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Plan for Omaha Schools Raises Segregation Concerns
The Nebraska Legislature voted to divide Omaha's public schools into three racially identifiable districts, prompting the NAACP to file a lawsuit against the state arguing that the law "intentionally furthers racial segregation."
     
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President Bush Taps Goldman Sachs Chief for Treasury Secretary
President Bush nominated Goldman Sachs Chairman Henry Paulson to serve as the secretary of treasury, marking the first time the president has turned to Wall Street for a key position. Analysts consider what the selection may say about the president's economic plans.
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AIDS Continues to Shape U.S., World Policies
First identified in 1981, the HIV/AIDS epidemic has shaped health policy, politics and medicine in the United States and throughout the world. International efforts have led to some breakthroughs but no simple answers in combating the virus.
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Senate Plans Committee to Probe into Haditha Slayings by Marines
In light of the Marine Corps' soon to be released report into the killings of 25 Iraqi civilians in Haditha, the Senate Armed Services Committee announced that it will investigate the allegations as well. A New York Times reporter in Baghdad recounts the events of the day and eye witness interviews.
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Free Newspapers Change Media Landscape
With circulation dwindling for major paid newspapers in the U.S., publications distributed for free, or "freebies," are changing the landscape of the media business in cities across the country.
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Search of Congressman's Office Pits White House Against House Leaders
The recent FBI search of U.S. Rep. William Jefferson's office and the seizure of files found there have angered Congressional leader within the president's own party who say the FBI's actions violate the separation of powers. Experts discuss the legal issues surrounding the seizure of Rep. Jefferson's documents.
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Enron Top Officials Found Guilty of Fraud and Conspiracy
Bethany Mclean of Fortune Magazine reports on the guilty verdict former top officials, Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, former top officials. They were convicted of fraud and conspiracy Thursday for their role in the company's 2001 financial collapse.
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Lay, Skilling Convicted in Sweeping Enron Verdict
The former top two officials at the failed energy giant Enron were convicted of fraud and conspiracy Thursday for their role in the company's 2001 financial collapse. Guests analyze the verdict and possible implications for the business world.
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Presidents Suffer Falling Polls in Times of Turmoil
President Bush has seen his public approval ratings drop steadily over the past year as he confronts problems on a number of fronts. Presidential historians reflect upon the present situation through the prism of the past.
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Israeli Prime Minister Urges U.S. to Back Border Plan
Appearing before the U.S. Congress Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert outlined his plan to finalize Israel's border, promised to negotiate with the Palestinians and called a nuclear-capable Iran "intolerable."
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Former Vice President Al Gore Releases Documentary on Global Warming
Former Vice President and presidential contender Al Gore is back in the limelight with a newly released documentary on global warming. Following a background report on his re-emeregence on the public stage, a reporter and his former chief of staff reflect on the new Al Gore.
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New Orleans Tests Revamped Hurricane Evacuation Plan
New Orleans officials enacted an updated plan Tuesday, under which an evacuation will be ordered up to 36 hours before a Category 3 or stronger hurricane hits the city. Local emergency responders used the test to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season.
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Nagin Re-elected in Narrow New Orleans Mayoral Race
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin won re-election in a tight run-off race Saturday, and now faces the challenge of starting the massive rebuilding effort of the hurricane-battered city. Ray Suarez provides an update.
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Immigration Battles Continue in Deeply Divided Senate
A massive overhaul of the nation's immigration policies continued to move through the Senate this week as conservatives pushed for harsher measures against illegal immigrants and President Bush urged the Congress to balance between tighter borders and a guest worker program. Kwame Holman reports.
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New Film Latest Chapter in Da Vinci Code Phenomenon
This weekend's opening of The Da Vinci Code in thousands of theaters across the country is the latest in a cultural phenomenon that has swept through churches and bookstores. Jeffrey Brown reports on the book and its impact.
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Senators Press CIA Nominee on Legality of Surveillance Efforts
In the face of close questioning by senators, Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden, President Bush's nominee for CIA director, strongly defended a domestic eavesdropping program Thursday, saying it protected the country against terrorism and did not violate Americans' civil rights.
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Immigration Plan Places New Demands on National Guard
Members of Congress have raised questions about President Bush's plan to use 6000 National Guard troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Military experts assess the impact of Iraq and Hurricane Katrina duty on the Guard and the possible effects of a new assignment.
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Conservatives, Liberals Take Aim at President's Immigration Plan
President Bush's five-point immigration plan proposed in a national address Monday, drew criticism from both sides of the aisle as the Senate continued debate over its immigration reform bill. Two members of Congress debate President Bush's five points and current legislation.
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Attorney General Rebuffs Critics of President's Immigration Plan
Amid continued debate over immigration reform, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales hopes to see an immigration bill pass through the House and Senate by the end of the year. Gonzales comments on the criticism against President Bush's immigration plan and the NSA.
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Students Compete in Robotics
This year, nearly 30,000 high school students experienced triumph and defeat in a national robotics challenge geared toward fostering an interest in math, science and engineering.
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President Faces Political Pitfalls in Immigration Address
A White House spokesman announced the National Guard will patrol the Mexican border as part of a broader immigration plan that President Bush will outline in a speech to the nation Monday night. Then, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks preview the president's speech.
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Chinese Investment Sparks Economic Boom in Sudan
With a 40 percent stake in Sudan's oil industry, China has become Sudan's largest investor, financing part of a major economic boom and in exchange exporting one-third of the resource-rich African nation's oil output. Margaret Warner reports from Khartoum about the challenges facing Sudan's economy.
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Legality of NSA Phone Program Questioned
President Bush and former National Security Agency head Gen. Michael Hayden defended the NSA's collection of domestic phone records amid questions about the program's legality. Two privacy law experts discuss the legal issues behind the NSA program and its implications on privacy.
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Darfur Deal Faces Uncertain Future
Described as the last best hope for Darfur, the region's peace settlement is thrown into question by officials who worry over Sudan's instability and refugees who have little faith in the government. Margaret Warner reports from Sudan on the obstacles facing politicians and refugees before a peace deal can be achieved.
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Poet Visits Hurricane-Ravaged Birthplace
Born in Gulfport, Miss., poet Natasha Trethewey recently returned to the coast of Mississippi to witness the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the landmarks she elegized in her book "Native Guard."
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NSA Wire Tapping Program Revealed
An article in Thursday's USA Today reported that three of the largest U.S. phone companies have been providing the National Security Agency with phone records from millions of Americans since 9/11. Two senators discuss the program's legal and security issues now that the public is aware of it.
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Senate Votes to Extend Tax Cuts For Five Years
The U.S. Senate voted to extend $70 billion dollars in tax cuts, first enacted in 2003, for five years. While Republicans credit these tax cuts with a surging economy, Democrats believe a majority of Americans are being left out.
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Africans Search for Better Lives in Europe
The countries of Morocco and Spain are looking for solutions to stem the tide of thousands of Africans, who risk their lives traveling across deserts and straits to illegally immigrate to European shores.
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Federal Reserve Hikes Key Interest Rate to 5 Percent
In an effort to curb the growing rate of inflation, the Federal Reserve raised a key short-term rate to a five-year high of 5 percent and warned that future interest rate increases may be needed. Economics correspondent Paul Solman discusses the reasoning behind the Fed's rate hike.
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President Putin Responds to Cheney Critique
In his state of the nation speech Wednesday, President Putin addressed Vice President Cheney's criticisms of Russia's recent record on human rights and democracy as well as other domestic concerns. Two experts discuss the reactions to the exchange of criticisms and the increasing tensions between the two countries.
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List Highlights America's Most Endangered Places
The National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation released Wednesday its annual list of endangered sites, including buildings and neighborhoods. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Trust President Richard Moe.
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Iran Letter Criticizes U.S. Policy, Sidesteps Negotiations
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said that President Bush would not respond to a letter from Iran's President Ahmadinejad in which he criticizes U.S. policy and democracy. Two policy experts discuss avenues for communication between the U.S. and Iran.
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Post-Katrina Home Insurance Hard to Get
Nine months after Hurricane Katrina destroyed homes in Mississippi and Louisiana, real estate agents and residents of the area are having big problems obtaining homeowners insurance.
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President Nominates Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden to Head CIA
President Bush nominated Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden to serve as the Central Intelligence Agency's next leader, sparking debate over Hayden's military background and his role in the NSA domestic surveillance program. Two members of the House Intelligence Committee discuss the nomination and the CIA's new direction.
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U.S. Negotiator Robert Zoellick Returns from Darfur Peace Talks
Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick recently returned from Africa, where he helped negotiate a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and a faction of Darfur's largest rebel group. Zoellick outlines the main points of the agreement and the Bush administration's stance on the crisis in Darfur.
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Deadline for Prescription Drug Enrollment Plan Approaches
The clock is ticking for Medicare beneficiaries wishing to enroll in a prescription drug coverage plan by the May 15 registration deadline. Susan Dentzer of the NewsHour's Health Unit reports on the prescription drug coverage countdown.
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Porter Goss Resigns as Head of CIA
Central Intelligence Agency Director Porter Goss resigned without reason Friday after less than two years on the job. Two intelligence experts discuss possible reasons.
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U.S. Labor Department Reports Job Growth Slowed
The U.S. Labor Department reported Friday that the growth of new jobs slowed last month. However, other indicators in the last few weeks suggest that the economy has been steadily improving.
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Nobel Laureate Sees Iran's Hard-line Movement Growing
Nobel Peace Prize-winner Shirin Ebadi, a human rights advocate and dissident, has seen the hard-line policies of Iran intensify since the election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Ebadi, in Washington to promote her new book, discusses her homeland in an interview with Margaret Warner.
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Claudia Emerson Wins Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Claudia Emerson, a professor at the University of Mary Washington, discuses winning the Pulitzer for her book "Late Wife," a compilation of poems about loves lost, marriage and divorce.
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U.S. Government Releases New Plans for Pandemic Flu
The White House released an updated pandemic flu plan as fears continue that the bird flu virus that has infected birds in 48 countries and humans in nine arrives in the United States. A homeland security adviser outlines what the federal government is doing to prepare.
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President Bush Theatens Veto of Senate's Emergency Spending Bill
A $92 billion emergency spending bill already has the support of President Bush and approval by the House. However, the Senate has added $14 billion dollars for projects they consider emergencies, and the president is threatening to veto the bill. Kwame Holman reports on putting a price tag on emergencies.
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ConocoPhillips CEO Defends Oil Company Profits
Oil prices have risen nearly 50 percent in the last year raising questions about oil company profits and who benefits from higher prices at the pump. ConocoPhillips CEO James Mulva discusses his company's revenues and reinvesting in energy production.
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Debate Continues in Congress About Fixing Big Oil
Although the nationwide average price for gas fell by a penny over the weekend, the debate returned to Capitol Hill today. Two senators discuss current and future legislation in Congress to stop rising gas prices.
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Bolivia Moves to Nationalize Oil and Gas Industries
Bolivian President Evo Morales sent troops to gas fields on Monday after nationalizing the gas and oil industries. The European Union warned the move could put additional pressure on energy markets. Two policy researchers discuss the reasons behind the decree and Bolivia's future.
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Former Enron CEO Battles Lawyers During Final Testimony
Former Enron CEO Kenneth Lay faced off his prosecutors and his own defense lawyers during his sixth, and last, day testifying in his fraud and conspiracy trial. A reporter covering the trial discusses the events of the day.
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Publisher Pulls Harvard Student's Novel Over Alleged Plagiarism
Little, Brown and Co. removed Kaavya Viswanathan's debut novel from book stores as the Harvard University sophomore continues to come under fire for allegedly plagiarizing. An industry expert talks about the allegations and the book publishing industry.
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Immigrants Protest Across U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants protested across the United States in response to congressional battles over immigration reform. Correspondents from Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C. report on the protests and workplace boycotts.
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Remembering J.K. Galbraith
Harvard economist and behind-the-scenes presidential adviser John Kenneth Galbraith died Saturday at age 97. NewsHour Economics Correspondent Paul Solman talks with biographer Richard Parker and reviews an earlier interview he had with Galbraith.
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Eminent Domain Law Upsets Californians
California has been fighting over eminent domain laws since the Supreme Court's Kelo case resolved that a city could seize private homes for economic development projects.
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