Friday, July 15, 2005

London Investigation
A U.S.-trained Egyptian chemist was arrested in Cairo Friday in connection with the July 7 bombings in London. Simon Israel of Independent Television News reports on the investigation's updates.

Then, Ray Suarez looks at the international reach of terrorism with Jessica Stern, a member of the national security staff in the Clinton administration and currently a lecturer at the Belfer Center at Harvard, and Bruce Hoffman, a vice president at the Rand Corporation.

Under Pressure
Kwame Holman looks at the growing controversy surrounding White House top aide Karl Rove and his potential role in the leak of a CIA operative's name to the media.

Supreme Court Battle
Kwame Holman reports on the debates that have already started on who President Bush might nominate to take Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's place on the Supreme Court.

Then, Jim Lehrer talks about the discussions with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

Essay: Nostalgia Trip
Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming considers America's "Golden Oldies."

Thursday, July 14, 2005

London Investigation
British police on Thursday raised the death toll from the London bombings to 53 and released the names of two of the suspected suicide bombers. The NewsHour airs two Independent Television News reports by Simon Israel from London about the investigation and Adrian Britton from the city of Leeds, home to one of the alleged bombers.

Situation Report
Ray Suarez speaks with Lt. Gen. John Vines, commander of the coalition forces in Iraq, about the ongoing struggle for security involving the insurgency in the country.

Corporate Crimes
Kwame Holman reports on the sentencing of former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers, who received 25 years in jail Wednesday for committing corporate fraud. The federal judge ordered Ebbers to report to prison on Oct. 12.

Then, Jim Lehrer leads a discussion on the recent string of high profile corporate crime trials with Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, associate dean of executive programs at the Yale School of Management, and Jacob Frenkel, a former federal prosecutor and attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Space Age Sports
Paul Solman of WGBH-Boston reports on how MIT is using cutting-edge technology to improve sports performances.

Sounds of Silence
Essayist Roger Rosenblatt considers how we look at war.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

London Investigation Update
British police believe last week's attacks in downtown London may have been the work of four suicide bombers, three of whom may be Britons of Pakistani decent. Simon Israel of Independent Television News reports on the latest developments in the investigation.

Then, John Sparks of Independent Television News reports on police raids in Leeds, where the four alleged bombers lived.

Newsmaker: Michael Chertoff
Jim Lehrer speaks with Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff about the London bombings and plans announced Wednesday to overhaul the Department of Homeland Security.

Allegations of Abuse
Ray Suarez looks at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing held Wednesday on charges of abuse at the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Under Pressure
President Bush's senior political adviser Karl Rove is under fire for possible involvement in the leak of a CIA operative's name to the media. Gwen Ifill speaks about the situation with Ed Rogers, a former White House official under the first Bush and Reagan administrations, and John Podesta, a former chief of staff for President Clinton.

Media Relations
The White House press corps applied pressure this week on administration mouthpiece Scott McClellan to explain prior assertions that presidential adviser Karl Rove had no involvement in the CIA leak case. Terence Smith examines the relationship between the media and the Bush White House.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

London Investigation

Then, Margaret Warner speaks with Stryker McGuire, London bureau chief for Newsweek, about the latest developments.

Newsmaker: Richard Myers
Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will step down from his position in September. Jim Lehrer speaks with Myers about his term as chairman.

Return to Flight
The space shuttle Discovery is set to launch Wednesday afternoon if weather doesn't delay the flight. Spencer Michels looks at the safety improvements made to the shuttle program since the Columbia tragedy in February 2003.

Monday, July 11, 2005

Search for Clues
British authorities continue to identify victims during their investigation of the July 7 London bombings. Simon Israel of Independent Television News gives an update on the investigation. Next, Penny Marshall of Independent Television News looks at the recovery effort, including the search for those still missing.

Then, Gwen Ifill speaks with Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post about the latest developments.

Push for Democracy
Egypt will hold its first multiparty elections in the fall, but critics are skeptical of whether they will truly be democratic. Margaret Warner examines efforts to bring reform and democracy to Egypt.

Hurricane Target
Hurricane Dennis struck Pensacola, Fla. over the weekend, 10 months after the area was devastated by Hurricane Ivan. Jim Lehrer talks with Randy Hammer, executive editor of the Pensacola News Journal, about the latest damage.

Public Broadcasting
A Senate hearing on funding for public broadcasting was held Monday, renewing the debate over the nature of public broadcasting. Terence Smith reports on the subcommittee hearing.

Baby Panda
Ray Suarez visits the National Zoo in Washington, where giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a cub over the weekend.