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| May 24, 2012
How the Nuclear Bomb Gave Us the Computer
"Turing's Cathedral" author George Dyson tells Hari Sreenivasan how the creation of the hydrogen bomb gave us the modern computer.
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| May 18, 2012
'The Information Diet': Should Americans Exercise More 'Conscious Consumption'?
Clay Johnson, author of "The Information Diet: A Case for Conscious Consumption", discusses with Hari Sreenivasan how abundant technology is affecting our health, such as "email apnea."
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| May 17, 2012
SpaceX Readies for Historic Launch
On Saturday, if all goes as planned, the privately owned spaceflight company SpaceX will launch its Dragon capsule into low-Earth orbit and three days later dock with the International Space Station.
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| May 11, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Lugar, NBA versus NHL
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the surprise results in the Senate race in Indiana this week, and consequences. On our lighter politics of sports segment, we also talk about how the NHL playoffs are defeating the NBA playoffs in ticket sales.
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| May 4, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Presidential Books, Mariano Rivera, Kentucky Derby Picks
The Doubleheader is back with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks. Since someone turned on the humidity in the D.C. area this past week, Hari Sreenivasan figured it might be time to get their opinions on a couple of books on presidents that you might want to check out this summer.
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| May 4, 2012
News Wrap: In Pakistan, Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 20
In other news Friday, a teenage suicide bomber killed some 20 people and wounded 40 at a marketplace near the Afghan border. Five victims were local members of the Pakistani security force. Also, Syrian forces opened fire on protesters in Aleppo, killing a teenager and wounding almost 30 others.
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| May 3, 2012
Bin Laden Frustrated With Al-Qaida Spin-Offs, Documents Show
One of the key messages in the documents found in Osama bin Laden's compound was that al-Qaida affiliates needed to stop killing Muslims, Brian Fishman of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point told Hari Sreenivasan on Thursday.
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| May 2, 2012
Teachers Endure Balancing Act Over Climate Change Curriculum
For the first time, new national educational standards for grades K-12 will link global warming trends to manmade emissions. Part of our Coping With Climate Change series, Hari Sreenivasan looks at the challenges teachers face when covering the topic of climate science in their classrooms.
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| May 2, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 11 Dead in Violent Cairo Clashes
In other news Wednesday, at least 11 people died and nearly 50 others were hurt as violent clashes erupted in Cairo, Egypt, three weeks before a presidential election. Also, a federal appeals court ruled that John Yoo, whose memos justified harsh treatment of U.S. terror suspects, has immunity against lawsuits by detainees.
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| May 2, 2012
Ask Melinda Gates Your Question About Education Reform
Next week, Melinda Gates will sit down with Hari Sreenivasan to talk about the Gates Foundation's work in the field of education, and we'd like to hear your suggestions.
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| May 2, 2012
Join a Live Chat Thursday: How Do You Teach Climate Change in the Classroom?
For the first time, national science standards will include guidelines on how to teach climate change -- but how will teachers incorporate the subject into the curriculum? Watch the broadcast segment on Wednesday's NewsHour and then join Hari Sreenivasan on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET for a live chat on the topic.
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| May 1, 2012
News Wrap: 5 Men Arrested in Alleged Ohio Bridge Bomb Plot
In other news Tuesday, five men have been arrested in an alleged plot to bomb a bridge near Cleveland, Ohio. The FBI announced that the men were taken into custody overnight. Also, protesters across the globe marked this May Day with outrage over tough times and austerity measures.
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| April 30, 2012
News Wrap: Indian Ferry Disaster Kills at Least 100
In other news Monday, more than 100 people were killed in a ferry disaster in northeastern India. Police said 150 others were rescued or swam to safety while up to 100 more were missing. Also, at least nine people were killed as a pair of car bombings rocked the Syrian city of Idlib.
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| April 20, 2012
Shields, Brooks on L.A. Times Soldier Photos, Jamie Moyer, Fenway at 100
In this week's Doubleheader, Mark Shields and David Brooks on whether the Los Angeles Times ought to have published the two-year-old photos of soldiers in Afghanistan posing with the bodies of a suicide bomber and two historical moments in baseball.
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| April 19, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 30 Killed in Blasts Across Iraq
In other news Thursday, bombers struck across central and northern Iraq, killing at least 30 people and wounding nearly 100. Half of the bombs hit security forces and government officials. In Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai denounced photos showing U.S. soldiers posing with corpses of insurgents.
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| April 18, 2012
News Wrap: Attacks Escalate in Syria Despite Cease-fire
In other news Wednesday, the Syrian military escalated attacks on rebel areas despite government claims that it's adhering to a cease-fire. The attacks drew a rebuke from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Also, at least 22 soldiers died in growing border fighting between Sudan and South Sudan in East Africa.
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| April 17, 2012
News Wrap: Obama Confident in Secret Service Director Over Scandal's Handling
In other news Tuesday, Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan won support from President Obama for his handling of a scandal involving prostitution allegations and 11 agents visiting Colombia. Also, President Obama told Congress he wants to strengthen supervision of the oil market and increase penalties for illegal activities.
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| April 16, 2012
News Wrap: 6 U.N. Observers Arrive in Syria to Monitor Cease-Fire
In other news Monday, an advance team of six U.N. observers arrived in Syria overnight to monitor a fading cease-fire. The Syrian army shelled several districts in Homs and at least 14 were killed in blasts, according to activists. Also, the man accused in last July's attacks in Norway pleaded not guilty.
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| April 16, 2012
How to Remove Yourself From Google Street View
Google was fined by the Federal Communications Commission for hampering an investigation into the company's Street View data collection methods. Don't like your image on Street View? Hari Sreenivasan walks through tips on how to alert Google.
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| April 13, 2012
Shields and Brooks on NRA, Ozzie Guillen, #CoryBookerStories
Syndicated Columnist Mark Shields and New York Times Columnist David Brooks brave black cats and broken mirrors on Friday the 13th to talk about the NRA, Florida Marlin Ozzie Guillen and superhero Mayor Cory Booker with Newshour Correspondent Hari Sreenivasan.
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| April 13, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 6 Dead as Syrians Test Regime Over Cease-Fire
In other news Friday, demonstrators poured into the streets in Syria, testing the regime's commitment to a U.N.-brokered cease-fire. In Egypt, more than 10,000 people amassed in Cairo's Tahrir Square, protesting the newly launched presidential campaign of Hosni Mubarak's former spy chief, Omar Suleiman.
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| April 12, 2012
News Wrap: Biden Jabs Romney Over 'Buffett Rule' Opposition
In other news Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden attacked Mitt Romney's opposition to the "Buffett Rule" while Romney's wife, Ann, challenged a Democratic consultant's criticism of her status as a stay-at-home mother. Also, Egyptian lawmakers advanced a bill banning officials who worked under Hosni Mubarak from seeking office.
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| April 11, 2012
News Wrap: Magnitude-8.6 Earthquake Shakes Indonesia
In other news Wednesday, a magnitude-8.6 earthquake shook the Indian Ocean off Indonesia's western coast, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries. In Syria, the military kept up its assault on rebel-held areas, even as the government vowed to halt fighting before Thursday's cease-fire deadline.
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| April 11, 2012
Six Feet Under Can Be Green for Eternity
A new documentary explores environmentally friendly burial - and how it can be used to conserve land - by following a pioneer of the movement, Dr. Billy Campbell. Hari Sreenivasan recently sat down with Dr. Campbell and the filmmaker, Ellen Tripler, to find out more about the practice.
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| April 10, 2012
News Wrap: Annan Says Syria Not Making Good on Cease-Fire Promises
In other news Tuesday, the Syrian government claimed that its army is pulling back from towns and villages as part of a United Nations-brokered cease-fire plan. However, rebels reported shells were still falling across the country. Also, at least 16 people were killed by suicide bombers in western Afghanistan.
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| April 9, 2012
News Wrap: Egypt's Ex-Spy Chief Says He Won't 'Reinvent' Regime if Elected
In other news Monday, former spy chief Omar Suleiman entered Egypt's presidential race. He said he's not looking to "reinvent" Hosni Mubarek's regime, but is expected to gain support from ruling generals. Also, the U.S. and Afghanistan agreed that Afghan authorities will now have final say over nighttime raids by U.S. troops.
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| April 6, 2012
News Wrap: Syrian Forces Assault Homs, Rastan Ahead of Cease-Fire Deadline
In other news Friday, Syrian forces assaulted rebellious Homs and Rastan despite a looming cease-fire deadline. Around the world, Christians marked Good Friday with observances ranging from services to re-enactments of the Crucifixion of Jesus. Also, a U.S. Navy fighter plane crash in Virginia Beach, Va., is under investigation.
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| April 5, 2012
News Wrap: Taliban Kill at Least 12 in Afghanistan Attacks
In other news Thursday, the Taliban mounted new attacks in Afghanistan in a bid to reassert control as gunmen killed at least 10 members of a pro-government militia in the west. Also, the U.S. and Great Britain warned there's a "high risk" of a terror attack in Nigeria over the Easter holiday.
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| April 3, 2012
Translate This: a Campaign in Every Language
Do you read or write a language other than English? If so, we need your help. In partnership with the Participatory Culture Foundation through the Universal Subtitles project, the all-volunteer PBS NewsHour captioning and translation team is up and running.
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| March 30, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Mega Millions, Tiger Woods, Presidential Endorsements
Mark Shields, David Brooks share their Mega Millions lottery numbers and answer whether endorsements matter anymore in the race for the White House
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| March 30, 2012
News Wrap: Markets Have Enough Oil to Rely Less on Iran, White House Says
In other news Friday, the Obama administration is moving ahead with tough new sanctions on Iran, issuing a statement saying there was enough oil in world markets to allow countries to rely less on Iran's supply. The U.S. also imposed sanctions against Syria, targeting three of the country's top defense and security officials.
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| March 30, 2012
Pint-Size Football Players Are Taking Big-League Hits
Virginia Tech researchers placed helmets with sensors on 7- and 8-year-old football players and collected data on more than 750 hits to the head over a season. The findings are the first quantitative study of the acceleration and risk that young brains face in youth football. Special correspondent Stone Phillips reports.
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| March 28, 2012
Dodger Fans Hope Magic Johnson's 'Megawatt Smile' Can Turn Around Team's Fortune
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is part of a group that reached a deal Tuesday night to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers for $2.1 billion. Hari Sreenivasan and Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times discuss the record-setting deal for one of Major League Baseball's more-storied -- and most-troubled -- franchises.
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| March 27, 2012
News Wrap: Trayvon Martin's Parents Attend Congressional Forum on Hate Crimes
In other news Tuesday, the parents of the late 17-year-old Trayvon Martin attended congressional Democrats' forum on racial profiling and hate crimes. They thanked the panel for convening the event, but did not testify. Also, the Environmental Protection Agency called for limiting carbon pollution from new power plants.
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| March 23, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Trayvon Martin, Saints, 'Mad Men,' 'Hunger Games'
Our dynamic duo of syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks, who shock and surprise us every week with their vast knowledge of sports and pop culture weigh in again on this episode of The Doubleheader.
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| March 22, 2012
News Wrap: French Shootings Suspect Killed in Raid After Standoff
In other news Thursday, a standoff in France ended in a barrage of bullets as police shot and killed a gunman who claimed al-Qaida ties and boasted about killing seven people. Also, one of the few established democracies in Africa fell into a military coup as drunken soldiers looted the presidential palace in Mali.
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| March 22, 2012
Introducing the PBS NewsHour's Coping With Climate Change Page
Our Coping with Climate Change page is here. As temperatures increase and weather patterns shift, we'll be exploring how communities are feeling the impact of climate change. You'll find video reports, blog posts, slide shows and interactive features. We start with Hari Sreenivasan's visit to two drought-stricken Texas towns.
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| March 19, 2012
News Wrap: Apple Will Pay Dividends; Romney Targets Obama in Ill.
In other news Monday, Mitt Romney centered his attacks on President Obama in Springfield, Ill. The economy is improving, he said, but current policies have prevented a stronger comeback. Also, Apple, the world's most valuable company, announced it will pay out dividends of roughly $10 per share over one year.
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| March 16, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Presidential Effects on Gas Prices, March Madness Mascots
We tackle a topic that has been bandied about for weeks as citizens across the U.S. face sticker shock at one gas pump after another. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on how much the president can really help lower gas prices.
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| March 16, 2012
Race Moves to Illinois, Louisiana After Romney Wins Puerto Rico
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on how much the president can really help lower gas prices, and jump into March Madness.
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| March 16, 2012
News Wrap: Helicopter Crash Near Kabul Kills 12 Turkish Troops, 2 Children
In other news Friday, a Turkish military helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and two children on the ground. Also, a former Rutgers student was convicted of intimidating and violating the privacy of his gay roommate who later killed himself.
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| March 16, 2012
Texas Dispatch: 'Cloud Juice' is One Man's Solution to the Drought
Despite it's name, the city of Dripping Springs is no match for the Texas drought. But Richard Heinichen, the self-described "mayor" of Tank Town -- a company that sells and installs rainwater collection systems there -- is offering an alternative solution as residents brace for another dry season.
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| March 13, 2012
News Wrap: Republicans Vote in Miss., Ala., Hawaii; Complaint Filed on China
In other news Tuesday, Republican hopeful Rick Santorum hoped to win primaries in both Alabama and Mississippi to help close some of the delegate advantage held by Mitt Romney. Also, the U.S., Japan and the EU filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's curbs on exporting rare earth metals.
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| March 13, 2012
Can Lure of Driver's License Keep Kids in School?
For many teenagers, getting behind the wheel is a rite of passage. It's a step into adulthood that brings new freedoms and responsibilities. For a growing number of state legislatures, however, the driver's license is being used as an incentive to keep students from dropping out of high school.
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| March 6, 2012
Super Tuesday: Live NewsHour Coverage
As Republicans battle for votes and delegates this Super Tuesday, stay with the PBS NewsHour all evening as we bring you the latest results from contests across the country. Our livestream will bring you the latest NewsHour broadcasts, candidate speeches and results from the primaries and caucuses.
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| March 6, 2012
What Bounty System Scandal Means for NFL's Future
NFL investigators found the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams had created a bounty program to reward players when they injured opposing teams' players. Hari Sreenivasan and Sports Illustrated's Peter King discuss other ongoing investigations and the implications for the future of the NFL.
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| March 6, 2012
Endangered Animals Say 'Cheese' for Nature Photographer
Joel Sartore, a freelance photographer, has been working his way through zoos and rescue organizations across the country as part of a personal mission to photograph all 6,000 captive species in the United States before they disappear.
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| March 2, 2012
Shields and Brooks on Fluke Comments, 100-Point Games, Ice Cream Addictions
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on radio host Rush Limbaugh's comments about Georgetown student Sandra Fluke over her testimony to Congress last week urging that insurers be required to cover contraceptives.
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| Feb. 29, 2012
News Wrap: At Least 9 Dead After Tornadoes Sweep Midwest
In other news Wednesday, at least nine people were killed in the Midwest as an outbreak of tornadoes ripped across the region. More than 30 others were hurt, and a series of small towns suffered heavy damage. In Syria, government troops and tanks pushed into a rebel-held area in the battered city of Homs.
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| Feb. 24, 2012
Shields, Brooks on SuperPAC Donation Ethics, Ryan Braun, Civility, Oscars
Mark Shields and David Brooks tackle the sport of politics and the politics of sport. This week; Super PACs, Ryan Braun, Civility and the Oscars
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| Feb. 20, 2012
A Look at the World's 'Forgotten' Diseases
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discuss some of the often neglected diseases worldwide and why we should be paying attention
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| Feb. 17, 2012
News Wrap: After Standoff, Congress OKs Payroll Tax Cut Extension
In other news Friday, Congress voted to extend a payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans two weeks before the cuts were due to expire. Also, a 29-year-old Moroccan man was arrested after allegedly planning to detonate a suicide bomb near the U.S. Capitol building.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
Why Not Everyone Supports Black History Month
Black History Month originated in 1925 when the second week of February was made Negro History Week since it contained the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how some African-Americans now oppose the idea of dedicating a special month to black history.
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| Feb. 16, 2012
News Wrap: U.S. Officials Warn Iran Might Blockade Strait of Hormuz if Attacked
In other news Thursday, top U.S. officials offered new assessments of Iran's nuclear program, a day after the country claimed major new achievements in producing its own nuclear fuel. Also, claims and counter-claims were plentiful over possible peace talks involving the United States, the Afghan government and the Taliban.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
'OMG! Meiyu' Introduces China to American Slang, Idioms and Jay-Z
Combining the powers of social media and fluent Mandarin, Jessica Beinecke teaches American slang to eager Chinese minds half a world away. Hari Sreenivasan reports on Beinecke's success with Voice of America's online video program "OMG! Meiyu" and her role as an ambassador of American culture and language to China.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
'OMG! Meiyu' Introduces China to American Slang, Idioms and Jay-Z
Combining the powers of social media and fluent Mandarin, Jessica Beinecke teaches American slang to eager Chinese minds half a world away. Hari Sreenivasan reports on Beinecke's success with Voice of America's online video program "OMG! Meiyu" and her role as an ambassador of American culture and language to China.
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| Feb. 10, 2012
News Wrap: Romney, Santorum Pitch Conservative Values at CPAC
In other news Friday, presidential hopefuls Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney touted their conservative credentials to activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. In Syria, at least 28 people were killed in a pair of suicide car bombings.
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| Feb. 9, 2012
News Wrap: Obama Waives No Child Left Behind Requirements for 10 States
In other news Thursday, President Obama excused 10 states from No Child Left Behind requirements. The law requires all public school students be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Republicans said the president was overreaching in granting waivers. Also, at least 100 people were killed in Syria by government forces.
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| Feb. 6, 2012
News Wrap: Obama Orders New Sanctions on Iran's Government, Central Bank
In other news Monday, President Obama imposed new sanctions on Iran and its central bank to increase pressure on the country's regime over its nuclear program. Also, a deep freeze paralyzed much of Eastern Europe for another day. The cold wave is more than a week old with no immediate end in sight.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
The Doubleheader: Newt, the NFL and Headbutts
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the chances, fate and fortune of Newt Gingrich, and the consequences for Mitt Romney. They also lay down opposing views on who will win the Super Bowl, and we speak briefly about the tragedy of head injuries in the NFL.
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| Feb. 3, 2012
Komen Charity Reverses Planned Parenthood Grant Cuts
After two days of uproar and different explanations for its initial decision, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity reversed course Friday on cutting funding for Planned Parenthood. Hari Sreenivasan and Amina Khan of The Los Angeles Times discuss the abrupt shift in message at the well-known breast cancer charity.
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| Feb. 2, 2012
In Earthquakes, 'Liquefied' Ground Can Topple Buildings, Swallow Cars
On Wednesday's NewsHour broadcast, we aired an excerpt of a "NOVA" piece about a dense trove of ice age fossils found near Colorado's Snowmass Ski Resort. One theory is that these animals were snuffed out by a phenomenon called liquefaction, which can strike during an earthquake.
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| Feb. 1, 2012
'A Flintstone Moment': Mammoth Amount of Ice Age Fossils Found in Colorado
Wednesday's "NOVA" looks at an unexpected discovery near a Rocky Mountain ski resort: thousands of bones from ice age mammals, including mammoths, ground sloths and mastodons. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Kirk Johnson of Denver Museum of Nature and Science about the dig and ongoing research into the animals' mysterious deaths.
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| Jan. 30, 2012
News Wrap: White House Urges Political Solution in Syria
In other news Monday, Syrian government forces pushed back rebellious army units around Damascus as the West took a new diplomatic offensive. At least 100 people died in three days of fighting, according to activists. Also, in Washington, Occupy protesters were ordered by the National Park Service to pack up their gear.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
News Wrap: Somali Captors Threaten to Kill American Hostage if U.S. Interferes
In other news Thursday, captors in Somalia threatened to kill an American hostage if the United States attempts to free him. The warning followed a Navy SEAL raid that rescued another American and a Dane. Also, government forces in Syria stormed the town of Douma, detaining at least 200 people, according to activists.
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| Jan. 26, 2012
How Do You Spot a Black Hole? Look for Its 'Burp'
Last week, a team of astronomers met in Arizona to discuss ambitious plans to see the unseeable. Using data pulled from a group of ground-based telescopes and assembled by a supercomputer, their plan is to capture, for the first time, an image of a black hole.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Gingrich, Romney Slug It Out in Florida
NewsHour Political Editor Christina Bellantoni gives a rundown of the Google + Hangout she hosted during the State of the Union Address.
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| Jan. 25, 2012
Help Translate the State of the Union, Republican Response
If you speak more than one language, please join The PBS Newshour's volunteer translation team. Help us translate the words of both President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union address as well as Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' Republican response into as many languages as possible.
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| Jan. 24, 2012
Translating the State of the Union With Your Help
If you can read and write in another language, and are interested in becoming part of the NewsHour's team of translators for Tuesday's State of the Union address, join us by clicking here.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
News Wrap: Six U.S. Marines Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
In other news Friday, six U.S. marines were killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed it shot down the chopper, but U.S. officials said there was no indication that enemy fire was involved. Also, France warned that its forces might leave Afghanistan early.
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| Jan. 20, 2012
The Doubleheader: Shields and Brooks on S.C. Debates, Super Bowl Picks
The first edition of the Doubleheader for 2012 is here. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks tackle Topic No. 1 of the debates in South Carolina last night.
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| Jan. 19, 2012
In Chapter 11 Filing, Kodak Tries to Develop New Vision for Survival
Eastman Kodak, a once-powerful American brand now struggling to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday. Hari Sreenivasan discusses the film pioneer's news with Julie Philipp, news director of WXXI Public Television in Rochester, N.Y., where Kodak is headquartered.
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| Jan. 18, 2012
Could Keystone Pipeline Plan Be Revived After Obama's Rejection?
President Obama denied TransCanada Corp.'s application to build the Keystone XL pipeline Wednesday, a project that would have carried oil 1,700 miles from the tar sands of Canada to refineries in Port Arthur, Texas. Hari Sreenivasan discusses the president's decision and the next steps with The Washington Post's Juliet Eilperin.
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| Jan. 17, 2012
News Wrap: Truck Crash Kills at Least 23 in Haiti
In other news Tuesday, opponents of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker collected enough signatures to force a recall election. The drive began after Walker pushed through a law that ended collective bargaining rights for public employees. Also, in Haiti, at least 23 people were killed when a truck hauling earthquake rubble crashed.
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| Jan. 16, 2012
News Wrap: Pakistani Prime Minister Faces Supreme Court Hearings
In other news Monday, Pakistan's political crisis deepened as the Supreme Court began contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. Gilani was charged with failing to pursue a corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari. Also, in Iraq, separate car bombings killed at least 11 people.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
Are Syrian Spies On U.S. Soil?
Are Syrian spies operating on U.S. Soil? Several Syrian-Americans shared their stories of being watched by the Syrian government for a PBS NewsHour investigation. The Syrian government denies any spying takes place.
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| Jan. 12, 2012
News Wrap: U.S. Chamber Chief Warns Against Romney Criticism Over Role at Firm
In other news Thursday, on the campaign trail, the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said it was foolish for Republicans to attack Mitt Romney's record as a venture capitalist. Also, several sites in and around Haiti's capital held memorial services in remembrance of the earthquake that killed 316,000 people two years ago.
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| Jan. 11, 2012
News Wrap: Hit-and-Run Bombing Kills Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist
In other news Wednesday, assassins struck a new blow at Iran and its nuclear program. A hit-and-run bombing killed a top nuclear scientist in Tehran. Also, in Israel, the head of the military suggested that things might happen "unnaturally" to Iran in 2012.
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| Jan. 10, 2012
News Wrap: Blast in Pakistan Hits Anti-Taliban Militia, Kills at Least 30
In other news Tuesday, a bomb tore through a busy market in Northwest Pakistan, killing at least 30 people. The blast hit vehicles of an anti-Taliban militia in the Khyber region near the Afghan border. Also, U.S. forces staged another sea rescue of Iranians in distress.
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| Jan. 9, 2012
News Wrap: White House Chief of Staff Steps Down; Bombings in Iraq
In other news Monday, President Obama announced White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley's resignation. Daley had been in the position for a year, and will be succeeded by Jacob Lew, the president's current budget director. Also, a court martial began for the last U.S. Marine accused in the massacre of two dozen Iraqis.
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| Jan. 6, 2012
News Wrap: In Syria, Cause Unclear in Blast That Killed at Least 25
In other news Friday, at least 25 people died in Syria when an explosion rocked an intersection in Damascus. Government officials claimed the blast was the result of a suicide bombing, but opposition activists accused the regime of staging the attack. Also, five NATO troops were killed in a series of bombings in Afghanistan.
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| Jan. 5, 2012
New Book Illustrates Life Lessons From an Older Generation
Karl Pillemer's new book "30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans" navigates the trials of life and aging in the words of those who've experienced them the longest. In a conversation with Hari Sreenivasan, Pillemer discusses what he gleaned in interviews with elderly Americans.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Are Syrian Spies Keeping Tabs on Opposition Activists in U.S.?
Syrian spies are operating in the United States, keeping tabs on Syrian-Americans who oppose President Bashar al-Assad, according to a federal indictment filed last October and NewsHour interviews with Syrian-Americans.
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| Jan. 3, 2012
Are Syrian Spies on U.S. Soil?
Syrian spies are operating in the United States, keeping tabs on Syrian-Americans who oppose President Bashar al-Assad, according to a federal indictment filed last October and NewsHour interviews with Syrian-Americans.
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