Rae Armantrout is the author of 11 books of poetry and winner of numerous other awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. She is also a professor of writing and literature at the University of California-San Diego.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Experts Weigh in on Bird Flu Research
The Newshour asked three experts to weigh in on the bird flu research debate.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Does the U.S. Actually Benefit From Free Trade?
A viewer asks: What is the benefit -- if any -- of our free trade agreements?
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Electronic Tissue Monitors Brain, Heart and Muscles
Scientists are trying to develop tissue-like electronics that conform better to human organs. Elastic electronics, they call it.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
Gingrich, Romney Make Last-Minute Pitches on Eve of Florida Primary
The latest polls in Florida suggest Mitt Romney is leading Newt Gingrich, but he is not letting the former House speaker out of his sights. At a rally in Naples on Sunday, Romney unleashed a scathing attack on Gingrich, accusing him of making excuses for his downward slide in the Sunshine State.
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| Jan. 29, 2012
Florida Republicans, in Their Own Words
Even with the hot lights of the national news media pointed in their direction, the majority of Florida's 18 or so million residents are managing not to focus on next Tuesday's Republican primary, Judy Woodruff reports.
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| Jan. 27, 2012
In 'Money Shot,' Poet Armantrout Reacts to Financial Crisis in Verse
Rae Armantrout's poetry finds its place at the intersection of the public and the private. Armantrout won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize and was a finalist for the National Book Award for her 2009 collection, "Versed." Poems in her latest book, "Money Shot," speak to the economic downturn.
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| Jan. 27, 2012
Brooks, Dionne on Romney's Vulnerability, Gingrich's Swipes at Media, SOTU
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discuss the week's top political news, including President Obama's State of the Union address, his election-year agenda, Mitt Romney's vulnerability, Newt Gingrich's hostility toward the media and what's at stake in Tuesday's Florida primary.
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| Jan. 27, 2012
Should Financial Aid Be Linked to a College's Affordability?
President Obama announced Friday at the University of Michigan that he's putting colleges on notice that tuition hikes can't continue year after year. Ray Suarez discusses the proposals with Mark Yudof, president of the University of California, and Richard Vedder of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.
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| Jan. 27, 2012
Gingrich, Romney Battle in Winner-Take-All Florida
Combining TV attacks on rival Newt Gingrich and smooth debate performances, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has regained his footing in Florida public opinion polls ahead of Tuesday's primary. Judy Woodruff reports from the Sunshine State where many Republicans have already voted early.
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| Jan. 27, 2012
Gwen's Take: Taking Voters at Their Words
In our PBS NewsHour political coverage this year, we are making a special commitment to seek out the opinions of the people who actually cast the votes. And in each of the contests we have covered so far, we've found they do not disappoint.
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| Jan. 27, 2012
Extended Interview and Reading: Poet Rae Armantrout
An extended interview and reading with poet Rae Armantrout.
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| Jan. 27, 2012
Conversation: Rosenblatt's 'Kayak Morning'
Jeffrey brown talks to Roger Rosenblatt about his new book, "Kayak Morning: Relfections on Love, Grief, and Small Boats."
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| Jan. 27, 2012
Rivals Clash in Final Florida Debate
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich clashed early and often during Thursday night's debate in Jacksonville, a reflection of Florida's importance to their hopes of claiming the Republican presidential nomination.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
In an 'Age of Austerity,' How Scarce Resources Could Shape U.S. Politics
In a time of scarce resources, plans to cut deficits and reduce spending can develop into campaign issues. Judy Woodruff and Tom Edsall, a longtime Washington Post reporter who's now a New York Times columnist and journalism professor, discuss how austerity could shape and define American politics this election year and beyond.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
How Many Manufacturing Jobs Can U.S. Realistically Maintain?
As President Obama and GOP presidential candidates talk about reviving the U.S. manufacturing sector in hopes of creating jobs, how realistic is that goal in the face of continued outsourcing and machines filling jobs once held by humans? Ray Suarez speaks with three experts about the challenges and demand for skilled workers.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
Obama vs. Congress: Good Re-election Strategy for President?
In nearly every appearance these days, President Obama has urged Congress to act. In fact, criticizing congressional inaction has become a key part of his re-election strategy. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the president's attempt to capitalize on political gridlock in Washington.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
Romney's Florida Campaign Rolls Out 'Heavy Ammunition' Against Gingrich
After enduring days of political backbiting from GOP hopeful Mitt Romney, rival Newt Gingrich launched a livid counterattack Thursday, alluding to Romney's contentious investments. Margaret Warner discusses the sharpened tone on the campaign trail with Judy Woodruff, reporting from Florida ahead of Tuesday's primary.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
Deputy Defense Secretary on Pentagon Cuts: 'We Have No Choice'
Working to cut nearly $490 billion over the next decade, the Pentagon announced Thursday plans to create a leaner military by reducing ground forces, buying fewer weapons and postponing production of other defense systems. Jeffrey Brown discusses the new budget plans with Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
How Do You Spot a Black Hole? Look for Its 'Burp'
Last week, a team of astronomers met in Arizona to discuss ambitious plans to see the unseeable. Using data pulled from a group of ground-based telescopes and assembled by a supercomputer, their plan is to capture, for the first time, an image of a black hole.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
Florida Dispatch: As Field Narrows, GOP Race Heats Up in Sunshine State
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida | In contrast to Iowa, where the drama of the campaign played out in coffee shops and small town halls, and where voters took pride in meeting the candidates personally -- the contest in the Sunshine State has scaled up.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
Gingrich, Romney Slug It Out in Florida
A new CNN/Time/ORC poll released Wednesday of likely GOP primary voters in Florida showed former House speaker Newt Gingrich running a close second to Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, narrowing a 25-point deficit to two points in the span of a week.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Remembering Jan. 25: How Will Mubarak-Era Tension Shape Egypt's Future?
One year after the start of their revolution, hundreds of thousands of Egyptians took to Tahrir Square again on Wednesday. Margaret Warner and guests discuss how remnants from Hosni Mubarak's rule could translate into continuing tensions for the country.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Is There's a Big Relief Rally Under Way?
Some might be expecting comment on the State of the Union here, but really, I don't see much point. I've been listening to these speeches for decades now, and they are not policy proposals so much as articles of faith. Rather, Europe.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Telenovelas: Are Spanish-Language Soap Operas Good for Your Health?
The latest in Spanish-language soap operas, or telenovelas, have encased more than typical romance and personal scandal, debuting some very clear messages on health care for Latinos in the U.S., specifically Colorado. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on the creators' reasoning in writing beyond the usual storylines.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Debating Obama's Vision for the U.S. Economy
In his State of the Union Address Tuesday night, President Obama spoke about his economic goals for the country. Gwen Ifill discusses the broader points, including fairness, taxes and American manufacturing, with Heather Boushey of the Center for American Progress and Douglas Holtz-Eakin of the American Action Forum.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Fact-Checking President Obama's Third State of the Union
Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman recaps President Obama's third State of the Union address, then The Washington Post's Glenn Kessler grades the speech on accuracy and provides more context on topics that may have been glazed over.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Who Was Behind Kidnapping, Rescue in Somalia?
Members of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 freed two kidnapped aid workers, including one American, early Wednesday -- whisking them away from their captors in Somalia. Jeffrey Brown discusses the kidnappers' motives and how the operation unfolded with NPR's Tom Bowman and the Atlantic Council's Peter Pham.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
For Ryan Tedder, the Hits Keep Coming
While OneRepublic has recorded hit songs like "Apologize," which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009, "All the Right Moves" and "Secrets," it's not Ryan Tedder's work with his band that has earned him a Grammy nomination this year.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Obama Makes Fairness Centerpiece of State of the Union, Re-election Pitch
President Obama delivered his third State of the Union address Tuesday night -- a preview of the general election argument to come over the next nine-and-a-half months -- calling for the restoration of economic fairness and pledging to confront Republican opposition to his policies in Congress head-on.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Help Translate the State of the Union, Republican Response
If you speak more than one language, please join The PBS Newshour's volunteer translation team. Help us translate the words of both President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union address as well as Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' Republican response into as many languages as possible.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
State of the Union Hangout With the PBS NewsHour
Politics Editor Christina Bellantoni hosted a Google+ hangout during the 2012 State of the Union and the GOP response. Among the guests were Talking Points Memo reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro, Tufts history professor Peniel Joseph, Huffington Post reporter Jon Ward and University of New Hampshire historian Ellen Fitzpatrick.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Watch Party: 2012 State of the Union
Politics Editor Christina Bellantoni hosted a Google+ hangout during the 2012 State of the Union and the GOP response. Among the guests were Talking Points Memo reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro, Tufts history professor Peniel Joseph, Huffington Post reporter Jon Ward and University of New Hampshire historian Ellen Fitzpatrick.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
As Prepared for Delivery: Indiana Gov. Daniels' Republican Response to SOTU
Following is the full text of Gov. Mitch Daniels' Republican Address to the Nation, as prepared for delivery, as released by Speaker of the House John Boehner's Press Office.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
David Brooks, Ruth Marcus Review President Obama's SOTU and the GOP Response
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus discuss President Obama's third State of the Union address, as well as the response by the Republican party.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
As Prepared for Delivery: Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address
This text is as prepared for delivery and released by the White House.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill
Richard Cordray, the new federal consumer watchdog, visited Capitol Hill Tuesday and defended the Obama administration's agenda to skeptical Republicans. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Was Justice Served After Haditha Killings?
At his sentencing hearing Tuesday, Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, the remaining Marine charged in the 2005 Haditha killings, expressed sorrow for the victims, and said he hadn't meant for his men to kill innocent Iraqis. Margaret Warner discusses his plea deal with two retired Marines, Lt. Col. Gary Solis and Capt. Bing West.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Plea Deal in Haditha Killings Opens New Wounds in Iraq
A military judge on Tuesday recommended 90 days of confinement and reduction in rank for Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, the remaining Marine charged in a case that shook Iraq and the U.S. -- the gunning down of 24 civilians in Haditha in 2005. However, because of a pre-trial agreement, he will serve no time. Margaret Warner reports.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Solar Storm Swipes Earth, But No Immediate Damage
On Sunday, a gigantic solar flare erupted from out of the sun and began charging toward Earth at millions of miles an hour. But so far, no major damage reported.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
David Brooks, Ruth Marcus on Romney's Money, SOTU, Gingrich Lobbying Definition
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus discuss Tuesday's top political news including the release of financial documents by Republican hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, plus a preview of President Obama's election-year State of the Union address.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
What Do Tax Returns of Romney, Gingrich Reveal?
Financial documents, released under pressure, dominated the Republican presidential campaign Tuesday. Hours after Newt Gingrich released a disputed Freddie Mac employment contract, rival Mitt Romney released two years of income tax returns. Jeffrey Brown reports. Then, Judy Woodruff and guests discuss what the returns show.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Carney to GOP on State of the Union: Don't Criticize a Speech You Haven't Heard
In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Obama is expected to touch on American manufacturing, new worker-training programs and alternative energy sources, according to White House aides. Ray Suarez reports and Gwen Ifill discusses the president's election-year agenda with White House Press Secretary Jay Carney.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Excerpts of the President's State of the Union Address
President Obama will stress fairness as a way to strengthen the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, according to excerpts released by the White House.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
First Lady's Guests Showcase President's Initiatives
The White House announced the list of guests that will be joining Michelle Obama in the first lady's box for the State of the Union speech Tuesday evening. As in years past, they were selected for their service, for an outstanding contribution they made to the country over the past year, and in some cases, for political reasons.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Is 'Hot Money' Responsible for the Financial Crises?
'Hot money' -- capital moving quickly into and out of a country --- is the topic of today's Q-and-A, and whether it's part of the reason why there have been so many financial crises in the last 30 years.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Hospitals Seek To Attract Business With Patient Perks
Photo by Getty Images.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Translating the State of the Union With Your Help
If you can read and write in another language, and are interested in becoming part of the NewsHour's team of translators for Tuesday's State of the Union address, join us by clicking here.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture stories from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Romney Releases Tax Returns
Mitt Romney told Brian Williams of NBC News during the debate Monday night that there would be "no surprises" when he released his tax returns.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
Watchdog-in-Chief Richard Cordray Outlines Plan to Clean Up Consumer Lending
Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the controversial appointment of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Paul quizzes the tough-on-crime former Ohio attorney general and former "Jeopardy" champ about his appointment's legality, his plans to police financial firms and some Bible trivia.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
Want to Use a GPS-Tracking Device? Get a Warrant, Supreme Court Tells Police
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that police violated the Constitution by attaching a GPS-tracking device to a car owned by a Washington, D.C., club owner, eventually leading to a cocaine-trafficking conviction. Jeffrey Brown discusses their reasoning and the implications with The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 2 Killed, 100 Hurt by Possible Tornadoes in Alabama
In other news Monday, at least two people were killed and 100 hurt when possible tornadoes struck Alabama. The huge system stretched from the Great Lakes to the Deep South, where the heaviest storms were hitting. Also, a U.S. Marine pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty in the killing of two dozen Iraqis in 2005.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
Florida Voters Brace for Barrage of Ads as Romney, Gingrich Battle Escalates
Judy Woodruff reports on GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney launching an aggressive assault on South Carolina primary winner Newt Gingrich. Then, Gwen Ifill discusses the state of the Republican field ahead of Florida's primary next week with The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg and USA Today's Susan Page.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
Marcia Coyle: Court Moves 'Carefully' to Balance Rights in GPS Ruling
The Supreme Court's decision Monday -- saying police must have a warrant before attaching a GPS tracker to vehicles -- shows the court "wants to move carefully" in weighing the privacy rights of individuals against law enforcement's need for information in criminal investigations, according to legal analyst Marcia Coyle.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Tale'
Natasha Saje was born in Germany and grew up in New York City and northern New Jersey. She is the author of two books of poems: "Red Under the Skin" (Pittsburgh, 1994) and "Bend" (Tupelo Press, 2004). She teaches at Westminster College in Salt Lake City and in the Vermont College MFA in Writing program.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
Why Are Banks Ditching Foreclosed Homes, and What's the Euro Worth?
Two questions today from reader Barb Weismann: one, on foreclosed homes and what banks are doing with them; and the second, looking at why the value of the euro is still besting the U.S. dollar even while the euro zone is in economic danger.
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| Jan. 23, 2012
Brave Newt World: 3 Contests, 3 Winners
In a 40 percent to 28 percent rout, Newt Gingrich won more raw votes Saturday in South Carolina than Mitt Romney won in New Hampshire and Iowa combined.
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| Jan. 21, 2012
Live Blog: South Carolina Primary Results
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was projected to defeat Mitt Romney Saturday in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary, according to The Associated Press. Follow a live blog with updates from NewsHour staffers.
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| Jan. 21, 2012
In S.C. Victory, Gingrich Wins 'Just About Every Demographic'
In his South Carolina primary victory, Newt Gingrich won just about every demographic -- Tea Party voters, those who consider themselves somewhat or very conservative and voters who said the most important quality a candidate should have is the ability to beat President Obama. Political Editor Christina Bellantoni reports.
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| Jan. 21, 2012
Gwen's Take: South Carolina Votes
In retrospect, it should not come as a surprise that Election Day came to South Carolina with wind, rain and tornado watches. The Gingrich surge here has been that strong.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Hackers Retaliate Against DOJ in Raging Online Piracy Fight
Just hours after the Justice Department shut down the file-sharing website megaupload.com and charged several of its executives with online piracy Thursday, a group of hackers retaliated by taking down the DOJ website. Margaret Warner discusses the ongoing battle with The Washington Post's Cecilia Kang.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
After Union Fallout, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on the Brink of Recall Election
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was one step closer to recall after the state's Democratic Party submitted enough signatures to trigger a special election. Walker made bitter enemies a year ago when he passed a bill removing most collective bargaining rights for public employees. Zac Schultz of Wisconsin Public Television reports.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Romney's Message, Gingrich's Defense, Santorum's Struggles
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the impact of Mitt Romney's "stumbling" debate performances, allegations from Newt Gingrich's ex-wife, Ron Paul's chances and the real message behind the Obama campaign's first television ads.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Polls Suggest Two-Man Race as South Carolina Voters Prep for Saturday's Primary
A day before the South Carolina primary, a drumbeat of polls suggested a "neck-in-neck" race between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. Ray Suarez discusses the closing moments of the "single craziest week of the 2012 campaign" with Gwen Ifill, who has been reporting the building action from Columbia, the state capital.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Group Aims to Make Women a 'Critical Mass' in Congress
The numbers are depressing, and surprising, considering it's 2012. Only 17 percent of the U.S. Senate is made up of women. A group called "Political Parity" launched a national bipartisan effort Thursday to change this.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Electoral Maps 'Huge Setback' for Democrats
The Supreme Court rejected the new Texas redistricting map Friday, creating disarray for the upcoming primary election. Ray Suarez discusses the decision's political and legal implications with Richard Hasen of the University of California Irvine School of Law and Shira Toeplitz, a political reporter for Roll Call.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
The Doubleheader: Shields and Brooks on S.C. Debates, Super Bowl Picks
The first edition of the Doubleheader for 2012 is here. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks tackle Topic No. 1 of the debates in South Carolina last night.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Scenes From South Carolina's Campaign Trail
The PBS NewsHour's politics team is on the ground in South Carolina covering the busy days before Saturday's primary. Here's a look at the week leading up to the primary in video and tweets.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Bird Flu Studies Temporarily Paused, Journals Announce
Last year, questions were raised over how much research on the dangerous H5N1 virus -- or avian flu -- should be published in scientific journals. H5N1 is not yet transmissible among humans, though scientists have created a strain that can pass between ferrets.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
The Education Conversation - South Carolina Edition
In this week's Education Conversation, we look at how GOP candidates score on education and why South Carolina's graduation rates are so low.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Airman, Actors Seek to Inspire Youth with 'Red Tails'
"Nothing's difficult. Everything's a challenge. Through adversity to the stars. From the last plane to the last bullet to the last minute to the last man - we fight. WE fight! We FIGHT!"
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| Jan. 20, 2012
1927's 'Napoleon' Set for Grand Premiere
It's billed as the U.S. premiere of a film made in 1927. The film is "Napoleon," made by the great director, Abel Gance. The U.S. premiere with full orchestra will be presented by the San Francisco Silent Film Festival in March. Jeffrey Brown talks to Kevin Brownlow, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker who's put it together.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Stand-up Economist Signs Off From China and Thinks About Its Future
In this final edition of our "Man in Beijing", stand-up economist Yoram Bauman ties up his China miniseries with thoughts on the future for the so-called "Communist" country.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
The Daily Frame
Artist Enrique Guerrero applies a green-black patina to one of the bronze Screen Actors Guild Award statuettes at the American Fine Arts Foundry on Thursday. The 18th Annual SAG Awards, for outstanding motion picture and primetime television performances, will be held in Los Angeles on Jan. 29.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
Gingrich's Ex-wife, Romney's Taxes, CNN's King Fuel Combative GOP Debate
Thursday night's GOP presidential debate capped perhaps the most surreal 24-hour period of the 2012 campaign and might have altered the shape of the race as Republican voters in South Carolina go to the polls on Saturday.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
In Chapter 11 Filing, Kodak Tries to Develop New Vision for Survival
Eastman Kodak, a once-powerful American brand now struggling to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday. Hari Sreenivasan discusses the film pioneer's news with Julie Philipp, news director of WXXI Public Television in Rochester, N.Y., where Kodak is headquartered.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
Villaraigosa: Washington Must Be Smart About Cuts, Investments in U.S. Cities
Bracing for a new federal budget, hundreds of U.S. mayors sought meetings in Washington this week. Their message: don't let cities fall through the cracks. Ray Suarez discusses the challenges local governments face amid a national debt crisis with Mayors Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles and Danny Jones of Charleston, W.Va.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
News Wrap: Obama Announces Tourism Efforts at Disney
In other news Thursday, President Obama used Walt Disney World as a backdrop to announce efforts to let more foreign tourists into the U.S., especially Florida -- a state hit hard by unemployment and foreclosures. Also, the federal government shut down one of the world's largest file-sharing sites, megaupload.com.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
Gingrich to NewsHour: I Have Momentum to Beat 'Liberal' Romney
GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich sat down with Gwen Ifill Thursday in South Carolina after Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced his endorsement of the former speaker of the House. Gingrich discussed his momentum ahead of Saturday's primary, and said his candidacy was the only "practical vote" to stop a Mitt Romney nomination.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
After Dropping out, Perry Alludes to Gingrich's Personal Troubles in Endorsement
Concluding that there was "no viable path forward," Texas Gov. Rick Perry suspended his campaign for the presidency in an announcement Thursday morning. He immediately endorsed former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for the Republican nomination. Judy Woodruff has an update on the race for the GOP nomination.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
Rejected Keystone XL Pipeline Project at Top of Congress' Agenda
House Democrats and Republicans picked up where they left off at the end of 2011, bickering about the creation of jobs or the lack thereof. President Obama rejected the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline that Republicans said would create more than 20,000 jobs.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
Darwin Fossils Released From Hiding
In April 2011, Howard Falcon-Lang, a paleobotanist, was sifting through old collections in a poorly-lit storeroom at the British Geological Society, when he reached into a dark cabinet and pulled out a fossil with a signature that looked an awful lot like Charles Darwin's.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
Exclusive: Gingrich Says Perry Endorsement Will Make Big Difference
Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich told the PBS NewsHour's Gwen Ifill in an exclusive interview Thursday in Beaufort, S.C., that Texas Gov. Rick Perry's endorsement of him earlier in the day is further evidence that he is the only conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
The High Cost of a Good Night's Sleep
There is a growing awareness in the medical community that the grunts and snorts of noisy sleepers can also be a sign of sleep apnea. Critics, however, worry that overnight tests to diagnose apnea, particularly those done in sleep labs, may be over-prescribed at great cost to the health care system.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
Perry Quits GOP Race, Endorses Gingrich
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to announce Thursday morning that he is ending his bid for the GOP presidential nomination and will instead endorse former House speaker Newt Gingrich.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
Rediscovering Charles Darwin
Last spring, a British scientist reached into the back of a cabinet and pulled out a fossil with a signature that looked an awful lot like Charles Darwin's. Turns out it was. Here is a sample of the fossils, which include seeds, extinct tree samples and fungus crushed into glass panels.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
How Big a Role Do Private Equity Firms Play in U.S. Economy?
As private equity firms gain more attention this election season, Judy Woodruff discusses whether private equity activity is more focused on short-term profits or the long-term health of companies with The Riverside Company's Stewart Kohl and author Josh Kosman.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
San Francisco's Famed Coit Tower Murals in Peril Due to Fog, Neglect
In San Francisco's Coit Tower, historic murals by 25 significant artists depicting life in California in the early 1930s have fallen into disrepair for a variety of reasons, including a lack of security, funding problems and the city's famous fog. Correspondent Spencer Michels reports on efforts to preserve the famed frescoes.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
A History of Mitt Romney's Stances on Releasing Tax Returns
GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney came under increased pressure Wednesday from allies and opponents to release his tax information in advance of Saturday's Republican primary in South Carolina. Judy Woodruff discusses how Romney has previously handled the tax issue with Michael Kranish of The Boston Globe, then speaks with Gwen Ifill.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
Richard Cordray: From 'Jeopardy!' to Controversial Presidential Appointment
Paul Solman talks to Richard Cordray about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Republican opposition, his record on being tough on crime, and 'Jeopardy!'
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| Jan. 18, 2012
News Wrap: Rescue Operations on Stricken Cruise Ship off Italy Halted Again
In other news Wednesday, the stricken cruise ship off of Northern Italy shifted again, forcing rescue workers to halt operations again. Also, some websites went ahead with blackouts to protest anti-piracy bills in Congress.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
Could Keystone Pipeline Plan Be Revived After Obama's Rejection?
President Obama denied TransCanada Corp.'s application to build the Keystone XL pipeline Wednesday, a project that would have carried oil 1,700 miles from the tar sands of Canada to refineries in Port Arthur, Texas. Hari Sreenivasan discusses the president's decision and the next steps with The Washington Post's Juliet Eilperin.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
SOPA Blackouts Reaction and Resources
What pro- and anti-SOPA backers say about the SOPA/PIPA blackout day and five resources to learn more about it.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
The Not-So-Bad Times in Nashua, N.H.
There are signs that the economy is indeed stirring to life -- or at least showing signs it is not completely dead -- and if you look closely you can see indications of those returning vital signs in Nashua, N.H.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
For the Depression-era Murals of Coit Tower, Great Recession-era Neglect
Two-hundred thousand visitors show up at Coit Tower in San Francisco every year, and most of them seem to ignore one the most fascinating and enjoyable art treasures in country: the Depression-era murals that cover the tower's walls.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
Romney Facing Scrutiny Over Personal Tax Rate, Releasing Returns
Mitt Romney admitted for the first time Tuesday that he pays an effective income tax rate of about 15 percent, raising questions about the front-runner's wealth and providing his Republican rivals and Democrats fresh ammunition.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
Jolie Tackles Bosnian War in Directorial Debut
Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie sat down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss, "In the Land of Blood and Honey," her directorial debut. Jolie admits the film, which takes an unflinching look at the mass rape and ethnic cleansing of the Bosnian War in the 1990s, is "a hard movie to watch, but it is intentionally so."
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| Jan. 17, 2012
A World Without Wikipedia: For SOPA, Websites Threaten a Midnight Blackout
Beginning midnight Wednesday, some major Internet companies could go dark for 24 hours as part of an online protest against the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA. Ray Suarez discusses the planned blackout with Ben Huh, the CEO of a participating company, and NBC Universal's Rick Cotton, who supports the legislation as written.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
Bonuses Shrink as Wall Street Reacts to Crawling Economy
As members of the Occupy movement sought answers on Capital Hill Tuesday, reports also circulated that bonuses on Wall Street will be lower this year. Judy Woodruff discusses what the declining dollars mean with financial writer William Cohan and compensation consultant Brian Foley.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
How Big Money Super PACs are Reshaping the GOP Race
In the wake of a Supreme Court decision lifting restrictions on some campaign contributions, super PACs have spent $26 million this election cycle. Gwen Ifill discusses big money's impact on the political landscape with John Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity and Robert Kelner of the Covington & Burling law firm.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
News Wrap: Truck Crash Kills at Least 23 in Haiti
In other news Tuesday, opponents of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker collected enough signatures to force a recall election. The drive began after Walker pushed through a law that ended collective bargaining rights for public employees. Also, in Haiti, at least 23 people were killed when a truck hauling earthquake rubble crashed.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
On the Angelina Jolie Press Junket
I might as well quickly get out of the way the most obvious detail: Yes, Angelina Jolie is an attractive human being, this day exuding more seriousness of purpose than glamor. But I left thinking less about her than about the strange experience of interviewing her.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
As New Cancer Treatments Emerge, An Old Question: 'What If?'
While reporting on the NewsHour's recent cancer series, health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser kept thinking of an old friend. If Mary had been diagnosed with melanoma today, at the very least she might have had more time.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
The Rich are Getting Richer and the Poor, Poorer - 'We Know, Paul!'
A pair of Making Sen$e-commenters about two of our recent pieces.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture stories from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
The Daily Frame
British artist David Hockney takes a picture of press photographers with his phone as he poses in front of his painting, "The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire 2011 (twenty-eleven)," at Monday's opening of his exhibition, "David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture" at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
Rivals Batter Romney in Feisty South Carolina Debate
The five Republican presidential candidates met in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Monday night for what became a feisty forum showcasing four hopefuls trying to dent Mitt Romney's front-runner armor.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
In Smaller Voices, 'I Have a Dream' Echoes Again Over National Mall
For the past seven years on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, children from a Washington, D.C., elementary school have climbed the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to proclaim "I have a dream," just as Dr. King did 48 years ago. This year, they also shared what "the most historic speech ever" means to them.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
On this MLK Day, Righting the Rhetoric on King's Memorial
In remembrance of the civil rights leader Monday, many visitors to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial stopped to read aloud the inspiring words -- and one misquote -- chiseled in granite. Margaret Warner discusses the mistake with the person who first publicized it: the Washington Post's Rachel Manteuffel.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
GOP Field Winnowed to 5 as Huntsman Ends Campaign
Monday marked the end of the campaign trail for presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman. The former Utah governor's announcement narrowed the GOP field to five just days before the South Carolina primary. Judy Woodruff discusses the current state of play with NewsHour political editor Christina Bellantoni and USA Today's Susan Page.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
Submit Your Personal Finance Questions, Get 'Simple' Answers
Investments, trading, retirement planning, high-level finance and dealings: complicated, mathematically intense stuff best left to the pros, right? Not necessarily, according to financial planner-turned-New York Times blogger Carl Richards, who is taking personal finance questions from the NewsHour audience.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
Tracking Firefighters Through the Smoke
Locating a missing person inside a burning building filled with blinding smoke can be tricky and extremely dangerous.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
Weekly Poem: 'Root'
Terrance Hayes is the author of four books of poems: "Muscular Music" (1999); "Hip Logic" (2002, National Poetry Series winner); "Wind in a Box" (2006); and "Lighthead" (2010), which won the National Book Award for poetry.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
The Daily Frame
Martin Luther King III speaks at the base of a statue to his father after a wreath laying ceremony Sunday at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
Then There Were Five: Huntsman to Quit Race, Endorse Romney
Jon Huntsman, who attracted votes from Democrats and worried President Obama's team in Chicago, will step aside and embrace front-runner Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination Monday morning in South Carolina.
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| Jan. 15, 2012
Huntsman to End Presidential Bid, Endorse Romney, Adviser Says
Jon Huntsman will end his presidential bid and endorse Mitt Romney's candidacy, a top aide told the NewsHour late Sunday.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
Shields and Brooks on Romney Taking Heat, Ron Paul's Vision, Obama's Fundraising
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the state of the GOP campaign, the effectiveness of Mitt Romney's defense of his record at Bain Capital, Ron Paul's young supporters, campaign financing and President Obama's re-election warchest.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
Records: Federal Reserve Officials Foresaw, Joked About Housing Bubble in 2006
Newly released transcripts from the Federal Reserve's 2006 meetings reveal the extent of what Chairman Ben Bernanke and his colleagues actually knew as the country was about to hit the cusp of the financial crisis. Ray Suarez discusses the board's detailed conversations with The New York Times' Binyamin Appelbaum.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
Cancer Treatment: Are Personalized Molecular Profiles in Our Future?
In the 40 years since the federal government promised to find a cure for cancer, hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent and much has been learned. Still, the diseases continue to claim more lives each year. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on the past, present and future of cancer treatment.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
How Would Obama Wield Agency-Reorganization Power?
President Obama asked Congress Friday to give him authority to consolidate executive branch agencies. Margaret Warner speaks with Roll Call's Steven Dennis and Bloomberg News' Hans Nichols about what would happen if Mr. Obama is granted the reorganization power that no president has had for almost 30 years.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
In South Carolina, Romney Fights Back, Defends Record to GOP Voters
As Republican presidential contenders gauge how to slow Mitt Romney's momentum, social conservative leaders plan to meet in Texas this weekend to discuss the possibility of uniting behind someone other than the former Massachusetts governor. Judy Woodruff has an update on the campaign ahead of South Carolina's primary.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
Health Reform: Changing the Game for Pediatric Cancer Patients?
This is the story of Cooper Cochran -- one of the 350,000 pediatric cancer survivors in the U.S. What impact will the new health care reform law have on his future?
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| Jan. 13, 2012
The Strange, Animal-Killing Side Effects of Tax Policy Changes
I don't want to jeopardize my family because I tried to make the country a better place."
Arthur Laffer, economist to Ronald Reagan and famous for the Laffer Curve theory, which we explored on Wednesday's NewsHour in 'Taxes: How High is Too high?', had reason to be concerned.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
Conversation: Jake Shimabukuro Leading a Ukulele Renaissance
The ukulele has just four strings, a fairly limited range and, historically, a limited appeal. But Jake Shimabukuro has been out to change that, and he seems to be leading something of a ukulele renaissance in pop music.
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| Jan. 13, 2012
Romney Launches Bain Defense
Mitt Romney, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, pushed back on criticism from his rivals of his tenure at the private equity firm Bain Capital, and he's putting a new ad on the air saying those attacks are a mistake.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Domain Names: Debating the Effects of a Dot-Anything World
ICANN, the company that assigns what are called domain names for the Web is making a big change and rolling out a program to dramatically increase the number and kind of names available. However, that could prove to be a costly endeavor for some businesses. Ray Suarez leads a debate over the effects of the new rules.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Barbour's Parting Pardons, Some for Convicted Killers, Stir Furor in Mississippi
After days of controversy, a Mississippi judge moved Wednesday to block some last-minute pardons made by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour. Barbour had issued pardons to more than 200 felons, 14 of them convicted killers. Margaret Warner discusses the reaction to the pardons with Daniel Cherry of Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Kids and Cancer: Why Pediatric Cancer Cure Rates Have Improved So Much
Four decades ago, President Nixon signed a law that would change the way cancer research was funded in an effort to develop better treatments and cure more patients. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser explores the positive developments pediatric cancer research has realized in the last 40 years.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
News Wrap: U.S. Chamber Chief Warns Against Romney Criticism Over Role at Firm
In other news Thursday, on the campaign trail, the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said it was foolish for Republicans to attack Mitt Romney's record as a venture capitalist. Also, several sites in and around Haiti's capital held memorial services in remembrance of the earthquake that killed 316,000 people two years ago.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
How Will Marines Video Affect Relations Between U.S., Afghanistan, Taliban?
U.S. and Afghan officials denounced a video Thursday that appeared to show American troops urinating on enemy dead in Afghanistan. Judy Woodruff discusses the video's effects on potential peace talks with Andrew Exum of the Center for a New American Security and The Washington Post's David Ignatius.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Taliban: Marines Video Shameful, Inhumane, but Won't Hamper Peace Efforts
The U.S. military faced a new firestorm of criticism Thursday after a video appeared on YouTube, purportedly showing four U.S. Marines urinating on three bodies of Taliban fighters. The video triggered condemnations and investigations. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Beyond Dot-Com: Web Domains Set To Expand
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is opening up applications for new web domains. That means that the traditional endings of website names, most of which are familiar to users as .com, .org or .net, will be able to be almost any word in any language.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Giant Galaxy Cluster, Blue Stars and Cosmic Explosions
In the far-flung distant universe, 7 billion light years away, a super galaxy cluster has been discovered by an international team of scientists. It's the most massive, hottest, brightest galaxy cluster ever seen, and so astonishingly enormous that it's been dubbed El Gordo -- Spanish for "the fat one."
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Galaxy Clusters, Blue Stars and Cosmic Explosions
Skywatchers gathered in Austin, Texas, this week at the 219th American Astronomical Society meeting. Here's a look at some of the most exciting interstellar space findings, and the images that accompany them.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
The Daily Frame
Nick DeLeon, a soccer player from the University of Louisville, participates in "Creating the Beautiful Game," an art exhibition Wednesday at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Share Your Photos: Childhood Cancer Awareness
On the PBS NewsHour Thursday, health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser will explore some of the astonishing gains made in pediatric cancer research since 1971. We want to put faces to this very human story with your help.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Obama, Democrats Raise $68 Million in 4th Quarter
Now that Mitt Romney has won two nominating contests, President Obama is starting to step it up. Mr. Obama and the Democratic National Committee pulled in $68 million in the fourth quarter from 583,000 people. Donations that went straight to the campaign totaled $42 million.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
How Are Tax-Rate Adjustments and Government Revenues Related?
Paul Solman considers a readers question about tax-rate adjustments: "If tax rate adjustments did not affect revenue very much, did that have to do with simultaneous adjustments in deductions and exemptions?"
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| Jan. 11, 2012
What's Next for Gitmo, Detainees and U.S. Handling of Terror Suspects?
A decade after the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, began accepting prisoners, the debate continues over how the U.S. treats terror suspects. Jeffrey Brown discusses the ongoing issue of military detention with Vincent Warren of the Center for Constitutional Rights and David Rivkin, an attorney with Baker Hostetler.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Protesters Mark 10th Anniversary of Gitmo
Across from the White House on Wednesday, more than 200 protesters -- some wearing orange jumpsuits and black hoods -- marked 10 years since the first 20 prisoners arrived at the American prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Supreme Court Upholds 'Ministerial Exception' From Anti-Bias Laws
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that the Constitution provides ministers an exemption to anti-discrimination laws. Margaret Warner discusses the implications of the court's recognition of a "ministerial exception" with The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Taxes: How High Is Too High?
Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the question of just how high U.S. tax rates should or shouldn't be and examines the relationship between economic activity and tax rates. It's part of his ongoing reporting series, Making Sen$e of financial news.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
What Mitt Romney's Role at Bain Capital Means for His Presidential Bid
Mitt Romney's tenure at one of the world's largest private investment firms, Bain Capital, has emerged as a major campaign issue this election season. Judy Woodruff discusses the company's hiring statistics and Romney's role with The Boston Globe's Beth Healy and Fortune Magazine's Dan Primack.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Romney Has Momentum, but 'Anything Could Happen' in S.C.
The race for the Republican presidential nomination turned to South Carolina Wednesday, where the field of presidential hopefuls took aim at frontrunner Mitt Romney. Gwen Ifill discusses the politics of the Palmetto State with Reid Wilson of National Journal's Hotline and Clemson University's David Woodard.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Teens Dealing With Cancer Find an Ally in The Who's Daltrey
There's a building chorus in the oncology world demanding more support for teen cancer patients. Headlining the movement now making inroads in the U.S.: rock star Roger Daltrey.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Shedding Light on Early Cancer Detection
Vadim Backman, a biomedical engineer at Northwestern University is working to develop less invasive cancer detection procedures.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Even With Wins, Romney Faces Tough Road With Conservatives
As praise for Mitt Romney continues to pour in, it's still not difficult to find commentary from conservatives who aren't ready to climb on the bandwagon. Indeed, some of the criticisms are so withering it's clear Romney still has work to do to win over his own base if he's to carry the Republican banner this fall.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Conversation: Doc Watson
At 88, Doc Watson is a legend of folk and bluegrass music, but he hasn't yet lost the drive to hit the road and perform on stage.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
For Romney, Everything Falls into Place
Mitt Romney had a lot of advantages going into New Hampshire -- from residency to voter demographics -- and in the end it all showed up on Tuesday night.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
Tickets to Ride: Romney Heads South, Rivals Not Bowing Out
Mitt Romney made history. The former Massachusetts governor is the first non-incumbent Republican in modern times to win nominating contests in both Iowa and New Hampshire.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Shields, Brooks Reflect on Romney's New Hampshire Victory
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks reflect on Mitt Romney's victory in New Hampshire's Tuesday primary and preview the Republican presidential campaign's shift to South Carolina's primary.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Shields, Brooks Look to South Carolina Vote as N.H. Primary Numbers Roll in
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss what to look for in New Hampshire as the results roll in, the state of the GOP field and how Tuesday's primary could affect South Carolina's primary next week.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
North Carolina Moves to Compensate People Sterilized Against Their Will
Roughly 7,600 people were sterilized in North Carolina against their will between 1929 and 1974. A state panel voted Tuesday to pay the victims $50,000 each. Ray Suarez discusses the history of the program and the panel's decision with Charmaine Fuller-Cooper of the North Carolina Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
What Role Should FCC Play in Policing Profanity on the Airwaves?
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving freedom of speech on broadcast television and the constitutional debate over federal regulation of indecency. Jeffrey Brown discusses the arguments and the potential effects for the FCC with Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
How New Hampshire Shapes the GOP Campaign Ahead
New Hampshire's primary Tuesday could winnow the GOP field even further. Judy Woodruff discusses the potential shift on the campaign trail with NewsHour political editor Christina Bellantoni and the Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
New Hampshire Voters Discuss What's Important to Them
Prospective voters in New Hampshire take seriously their opportunity to vet the candidates face-to-face. The NewsHour's Quinn Bowman interviews three about what they think is important in the 2012 election.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Sizing up the Granite State Electorate
By all accounts, New Hampshire's primary Tuesday was Mitt Romney's to lose with the rest of the Republican field trying to hold down his margin of victory. Gwen Ifill discusses the polling numbers with the University of New Hampshire's Andy Smith.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Liveblog: New Hampshire Primary Results
Join the NewsHour tonight from 6 p.m. ET onward for live coverage of New Hampshire's GOP primary. We'll liveblog the night's notable speeches, tweets, photos and analysis from NewsHour's broadcasts, and track results as they flow in. We'll also stream live video throughout the night starting at 6 p.m. ET.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
In N.H., GOP Contenders Look to Chip Away at Romney's Lead
The New Hampshire primary began Tuesday in the tiny hamlet of Dixville Notch where the traditional first votes were cast at midnight. Hours later, the first-in-the-nation primary took over the rest of the state. Gwen Ifill reports.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Does the Desire to Make More Money Increase Economic Inequality?
Today's reader inquiry is about making money: "If people were only driven by making money, why did Steve Jobs keep Pixar private when it wasn't making money? If you've made your first billion, why would money drive you anymore? You can't spend it all and obviously it can't buy good health and long life."
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
In Their 90s, Brothers Still Going for Olympic Gold
For decades, the Tatum brothers of Washington, D.C., have been shaming their neighbors at the local pool and dominating their peers at the annual Senior Games. But their brush with national fame only came after their story caught the attention of a pair of filmmakers gearing up for a new documentary, "Age of Champions."
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Breaking Down Where Romney Needs to Win
If you were devising a state where GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney could do well in a vote, it would probably look a lot like New Hampshire.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Viewer's Guide to the New Hampshire Primary
All eyes are on New Hampshire this Tuesday as the Granite State chooses its favorite Republican candidate. Join the PBS NewsHour online and on air for live results and analysis.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Romney Eyeing a Second Win, Rivals Look South
New Hampshire primary voting has begun, and as has been the case since 1960, Dixville Notch went first, right after midnight Tuesday. Barring a startling surge by one of his rivals, it appears Mitt Romney will likely score a decisive victory for the GOP nomination.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
Gwen's Primary Day Take: 5 Things to Watch for in New Hampshire
Gwen Ifill writes: "Tuesday's is the seventh New Hampshire primary I've covered, so I've learned the shortcuts through the Lakes Region, the best diners and the ways that voters here can confound pundits on Election Day. Here is what I am watching for Tuesday night."
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| Jan. 9, 2012
What's Slowing Down Americans' Health Care Spending?
A new government report shows that the rise in health care spending slowed for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, health insurance premiums continue to climb as workers pay an ever-growing share of the cost. Ray Suarez discusses what's behind these changes with Susan Dentzer of Health Affairs.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Texas Redistricting, Environmental Rules
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday involving a redistricting dispute in Texas. Jeffrey Brown discusses the case's broad implications for the future political landscape of the state -- and potentially the entire nation -- with The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
How Daley's White House Departure Could Shake Up Obama's Re-Election Bid
Amid the first GOP primary and election-year rhetoric, President Obama announced a shake-up at the White House Monday: a new chief of staff. Judy Woodruff discusses what that means for his re-election campaign, plus the state of the GOP race, with USA Today's Susan Page and the Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
New Hampshire's Unaffiliated Voters Have a Knack for Deciding Late
New Hampshire's unaffiliated voters could make or break some GOP presidential contenders' campaigns in Tuesday's first-in-the-nation primary. Gwen Ifill spoke with some still-undecided Granite State voters.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
Romney on Defense Before New Hampshire Vote as GOP Hopefuls Jockey for Support
As voters in New Hampshire prepare to cast their ballots in Tuesday's primary, the GOP field touched on health care and jobs, while spreading 11th-hour criticism of their fellow presidential contenders. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
News Wrap: White House Chief of Staff Steps Down; Bombings in Iraq
In other news Monday, President Obama announced White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley's resignation. Daley had been in the position for a year, and will be succeeded by Jacob Lew, the president's current budget director. Also, a court martial began for the last U.S. Marine accused in the massacre of two dozen Iraqis.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
Scenes From New Hampshire's Campaign Trail
The PBS NewsHour's politics team is on the ground in New Hampshire covering the run-up to Tuesday's first-in-the-nation primary. Check out some of the scenes they've captured on the campaign trail in recent days via Twitter and Facebook.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
Global Health Week in Tweets
There was a lot of news in the world of health and development last week. Check out the NewsHour global health unit's highlights from the Twitterverse.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
Could the U.S. Follow in the Eurozone's Footsteps?
Paul Solman answers a reader's question about whether the U.S. could fall into the same economic fate as the eurozone.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
Weekly Poem: From 'Movements Forward, Movements Away'
Peter Connors is the author of several books, including the poetry collections "The Crows Were Laughing in Their Trees" and "Of Whiskey and Winter." He is publisher of the not-for-profit literary press BOA Editions.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
How Has Stephen Hawking Lived to 70 with ALS?
An expert on Lou Gehrig's disease explains what we know about this debilitating condition and how Hawking has beaten the odds.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
With One Day to Go in N.H., Who Can Catch Romney?
Voters here in the Granite State are a day away from becoming the second state to weigh in on which Republican presidential candidate will represent the party against President Obama in November.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
New Study Gauges Teachers Impact on Students' Lifetime Earnings
Replacing a bad teacher with an average or a good one has measurable economic benefits such as boosting a student's lifetime earnings by hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a new study done in part by Harvard University economist Raj Chetty. Ray Suarez and Chetty discuss the study's findings.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Encouraging Jobs Numbers, Roughing Up Romney, N.H. Campaigns
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including Friday's encouraging jobs report, Mitt Romney's win in Iowa, the "deteriorating emotional tenor" of the Republican race and Michele Bachmann's campaign suspension.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
What Do New Hampshire's Voters Want in a Republican Nominee?
The entire Republican presidential field will share a stage Saturday in Manchester, N.H., for the first of two weekend debates. But what are Granite State voters looking for in a GOP nominee? Gwen Ifill spoke with five Republican and Independent voters in New Hampshire.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Scout S.C., Prep N.H. for First-in-the-Nation Primary
On the campaign trail Friday, GOP contender Mitt Romney used his decisive lead in the polls to go after President Obama, while Romney's allies put rival Rick Santorum on the defensive for using earmarks. Judy Woodruff reports on the candidates' campaign strategies as they converge on New Hampshire before Tuesday's primary.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
Unemployment Dips to 8.5%, but How Is Overall U.S. Recovery Going?
A surge in December hiring pushed the nation's unemployment rate to 8.5 percent, the lowest it's been in three years. Jeffrey Brown discusses the meaning of the most recent jobs report with Mesirow Financial's Diane Swonk and Mark Vitner of Wells Fargo.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
New Hampshire: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Unlike the prolonged Iowa Caucus campaign, which ended in a finish so tight that they were still fighting by week's end about whether Romney had won by eight or nine votes, New Hampshire's final week is cold, slippery and intense.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
The Education Conversation
We look at what's happening in the world of education as seen on Twitter, video and other digital destinations.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
Conversation: Joan Didion
Mortality is a subject Joan Didion has grappled with in recent years, both in life and on the page. In the span of roughly two years, her husband, the writer John Gregory Dunne, and their only child, Quintana Roo, both died. Her new book is "Blue Nights."
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| Jan. 6, 2012
Unemployment Dips to 8.5%, Lowest Rate in 2 Years
Friday's unemployment figures are positive all around. The official unemployment number dipped to 8.5 percent, a rate the economy hasn't seen since early 2009. And our own measure of unemployment, U-7 (which celebrates it's one-year anniversary Friday), dropped to 17.12 percent, the lowest since we began tracking the number.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
New Hampshire Giving Santorum a Fresh Look
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is getting a fresh look from some New Hampshire voters, coming off his strong second-place showing in the Iowa caucuses.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
New Book Illustrates Life Lessons From an Older Generation
Karl Pillemer's new book "30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans" navigates the trials of life and aging in the words of those who've experienced them the longest. In a conversation with Hari Sreenivasan, Pillemer discusses what he gleaned in interviews with elderly Americans.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
How the U.S. Auto Industry Picked Up Speed in 2011
With nearly 13 million cars sold, 2011 turned out to be the strongest year for Detroit's major automakers since the financial crisis hit in 2008. Margaret Warner discusses just how that 10 percent increase came to be with David Shepardson, who covers the auto industry for The Detroit News.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Huntsman: Republicans Are 'Splintered' Over Foreign Policy, Spending Cuts
GOP presidential hopeful and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said he's optimistic about next week's primary in New Hampshire -- a state he's staked his entire candidacy on so far. Gwen Ifill spoke with Huntsman in Manchester.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Are Super PACs Living Up to Supreme Court's Intentions?
In Iowa, Super PACs pumped millions of dollars into last-minute negative television ads. What influence will they have in the rest of the GOP primary season and beyond? Judy Woodruff discusses the myriad of super PACs with the Sunlight Foundation's Bill Allison and CQ Roll Call's Eliza Newlin Carney.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
GOP Candidates in New Hampshire, South Carolina Jab at Frontrunner Romney
Republican presidential candidates are out making their cases in New Hampshire and South Carolina, shaking hands and raising money -- hoping to oust GOP hopeful Mitt Romney from the front-runner spot in next week's first-in-the-nation primary.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Panetta on Pentagon Budget: 'Cutting Almost $500 Billion Is Not Chump Change'
In an interview Thursday after his news conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told Jeffrey Brown that the United States seeks to be a power in the Pacific and that defense budget cuts announced Thursday will be hard on the military and families, but he hopes a smaller, more flexible armed forces will emerge.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Weeks After Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Announces Plans to Shrink U.S. Military
While unveiling the Pentagon's latest defense strategy Thursday, President Obama highlighted a new focus on Asia and a scaled-back military. Ray Suarez reports on the strategy shift, announced just weeks after the last American troops left Iraq.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Honey, I Blew Up the Ants
Researchers have found that with the right formula, they can induce otherwise normal ants to develop into a supersized version called a supersoldier. The finding was released on Thursday in the journal Science.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Could a Higher Import Tariff Pay for Medicare and Get the U.S. Out of Debt?
If we put a 15 percent tariff on all imported goods, how much money would that tax generate each year? How long to pay off the national debt if spending was halted at current levels? Could it make Social Security solid for the next 50 years?
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Judy Woodruff: Did the Internet Kill the Face-to-Face Campaign?
Have we seen the end of the personal, face-to-face campaigning that candidates began back in 1972 when George McGovern and Edmund Muskie knocked on doors in Iowa?
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Ants, Supersized
Researchers have found they can activate the development of supersized "supersoldier" ants. The study is published in the journal Science on Thursday. Here are some photos of pheidole ants, captured by biologist and photographer Alexander Wild, who studies the evolutionary history of insects.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Culture Canvas
A roundup of the week's arts and culture headlines.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
Conversation: 'Power, Politics and Universal Health Care'
Longtime presidential adviser Stuart Altman's new book, "Power, Politics and Universal Health Care," places the Obama Administration's historic health care win in context: at the end of a century's worth of tough lessons, false hopes and broken promises.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
The NewsHour Takes New Hampshire: Huntsman's Turn
After having the Granite State almost entirely to himself the past few weeks while six GOP contenders slugged it out in Iowa, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman tells NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill things are about to change.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Under the Sea Near Antarctica, 'a Riot of Life' Discovered in Super-Heated Water
Scientists discovered many new species on the floor of the Southern Ocean near Antarctica -- something they're describing as a "riot of life." Jeffrey Brown speaks with former oceanographer Mark Schrope about the newest known species of sea life found around hydrothermal vents.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Hurt in Libya's Revolution, Some Rebels Being Treated in Boston Area
A group of 22 Libyan men who were wounded while fighting against the Gaddafi regime in last year's war have been recovering here in the U.S., at a hospital on Boston's North Shore. Jared Bowen of WGBH-TV Boston reports.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Obama Sets Up for Showdown With GOP Over Consumer Protection Chief Cordray
President Obama bypassed congressional Republicans Wednesday, naming Richard Cordray as director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau -- setting up a potential constitutional showdown. Jeffrey Brown discusses the recess appointment with CQ Roll Call's David Hawkings and Binyamin Appelbaum of The New York Times.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Facing Romney's Funding, Staffing Edge, How Will Santorum Fare in N.H.?
A day after Mitt Romney's narrow win over Rick Santorum in the Iowa Caucuses, most of the Republican presidential hopefuls moved their attention from the Midwest to New England to campaign before next week's primary in New Hampshire. Judy Woodruff has a report and speaks with Gwen Ifill and Jeremy Peters of The New York Times.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Laughing at Macroeconomics: A Cartoon Introduction
Unemployment rates, inflation, exchange rates -- all familiar topics for readers who frequent this page. Normally, these are no laughing matter. But cartoonist Grady Klein and stand-up comedian Yoram Bauman (who should also be familiar to those who come here often) have teamed up to draw giggles out of the dismal science.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
'How to Live' in 2012
We're not making Art Beat into a "how to" or life advice blog. But I began the new year reading a delightful book: "How to Live, or A Life of Montaigne" by Sarah Blakewell -- part intellectual history, part biography and, yes, part philosophy of how one might live a better, fuller, richer life.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Bachmann Ends Campaign After Disappointing Iowa Finish
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann suspended her campaign Wednesday after coming in sixth in the Iowa caucuses -- the first test of the 2012 GOP presidential field. "The people of Iowa spoke with a very clear voice, and so I have decided to stand aside," she said at a press conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Results Show Divides in Romney's Win
Everyone will talk about who won in Iowa. But the real story out of the state is the sharp divide in the vote -- and one that might be expected.
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| Jan. 4, 2012
Romney Takes Narrow Iowa Win to N.H.
Mitt Romney's foes made clear they have no plans to cede the presidential contest to him after Iowa's caucuses delivered a split result that found him barely edging Rick Santorum Tuesday night. Texas Rep. Ron Paul placed third.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Liveblog: Results of Iowa's Caucuses
The NewsHour staff is liveblogging the most important developments of the Iowa caucus right here, as the state's Republicans gather Tuesday at 1,774 precincts to select their choice for their party's nominee to take on President Obama in this fall's general election.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Iowa Caucuses' Macro and Micro Stories
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff in Iowa to discuss Tuesday night's Caucuses, what the candidates' have discovered from campaigning in the Hawkeye State and how the field may or may not be winnowed after the Iowa results.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Are Syrian Spies Keeping Tabs on Opposition Activists in U.S.?
While the death toll in Syria's unrest has climbed above 5,000, another side of the government crackdown has played out in the U.S. A federal indictment filed in October alleges a Virginia man was actively spying on expatriates in the U.S. and passing information back to Syria. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
'Not Your Grandmother's Iowa Caucus:' Historians Examine State's Rise to Power
Jeffrey Brown discusses the history and significance of the Iowa Caucuses with presidential historians Richard Norton Smith of George Mason University and Michael Beschloss, plus Jeff Stein of the State Historical Society of Iowa.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
How Divided Are Iowa's Republican Voters?
Recent days turned Iowa into a three-way grudge match -- with GOP hopefuls looking to gain momentum coming our of the first contest of the primary season. Gwen Ifill discusses what to look for as the results roll in with The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg and new NewsHour political editor Christina Bellantoni.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
GOP Candidates Make Last-Ditch Effort to Get Iowans to Caucuses
Republican presidential hopefuls seeking the first harvest of delegates this nominating season worked right up to the last minute Tuesday ahead of Iowa's Caucuses. Judy Woodruff reports on the candidates' last-ditch efforts, then Gwen Ifill speaks with Des Moines Register pollster J. Ann Selzer, who has been tracking the race.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Iowans Voice Their Top Issues, Ideas on Fixing U.S. Political System
As Iowans gather for Caucuses around the state to literally stand up for their GOP presidential candidate of choice, we asked several residents about their most pressing concerns of this campaign season and how they view the U.S. political system.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Should Our Economy Run Like a Cardiovascular System?
We hear a lot about supply-side economics. What about demand-side economics?
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Biggest Story of 2011: Arab Spring or Fall of Democratic Stability?
As the weighty foreign policy journals weigh in with their year-end editions, there's a surprising result: far less about the implications of the Arab Spring and more about the economic and political threats to the liberal democratic order that was created in the wake of World War II.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Interviews With the GOP Candidates
Tuesday's Iowa caucuses will help determine who among the Republican presidential contenders goes forward. Catch up on all of the candidates' views with the conversations and links below, as well as on our politics page.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Panetta to Unveil Plan for Military Cuts
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to unveil his plan later this week for cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from the U.S. military budget in coming years. He will address this and other matters related to the Defense Department on the PBS NewsHour on Thursday, Jan. 5.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Viewer's Guide to the Iowa Caucuses
Join the PBS NewsHour live online and on air as we report on the results from the Iowa caucuses and what they mean for the race for the Republican nomination.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Are Syrian Spies on U.S. Soil?
Syrian spies are operating in the United States, keeping tabs on Syrian-Americans who oppose President Bashar al-Assad, according to a federal indictment filed in October and PBS NewsHour interviews with Syrian-Americans.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Laughing at Macroeconomics: The Cartoon Introduction
Unemployment, inflation, poverty, exchange rates, monetary policy - everything that makes economics the 'dismal science' is made laughing stock with the macroeconomics edition of Yoram Bauman and Grady Klein's "Cartoon Introduction to Economics."
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Around the Nation
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
In Sioux County, Is 2nd Place Best?
Up in the northwest corner of Iowa is lightly populated Sioux County, an agricultural "Tractor Country" community in Patchwork Nation. It is not prone to picking the eventual Republican nominee in the caucuses. Rather it tends to side with the candidate who has the strongest cultural conservative credentials.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
The Daily Frame
The Arcadia High School Band performs during Monday's annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Occupy Des Moines Steps Onto the Political Stage
The NewsHour talked to members of the Occupy Des Moines movement about their plans to get engaged in Iowa's caucus process, or at least to participate in the political theater surrounding the first voting event in the 2012 presidential election.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Gwen's Caucus Day Take: 5 Things to Watch for in Iowa
We love it when voters take over the narrative, and that's what will happen in Iowa Tuesday night as voters meet to caucus and choose a possible presidential nominee.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Iowa's Moment Has Arrived
Here we go! After 13 nationally televised debates, some 900 campaign events, candidates rising and falling in the polls and months of speculation about the shape of the GOP presidential field, Iowa's moment has arrived.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
Iowa Dispatch: Becoming Better Candidates
Whatever voters think of the political views of Republican presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum, they have to be struck by how much each has learned on the campaign trail in Iowa over the past year.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
It's Not Mind-Reading, but Scientists Exploring How Brains Perceive the World
It's not mind-reading, but some cutting-edge scientific research could reconstruct brain activity. Jake Schoneker, a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley's School of Journalism, and producer Roberto Daza report.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
LAPD Urges Ongoing Vigilance After Arrest in String of Arson Fires
Another dozen fires erupted early Monday around Los Angeles, totaling more than 50 in at least four separate parts of the area over just four nights. Ray Suarez discusses the region's worst arson spree in two decades and the arrest of a suspect with Adam Nagourney, the Los Angeles bureau chief for The New York Times.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
As Iowa Winnows the Republican Field, Who Will Survive for N.H. Primary Fight?
In the final 24 hours of campaigning before Iowa's Caucuses, the pressure is on GOP presidential candidates to convince many undecided voters to caucus for them on Tuesday night. Gwen Ifill discusses what to expect coming out of the Caucuses with The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg and USA Today's Susan Page.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
News Wrap: Iran Test-Fires Missile as Part of Strait of Hormuz War Games
In other news Monday, Iran test-fired an improved cruise missile, adding to tensions with the United States, Europe and Israel. The missile test was part of war games that have focused on the vital Strait of Hormuz. Also, security was tighter than usual at the Rose Parade as Occupy protesters marched after the parade ended.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
Hours Before Caucuses, Many Iowan Voters Still Undecided Over GOP Contenders
With just hours to go until Tuesday night's Iowa Caucuses, and with a new poll confirming four in 10 caucus-goers are either undecided or could change their minds, the pressure on Republican presidential candidates to close the deal with Hawkeye State voters was palpable. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
Twin NASA Probes Circling Moon, Hoping to Answer Questions About Core
On New Year's Eve, the first of two NASA spacecraft fired its engine and maneuvered into orbit around the moon, following a three-month, 2.5-million-mile journey. Its twin probe followed suit 25 hours later. The two washing-machine sized satellites are designed to map the surface and interior of the moon.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
Health Experts Question Army Report on Psychological Training
Mental health experts say a U.S. Army report on training aimed at enhancing soldiers' psychological resilience is flawed.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
Scenes From Iowa's Campaign Trail
The PBS NewsHour's politics team is on the trail covering the 2012 campaign. Check out some of the scenes they've captured in recent days on Twitter and Facebook as they've crisscrossed Iowa.
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| Jan. 2, 2012
Instead of 'Fairness' in the Tax System, Why Not Emphasize Results?
Paul Solman answers questions from NewsHour viewers and web users on business and economic news on his Making Sen$e page. Two questions today are on the issues of taxes and 'fairness.'
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| Jan. 2, 2012
Candidates Enter Iowa Homestretch
It's the final full day of campaigning for Republicans hoping to win the Iowa caucuses Tuesday night. The candidates are putting it all on the line as they barnstorm the state, and undecided Iowa voters have no easy task ahead.
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