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2009 JUNE TUESDAY, June 30, 2009 Iraqis Celebrate as U.S. Forces Exit Cities Iraq celebrated a public holiday Tuesday in commemoration of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country's cities. Judy Woodruff reports.    2009 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 - 1997 Security Fears Loom as U.S. Troops Drawback in Iraq The exit of U.S. forces from cities in Iraq was celebrated on Tuesday, even as many in the nation worried about the ability of Iraqi police and military forces to provide adequate security. Jane Arraf of The Christian Science Monitor discusses the situation with Judy Woodruff.    Iraq in Transition Other News: Markets Slip on Consumer Confidence Data In other news, U.S. stocks fell after an unexpected decline in consumer confidence, and the F.D.A. may seek to ban certain common painkillers.      Upon U.S. Troop Pullback, Jones Assesses Iraq's Future U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraqi cities prompted a national holiday, but continued violence leaves the country's stability in question. National Security Adviser retired Gen. Jim Jones discusses the path ahead in Iraq.      Medvedev's First Year in Office Brings Surprises, Scrutiny In the first report of a series from Russia, Margaret Warner takes a closer look at the country's political leadership, focusing on President Dmitry Medvedev's first year in office and the role of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the government.      After Long Court Battle, Franken Wins Minn. Senate Seat The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Democrat Al Franken narrowly defeated Republican Norm Coleman in last year's U.S. Senate race. Analysts discuss the case and the significance of Franken's win.      3.6 Trillion and Counting: New Billboard Clocks Emissions Eight stories above midtown Manhattan, a new billboard has begun counting how much, and how fast, greenhouse gases are entering the atmosphere. Climate Central reports.      MONDAY, June 29, 2009 Justices Reverse Sotomayor Ruling in Discrimination Case The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision Monday that white firefighters in Connecticut were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, reversing a decision supported by high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when she was an appellate judge. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the case with Gwen Ifill.    Supreme Court Watch Other News: President of Honduras Ousted in Coup In other news, the president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, was ousted in the first coup in Central America since the end of the Cold War, and Iran's top electoral oversight committee reaffirmed the disputed results of the nation's disputed presidential election.      High Court's Bias Ruling May Reshape Employer Policies The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a group of white firefighters was unfairly denied promotions because of their race. Analysts examine the impact on future labor policy.    Supreme Court Watch Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison for Ponzi Scheme Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff was sentenced Monday to 150 years in prison after pleading guilty in March to defrauding investors out of as much as $60 billion. Ray Suarez talks to New York Times reporter Diana Henriques about the day in court.      'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Military Policy Faces New Scrutiny Following protests from gay rights activists, efforts to lobby Congress and the administration to repeal the military's policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" have picked up speed. Ray Suarez reports on the movement and its critics.      Wind Energy Fuels Job Hopes for Oklahoma Youth In the final installment of her Generation Next series, which has aired on both the NewsHour and NPR, Judy Woodruff reports on how wind energy is generating new career prospects for young Americans in the Sooner State.      Margaret Warner Previews Reports From Russia Ahead of President Obama's visit to Moscow next month, Margaret Warner previews her upcoming reports on changes in the political and economic landscape there.      FRIDAY, June 26, 2009 In Death, as in Life, Jackson Owns Spotlight Fans across the globe mourned the death of pop icon Michael Jackson, who died at the age of 50 Thursday following an apparent heart attack. Jeffrey Brown reports on the worldwide response to the passing of the King of Pop.      Other News: Iran Cleric Pushes Punishment for Protesters In other news, a leading cleric in Iran told worshipers that opposition protesters should be punished "ruthlessly and savagely," and President Obama met in Washington with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.      Landmark Climate Change Bill Moves Through Congress The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday debated landmark climate change legislation that would establish a "cap-and-trade" system for carbon emissions. Kwame Holman reports.    The Global Warming Debate Single-payer Advocates Make Case in Health Reform The projected cost of a health care overhaul has cast doubt over whether lawmakers will be able to reach agreement on a plan while advocates for a single-payer system have been making their case. Betty Ann Bowser reports on the latest developments in the health care debate.    Rx for Reform Climate Bill, Sanford's Future Top Week's Political News Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks examine developments in the landmark climate change legislation before Congress, as well as the fallout from S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford's admission to an extramarital affair.    Political Wrap In Hartford, Stimulus Funds for Schools Leveraged for State Budget Crunch John Tulenko of Learning Matters reports on how one school district in Connecticut is weathering the recession, and how the state is using stimulus funds to close budget deficits rather than increase education spending.      Jackson's Musical Legacy Rings Clear Amid Troubled Life Story The unexpected death of pop music icon Michael Jackson touched off a worldwide wave of mourning and celebrations of his life Friday. Jeffrey Brown talks to a music writer and a disc jockey about the musical legacy Jackson leaves behind.      THURSDAY, June 25, 2009 Justices Rule School's Strip Search of Student Was Illegal The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Thursday that officials at an Arizona school went too far when they strip searched an eighth-grader accused of distributing drugs. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal discusses the ruling with Jim Lehrer.    Supreme Court Watch Other News: Wall Street Rises Off Housing, Retail In other news, markets rose on Wall Street after positive news from the homebuilding and retail sectors, and billionaire banker Allen Stanford pleaded not guilty to to bilking investors out of their investments.      'Cap-and-Trade' Emissions Bill Faces Test in Congress As early as Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives may vote on landmark climate legislation that would establish a "cap-and-trade" system for carbon emissions. Judy Woodruff talks to analysts about the measure's pros and cons.    The Global Warming Debate California Lawmakers Struggle With $24B Budget Gap Spencer Michels reports on California's struggles to address a $24 billion shortfall in the state budget, which lawmakers say puts the state in danger of running out of money.      Bernanke Faces New Questions Over Role of the Fed Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke faced fresh questions from a House committee Thursday over the central bank's role facilitating Bank of America's purchase of Merrill Lynch. Experts discuss the acquisition, as well as the expanding power of the Federal Reserve, with Jeffrey Brown.      Michael Jackson, King of Pop, Dies at Age 50 Pop star Michael Jackson died Thursday evening after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital in a deep coma. Jim Lehrer talks to USA Today music critic Steve Jones about the singer's career.      WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2009 Iran Will Not 'Yield to Pressure,' Vows Khamenei Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed on Wednesday that he would not "yield to pressure at any cost" over this month's disputed presidential election results. ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Jonathan Miller reports.    Governing Iran Political Unrest Continues on Streets of Tehran New York Times reporter Nazila Fathi speaks with Gwen Ifill about the latest developments on the political unrest in Iran.    Governing Iran Iran's Mousavi Thrust Into Spotlight as Opposition Leader Iran reform candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, Zahra Rahnavard, have emerged as the face of the country's political opposition. But who are they? Analysts offer insight.    Governing Iran Other News: Bomb Blast Kills Dozens at Baghdad Market In other news, a bombing at a Baghdad market killed at least 69 people, and the Federal Reserve said it will leave interest rates unchanged.      Sebelius: Health Reform Puts Focus on Lower Costs, Better Choices Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday urged lawmakers to approve the White House health care reform plan. She outlines the case for the overhaul with Judy Woodruff.    Rx for Reform On Afghan-Pakistan Border, a Daily Struggle to Survive Independent Television News special correspondent Nima Elbagir reports on the struggles of daily life along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.    Afghanistan and the War on Terror Experts Assess President Obama's Strategy With Media Jeffrey Brown talks with media analysts about the press corps' coverage of President Obama during his first few months in office.      TUESDAY, June 23, 2009 Iran's Election Authority Finds No Major Fraud in Vote After days of street protests over the June 12 presidential election, Iran's electoral authority announced Tuesday it found "no major irregularities" in the vote. ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Jonathan Miller reports.    Governing Iran President Obama Condemns 'Unjust Actions' in Iran Hours after Iran's electoral authority announced it found "no major irregularities" in this month's disputed election, President Barack Obama said at a White House press conference that he "strongly" condemned the Iranian regime's use of force to quell protests.    Governing Iran Senators Weigh In on U.S. Response to Iranian Protests The tone of President Obama's response to the disputed Iranian election has drawn fire from some on Capitol Hill. Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., assess the U.S. response to the protests.    Governing Iran Other News: National Security Adviser Meets with Afghan Candidates In other news, U.S. national security adviser James Jones met with candidates in Afghanistan's upcoming presidential election to press for a free and fair contest, and U.S. airstrikes in Pakistan reportedly killed nine people at a Taliban training camp.      Investigators Search for Clues in Fatal D.C. Train Crash Federal investigators on Tuesday worked to discover what caused two trains to collide yesterday in the nation's capital, killing nine people and injuring more than 75 others. Kwame Holman reports.      Public Views on Health Reform Shape Political Landscape As Congress works to draft health care reform legislation, the Hotline's Amy Walter and NPR's Julie Rovner assess President Obama's latest remarks on a public insurance option, concerns over the cost of an overhaul and how the public is viewing the debate.    Rx for Reform Deciphering the Shape of Economic Recovery When economists discuss economic recovery, it's often in terms of the alphabet. In the latest installment of his Making Sen$e series, Paul Solman explains what phrases such as "V-shaped recovery" or "U-shaped recession" say about the economic outlook.      Heated Standoff Grips New York State Politics After weeks of political strife and power struggles between the New York State Senate's Republicans and Democrats, Gov. David Paterson Tuesday called an emergency session in an effort to end the stalemate that has left major legislation hanging in the balance. A reporter updates the story.      MONDAY, June 22, 2009 Police, Protesters Clash Anew in Iran Despite warnings from Iran's Revolutionary Guard, as well as violence that left at least 10 people dead over the weekend, demonstrators in Tehran continued to rally against the results of this month's disputed presidential election. ITN correspondent Lindsey Hilsum reports.    Governing Iran Protests Stir Mixed Emotions for Iranian-Americans As demonstrators in Tehran continued to rally against the results of this month's disputed presidential election, Iranian-Americans reacted to the news. NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports.    Governing Iran Other News: Violence in Iraq Kills 33 In other news, a series of attacks in and around Baghdad on Monday killed at least 33 people, and the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan is planning to announce new rules of engagement aimed at reducing the number of civilian casualities.      Justices Deliver Narrow Ruling on Voting Rights Act The Supreme Court delivered a tightly focused ruling Monday in a challenge to the landmark Voting Rights Act, exempting a small Texas governing authority from a key provision of the law but avoiding a larger constitutional issue. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal examines the decision.    Supreme Court Watch After Reporters' Escape From Taliban, Media Weigh Ethical Questions New York Times reporter David Rohde and an Afghan journalist escaped a Taliban compound after being held since November, surprising many who had not been aware of the kidnapping. Times executive editor Bill Keller and Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute discuss the story.    Afghanistan and the War on Terror Generation Next: Young Grads Turn to Service Amid Tight Job Market At community resource centers across the country, young people like Brian Marroquin, a recent graduate of VCU, are deferring their careers to focus on community service. Judy Woodruff examines the trend as part of the Generation Next series.      Author Examines Drug Trade, Afghan Insurgency Author and former ABC news producer Gretchen Peters talks about her book about the drug trade in Afghanistan and Pakistan and how it is fueling the insurgency.    Afghanistan and the War on Terror FRIDAY, June 19, 2009 Iran's Ruling Cleric Calls For End to Protests Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Friday defended the "absolute victory" of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in last week's disputed presidential election, and warned opposition supporters against further rallies. ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Lindsey Hilsum reports.    Governing Iran Political Unrest May Widen Rifts Among Iran's Clerics Iran's supreme leader defended the results of last week's disputed election Friday, and warned opposition supporters against further rallies. Analysts offer insight on the role of Iran's clerics in the dispute.    Governing Iran Other News: 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan In other news, two U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Friday after a bomb struck their convoy and billionaire Texas banker Allen Stanford was indicted on federal charges of fraud and obstruction.      Health Care Debate May Hinge on Public Insurance Option House Democrats unveiled a draft health care reform bill Friday that includes a "public option" -- a government-run health insurance plan that would compete with private insurers. Betty Ann Bowser examines the debate over the public insurance concept.    Rx for Reform NASA Launch Begins Effort to Return Man to the Moon NASA launched two satellites to the moon last week, the first step toward its goal of returning a human to the lunar surface. At the start of this new effort, though, a debate has been ignited at the space agency over how best to do so. Tom Bearden reports.      Shields and Brooks Mull U.S. Response to Iran Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the Obama administration's response to political turmoil in Iran and new plans to overhaul the financial regulation system.    Political Wrap THURSDAY, June 18, 2009 Protesters Swarm Tehran to Mourn Fallen Demonstrators Thousands of opposition supporters gathered in the Iranian capital of Tehran to mourn the deaths of demonstrators killed after last week's disputed presidential election. ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Lindsey Hilsum reports.    Governing Iran In Iran, Disputed Election Fuels Ongoing Political Unrest With election protests continuing in Iran, the nation's 12-member Guardian Council has agreed to hear the grievances of Mir Hussein Mousavi and other candidates. Analysts discuss the unfolding developments.    Governing Iran Other News: Senate Passes $106 Billion War Funding Bill In other news, the U.S. Senate approved a $106 war funding bill, and a Pakistani intelligence official said a U.S. drone attack killed 13 people at a Taliban encampment.      Geithner Defends Plan for Regulatory Overhaul In an interview with Jim Lehrer, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner details the administration's case for a sweeping overhaul of the financial regulation system and discusses the government's role in shaping an economic recovery.      Freight Trains Face Burdensome Bottleneck in Midwest In the Midwest, Chicago has been a freight rail hub for 150 years. But now, traffic on Chicago's rails is even slower than traffic on its roads. As part of the Blueprint America series of reports on infrastructure, Rick Karr examines the U.S. freight train choke point.      Justices Find Convicts Have No Right to DNA Testing The Supreme Court said Thursday that convicts have no constitutional right to test DNA evidence in hopes of proving their innocence long after they were found guilty. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the impact of the decision.    Supreme Court Watch WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2009 Regulatory Reform Plan Aimed at Protecting Larger Economy President Barack Obama proposed a major overhaul of financial industry regulation Wednesday. White House adviser Christina Romer explains the administration's plans.      Other News: Chrysler to Reopen 7 Plants In other news, Chrysler said it will reopen seven auto plants, and the National Security Administration's domestic surveillance program may have been broader than first realized, according to The New York Times.      Obama's Regulatory Reform Plan Stirs Mixed Reaction Gwen Ifill speaks with a banking expert and an economist about what the administration's plans for reforming financial oversight mean for businesses and consumers alike.      In Iran, Political Protests Move Online As pro-government forces in Iran try to quell protests over last week's disputed presidential election, supporters of reform candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi are taking their fight to social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, reports Lindsey Hilsum of ITN Channel 4.    Governing Iran Iranian Protesters Mobilize on Social Media Web Sites Social media Web sites like Twitter and Facebook are playing an important role in political protests rippling through Iran. Margaret Warner speaks with experts about how such social networking sites are affecting Tehran's political scene.    Governing Iran Jobless Find a Creative Voice in Southern California In Southern California, a photographer has been documenting the stories of the jobless -- the irony being that he himself was laid off at the end of 2008. Spencer Michels reports on the stories behind the unemployed.      As Lawmakers Craft Health Care Reform, Concerns Rise Over Costs Concerns over the possible costs of health care reform are growing louder on Capitol Hill as lawmakers begin to hammer out legislation. Betty Ann Bowser recaps the latest developments on where the reform debate.      TUESDAY, June 16, 2009 In Iran, Government Supporters Turn Out as Election Protests Continue Political pressure built in Iran today as pro-government supporters took to the streets and reform-movement backers continued their protests of last week's presidential election results. ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Lindsey Hilsum reports.    Governing Iran Iran Plans Limited Recount, Media Faces Restrictions At least 7 people were reported killed in Tehran during ongoing protests of last week's disputed presidential election as Iran's 12-person Guardian Council said it would begin a partial recount of votes. Los Angeles Times reporter Borzou Daragahi talks to Margaret Warner from Tehran.    Governing Iran Other News: Presidential Campaign Begins in Afghanistan In other news, Afghanistan kicked off its two month-long presidential election campaign, and a U.S. soldier was killed in a roadside bombing about 230 miles southeast of Baghdad.      Iran Remains on Edge as Election Recount Begins Iran's Guardian Council agreed to a partial recount of votes from the disputed presidential election, leaving the future political direction of the country in new doubt.    Governing Iran American Cross-border Gun Traffic Fuels Mexican Drug-related Violence NewsHour special correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports on the American gun trade that is fueling drug-related violence in Mexico and new efforts to stop it.      Obama, S. Korean President Criticize N. Korea's Actions President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak criticized North Korea's recent provocations Tuesday in the latest round of the ongoing diplomatic standoff. Analysts consider how international pressure and new sanctions may affect the region.    North Korea: Nuclear Standoff Dr. Kessler Delves Into the Mysteries of Food Cravings Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser talks to author Dr. David Kessler about overeating and what is behind people's cravings, the subject of his new book, "The End of Overeating."      MONDAY, June 15, 2009 Thousands Protest Election Results in Iran, Defying Ban Thousands defied a government ban to turn out in Tehran's streets protesting Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's declaration of victory following Friday's presidential election. ITN's Bill Neely reports from Tehran.    Governing Iran After Disputed Vote, Iran's Leaders Face Continued Protests Analysts discuss Iran's disputed presidential election and how protests by supporters of reform-movement leader Mir Hossein Mousavi will shape the country's political future.    Governing Iran Other News: North Koreans Protest New U.N. Sanctions In other news, North Koreans turned out to protest tough new U.N. sanctions and U.S. Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal officially took command of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.      Doctors Consider Health Care Possibilites as White House Pushes Reform As the health care reform debate heats up on Capitol Hill, health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser speaks with doctors about the pros and cons of a government-funded public plan and other possible changes to the current system.      Business Students Rethink Wall Street Plans After the economic slump scuttled their plans to enter the financial sector, business students at Duke University look at different alternatives, such as graduate school, or rethink their career paths altogether. Judy Woodruff talks to some recent graduates in the second part of her Generation Next series.      Netanyahu Backs Plans for Demilitarized Palestinian State Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a major policy speech Sunday that he would accept a Palestinian state as long as it recognized Israel and was demilitarized. Margaret Warner reports on reaction to the speech.    Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Analysts Discuss Netanyahu's Speech Analysts discuss the significance of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements accepting a demilitarized Palestinian state.    Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Congo's Civil War Is Rich Seam for Prize-Winning Playwright Playwright Lynn Nottage talks to Jeffrey Brown about her Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, "Ruined," set during Congo's civil war.      FRIDAY, June 12, 2009 Finance Fallacy: Stocks in the Long Run Financial advice is often loaded with misconceptions and misinformation. In the latest edition of Finance Fallacy, Paul Solman and Boston University professor Zvi Bodie debunk the belief that investing in stocks is the safest, smartest route to financial security over the long run.      High Voter Turnout in Close Iranian Presidential Election Independent Television News reporter Lindsey Hilsum reports from Iran on the scene at the polls during Friday's presidential election.    Governing Iran Iran's Presidential Election Hotly Contested Christian Science Monitor reporter Scott Peterson provides an update on Iran's presidential election.    Governing Iran Other News: Mosque Bombings Kill at Least 9 in Pakistan In other news, two bombings at Pakistani mosques killed at least nine people and the U.N. Security Council expanded sanctions against North Korea.      Iran's Future Unclear Following Presidential Election President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his main challenger, former Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, both claimed victory in Iran's election Friday. Analysts examine the impact of the heated contest.    Governing Iran After Delays, Digital Television Conversion is Complete Analysts examine the road to digital television conversion and assess the successes and drawbacks involved in the change.      Holocaust Museum Reopens Following Fatal Shooting Kwame Holman reports on the National Holocaust Museum's reopening following Wednesday's fatal shooting of a security guard by white supremacist James W. von Brunn and provides an update on what authorities have learned about the shooter.    Domestic Security Shields, Brooks Mull Health Reform, Palin's Role in GOP Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the chances for health care reform to clear Congress this year, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's role in the GOP and the significance of the Virginia governor's race.    Political Wrap THURSDAY, June 11, 2009 Obama Takes Pitch for Health Care Reform to the Public President Barack Obama hit the road Thursday to promote an overhaul of the nation's health care system as Congressional battle lines began to be drawn on reform legislation. Kwame Holman reports on the latest developments.      Other News: WHO Declares H1N1 Flu a Pandemic In other news, the World Health Organization declared the first global flu pandemic in 41 years, and four Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo Bay were released to Bermuda.      Senate Votes to Give Regulators New Powers Over Tobacco A bill that would give the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco products and marketing moved closer to becoming law when the Senate approved the measure Thursday. Judy Woodruff gets two views on the legislation.      Lawmakers Examine Bank Purchase of Merrill Lynch Officials from the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve pressed Bank of America into purchasing Merrill Lynch last year, the bank's chief executive Ken Lewis told a House committee. Spencer Michels reports on the hearing.      'Frontline' Investigates Bank of America Deal An excerpt on Frontline's upcoming report on Bank of America and the government's new role in the banking system, told from the perspective of CEO Ken Lewis and the financial reporters who covered the story.      Tsvangirai Aims to Persuade U.S. to Take New Look at Zimbabwe Margaret Warner talks with Zimbabwe's prime minister and opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, about the shifting political landscape in the country, and his Friday meeting with President Barack Obama.      Architect Renzo Piano on the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago Architect Renzo Piano speaks with Jeffrey Brown about his work building the new modern wing to the Art Institute of Chicago.      WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2009 After Chrysler Deal, Fiat to Face Tough U.S. Car Market Chrysler finalized the sale of its assets to Italian automaker Fiat Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the deal. Analysts examine the future for the newly merged company.      Other News: Guard Killed at U.S. Holocaust Museum In other news, an attacker shot and killed a security guard inside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and at least 28 people were killed in a car bombing in Iraq.      Administration Proposes New Steps to Regulate Executive Pay The Obama administration outlined a plan for new executive compensation regulations Wednesday, putting the politically charged issue of executive pay back in the spotlight. Analysts examine how more oversight will affect the industry.      Global Leaders Move to Sanction N. Korea for Nuclear Tests The world's big powers, including Russia and China, are considering sanctions after North Korea conducted nuclear tests. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice speaks with Margaret Warner.    North Korea: Nuclear Standoff Presidential Election Becoming a Heated Contest in Iran In Iran, the presidential election is turning into a contest with several contenders seeking to unseat the current leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the political mood of Tehran in the lead-up to Friday's election.    Governing Iran WHO Likely to Declare Swine Flu Pandemic The World Health Organization is expected to declare H1N1 flu a pandemic as the number of cases continues to grow worldwide. Ray Suarez speaks to WHO Director Margaret Chan in Geneva.    Global Health Watch American Couple Faces Charges of Spying for Cuba A former U.S. State Department official and his wife are accused of spying for Cuba for nearly 30 years. A Washington Post reporter updates the story.      TUESDAY, June 9, 2009 Treasury Clears 10 Banks to Repay $68 Billion in Bailout Money Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner faced lawmakers' questions after the announcement that ten large banks have been cleared to begin paying back billions of dollars in federal rescue money. Jeffrey Brown talks to Washington Post reporter Binyamin Appelbaum about the details.      Other News: Judge OKs Chrysler Dealer Closings In other news, a bankruptcy judge approved the closing of 789 Chrysler dealership franchises, and on Wall Street, financial markets stayed relatively stable.      Deciphering the Results of Banking 'Stress Tests' NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman explains how stress tests played into the government's decision to let ten big banks pay the Treasury back for the money they received from the federal rescue.      Amid Rush to Repay Rescue Funds, Banks Face New Scrutiny Big U.S. banks passed key government "stress tests" and are now working to repay federal rescue funds. Does that mean they're out of the woods and the government rescue plan worked? Financial experts offer insight.      Cities Struggle With Access to Green Energy Sources In cities across the country, officials are faced with the task of getting renewable energy from the outskirts of town to the urban centers where demand is greatest. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports from Los Angeles.      Guantanamo Detainee Transferred to New York Court A Guantanamo detainee arrived in New York Tuesday and was arraigned in federal court on charges stemming from the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa. A New York Times reporter provides an update.      MONDAY, June 8, 2009 Sentencing of Journalists Adds to U.S.-N. Korea Tensions A North Korean court convicted two U.S. reporters of entering the country illegally Monday and sentenced them to 12 years in a labor camp. A professor and the former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea discuss the situation.    North Korea: Nuclear Standoff Other News: Obama Touts Stimulus, Ruling Party Wins in Lebanon In other news, President Barack Obama predicted stimulus funds will help create or save 600,000 jobs this summer and Lebanese election results show the ruling, pro-Western bloc beat back a political challenge from Hezbollah.      Supreme Court Delays Pending Sale of Chrysler to Fiat In a one-sentence order late Monday, the Supreme Court granted a request to delay the sale of bankrupt automaker Chrysler to a group led by Italian carmaker Fiat SpA. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the court's move on Chrysler and other key decisions.    Supreme Court Watch GM Woes Hit Close to Home for Young Graduates In the first of a new set of reports for the Generation Next series, Judy Woodruff traveled to Detroit to profile recent graduates from a GM training program who are now facing the prospect of finding a new career.      Health Care Reform Debate Heats Up on Capitol Hill After President Obama urges Congress to ready a health care reform bill, lawmakers are beginning to ask tough questions on how to overhaul the complex system. Reporters examine the balancing act developing between Congress and the White House.      FRIDAY, June 5, 2009 Unemployment Rate Hits 26-Year High, but Job Cuts Slow Although the rate of U.S. job losses slowed in May, unemployment rose to 9.4 percent, the highest rate in 26 years. Economist Lisa Lynch explains the new job numbers.      Other News: General Motors Strikes Tentative Saturn Deal In other news, General Motors Struck a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand, and Brazilian investigators said the debris they discovered in the Atlantic Ocean was not from Air France Flight 447.      Fraud Charges Filed Against Countrywide Mortgage Chief The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed civil fraud charges against Angelo Mozilo, head of the Countrywide Financial mortgage firm, for misleading investors about the company's lending practices. Analysts assess the case's impact.      Full Extent of Nazi Prison Camp System Still Emerging Scholars are still discovering the full scale of the Nazi prison camp system during WWII as President Obama visited remembrances and anniversary celebrations in Europe this week. Ray Suarez reports.      Obama's Cairo Speech, Sotomayor Top Week's News David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discuss the news of the week, including President Obama's speech on U.S.-Muslim ties, Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court bid and GM's bankruptcy plan.    Political Wrap Tony-Award Winning Va. Theater Sprouted From Garage Arlington, Va.'s Signature Theater won a 2009 Tony Award as one of the nation's best regional theaters. Jeffrey Brown explores the theater's history and humble beginnings.      THURSDAY, June 4, 2009 Obama Urges Cooperation With Muslim World In a sweeping speech in Cairo, President Obama called for stronger U.S.-Muslim alliances, urging each to put suspicions aside and unite to combat violent extremism.      Other News: 4 U.S. Soldiers Die in Afghanistan, Iraq In other news, 4 U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a Brazilian navy helicopter recovered the first wreckage from an Air France flight that was lost over the Atlantic Ocean Sunday.      Obama's Cairo Speech Elicits Varying Reactions From American Muslims Many American Muslims watched Thursday's address by President Obama with keen interest, seeing it as both a major moment for U.S. policy as well as a call for Muslims to reflect on their beliefs and the governments of the Middle East.      Obama's Speech Could Mark Shift in U.S.-Muslim Relations As reaction to President Obama's address in Cairo continues to filter in, analysts consider what the lasting effect Thursday's speech may have on U.S. policy and global attitudes.      Police Crowd Tiananmen to Block Possible Anniversary Protests Independent Television News correspondent John Ray reports from Beijing on the twentieth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests, where police maintained a heavy presence to tamp down on demonstrations.      Legacy of Tiananmen Crackdown Lingers Over China's Politics Analysts reflect on the life of key Chinese leader Zhao Ziyang, who died in 2005 after being under house arrest for almost two decades and kept a secret journal chronicling the events around the Tiananmen Square protests.      Poetry of Rumi Spans Across Centuries, Cultures Afghan-born 13th century Sufi mystic poet Jalaluddin Rumi is the national poet of Afghanistan, as well as a much-loved poet in America. Jeffrey Brown reports on what's behind the popularity of Rumi's poems.    NewsHour Poetry Series WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2009 Obama, Saudi King Meet About Speech, Mideast Tensions President Obama met with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Wednesday ahead of his speech in Egypt aimed at improving relations with the Muslim world. Ray Suarez reports.      Other News: Fed Chairman Warns of Rising U.S. Deficits In other news, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned of the detrimental effects of long-term soaring deficits, and the Brazilian military found more wreckage from an Air France jetliner that disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean Sunday.      Senators Weigh In on Sotomayor's Confirmation Prospects Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor met with more lawmakers Wednesday as controversy continued to simmer over some of her past remarks. Sens. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., and Ben Cardin, D-Md., weigh in on Sotomayor's nomination.    Supreme Court Watch Detroit Feels Ripple Effects From GM's Bankruptcy Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to Detroit residents about the "collateral damage," or ripple effects, from General Motors' bankruptcy filing earlier in the week.      Analysts Weigh Economic Impact of GM Bankruptcy Filing Analysts take a closer look at the deeper, long-term effects of General Motors' bankruptcy filing.      North Korea Signals Succession Plan as American Reporters Face Trial North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has signaled he plans to have his third son succeed him, while Pyongyang plans a trial for two U.S. reporters: Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who work for Current TV. Analysts examine the developments.    North Korea: Nuclear Standoff Ronald Reagan Statue Unveiled in Capitol Rotunda House Speaker Nancy Pelosi presided over a ceremony unveiling a statue of former President Ronald Reagan at the Capitol Rotunda, which 87-year-old former first lady Nancy Reagan attended.      TUESDAY, June 2, 2009 Sotomayor Begins Meeting With Key Lawmakers Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor met with key lawmakers Tuesday to explain her record and make her case for confirmation. The Hotline's Amy Walter offers insight.    Supreme Court Watch Other News: Pilots Spot Air France Flight Wreckage In other news, Brazilian pilots found evidence of flight wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean along an Air France's flight path that disappeared en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris Sunday, and an American soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad.      GM Making New Plans Under Reorganization One day after General Motors filed for bankruptcy, the company is poised to sell its Hummer brand and make other changes as it attempts to reorganize itself. Jeffrey Brown reports.      Political Stakes High in GM Bankruptcy Plan The political stakes are high for the Obama administration in guiding General Motors into bankruptcy -- and allowing the government to take a majority stake in the company. Analysts examine the political and economic implications of the decisions.      McChrystal Predicts Hard Road Ahead in Afghanistan Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, tapped to take command of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, faced questions on his leadership plans at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Analysts take a look at his qualifications for the post.    Afghanistan and the War on Terror Stalagmites Provide Clues in Changing Rainfall Patterns ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Tom Clarke reports on what scientists are learning from stalagmites about the rainfall and changing weather patterns in a remote region of southwest Poland.      MONDAY, June 1, 2009 After Bankruptcy Filing, Focus Turns to the 'New GM' GM's bankruptcy will result in the federal government owning 60 percent of the newly restructured company. GM CFO Ray Young discusses the company's future.      Other News: Markets Rise, 4 Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan In other news, markets rose despite General Motors' bankruptcy filing, and four U.S. soldiers were killed in 2 separate roadside bombings west of Kabul.      Air France Jet Lost Over Atlantic With 228 Aboard An Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is feared lost over the Atlantic Ocean after likely experiencing electrical failure in a strong storm. Carl Dinnen of Independent Television News updates the story.      Pilot Details Possible Troubles Faced by Air France Flight Pilot Ben Berman discusses the possible problems that an Air France flight en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris feared lost over the Atlantic Ocean may have encountered in a strong storm.      In Detroit, Mixed Emotions Over GM's Bankruptcy Move Paul Solman reports from Detroit on how General Motors' bankruptcy filing may impact different company stakeholders -- from union members to bondholders to car dealers -- and explains why the company chose reorganization over liquidation.      Abortion Doctor's Murder Puts Debate Into Sharper Focus The murder of prominent Kansas abortion doctor George Tiller has raised new questions on where things stand among groups on both sides of the abortion debate. Kevin Eckstrom, editor of Religion News Service, examines the impact of Tiller's death on the abortion issue.      2009 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 - 1997 ABOUT US   |   FEEDBACK   |   SUBSCRIPTIONS / FEEDS:  Support the kind of journalism done by the NewsHour...Become a member of your local PBS station. PBS Online Privacy Policy Copyright ©1996- MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.