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The NEWSHOUR with Jim Lehrer

A synopsis of the news of the day.

Stocks Drop
After a look at how global and U.S. markets reacted to continuing fears of a credit crunch, Jeffrey Brown talks to analysts about the still-unfolding financial crisis.

Campaign Snapshot
Judy Woodruff recaps the latest campaign news and talks to political reporters about the lead-up to Tuesday's presidential debate.

Barefoot College
Fred de Sam Lazaro presents a report on a unique school in Northern India, which is teaching women skills to help better their communities and their everyday lives.

Supreme Court Returns
Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal previews the year ahead in Supreme Court cases as a new term begins.

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	*Note: Transcripts are usually available within 24 hours of broadcast. Segments broadcast on Fridays are available the following Monday.


	MONDAY, October 6, 2008 Bailout Fails to Stem Credit Fears in Financial Markets Despite the approval of a sweeping $700 billion bailout bill on Capitol Hill, the downward march of the financial sector continued Monday as major world and U.S. markets plummeted.

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Ahead of Second Debate, Presidential Candidates Sharpen Attacks
Leading up to Tuesday night's presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama each released ads questioning the other's character. Political reporters discuss the state of the race in the midst of economic turmoil and what to watch for during the debate.




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	FRIDAY, October 3, 2008 News Summary for October 3, 2008 A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

After Week of Debate, House Passes Bailout Plan
Members of the House approved a modified federal rescue plan Friday, moved by the Senate's support and mounting concerns over the stability of the U.S. financial sector. Kwame Holman reports on the bill's passage.

Sweeping $700 Billion Financial Rescue Wins Final Approval
The U.S. economy faced fresh troubles Friday as President Bush signed a $700 billion bailout bill. Analysts weigh the economic picture and Paul Solman recaps week's events.

Candidates Spar on Economy in Wake of VP Debate
Amid more gloomy economic data, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama offered their takes on job losses and the financial crisis, one day after Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden sparred over foreign policy and the economy in their one and only debate. Judy Woodruff recaps the latest on the race.




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VP Debate, Battleground Strategies Top Campaign Headlines
This week, Congress pushed through a massive financial rescue plan and vice presidential hopefuls faced off in a key debate. Analysts Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh all things politics.




	Political Wrap

Oregon Poet Laureate Inada Reflects on Internment
Along with more than 100,000 other Japanese-Americans, Lawson Inada was sent to internment camps for the duration of World War II. He was one of the youngest to live in the camps, and much of his writing addresses that childhood experience.




	NewsHour Poetry Series


	THURSDAY, October 2, 2008 News Summary for October 2, 2008 A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

Biden, Palin Take Spotlight in Highly Anticipated VP Debate
Vice presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin will face off Thursday in their only debate -- a meeting political-watchers say could earn record levels of viewership. Reporters who have been covering Biden and Palin offer insight.




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Questions Remain on Bailout Plan as House Prepares to Vote Anew
The Senate on Wednesday approved a financial rescue package that could cost up to $700 billion -- the largest government intervention in U.S. history. Analysts discuss whether the plan will be enough to fix the ailing economy.

Doctors Aim to Better Diagnose Troubling Sleep Apnea
Twelve to 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea -- many without knowing it. Now, new research suggests that they are more than three times as likely to die from other ailments as people who sleep normally. NewsHour Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports.

Shields and Brooks Preview High-stakes VP Debate
Vice presidential candidates Senator Biden and Governor Palin meet in St. Louis Thursday for a highly-anticipated campaign debate. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks preview the meeting and the stakes for the candidates.




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Biden, Palin Spar on Taxes, Economy, Iraq in Vice Presidential Debate
Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin defended their running mates and sparred over tax policy, the war in Iraq and other issues during Thursday night's vice presidential debate. Political analysts and historians discuss the candidates' performances.




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	WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2008 News Summary for October 1, 2008 A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

Modified Wall Street Rescue Plan Awaits Senate Vote
As the Senate votes on a modified version of the $700 billion bailout package that the House rejected, political and economic experts assess the measure's likely path and how it will affect financial markets abroad.

Obama, McCain Depart Campaign Trail for Senate Vote
New polls suggest the economic crisis has created momentum for Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, especially in battleground states. The Hotline's Amy Walter and Susan Page of USA Today break down the latest campaign news and how Thursday's vice presidential debate might impact the dynamics at play.




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Campaigns Rush to Court Clinton's Fla. Supporters
Sen. Hillary Clinton held a strong foothold in the key state of Florida during the primaries -- and her supporters are not yet running to either presidential ticket. Judy Woodruff reports on efforts by the Obama and McCain campaigns to court former Clinton supporters.




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'The Forever War' Author Dexter Filkins Recounts Covering Iraq, Afghanistan Wars
New York Times war correspondent Dexter Filkins' book, "The Forever War," provides a window into his experiences covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for much of the last decade. He talks to Jeffrey Brown about reporting from the front lines.


	TUESDAY, September 30, 2008 News Summary for September 30, 2008 A synopsis of the top stories of the day.

Bailout Discord Persists as Congress Seeks to Fix Economy
With Congress set to revisit reaching a compromise over the proposed $700 billion bailout that failed in the House on Monday, a panel of lawmakers debate the plan and future efforts to alleviate the economic meltdown.

Americans Fear Personal Investments Hit by Credit Crunch
A record decline in U.S. markets Monday spread panic to average Americans worried about their investments. Finance writers Jane Bryant Quinn of Newsweek and Brett Arends of the Wall Street Journal assess how the credit crisis will impact personal finances.

In Fla., Parties Push to Register Voters, Get Them to Polls
In the second segment in a series about Florida's continued status as a political battleground, Judy Woodruff examines efforts to register new voters in the Sunshine State and what both parties' plans are to get out the vote come November.




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Mexico's Violent Drug War Wreaks Havoc on Innocent Lives
Just south of the U.S. in Mexico, a ruthless drug war is taking a heavy toll on residents' lives on both sides of the border. Essayist Richard Rodriguez reflects on the increasingly unmanageable conflict.




	Essays


	MONDAY, September 29, 2008 News Summary for September 29, 2008 A synopsis of the top stories of the day.