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FRIDAY, February 29, 2008

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News Summary for February 29, 2008
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Election Marks Uncertain Milepost in Russian Democracy
After eight years of firm rule, Russian President Vladimir Putin is bound by law to give up his position. But Sunday's election, in which his hand-picked successor is expected to cruise to victory, is being derided by some as simply a continuation of his rule. Simon Marks reports from Moscow.

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Campaigning Intensifies as Clinton's 'Firewall' Draws Near
Hillary Clinton's campaign has staked her future in this race on the results of Texas's and Ohio's March 4 primaries. As rival Barack Obama has risen to match her in the polls in both states, both sides have intensified their efforts. Kwame Holman reports on the state of the Democratic campaign trail.

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Ohio Officials Explain Their Support for Clinton, Obama
New polls indicate Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama now running neck-and-neck in the former Clinton stronghold of Ohio. Two state officials discuss which candidate they support and why.

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With Texas and Ohio on Horizon, Shields and Brooks Assess the Race
Amid worsening economic reports and tightening poll numbers, the primary race between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton entered a critical weekend ahead of primary votes in Texas and Ohio. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks provide their take on the week.

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THURSDAY, February 28, 2008

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Debate
Congress Divided on Economic Relief, Housing Measures
President Bush played down the possibility of recession Thursday, while Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke explained to Congress the difficulties of balancing rising inflation with a slowing economy. Two senators debate proposals to aid the economy, including a supplemental stimulus package and a bid to expand home foreclosure relief.

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Candidates Talk Policy to Texas, Ohio Voters
Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and John McCain, R-Ariz., made appeals Thursday to Texas and Ohio voters before their March 4 primary contests. Talk on the stump focused on health care, economy and Iraq war policy. Kwame Holman recaps the day's campaigning.

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Generational Lines Reveal a Split in Texas Family's Vote
Sen. Barack Obama is gaining support in Texas -- a state where Sen. Hillary Clinton once had a stronghold -- especially among young, Latino voters. Gewn Ifill reports on the divide between father and son Texas legislators over their choice for the Democratic nomination.

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Analysis
Political Deal in Kenya Raises Hopes for End to Violence
Rival leaders in Kenya agreed to a coalition government deal Thursday that would create a new prime minister role to rule with the president, raising hopes for an end to two months of post-election violence. The U.S. secretary of state for African affairs discusses the plan and the prospects for peace.

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Essay
'Juno' Raises Questions About Teen Pregnancy
"Juno" -- a popular film about a teenage girl who gets pregnant and gives her baby away -- won the 2008 Oscar for best original screenplay. Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming reflects on how teen pregnancy is portrayed in popular media.

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WEDNESDAY, February 27, 2008

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Democrats Focus on NAFTA, Tactics in Ohio Debate
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama traded barbs over campaign tactics and NAFTA -- an issue central to many Ohio voters -- in Tuesday night's debate. On Wednesday, Sen. John McCain highlighted the policy differences between himself and his Democratic rivals.

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Clinton Looks to Ohio, Texas for Rebound in Tough Race
Sen. Hillary Clinton told the NewsHour Wednesday that she remains optimistic about her chances in next week's Texas and Ohio primaries as she battles Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Clinton details her campaign outlook and the prospects for a general election race against presumptive GOP nominee John McCain.

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Analysis
Justices Consider Exxon's Valdez Damages Challenge
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Exxon's appeal of a civil suit that awarded $2.5 billion in punitive damages to victims of the 1989 Exxon Valdez shipwreck and oil spill in Alaska. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle recaps the case.

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Editor Reflects on Buckley's Conservative Legacy
William F. Buckley, Jr. -- a commentator and author credited with helping found the modern American conservative movement -- died Wednesday at age 82. Paul Gigot, the Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor, reflects on Buckley's legacy.

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TUESDAY, February 26, 2008

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Obama Gains Dodd Endorsement; McCain Targets Dems
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., picked up the endorsement of Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd Tuesday, ahead of an Ohio debate with Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. Presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain, meanwhile, targeted his Democratic rivals on the campaign trail.

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Diversity, Economy, Immigration Shape Race in Texas
The tight race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has both candidates vying for votes in the delegate-rich states of Texas and Ohio on March 4, while GOP front-runner Sen. John McCain will try to expand his lead. Texas political journalists discuss what may sway voters in their state.

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N.Y. Philharmonic Strikes Accord in N. Korea with Concert
The New York Philharmonic performed in North Korea Tuesday, the first major U.S. cultural organization -- and the largest contingent of Americans -- to visit the isolationist country in more than 50 years. Experts evaluate the event and its historical context.

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Study Finds American Religious Affiliations Are Fluid
A new study on religion in the United States released Tuesday found that more than a quarter of adult Americans have left the faith of their childhood and a growing number of people are unaffiliated. Analysts examine the role of faith in America.

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Essay
Election Renews Focus on Definition of Race
With a popular African-American presidential candidate and the increasing influence of Hispanic voters, the 2008 presidential election has brought new attention to minority groups in the U.S. Essayist Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune reflects on how we define race.

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MONDAY, February 25, 2008

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Newsmaker Interview
Senators Weigh U.S. Policy in South Asia after Visit
Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Chuck Hagel, R- Neb., recently traveled to Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Turkey in an effort to review the state of security and U.S. diplomacy in the critical regions. The lawmakers assess U.S. relations in South Asia and the recent Turkish incursion into northern Iraq.

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Analysis
New Cuban Leadership Intensifies Speculation on Reforms
Raul Castro was confirmed as Cuba's president Sunday, after last week's announcement that his ailing brother, Fidel Castro, would step down after decades in power. Two experts on Cuba discuss the prospects for reforms in the country and relations with the United States.

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Clinton, Obama Exchange Attacks on Campaign Tactics
Presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Barack Obama, D-Ill. condemned each other's use of negative campaigning on the trail this weekend. Ohio voters received fliers attacking Clinton's trade and health plans, while a photo showing Obama in traditional Somali dress circulated the Internet.

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Times Article on McCain Fuels Controversy over Coverage
A New York Times article published last week suggesting that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had an improper relationship with a Washington lobbyist sparked debate over the media's role in covering presidential politics and prompted a response by the Times' ombudsman. Experts weigh the relationship between media and politics.

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FRIDAY, February 22, 2008

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Analysis
Experts Weigh Serbian Unrest Over Kosovo's Future
The U.S. began evacuating embassy staff and their families from Belgrade, Serbia, Friday after rioters attacked the American embassy to protest U.S. support for Kosovo's independence. Experts on the Balkans examine the roots of the unrest and the future for Kosovo.

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Obama, Clinton Face Off in Texas Debate
Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met Thursday in the first of two debates leading up to the March 4 Ohio and Texas primaries. Judy Woodruff reports on the highlights of the debate, held in Austin, Texas.

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Analysis
Shields, Brooks Mull Democratic Race, McCain Media Flap
This week, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debated in Texas before the state's primary, questions surfaced in the New York Times about presumptive GOP nominee John McCain's ties to a lobbyist and Cuban leader Fidel Castro stepped down. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

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New Technology Improves Care for Wounded Troops
Drawing on new technologies as well as lessons learned in Iraq, the U.S. military is using both new technology and improved methods to treat wounded soldiers, leading to higher survival rates overall. Tom Bearden reports on these advances.

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Update
Viewers Voice Thoughts on PBS Relevance Debate
Jeffrey Brown provides an update on a discussion over the relevancy of PBS, which was sparked by a Feb. 17 New York Times article entitled "Is PBS Still Necessary?" To date, the Online NewsHour has posted some 6,000 viewer comments on the role of PBS and the NewsHour in the media landscape.

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THURSDAY, February 21, 2008

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McCain Confronts Allegations of Close Ties to Lobbyist
On Thursday, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., challenged allegations that he had an improper relationship with a lobbyist that were raised in a New York Times article, calling it a "hit and run smear campaign."

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U.S. Embassy Attacked in Protest Over Kosovo Independence
Rioters attacked a U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, in protest of Western support of Kosovo's declaration of independence. A journalist in Serbia details the violence on the ground and how Serbians are reacting to the news.

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Analysis
Bush's Visit Renews Focus on State of U.S.-Africa Relations
President Bush concluded a five day visit to Africa Thursday, making a final stop in Liberia where he pledged that the United States would help the country rebuild after a decade of civil war. Experts evaluate the state of U.S.-Africa relations.

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Pittsburgh Museum Reinvents Model of Dinosaur Exhibit
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh renovated its dinosaur exhibit to provide a more realistic picture of how dinosaurs lived and interacted with one another more than 100 million years ago.

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Conversation
NAACP Chairman Recalls Work on Civil Rights Documentary
Following a reprise of the documentary "Eyes on the Prize" that chronicled the civil rights movement in America, NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, who was part of the movement and the narrator of the series, discusses the series' significance after 20 years.

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WEDNESDAY, February 20, 2008

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Analysis
McCain Takes on Obama as Candidates Push Toward Texas, Ohio
Barack Obama campaigned Wednesday as the Democratic front runner after victories in Wisconsin and Hawaii -- and ran into new criticism from his rival, Hillary Clinton, and from top Republican candidate John McCain, who said the Illinois senator waffled on accepting public funds. Analysts look at what's ahead in Ohio and Texas.

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Consumer Price Index Reports Unexpected Inflation Rise
The Consumer Price Index, the Labor Department's yardstick of inflation, indicated greater inflation in January than had been anticipated. Paul Solman discusses how the CPI determines inflation and the meaning of this new report.

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Discrimination Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could influence the way courts handle racial discrimination cases throughout the country. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the details of the case.

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U.S. Plan to Shoot Down Satellite Delayed by Weather
The U.S. military's plan to shoot down a defunct spy satellite rather than let it fall out of the sky was delayed by rough seas and and strong winds in the Pacific Ocean. Experts debate the effort and how it might fit into the Pentagon's larger space strategy.

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TUESDAY, February 19, 2008

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Analysis
Castro's Exit Stokes Debate Over Prospects for Cuban Reform
An ailing Cuban president Fidel Castro announced Tuesday that he will resign from his post, ending his 49-year presidency at age 81. Two Cuban-American analysts discuss Castro's resignation and whether the move will open avenues for new reforms in Cuba.

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Analysis
Ruling Party Defeat in Pakistan May Intensify Pressure on Musharraf
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf conceded defeat Tuesday after his party lost to the opposition Pakistan People's Party in Monday's parliamentary elections. Two Pakistan experts consider what the election may mean for both Pakistan and the United States.

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Sony's Blu-ray Wins DVD 'Format War' over Rival Toshiba
Toshiba said Tuesday that it would stop developing its own high-definition DVD player, known as HD DVD, leaving the market to Sony's Blu-ray format. The Wall Street Journal's technology columnist explains the move and its likely impact on consumers.

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Analysis
Super Delegates' Role Thrust into Public Eye
The tight battle for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination is putting the formerly obscure super delegate system under scrutiny. A government professor discusses the role of the appointed super delegates in the Democratic nomination.

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MONDAY, February 18, 2008

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Newsmaker Interview
U.S. Envoy Discusses Kosovo Independence Declaration
Despite pressure from Serbia and Russia, the province of Kosovo declared itself independent from Serbia on Sunday. Ambassador Frank Wisner, the U.S. special envoy to Kosovo, discusses the implications of the Albanian-majority province's declaration of independence.

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Analysis
Democrats Stump for Support Before Wisconsin Vote
Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton -- still locked in a battle for delegates -- are jockeying for voter support before Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. Two journalists discuss the state of the race in the Badger State.

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Rome's 'Nostoi' Marks Homecoming of Italian Artwork
Over the centuries, archaeologists and looters unearthed ancient sculptures and other works of art on the Italian peninsula, taking their finds home with them. Now, with "Nostoi," Greek for "return home," Rome celebrates the return of many of these masterpieces to the land of their creation.

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Analysis
USDA Orders Record Beef Recall in Wake of Slaughterhouse Scandal
The USDA has ordered a California company to recall a record 140 million pounds of ground beef as part of a federal investigation into animal abuse and health code violations. A representative of the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service discusses the recall.

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FRIDAY, February 15, 2008

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Gunman Opens Fire at University, Killing Five Then Self
A gunman shot 21 people at North Illinois University on Thursday, killing five before turning his guns on himself. Chicago NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett reports on the aftermath of yesterday's events.

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Debate
Congressmen Debate Renewal of Warrantless Surveillance Law
After a standoff with House Republicans and President Bush, the Democratic-led House failed to extend a warrantless terrorist eavesdropping program Friday. Congressmen Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., offer two views on the divisive surveillance law.

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Mexican President Calderon on Goodwill Tour of Several U.S. Cities
Mexican President Felipe Calderon went on a tour of several U.S. cities with large Mexican populations; however, his itinerary did not include Washington, D.C. Jeffrey Kaye reports on Calderon's trip.

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Analysis
Analysts Discuss Campaign News, Clemens Hearing
Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., released a negative campaign ad, prominent lawmakers reconsidered their endorsements and Congress questioned pitcher Roger Clemens over steroid use allegations. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

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THURSDAY, February 14, 2008

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Analysis
For Clinton and Obama, Tight Race Hinges on Smart Strategy
More than halfway through the primary season, Democratic hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are charting careful strategies in a bid to emerge with the most delegate support. Strategists for Clinton and Obama offer insight on how their camps are looking for new ways to gain an advantage and set themselves apart.

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Gitmo Detainees Charged With 9/11 Crimes to Be Tried in Special Courts
Military commission trials for the six Guantanamo Bay detainees charged for their involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks will be held in specially designed courtrooms known as Camp Justice. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Hartmann outlines the legal processes for the trials.

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Hezbollah Mourns Slain Leader, Threatens to Attack Israel
The leader of Hezbollah threatened Thursday an attack on Israel, blaming it for Tuesday's car bombing that left one of the group's top commanders, Imad Mughniyeh, dead. Two Middle East experts assess the repercussions of the feared terrorist's death.

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Elizabeth Bishop's Writings Honored by Library of America
The Library of America is publishing the collected works and letters of celebrated poet Elizabeth Bishop -- marking the first time it has done so for a woman poet. Two of Bishop's friends discuss and read her work.

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WEDNESDAY, February 13, 2008

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Analysis
Riding Wave of Momentum, Obama Chips Away at Clinton's Base
Sen. Barack Obama's wins in presidential primaries on Tuesday in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia were fueled partially by support from voters who have traditionally backed rival Sen. Hillary Clinton. A pollster and Democratic strategist analyze what's behind Obama's latest success.

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Baseball Star Called to Account on Steroids
Baseball pitching great Roger Clemens testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government reform Wednesday to answer allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his career. The testimony is the latest twist in an ongoing controversy over the use of steroids in professional sports.

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Analysis
TV Writers Vote to End Union's 3-Month Strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America returned to work Wednesday, after voting to end a 100-day strike that left many out of work and TV shows in reruns. Michael Winship, president of the WGA-East, discusses the details of the agreement reached with the studios.

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TUESDAY, February 12, 2008

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Newsmaker Interview
Lenders Sign-on for Plan to Help Prevent Home Foreclosures
The Bush Administration and six of the nation's largest banks agreed on a plan Tuesday that would delay some home foreclosures by 30 days, allowing lenders to negotiate more affordable terms. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson discusses the details of the proposal.

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Analysis
Billionaire Buffett Offers to Help Insure Municipal Bonds
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced Tuesday that he would help shore up three insurance bond firms by offering additional insurance on up to $800 billion in municipal bonds. The Wall Street Journal's David Wessel explains how bond insurers impact Wall Street and how Buffett's may help ease financial concerns.

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Report
War Vets Still Struggle With Education Costs, Despite G.I. Bill Benefit
John Merrow reports on how education benefits offered through the G.I. Bill are issued to soldiers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the renewed efforts by some members of Congress to expand the bill, which has seen reduced funding over the years.

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Conversation
Doctor Explores Decision-making and Diagnoses
Harvard Medical School's Dr. Jerome Groopman came up with the idea for his book "How Doctors Think" while watching medical students make snap judgments while diagnosing patients. Groopman talks about how doctors get diagnoses right and sometimes wrong.

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Analysis
GM Offers Employee Buyouts After $38.7 Billion in Losses
After announcing record annual losses Tuesday, General Motors said that it would offer buyouts for all 74,000 of its union employees -- allowing GM to hire lower-wage workers -- to help reduce costs. New York Times business reporter Micheline Maynard offers perspective on the auto industry's financial struggles.

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MONDAY, February 11, 2008

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Newsmaker Interview
Mukasey Weighs Waterboarding, Sept. 11 Charges
After Attorney General Michael Mukasey took charge of the Justice Department, he called for an evaluation of the legalities of the "waterboarding" interrogation tactic. In an interview, Mukasey considers the waterboarding debate, charges against Sept. 11 suspects and the strength of the Justice Department.

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Analysis
Pentagon Charges Six Detainees With Crimes Tied to 9/11
The Pentagon announced Monday it had charged six Guantanamo detainees with murder and war crimes in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks and will seek the death penalty against them, setting the stage for trials by military tribunal. Legal experts discuss the move.

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Candidates Make Final Pitches for 'Potomac Primaries'
Democratic and Republican candidates are campaigning hard for votes in Tuesday's "Potomac Primaries," when Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., voters go to the polls. Political experts discuss the outlook for the latest stage in the nomination contests.

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FRIDAY, February 8, 2008

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Analysis
Shields and Brooks Assess Tight Democratic Race, the Road Ahead for McCain
Sen. John McCain solidified his spot at the top of the GOP field this week while the Democrats remain locked in a tight race that may come down to a complicated delegate count. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the week's campaign news.

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Congress Renews Debate Over Waterboarding
Questions stirred anew this week on the legality of waterboarding, a controversial interrogation tactic, after new Congressional hearings examining its use on terrorist suspects. After a recap of the hearings, analysts Mark Shields and David Brook weigh the debate.

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New Orleans Schools Chief Aims to Curb Dropout Rate
In the latest in a series of reports on how education leaders are endeavoring to reform troubled urban schools, education correspondent John Merrow returns to New Orleans to check in on the city's efforts to repair its struggling school system.

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Newsmaker Interview
U.N. Envoy: Darfur Faces New Dangers Amid Chad Unrest
U.N. special envoy to Darfur Jan Eliasson painted a bleak picture of the war-torn Sudanese region Friday, warning that rebel groups had made only limited progress toward peace talks. In an interview, Eliasson details the latest developments in Darfur and explains how unrest in neighboring Chad may further inflame the crisis.

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THURSDAY, February 7, 2008

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Diabetes Study Partially Halted Due to Cardiac Risk
A new study on Type 2 diabetes was partially halted after research showed lowering blood sugar levels for some high-risk patients increased their chances of dying from a heart attack. The head of the American Diabetes Association details the surprising findings.

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In Battle to Revamp D.C. Schools, Education Leader Faces Resistance
John Merrow reports on the controversial practices that D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee is using to shake up the city's school system, including closing 23 schools by 2010 in a bid to tackle a $100 million budget deficit -- a move that has raised a storm of protest.

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Analysis
With Romney's Exit, McCain Courts Conservative Base
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney suspended his bid for the White House Thursday, increasing the likelihood that Ariz. Sen. John McCain will win the Republican presidential nomination -- and intensifying the need for McCain to appeal to the party's conservative base. An expert panel assesses what challenges McCain may face.

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Lipitor TV Spots Raise Debate Over Advertising Practices
A House Committee is exploring whether ads for the cholesterol drug Lipitor mislead the public because spokesman Dr. Robert Jarvik is not licensed to practice medicine and used a stunt double in a scene that portrays him rowing. Representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and consumers union debate advertising practices.

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WEDNESDAY, February 6, 2008

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Update
Cleanup Begins After Intense Storms Wreak Deadly Havoc on South
Powerful storms and tornados tore across five southern states Tuesday night, leaving at least 54 dead. After a report on the weather disaster, the governor of Tennessee details the cleanup efforts and a weather expert offers insight on the storms.

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Analysis
Tight Races in Missouri 'Bellwether' Echo Broader Trends
Missouri, often called the "bellwether state" for its general election voting track record, produced razor thin margins last night in both parties' nominating contests. Gwen Ifill examines the results with experts on Missouri politics.

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Minority Voters Find New Voice in Primary Races
Amid a competitive primary season, African-American and Latino voters are finding new opportunities to play key roles in the election process. Ray Suarez discusses the historical significance of the minority voter with presidential historians.

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After Super Tuesday, Long Haul Remains for '08 Hopefuls
On the heels of Super Tuesday, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are still locked in a close race for the Democratic nomination, while Sen. John McCain widened his lead in the GOP field and Mike Huckabee enjoyed a resurgence. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks take stock of the results and reflect on the road ahead.

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Campaigns Shift Focus After Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday saw the Democratic candidates emerge in a dead heat, while on the GOP side, Sen. John McCain widened his lead and former Gov. Mike Huckabee enjoyed a resurgence. Judy Woodruff reports on the results of the Feb. 5 vote and looks ahead at campaign 2008.

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TUESDAY, February 5, 2008

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Neck and Neck Democratic Race Remains Uncertain
According to the polls, Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton went into Super Tuesday in a dead heat. First, a report on the state of the campaigns, followed by a look at the polls and analysis, then an expert discusses delegate math, and finally the commentary of Brooks and Shields.

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With McCain in the Lead, Republicans Head to the Polls
Going into Feb. 5, polls show Republican candidate Sen. John McCain leading the GOP pack. After Gwen Ifill reports on the state of the GOP race and the latest polling data, an expert examines the delegate count and analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer commentary.

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Historians Reflect on Super Tuesday's Evolving Role
The American presidential nomination process has taken many twists and turns in the nation's history, and this year's prominence of the Feb. 5 voting contests represents its latest turn. Historians discuss Super Tuesday's origins and its implications for the presidency.

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Shields and Brooks Reflect on Nominating Process
Minutes before the first polls start closing in the 2008 Super Tuesday nominating contests, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer some last observations on the hectic day of voting.

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MONDAY, February 4, 2008

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Polls Show Clinton and Obama in Dead Heat; McCain Leads GOP Pack
Recent polls show Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running virtually even, while John McCain leads the GOP with Mitt Romney a distant second. The president of the Pew Research Center analyzes recent campaign polls.

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GOP Candidates Stump Across U.S. for Feb. 5 Support
GOP candidates spread out across the country Monday in a fierce final bid for crucial Super Tuesday voters. After a look at the news from the Republican campaign trail, analysts consider candidates' media strategies and reporters preview the Republican stakes on Feb. 5.

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Latino Voters May Wield Major Influence in California's Primary
California's earlier primary combined with their growing numbers makes Latinos a major factor come February 5. Gwen Ifill reports from California on the Latino vote's increasing influence in the state.

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Clinton, Obama Fight to Finish for Super Tuesday Voters
Democratic contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, facing a tight race in recent polls, made their final Feb. 5 pitches Monday. After a report on the latest Democratic campaign news, analysts examine the candidates' ad strategies and reporters preview the Super Tuesday contests.

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SATURDAY, February 2, 2008

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Californians Talk Housing as Super Tuesday Looms
In the final report from this week's Big Picture election series, Jeffrey Kaye profiles economic concerns in the Feb. 5-voting state of California, and Gwen Ifill talks to voters in the Golden State about how issues like the subprime mortgage crisis and the health of the housing market may impact their election choices.

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FRIDAY, February 1, 2008

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Bombings at Baghdad Markets Deadliest Attacks in Months
Two bombings killed at least 73 people and wounded scores more in separate blasts in Baghdad pet bazaars Friday, ending a relative lull in violence in the Iraqi capital. Stephen Farrell, a New York Times correspondent in Baghdad, provides an update on the story.

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Democrats Face Off in California, While Nation Counts Down to Super Tuesday
Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton chose to finish on a polite note in their debate last night, the final before February 5. Judy Woodruff reports on the state of the campaign trail leading up to Super Tuesday.

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Shields and Brooks Weigh '08 Race, Stimulus Debate
The 2008 presidential race saw more shake-ups this week with the exits of candidates John Edwards and Rudy Giuliani, while lawmakers debated the best way for the government to help boost an ailing economy. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

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