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	May 15, 2013 New Sexual Assault Allegations Against Those Charged With Prevention, Protection Two military leaders responsible for preventing sexual assaults and protecting victims are facing allegations that they committed sex crimes. A recent Pentagon survey found that 26,000 military members were sexually assaulted in 2012. For more, Margaret Warner talks with Craig Whitlock of The Washington Post.

	May 14, 2013 Is China 'Pivoting' Toward the Middle East? Author Vali Nasr Says Yes Author Vali Nasr describes China's interest in the Middle East. As the United States eases back from involvement in the Middle East, China's influence and economic dependence in the region grows.

	May 13, 2013 Voters in Pakistan Surprise Pundits, Pick 'Traditional Choice' in Sharif On the eve of the historic election in Pakistan, Declan Walsh, Islamabad bureau chief for the New York Times, had his visa revoked for unspecified "undesirable activities." Margaret Warner talks to Walsh about what the results of the election mean for Pakistan's pressing problems and relationship to the U.S.

	May 13, 2013 Still Counting Votes, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Party on a Course to Majority In Pakistan, votes are still being tabulated, but the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party has already claimed victory. The country's historic election, boasting the highest turnout in more than 40 years, was marred by allegations of vote-rigging and violent attacks that killed 29 people. Margaret Warner reports.

	May 1, 2013 Documentary Focuses on Analysts Behind 'Manhunt' for Osama Bin Laden Two years after the hunt for Osama bin Laden came to an end, a new HBO documentary called "Manhunt" traces the origins of that search to far earlier than the 9/11 attacks, and profiles a group of analysts, mostly women, who helped spearhead the effort. Margaret Warner reports.

	May 1, 2013 The True Un-Hollywood Story of a Sisterhood's Hunt for Bin Laden The HBO documentary "Manhunt" details the the grueling work by CIA agents in the search and capture of Osama bin Laden.

	April 26, 2013 Public Feeling Pain of Delays, House Passes Bill to End Furloughs at the FAA To address air traffic slowdowns and passenger frustration over flight delays and cancellations due to sequester-induced staff shortages, the House of Representatives passed a bill to end furloughs at the Federal Aviation Administration. Margaret Warner talks with Alan Levin of Bloomberg News.

	April 23, 2013 Book Examines the Blurring Line Between Soldiers and Spies Since 9/11 Attacks How did the U.S. intelligence community embrace a more operational role in the days after September 11? Margaret Warner talks to New York Times national security correspondent Mark Mazzetti, who explores that transition in his new book, "The Way of the Knife: The CIA, a Secret Army, and a War at the End of the Earth."

	April 23, 2013 'The Way of the Knife' Examines Conflict Between CIA, Pentagon PBS NewsHour senior correspondent Margaret Warner talks to Pulitzer Prize winning author Mark Mazzetti on his new book “The Way of the Knife: The CIA, a Secret Army, and a War at the Ends of the Earth.” Mazzetti talks about the competition between the CIA and the Pentagon in the years following 9/11 as the global manhunt for terrorists was intensified.

	April 18, 2013 Sen. Durbin: Despite Strong Feelings, Gang of Eight Found Balance on Immigration A bipartisan team of senators rolled out its sweeping plan for immigration reform, meant to create a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. Margaret Warner talks to Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., one of the lawmakers who collaborated on the plan.

	April 12, 2013 Outlining Prospects, Implications of Hostile Action From North Korea Simmering tensions between the Koreas raises concerns of what will come next. Margaret Warner talks with Patrick Cronin of Center for a New American Security and retired Marine Lt. Gen. Chip Gregson Jr., a former assistant secretary of defense, about past conflicts with North Korea and how the U.S. might respond in the future.

	April 2, 2013 Atlanta Teachers Surrender for Crimes Related to Doctoring of Test Scores It was deadline day in Atlanta for 35 former educators to voluntarily turn themselves to face charges of crimes related to widespread, coordinated cheating by principals and teachers. Margaret Warner talks with Mike Winerip of The New York Times for more on the allegations, possible motives and how it has affected students.

	April 2, 2013 Assessing North Korea's Ability to Weaponize as Kim Jong-un Sends Stark Message With North Korea announcing it is reviving certain nuclear activities in order to enhance its nuclear weapon capabilities, Margaret Warner talks with Joseph DeTrani of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance about how close that country is to being able to build a weapon to hit the United States or neighbor South Korea.

	April 2, 2013 North Korea Promises to Restart Plutonium Reactor North Korean state television announced another escalation of leader Kim Jong-un's pledge to build up his country's nuclear capability. Margaret Warner reports on why North Korea says it is restarting its uranium enrichment program and its plutonium reactor after taking steps to shut it down it in 2007.

	March 25, 2013 Cyprus Bank Crisis Raises Questions of Fairness, Precedent for Eurozone Members Although Cyrpus has agreed to a bailout from Eurozone partners, concerns are still high that a wave of bankruptcies will rock the country. Margaret Warner talks to The New York Times' Liz Alderman from Nicosia for more on the bailout, the makeup of the Cypriot economy and how citizens have been coping.

	March 25, 2013 Cyprus Avoids Potential Bankruptcy Plunge After Agreeing to Bailout Terms Under crippling financial strains and with bankruptcy on the horizon, Cyprus agreed to a bailout from its eurozone partners. Margaret Warner reports on the bailout deal totaling $13 billion, as well as the mixed reactions from neighboring countries.

	March 22, 2013 Obama Pledges Help to Jordan on the Syrian Refugee Crisis President Obama traveled to Amaan, Jordan, the first Arab country he has visited since the Arab Spring uprising two years ago. In a joint press conference with King Abdullah, Mr. Obama pledged to help Jordan with the growing Syrian refugee crisis. Judy Woodruff talks to Margaret Warner, reporting from Amman.

	March 22, 2013 In Call Brokered by Obama, Turkey's Erdogan Gets Apology From Netanyahu On his last day in Israel, President Obama brokered a diplomatic exchange for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, who had not talked since before nine Turkish citizens were killed in 2010. Margaret Warner reports on Netanyahu's apology, plus the president's visit to Jordan.

	March 21, 2013 Obama Visit Raises Expectations of Support on Mideast Peace Dealings Unpopular in the past in Israel, President Obama tried to engage a younger audience in Jerusalem and in the West Bank. Jeffrey Brown talks with Margaret Warner, reporting from Jerusalem, about the president's message to both sides that peace is still possible, as well as his emphasis on reciprocal confidence-building measures.

	March 21, 2013 Obama Discourages Preconditions, Champions Change for Mideast Peace Prospects President Barack Obama made stops in Ramallah and Jerusalem, where he held a joint news conference with President Mahmoud Abbas, met with young Palestinians and addressed a young Israeli crowd, encouraging them to not give up on peace. Margaret Warner, who is traveling with the president, reports on president's speech.

	March 20, 2013 Obama Pledges 'Unwavering' Commitment to Israel's Security During Visit President Barack Obama made his first trip to Israel, where he reaffirmed the bond between the two nations. Margaret Warner, who is traveling with the president, talks with Gwen Ifill about the timing of the trip and common concerns for the U.S. and Israel, including the Syrian conflict and Iran's nuclear program.

	March 19, 2013 Can a Weakened Netanyahu Take a Swing at Mideast Peace? The hopes of left-leaning Israelis -- that President Obama's visit to Israel brings a new commitment to push the Israeli-Palestinian peace agenda -- doesn't take into account Netanyahu's changed circumstances. Margaret Warner reports from Jerusalem on the political implications of Israel's newly formed coalition government.

	March 14, 2013 Michigan Gov. Puts Detroit Under Emergency Fiscal Management Michigan's Gov. Rick Snyder announced an emergency financial manager will take over Detroit's finances. The city has faced economic struggles as residents and businesses left for suburbs and it saw reductions in state aid. Margaret Warner talks to Gov. Snyder and Detroit's new financial manager, Kevyn Orr, about the plan.

	March 8, 2013 Son-in-Law of Bin Laden Pleads Not Guilty in New York Civilian Court Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, former al-Qaida spokesman and Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, pleaded guilty to a single charge of conspiring to kill Americans in a New York court. Margaret Warner reports on how U.S. authorities found him and about the negative reactions from some lawmakers about charging him in a civilian court.

	March 1, 2013 Egypt's Economy in Dire Straits Two Years After Fall of Mubarak Two years after the rise of Arab Spring and the fall of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's financial hardships have not improved under the considerable political unrest. Protests have crippled the country's tourism industry and construction in Cairo has ceased. Margaret Warner previews Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to the country.

	Feb. 22, 2013 China Looms as Main Concern in Meeting Between Obama, Japan's Abe When Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with President Obama, China's economy and geopolitical concerns were the main topics of discussion. To examine the flare-up between Japan and China, Margaret Warner talks to Mike Mochizuki, author of "The New Strategic Triangle: The U.S.-Japan Alliance and the Rise of China."

	Feb. 21, 2013 Powerful Car Bomb Attack Kills More Than 50 People in Damascus The explosion of at least three car bombs rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing more than 50 people and injuring hundreds. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports. Margaret Warner talks with Zeina Karam of the Associated Press about the way Damascus represents the "end game" for the rebel forces.

	Feb. 19, 2013 Conflicting Accounts of Reeva Steenkamp's Death Emerge in the Courtroom For more on the murder charges against Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, Margaret Warner talks with Gary Alfonso of Feature Story News, who was in the courtroom and offers reactions from fellow South Africans.

	Feb. 13, 2013 Lawmakers Begin Contemplating Action for 11 Million Undocumented Immigrants In Sen. Marco Rubio's State of the Union response he called for a solution to the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. Is a bipartisan immigration reform plan the answer? Margaret Warner discusses the question with Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute and Manu Raju, senior reporter at Politico.

	Feb. 13, 2013 Senators Haggle Over Hagel Confirmation Vote In Sen. Marco Rubio's State of the Union response he called for a solution to the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. Is a bipartisan immigration reform plan the answer? Margaret Warner discusses the question with Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute and Manu Raju, senior reporter at Politico.

	Feb. 7, 2013 Brennan Beyond Drones Nominated as CIA director, John Brennan heads to his confirmation hearing with senators’ likely to focus on his role in expanding the use of drone strikes. But Brennan’s influence on U.S. foreign policy goes deeper with sources saying he was behind a shift in focus from a “global war on terror” to a war on al-Qaida.

	Feb. 6, 2013 Killing of Tunisian Opposition Figure Sparks Protests, Government Dissolution In late 2010, Tunisia became the birthplace of the Arab spring, and in January 2011, was the first in the region to oust its longtime dictator. Now opposition leader Chokri Belaid has been assassinated, sparking protests and the dissolution of the government. Margaret Warner has the latest on the situation in Tunisia.

	Feb. 1, 2013 Growing Disillusionment Among Israelis, Palestinians About Peace Prospects Margaret Warner travels to the West Bank and Gaza to hear from Palestinian and Israeli citizens about whether they think peace is possible in their part of the world.

	Jan. 31, 2013 Red Lines and Hot Rhetoric: Israel Weighs Threat of, Action Against Nuclear Iran Iran announced it plans to amp up uranium enrichment, stoking fears that country is getting closer to a nuclear weapon. Margaret Warner reports from Israel on the growing debate there on how much of a threat Iran poses and how Israelis, along with the international community, should respond.

	Jan. 30, 2013 Israeli Warplanes Make Strike on Weapons Convoy in Syria Though Israel has not confirmed the news, Syrian media and an U.S. official say that Israeli war planes struck a convoy carrying missiles or missile parts inside Syria. Gwen Ifill talks to Margaret Warner reporting from Jersualem about the tensions between Israel, Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

	Jan. 30, 2013 Israeli Strike on Syria Shows Growing Lawlessness Along Border, Analysts Say Though Israel has not confirmed the news, Syrian media and an U.S. official say that Israeli war planes struck a convoy carrying missiles or missile parts inside Syria. Gwen Ifill talks to Margaret Warner reporting from Jersualem about the tensions between Israel, Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

	Jan. 28, 2013 From Golan Heights, Increasing Concern Over Civil War Next Door in Syria The Golan Heights is a bucolic, agricultural region of Israel, where the nearby civil war in Syria has begun to spill over its borders. Margaret Warner reports on Israel's growing concerns about the unrest in Syria and the growing infiltration of Islamic jihadists among the ranks of Syrian rebels.

	Jan. 25, 2013 After Tight Elections, Israel's Netanyahu Works to Build Coalition While Benjamin Netanyahu has kept his position as Israel's prime minister, a centrist party led by former TV personality Yair Lapid made a surprisingly strong showing at that country's recent elections. Jeffrey Brown talks to Margaret Warner about Netanyahu's plans to build a broad coalition beyond his conservative counterparts.

	Jan. 22, 2013 Prime Minister Netanyahu Re-elected but Changes in Store for Israeli Government Margaret Warner reports from Tel Aviv, Israel, on parliamentary elections with a look at the different party candidates and what they hoped to bring to Israel's highest office, as well as feedback from voters about what issues mattered most to them.

	Jan. 22, 2013 Israelis Go to Vote Amid Deep Unease If the polls are right, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will win re-election with a plurality of the votes. But they're being cast without much sense of excitement or promise.

	Jan. 16, 2013 Gen. Stanley McChrystal on 'Task' of Afghanistan, Responsibility and Resignation As commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal butted heads with President Obama over how many U.S. troops should be committed to war efforts. Publicity on that disagreement ultimately led to his resignation in 2010. Margaret Warner talks to McChrystal and his new memoir, "My Share of the Task."

	Jan. 11, 2013 Boeing 787 Dreamline Incidents Prompt FAA to Make Comprehensive Review Fourteen months after revealing its sophisticated 787 jet, Boeing's "Dreamliner" faces a comprehensive review by the Federal Aviation Administration. Incidents such as electrical generators failing mid-flight and its lithium batteries self-igniting have led the FAA to review the safety of the planes. Margaret Warner reports.

	Jan. 7, 2013 Major Banks to Pay $8.5 Billion in Settlement Over Housing Foreclosure Abuses Ten major banks in the U.S. have agreed to $8.5 billion for wrongful foreclosures on homeowners during 2009 and 2010 at the height of the housing crisis. Margaret Warner talks to Guy Cecala of Inside Mortgage Finance and Diane Thomson of the National Consumer Law Center about the improper foreclosures and who will get the money.

	Jan. 3, 2013 Gang Rape in New Delhi Sparks 'Soul Searching' for Treatment of Women Margaret Warner talks to New York Times reporter Heather Timmons about the details of the rape and murder charges over the death of 23-year-old medical student in New Delhi, plus a spreading national discussion and fury over the treatment of women in India.

	Dec. 27, 2012 A Tea Party Take on U.S. Debt, Federal Budget Deal Negotiations Where does the tea party movement stand on the fiscal decisions being hashed out today? Margaret Warner talks to Matt Kibbe, president and CEO of FreedomWorks, a national organization behind tea party protests and rallies and past congressional campaigns.

	Dec. 27, 2012 Congressional Leaders Talk More Politics Than Fiscal Deal as Deadline Nears Senate and House leaders Harry Reid, D-Nev., and John Boehner, R-Ohio, traded barbs over who's to blame for a lack of consensus for a budget deal. Margaret Warner talks to WNYC's Todd Zwillich about the looming deadline, only five days away, to avert automatic spending cuts and tax increases.

	Dec. 26, 2012 Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to NewsHour: Use Democratic Process Not Protests Opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei told the NewsHour that Egypt's new constitution denied basic human values. On Wednesday, a member of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood party responded. Margaret Warner speaks to Waleed El Haddad about how the constitution outlines protection of rights and the country's economic crisis.

	Dec. 26, 2012 Egypt Divided as New Constitution Takes Effect Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi signed into law a highly-debated Islamist-backed constitution. Margaret Warner reports.

	Dec. 14, 2012 How Tragic Events Unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut Half an hour after classes began at Sandy Hook Elementary School, police received 911 calls alerting them that a gunman had entered the school and opened fire. Ray Suarez reports on how the day unfolded and Margaret Warner talks to WSHU public radio reporter Craig LeMoult from Newtown, Conn., for the latest confirmed details.

	Dec. 13, 2012 Outgoing U.S. Envoy on Afghanistan and Pakistan Progress, Dialogue With Taliban Two years ago, an Afghan peace process was not a realistic prospect for a region plagued by war. Margaret Warner talks to U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman about his role in making contact and engaging in talks with Taliban officials, and what to expect as U.S. prepares to withdraw troops by 2014.

	Dec. 13, 2012 Afghan and Pakistani Officials Meet to Discuss Border Conflicts and the Taliban Defense Secretary Leon Panetta met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss a timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region by 2014, putting pressure on Afghanistan to rectify its relationship with Pakistan and find a political solution to the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Margaret Warner reports.

	Dec. 12, 2012 Science and Politics Behind North Korea's Long-Range Missile Test Though Kim Jong-Il passed away in December 2011, his son Kim Jong Un continues his father's policies with the latest rocket launch. Margaret Warner talks to David Wright of Union of Concerned Scientists and Han Park of University of Georgia about the politics and consequences for the launch, including proliferation concerns.

	Dec. 12, 2012 North Korea Admits to Carrying Out Third Nuclear Test Though Kim Jong-Il passed away in December 2011, his son Kim Jong Un continues his father's policies with the latest rocket launch. Margaret Warner talks to David Wright of Union of Concerned Scientists and Han Park of University of Georgia about the politics and consequences for the launch, including proliferation concerns.

	Dec. 6, 2012 On the PBS NewsHour Tonight On Thursday's NewsHour: the major developments of the day, plus context and analysis. Correspondent Margaret Warner has your preview.

	Nov. 30, 2012 Obama Sticks to His Guns, But Congress Negotiations on Deficit Deal 'Go Nowhere' President Barack Obama took to the road to promote his fiscal agenda, repeating his support for increased taxes on the wealthy. While Democrats in Washington supported the president's proposals, Congressional Republicans warned a deadlock is forming around bipartisan efforts to reach a deficit deal. Margaret Warner reports.

	Nov. 30, 2012 Syria Internet Shutdown: A Loser's Strategy Shutting down the Internet is not just a desperation move. It's a loser's strategy. Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's government shut down the Internet at the end of January 2011. Just two weeks later he was gone.

	Nov. 29, 2012 As Rebels Step Up Pressure on Damascus, Signs of New Phase for Syrian Conflict As fighting near Damascus intensifies, widespread communication disruptions in Syria signals that the conflict is entering a new phase, with the rebels gaining ground. Margaret Warner talks to the Washington Institute's Andrew Tabler about the latest developments and how jihadists and Salafists are aiding the rebel cause.

	Nov. 28, 2012 Palestinians Seek United Nations Status Upgrade Despite U.S. Qualms The Palestinian Authority -- with support from its militant Islamist rival, Hamas -- will ask for a status upgrade at the United Nations, stopping short of full recognition. Margaret Warner reports on the international reaction and U.S. fears that this development will diminish chances of productive peace efforts with Israel.

	Nov. 26, 2012 As Kurds Fight for Freedom in Syria, Fears Rise in Turkey of Following Suit In Syria's civil war, a third party fights for autonomy against Syrian rebels and Assad's government troops: Syria's Kurds. Turkey's own Kurd population watches on, increasing tensions, especially for those sympathetic to the PKK, who have waged insurgencies for freedom. Margaret Warner reports.

	Nov. 19, 2012 For Syrians Enduring the Harsh Conditions of War, Turkey Acts as Lifeline Syrians continue to cross into Turkey, fleeing from the dangers of what is now a 20-month conflict. For those unable to leave, Turkey has served as a lifeline for basic supplies. Margaret Warner reports from the refugee camps and internally displaced camps, where the struggle to survive remains a constant concern for civilians.

	Nov. 19, 2012 UK Recognizes Syrian Opposition, Will the U.S. Follow? Syrians continue to cross into Turkey, fleeing from the dangers of what is now a 20-month conflict. For those unable to leave, Turkey has served as a lifeline for basic supplies. Margaret Warner reports from the refugee camps and internally displaced camps, where the struggle to survive remains a constant concern for civilians.

	Nov. 16, 2012 Syrian Civilians, Caught in Middle of Civil War, 'Feel Abandoned' by the West Rebels fighting Assad’s regime have taken control of areas west and north of Aleppo. Destruction from combat is evident everywhere, with devastating damage to infrastructure, a lack of oil and little access to medical care. Judy Woodruff interviews Margaret Warner from Turkey, who spent a day in Syria talking to civilians.

	Nov. 15, 2012 A Tale of Two Camps: Syrian Refugees Inside and Outside Turkey's Border YAYLADAGI, Turkey -- It's a brilliant fall morning in Yayladagi #1, a refugee camp in southern Turkey. We're just three miles from the Syrian border, and camp translator Jamal Akgol is showing us down the rows of waxed canvas tents constructed to house thousands of refugees fleeing the carnage at home.

	Nov. 13, 2012 Turks Can't Escape Syria Conflict, Looking to World for Help ANTAKYA, Turkey -- It's late Monday night, and we're walking down a cobblestone street in the oldest part of this centuries-old city. Business thrived here in recent years, as Syrian shoppers flocked over the border for the consumer goods they couldn't get at home. But no longer.

	Nov. 9, 2012 Beached Orca Project Couldn't Save the Romney Campaign Remember Project Orca? The Romney campaign's secret get-out-the-vote weapon was highly touted but failed to fire on all cylinders on Election Day due to reported glitches.

	Nov. 5, 2012 A Day Before Election, Presidential Candidates Make Final Push in Battlegrounds The candidates and their running mates made final stops in key battleground states to claim the last undecided voters. Ray Suarez reports on the Obama campaign's focus on getting supporters to the polls. Then Margaret Warner reports on the Romney campaign, which is counting on supporters' enthusiasm for an election win.

	Nov. 5, 2012 Romney Campaign Enlists Help of 'Killer Whale' Project to Get Out the Vote For months now, the Romney campaign has been putting together a high-tech voter monitoring operation to use on Election Day that will identify which of their committed supporters have voted --- and then corral those who haven't. They call it the Orca Project, named for the powerful killer whale.

	Nov. 2, 2012 As Civilian Casualties Rise, Syrian Children Attend Secret Schools According to estimates by activists, more than 28,000 civilians have been killed since the Syrian conflict began in 2011. As schools, bakeries and other community buildings are targeted, some Syrians seeking safety are moving centers of daily life to clandestine locations. Margaret Warner reports.

	Nov. 2, 2012 As Civilian Casualties Rise, Syrian Children Attend Secret Schools According to estimates by activists, more than 28,000 civilians have been killed since the Syrian conflict began in 2011. As schools, bakeries and other community buildings are targeted, some Syrians seeking safety are moving centers of daily life to clandestine locations. Margaret Warner reports.

	Oct. 30, 2012 Sandy Aftermath Affects Millions in New York and Along New Jersey's Coast The brunt of Hurricane Sandy's powerful winds, surf and rain hit the New Jersey coastline and the nation's most populous city. NewsHour examines the situation in New York and in the greater Northeast region, where schools and public transportation closed down, flights were canceled and an estimated 6.2 million people lost power.

	Oct. 23, 2012 From 'Apology Tour' to Bayonets: Fact-Checking the Debate on Foreign Policy Margaret Warner fact-checks different debate highlights, including Mitt Romney's characterization of President Obama's early overseas trips, what the candidates said about their opponent's and their own defense spending proposals, and the ideal scope and size of the Navy.

	Oct. 19, 2012 Freezing Human Eggs for In Vitro Fertilization No Longer Experimental Procedure Freezing eggs for infertility treatments is no longer considered 'experimental,' meaning that more insurance plans can cover the procedure. Margaret Warner talks to Shady Grove Fertility Center's Dr. Eric Widra and Center for Genetics and Society's Marcy Darnovsky for two differing views on the medical and ethical implications.

	Oct. 18, 2012 Could the U.S. Face 'Cyber Pearl Harbor'? Protecting Banks from Hacker Attacks U.S. financial institutions continue to be targets in attacks that have Leon Panetta warning of a "cyber pearl harbor." Michael Leiter, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and Neustar, Inc.'s Rodney Joffe talk with Margaret Warner about why banks are vulnerable to disruptions, theft and destructive threats.

	Oct. 11, 2012 Turkey's Plane Incident Shows Crackdown on Assad Regime, Disapproval of Russia In stopping the Syrian plane and confiscating military equipment onboard, Turkey sent a message not only to Syria, but also to Moscow, whose government has blocked international efforts to encourage Syrian political transition. Margaret Warner talks to Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

	Oct. 11, 2012 Syrian Plane Routed from Moscow Forced to Land in Turkey, Give Up Arms Onboard A passenger airplane headed to Syria was grounded in Ankara after the Turkish government received intelligence Russian weapons intended for the Assad regime were on board. Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said it violated international accords and U.N. sanctions against the Syrian government. Margaret Warner reports.

	Oct. 8, 2012 Gallup Poll to Show Romney, Obama Tied Among Likely Voters Former Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are virtually tied among likely voters, a new Gallup daily tracking poll will show, according to USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page.

	Oct. 8, 2012 Romney-Obama Race Tightens Up, Raising Stakes for Vice Presidential Debate Margaret Warner talks to the Rothenberg Political Report's Stu Rothenberg, USA Today's Susan Page and Pew Research Center's Andy Kohut about the latest election polls coming out of the first presidential debate, and what that means for the stakes in this week's vice presidential debate.

	Oct. 2, 2012 Congress Charges that Requests to Improve Security in Libya Were Rejected In a letter sent to the State Department, Congressmen Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, blamed the administration for allegedly rejecting requests for more security made by the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, prior to the fatal Sept. 11 attack there. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 28, 2012 Former Star of China's Communist Party Ousted, Fallen from Favor of Leadership Once considered a contender for leadership in China's Community Party, the fallen Bo Xilai's fortunes have changed: his once political allies are charging him with corruption, taking bribes, having multiple sexual affairs, and abusing his powers of office. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 27, 2012 Netanyahu Raises With 'Red Line'; Obama Still Keeping Cards Close Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Magic Marker demonstration today at the U.N. was meant to illustrate a "red line" for Iran. But another line was drawn that points to the U.S.

	Sept. 25, 2012 At U.N., President Obama Delivers 'Tough Love Speech,' Condemns Violent Protests In addressing the 2012 United Nations General Assembly, President Obama condemned 'mindless violence' in anti-American protests, said Syrian President Assad's regime must end and affirmed support for new democracies that rose from the Arab Spring. Judy Woodruff talks to Margaret Warner for reaction on the president's remarks.

	Sept. 24, 2012 Ahmadinejad Talking Tough, Walking Like a Lame Duck Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's words were defiant Monday, as he scoffed at Israel's threat to attack Iranian nuclear sites. But his argument, delivered to journalists gathered to cover the U.N. General Assembly, is well-worn after nearly eight years in power.

	Sept. 20, 2012 Syrian Rebels Use 'Cat and Mouse' Tactics to Wage War Fighting is heard, seen and smelled in the capital of Syria, as the civil war rages on, claiming more than 23,000 lives since the uprising began 18 months ago. Margaret Warner talks to Independent Television News' Bill Neely from Damascus, who says that neither the rebels nor the Syrian regime are capable of winning.

	Sept. 20, 2012 Syrian Regime Warplanes Bombed Gas Station in Ain Issa, Killing at Least 30 At least 30 people were killed after a Syrian fighter plane bomb dropped on a gas station in Ain Issa, a town near the Turkish border in Northern Syria. As violence flared in Syria, the U.S. met with other nations in the Netherlands to discuss tightening economic sanctions on Syria. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 19, 2012 U.S. Eases Sanctions as Myanmar Passes Democratic Reforms Though significant steps have been taken, tensions remain between reform and hardline Burmese politicians. Margaret Warner talks to U.S. Campaign for Burma's Jennifer Quigley and Open Society Foundation's Maureen Aung-Thwin for more on what the U.S. role should be in encouraging Myanmar's path to greater democracy.

	Sept. 19, 2012 After Years Under House Arrest, Democracy Activist Suu Kyi Honored by Obama Aung San Suu Kyi has spent her political career in Myanmar advocating for true democratic governance in opposition to martial law and military government control. After years under house arrest, Suu Kyi made her first trip to the U.S. to meet with President Obama and receive the Congressional Gold Medal. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 18, 2012 On Anniversary of Japanese Invasion, Chinese Protest Fueled by Land Disputes On the anniversary of an event that triggered the 1931 Japanese invasion and occupation of Manchuria, Chinese activists and protesters went out to demonstrate, some violently. Helping fuel these protests were disputes between Japan and China on the ownership of uninhabited islands northeast of Taiwan. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 17, 2012 David Souter Gets Rock Star Welcome, Offers Constitution Day Warning More than 1,300 people came to hear former Supreme Court Justice David Souter's thoughts on how the Constitution -- celebrating the 225th anniversary of its adoption, September 17, 1787 -- has managed to "keep up with the times."

	Sept. 14, 2012 Watch Margaret Warner Talk With Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Watch a live streamed conversation with retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter and NewsHour's Margaret Warner about the U.S. Constitution.

	Sept. 12, 2012 Parsing the Numbers on Income, Poverty and Insurance from Latest U.S. Census Newly released census data paints a mixed picture of America's economy. The poverty rate remained stagnant. Wage gains have fallen below the level of inflation. And income inequality is at its highest in decades. Margaret Warner talks to New York Times' David Leonhardt to parse the numbers on income, poverty, and health care.

	Sept. 12, 2012 Attacks Linked to Web Video Leave Four Americans Dead at U.S. Consulat in Libya U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three others were killed after gunmen launched a rocket attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, setting it on fire. The attacks in Libya and protests in Cairo, Egypt, are reportedly in response to an Internet film defaming the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 11, 2012 Tensions High as U.S. Tells Israel to Defer Attacks on Iran Over Nuclear Program The U.S. has urged Israel to hold off on a preemptive strike on Iran, yet Israel has not been given any alternative plans should Iran develop nuclear weapons. Margaret Warner talks to Ronen Bergman, reporter for Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, about the implications of tension between two longstanding allies, Israel and the U.S.

	Sept. 11, 2012 5 Things to Watch for at the 2012 U.N. General Assembly The U.S. has urged Israel to hold off on a preemptive strike on Iran, yet Israel has not been given any alternative plans should Iran develop nuclear weapons. Margaret Warner talks to Ronen Bergman, reporter for Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, about the implications of tension between two longstanding allies, Israel and the U.S.

	Sept. 11, 2012 Israel Unhappy at U.S. Approach to Curbing Iran's Nuclear Program Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his frustration at his sense of America's lack of action in stopping Iran's progress in developing nuclear weapons. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton maintained the U.S. wouldn't set deadlines for diplomatic action to stop Iran from enriching uranium. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 10, 2012 Democracy Still Fragile in Iraq, Where Sectarian Tensions Reach Breaking Point Recent bombings and shootings have raised doubts over the effectiveness of Iraq's coalition government to bridge divides between Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds. Margaret Warner talks to the National Endowment for Democracy's Laith Kubba and Indiana University's Feisal Istrabadi on the challenges to ending violence and sharing power.

	Sept. 10, 2012 Iraq's Sunni Vice President Says Death Sentence is Politically Motivated Iraq's Sunni vice president, Tariq al-Hashemi, was sentenced to death in absentia by an Iraqi court for overseeing death squads which killed government officials and opposition leaders from 2006 to 2011. From exile in Turkey, Hashemi reaffirmed his innocence and claimed the verdict was unfair and unjust. Margaret Warner reports.

	Sept. 10, 2012 Iraqi VP Death Sentence Hints at Wider Sunni-Shia Conflict The fugitive Iraqi vice president sentenced to death Monday on charges of murder is refusing to take the usual avenue open to him, to return to Iraq to appeal the verdict in person. The reason is simple, his advisers say. He fears for his life.

	Sept. 7, 2012 Undecided Voters Weigh in on President Obama's Convention Speech After the end of the 2012 RNC, Ray Suarez talked to six previously undecided Virginians for reaction to that convention. Margaret Warner gathers the same group together again to debrief on President Obama's speech at the 2012 DNC and asks whether any of them are any closer to a choice.

	Sept. 7, 2012 Obama Edges Romney in August Fundraising Race After the end of the 2012 RNC, Ray Suarez talked to six previously undecided Virginians for reaction to that convention. Margaret Warner gathers the same group together again to debrief on President Obama's speech at the 2012 DNC and asks whether any of them are any closer to a choice.

	Sept. 5, 2012 'Trust Is Absolutely Essential:' Combatting Afghan Infiltrator Violence Margaret Warner talks to Ret. Army Lt. Col. John Nagl, who commanded training of Afghan soldiers, about the challenge of enforcing the 2014 deadline to get combat troops out of Afghanistan, "basic human infrastructure" and educational hurdles, and how the Iraq war diverted resources from training Afghan forces for years.

	Aug. 31, 2012 Justice Department Ends Investigation on Alleged Use of Torture by CIA After a three-year investigation, the Department of Justice has decided not prosecute the CIA for the deaths of two alleged terrorists abroad in the years after 9/11, due to a lack of admissable evidence. Margaret Warner talks to the Los Angeles Times' Ken Dilanian about the case and CIA interrogation practices.

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