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	2007 DECEMBER Dec. 31, 2007 Ashbery Discusses Lifetime of Poetic Achievement Prolific poet and writer John Ashbery has long been honored as one of the country's most important writers. Ashbery shares some of his poetry and talks to the NewsHour about his life and artistic endeavors.

	Dec. 31, 2007 Charities Held to Account as Year Draws to an End As the holidays come to an end, many charities are being held accountable for their fund raising and expenditures amid recent concerns about how some nonprofit organizations are run. Philanthropy experts consider the rules and regulations surrounding charities.

	Dec. 31, 2007 Candidates, Voters Prepare For Critical Iowa Caucus The 2008 primary election season kicks off with Iowa's Thursday caucus, as presidential candidates make their final efforts to sway voters. NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff reports from Des Moines on the final days of the campaign.

	Dec. 31, 2007 Poet Profile: John Ashbery Poet John Ashbery reads some of his poems.

	Dec. 28, 2007 A Look at Who Is in Charge of Testing for Tainted Toys In the second of a two-part series, NewsHour economic correspondent Paul Solman continues his report on the safety of toys sold in the United States, now focusing on the regulatory agencies intended to safeguard consumers.

	Dec. 28, 2007 '08 Candidates Speak Out on Pakistan, Prepare for Iowa After a report on how presidential candidates are responding to the week's events in Pakistan, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the news of the week, including the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto and the upcoming Iowa caucuses.

	Dec. 28, 2007 Win Early or Go Long? '08 Calendar Forces New Innovations After years of planning and months of campaigning, Republican and Democratic candidates now face a brutal five-month run where voters in some 30 states will decide which standard-bearer will be their party's nominee for the White House.

	Dec. 26, 2007 Theologian Discusses Relevance of the Bible in Modern Society In the second of two conversations on the role of the Bible in modern society, Ray Suarez talks to Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

	Dec. 26, 2007 Polls Gauge Voter Sentiment Before Primary Season Kicks Off After a holiday break, election campaigns resumed Wednesday as candidates try to sway still-undecided voters before the critical Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary next week. Pollsters from each state examine the latest data in the 2008 presidential race.

	Dec. 26, 2007 Chicago's Military Academies Raise Education Debate Elizabeth Brackett reports on a controversial program that has some of Chicago's public schools following the model of military academies, and the debate over whether it is an effective way to boost student performance in tough urban neighborhoods.

	Dec. 26, 2007 Journalists Reflect on Tumultuous Year for U.S. Economy After a report by Jeffrey Brown on the year in economic news, business writers from across the country reflect on how the ups and downs of the business world have impacted local communities.

	Dec. 26, 2007 Home Prices Suffer 6.7 Percent Slide U.S. home prices fell in October for the 10th consecutive month, posting their largest monthly drop since early 1991, the widely watched Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index showed Wednesday.

	Dec. 25, 2007 Harvard Theologian Discusses "Scandalous" New Take on Jesus Harvard professor and pastor Peter Gomes recently published a book re-evaluating Jesus's life and teachings. The NewsHour talks to Gomes about his different take on the founder of Christianity.

	Dec. 25, 2007 Graduate Students Recount Experiences with Globalization In the final installment of his series on globalization, Paul Solman talks with four graduate students at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for their take on the issue.

	Dec. 25, 2007 Intel Works on Faster Computer Chip Technology Intel's new computer chip, due out later this year, uses hafnium rather than silicon in its transistors. This innovation will double the number of transistors that can fit on a chip, Intel says, leading to faster and more powerful computers.

	Dec. 25, 2007 Democratic Candidates Discuss Health Care Proposals in Forums Recently several Democratic candidates participated in a series of NewsHour forums on health care policy. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports the results.

	Dec. 24, 2007 Religion Becoming Political Tool and Hot Topic in Presidential Race From Mitt Romney's Mormonism to Mike Huckabee's Baptist roots, religion has become a popular topic throughout the busy 2008 presidential election race. Ray Suarez sits down with political and religious scholars to compare this season to those of the past.

	Dec. 24, 2007 Ethan Allen CEO Describes Challenges of Running a Global Organization Globalization has had varying effects on countries and economies throughout the world. In the first of a series of conversations, NewsHour correspondent Paul Solman talks to Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

	Dec. 24, 2007 Candidates Take a Breather Most of the candidates for the presidential primaries are taking a few days off from the campaign trail this Christmas, but the Iowa and New Hampshire news still buzzes with primary fever. The NewsHour talks to two media veterans of political campaigns about the situation.

	Dec. 24, 2007 From Darfur to Afghanistan: Insider Forum Highlights For the past four months viewers have been submitting questions to our expert panels on subjects ranging from the Bush Administration's efforts to slows the spread of AIDS in Africa to U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic's view of modern poetry. Now, we take a look back at some of the highlights of Insider Forum.

	Dec. 21, 2007 Experts Debate Privacy and Anti-Terrorism Measures The NewsHour presents excerpts from a debate on privacy and anti-terrorism measures at the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs, part of an ongoing series of the Center on issues of national importance.

	Dec. 21, 2007 Campaigns Launch Holiday Ads; Dems Assess Year in Power As presidential candidates grappled with shifting polls and new strategies for a condensed primary season, Democrats in Congress squared off with a unified Republican minority over spending priorities. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the week in the news.

	Dec. 21, 2007 Senate Majority Leader Reid Weighs Partisan Divides, Security in Iraq Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., discusses how partisan differences have impacted the pace of recent legislative progress on Capitol Hill, the state of the Iraq war and the next steps for the Democratic-led Congress in an interview with Ray Suarez.

	Dec. 21, 2007 Judge Wary of Ordering Inquiry into CIA Tapes A federal judge appeared hesitant Friday to order an investigation into the destruction of CIA interrogation videotapes while the Justice Department is conducting its own inquiry into the matter.

	Dec. 21, 2007 Federal Judge Begins Investigation of CIA Tape Destruction In a hearing Friday, a federal judge sought answers on the legality of the 2005 destruction of CIA interrogation tapes. The NewsHour discusses the current investigation of the tapes with Ari Shapiro, justice correspondent for National Public Radio.

	Dec. 20, 2007 Holiday Shopping Season Brings Toy Safety into Focus In the first of two reports on toy safety, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at how the recent controversy over lead levels in toys is affecting consumer shopping this holiday season.

	Dec. 20, 2007 President Bush Accuses Congress of 'Wasteful Spending' in Earmarks President Bush criticized Congress on Thursday for including thousands of earmarks -- small projects for which lawmakers target funds -- in its spending bills. Fiscal experts explain how Congress intends to use those earmarks and how they affect the overall budget.

	Dec. 20, 2007 EPA Decision to Block State Emissions Plans Raises Policy Debate The Environmental Protection Agency denied new emissions proposals from California and 16 other states Wednesday that would set guidelines for automakers. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and a former EPA official debate who should regulate emissions.

	Dec. 20, 2007 EPA Decides Against Calif. Emissions Standards President Bush on Thursday defended the decision of EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson to block California from implementing its tailpipe emissions law.

	Dec. 20, 2007 Why is ethanol so widely acclaimed as a great idea? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 20, 2007 Could you please explain the long-term decline of the dollar? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 19, 2007 Food Pantries Face Shortages amid Holiday Season This week, business giants Wal Mart and Con Agra announced significant donations to the nation's food pantries in response to a critical shortage of supplies at food banks across the country this holiday season. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what's being done to help ease the problem.

	Dec. 19, 2007 McConnell Details Spending Bill Fight, Push for War Funds GOP and Democratic lawmakers have sparred in recent weeks over a massive spending bill that, in addition to funding domestic programs, also seeks to include funds for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., discusses legislative battles on Capitol Hill over spending and energy legislation.

	Dec. 19, 2007 New Plan Aims to Relieve Air Travel Congestion The government announced plans on Wednesday to ease congestion for holiday air travel, including opening up military air space and limiting flights to busy New York City airports. A former Federal Aviation Administration chief and an airline representative examine the proposal.

	Dec. 19, 2007 U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Reduction Plan Announced President Bush announced this week that he wants to shrink the aging U.S. nuclear stockpile to less than a quarter of its size at the end of the Cold War.

	Dec. 19, 2007 Tancredo Sticks by His Tough Immigration Talk on Campaign Trail For presidential candidate Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., his trademark support for tough immigration policies has nothing to do with race or ethnicity -- it's an issue, he says, that has everything to do with defining what being an American "actually means today."

	Dec. 19, 2007 Recommendation Nears for Listing Polar Bear as 'Threatened' One year ago, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took up a proposal to list the polar bear as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act -- a decision that enjoys public support but also stands to impact a range of players.

	Dec. 19, 2007 Steroid Report Raises Questions on Baseball's Future Former Sen. George Mitchell released the results of his 20-month probe into the use of steroids in Major League Baseball last week. Dozens of players, including seven time Cy Young award winning Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Miguel Tejada, were named in the report. Two sportswriters answered your questions.

	Dec. 18, 2007 Biologists Struggle to Save the Spotted Owl Lee Hochberg reports on the battle between biologists and loggers over the northern Spotted Owl. The animal has been on the Endangered Species List for the past 17 years, but is not recovering as expected.

	Dec. 18, 2007 Energy Bill Puts Focus on Fuel Reform The House passed an energy bill Tuesday that sets more demanding fuel efficiency standards for automobiles and calls for increased production of renewable sources of fuel. The bill was passed by the Senate last week. Energy and climate experts assess the tenets and impact of the bill.

	Dec. 18, 2007 Fed Backs New Rules Aimed at Curbing Risky Home Loans The Federal Reserve proposed new mortgage regulations Tuesday that would help protect home buyers from shady lending practices following losses suffered in the risky "subprime" home loan category. A Wall Street Journal reporter looks at the recent mortgage crisis and how the new Fed rules may prevent future subprime problems.

	Dec. 18, 2007 Astronomers Uncover Galactic 'Black Hole Bully' In a "truly extraordinary act of violence," a black hole at the center of a galaxy 1.4 billion light years from earth is shooting out a jet of radiation and particles that's slamming into another nearby galaxy, according to new research by NASA astronomers.

	Dec. 17, 2007 Bali Climate Conference Ends With Compromise The U.N. climate change conference ended in Bali Saturday with a last-minute deal that sets the terms of a "roadmap" for a new climate change treaty. The talks were described as emotional, with discontent directed toward U.S. objections to specific emissions caps. A U.S. negotiator and a climate analyst assess the talks.

	Dec. 17, 2007 FCC Weighs Changing Media 'Cross-ownership' Rules The FCC will vote Tuesday on whether media companies should be permitted to own both a newspaper and broadcast station in the same market. Jeffrey Brown reports on the pending "cross-ownership" proposal, and then media experts discuss its potential impact.

	Dec. 17, 2007 New Endorsements Help Heat Up '08 Race With just over two weeks before Iowa's presidential caucus, several candidates have picked up key endorsements, including Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton and Republican John McCain. The chief political columnist for Politico assesses the latest election developments.

	Dec. 17, 2007 In Iowa, GOP Candidates Tout Conservative Values In the second of a series of reports on the tightening presidential race in Iowa as the state's Jan. 3 caucus grows closer, Ray Suarez looks at how Republican candidates are focusing their efforts on courting conservative voters in the state.

	Dec. 14, 2007 The NewsHour Switches to High-Definition Broadcasting Format The NewsHour is moving from standard-definition video to the higher-definition HD video format. Jeffrey Brown goes behind the scenes at The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer to explain the technology and its impact on viewers.

	Dec. 14, 2007 Steroid Report Puts New Focus on Baseball's Future A report released Thursday exposing widespread steroid use in baseball's highest ranks caused a massive media storm. The NewsHour discusses the recent revelations with two baseball experts.

	Dec. 14, 2007 Shields and Brooks Mull Iowa Election Push, Baseball Scandal The final Republican and Democratic debates took place in Iowa this week ahead of the state's Jan. 3 caucus, a spending fight continued in Congress and a report brought new focus on the use of steroids in professional baseball. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the events of the week.

	Dec. 14, 2007 Democrats Appeal to Iowans as Polls Show a Tight Race In the first of two reports on voter sentiment in Iowa ahead of the state's early caucus, Judy Woodruff examines how the Democratic candidates are approaching the state's voters and the influence of the women's vote.

	Dec. 14, 2007 Extended Interview: NewsHour's Chris Dee and WETA's Christopher Lane In an extended version of the interview aired on Friday, NewsHour Director of Production Operations Chris Dee and WETA's Vice President of Engineering Christopher Lane talk about the NewsHour's transition to high-definition programming.

	Dec. 14, 2007 The NewsHour Goes High Definition Starting Monday December 17, the NewsHour began broadcasting in HDTV-- high-definition television. While this gives viewers a bigger and better picture, it provides an array of challenges for our newsroom. To better explain what you're seeing and why, NewsHour staff answered your questions.

	Dec. 14, 2007 NewsHour High-Definition Broadcast FAQ Editor's note: On Dec. 17, 2007, the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer will become one of the first television news programs to broadcast in high definition.

	Dec. 14, 2007 Senate Passes Energy Bill Without Oil Tax Hikes The Senate passed a pared-down energy bill Thursday night that raises fuel economy standards for the first time in more than three decades and mandates a six-fold boost in ethanol use by 2022.

	Dec. 14, 2007 How is the Fed to be blamed if financial institutions are reckless and greedy? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 14, 2007 What happens once a company securitizes an asset and removes it from the books? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 14, 2007 N. Korea Agrees to Uphold Nuclear Bargain On Thursday, North Korea reportedly responded to a letter President Bush sent earlier this month, saying it would live it up to its obligations to disarm its nuclear weapons program as long as the United States holds up its part of the deal.

	Dec. 13, 2007 Democrats Talk Taxes and Trade in Iowa Debate In their last debate before the key Iowa Caucus on Jan. 3, six of the the Democratic presidential candidates outlined their policies on tax reform and trade in hopes of swaying Iowa voters.

	Dec. 13, 2007 Mitchell Blames Players, Management in Baseball Steroid Investigation A report released Thursday by former Sen. George Mitchell on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in pro baseball named many of the game's top athletes and cited both players and management for allowing the abuse. Sen. Mitchell discusses the 20-month investigation.

	Dec. 13, 2007 Pelosi Aims to Set 'New Direction' Amid Legislative Battles Just over a year into her term as House leader in the new Democratic-majority Congress, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D- Calif., discusses the latest developments from Capitol Hill, including spending bill battles, new energy legislation, the controversy over CIA interrogation tapes and U.S. policy on Iran and Iraq.

	Dec. 12, 2007 New Drug Sentencing Rules Raise Questions for 19,000 Inmates The U.S. Sentencing Commission, which sets guidelines for federal prison sentences, voted this week to make its recent reduction in sentences for crack cocaine offenses retroactive, making over 19,000 inmates eligible for sentence reductions. Legal experts examine the shift and the potential impact on the justice system.

	Dec. 12, 2007 GPS-based System May Improve Air Travel The Federal Aviation Administration has unveiled a new air traffic control system, ADS-B, that incorporates the Global Positioning System to more accurately track airplanes in flight. Tom Bearden examines ADS-B, which the FAA has promised will make air travel safer and easier.

	Dec. 12, 2007 GOP Candidates Debate in Iowa in Pre-caucus Push The wide field of Republican presidential candidates sparred on the issues in a debate Wednesday, the last such meeting in Iowa before the state's Jan. 3 caucus. Kwame Holman reports on the highlights of the debate.

	Dec. 12, 2007 Experts Assess Afghan Security, Reconstruction Since 2001, NATO- and U.S.-led coalition forces have battled Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan with mixed results. In 2007, an estimated 2,600 people have been killed, a 50 percent increase over last year. Martin Howard of NATO and Barnett Rubin of New York University answered your questions.

	Dec. 12, 2007 What is the trade off between efficiency and superior talent pool sourcing? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 11, 2007 Tuition Cut for Some Middle-, Upper-Income Students Harvard recently announced cuts in tuition for middle- and upper-income students. Analysts Richard Kahlenberg and Scott Jaschik discuss the recent trend in making college more affordable.

	Dec. 11, 2007 Experimental Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Africa Malaria kills one African child about every 30 seconds. Now, a vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation shows promise in reducing the rate of severe malaria by as much as 50 percent. Susan Dentzer reports from Tanzania.

	Dec. 11, 2007 Lawmakers Investigate CIA Interrogation Tape Disposal The Senate Intelligence Committee questioned U.S. officials behind closed doors Tuesday about the destruction of CIA tapes of the interrogations of top terror suspects. Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., and Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif., discuss the congressional probe.

	Dec. 10, 2007 After Talks Collapse, Writers Guild Strike Continues Negotiators continue to seek a compromise to end the Writers Guild of America's ongoing strike. Jeffrey Brown discusses the strike with Carl Diorio, labor editor for The Hollywood Reporter.

	Dec. 10, 2007 Oprah Backs Obama, Huckabee's Star Rises on the Campaign '08 Trail Over the weekend, Oprah Winfrey threw her support behind Democratic candidate Barack Obama, while the GOP's Mike Huckabee has been enjoying a steady rise in the polls. Campaign reporters look at the latest developments in the presidential primary campaigns.

	Dec. 10, 2007 Analysis of Justices' Revised Crack Sentencing Guidelines A report on the Supreme Court's two recent rulings revising sentencing guidelines, then an analysis of the decisions by Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal.

	Dec. 10, 2007 Extended Interview: NewsHour Director Steve Howard In an extended version of the interview aired Friday, Director Steve Howard talks to Jeffrey Brown about the NewsHour's transition to a high-definition broadcast.

	Dec. 10, 2007 U.S., China Reject Emission Caps at Bali Summit Both the United States and China -- the world's biggest polluters -- have rejected the idea of including specific emissions limits in the final document that will come out of the talks at the United Nations climate change conference in Bali.

	Dec. 10, 2007 Crack Sentences Can Be Lowered, Justices Rule Judges who disagree with federal sentencing guidelines can issue lighter sentences for defendants in crack cocaine cases, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in two cases that will provide judges more leeway in determining punishments for drug violations.

	Dec. 10, 2007 Could the drop of sales in the RV market signal a recession? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 10, 2007 Harley Davidson a success story with unpaid leave? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 7, 2007 Engineers Lend Technical Aid to Developing Countries Spencer Michels reports on how the 8,000 members of the non-profit group Engineers Without Borders are using their technical skills to bring clean water, sanitation and other engineering projects to communities in developing countries.

	Dec. 7, 2007 U.S. Job Growth Held Steady in Nov., Labor Dept. Says The U.S. Labor Department announced Friday that both job growth and unemployment remained steady in the month of November, despite problems in the housing and credit markets. New York Times economy reporter David Leonhardt evaluates the new job numbers and the state of U.S. employment.

	Dec. 7, 2007 Democrats Seek Probe of CIA Tapes' Destruction Democratic lawmakers demanded a Justice Department investigation Friday into whether the Central Intelligence Agency obstructed justice when it destroyed at least two videotapes of two alleged terrorists being interrogated.

	Dec. 7, 2007 Shields and Brooks Weigh CIA Tapes, U.S. Policy on Iran CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden said his agency had destroyed tapes of terror suspect interrogations, a new report revealed surprising information on Iran's nuclear program and presidential candidate Mitt Romney discussed his Mormon faith in a key speech. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in the news.

	Dec. 7, 2007 CIA Tapes Re-ignite Debate on Interrogation Tactics Congressional Democrats called for an investigation Friday into whether a CIA decision in 2005 to destroy video tapes of the interrogations of two top terror suspects constitutes an obstruction of justice. Analysts offer insight on the potential fallout of the handling of the tapes.

	Dec. 7, 2007 Where do hedge funds get the stock that they sell short in the stock market? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 7, 2007 You seemed disbelieving that a merchant vessel could sink... Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 6, 2007 Despite Veto Threat, House Passes Energy Bill The U.S. House of Representatives ignored the White House's threat of a veto and approved an energy bill Thursday that would raise vehicle fuel economy standards for the first time since 1975 and mandate more renewable energy generation.

	Dec. 6, 2007 In Speech, Romney Attempts to Define Lines Between Religion, Politics Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney confronted the issue of his Mormon faith in a speech Thursday, saying that as president he would "serve no religion." Newsweek editor Jon Meacham offers analysis of the role religion plays in politics.

	Dec. 6, 2007 Economic Experts Weigh Bush's Mortgage Rate Freeze Plan, Housing Crisis President Bush announced a deal with mortgage lenders to freeze interest rates on some subprime mortgages due to move sharply higher soon that he hopes would slow the rate of home foreclosures. Economic analysts assess the value of the proposal and U.S. subprime troubles.

	Dec. 6, 2007 Paulson: No 'Silver Bullet' in Bid to Ease Mortgage Crisis As home foreclosures reached a record high Thursday, President Bush announced a deal with mortgage lenders to freeze interest rates on some subprime mortgages due to move sharply higher soon. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson discusses the details of the proposal.

	Dec. 5, 2007 Gunman Kills at Least 8, Then Self, at Omaha Mall A gunman killed at least eight people and wounded five, two critically, inside an Omaha, Neb., shopping mall Wednesday afternoon before turning the gun on himself, police said.

	Dec. 5, 2007 House Considers Changes to Media-Ownership Rules The House Telecommunications and Internet Subcommittee heard testimony on Wednesday from top FCC officials on whether media companies should be permitted to own both a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market. The NewsHour reports on the proposed rule changes and congressional reaction to the measure.

	Dec. 5, 2007 Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Testing Rights of Detainees The Supreme Court considered Wednesday whether terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay have constitutional rights to challenge their detention in court. Legal experts evaluate the high court hearings and what a decision could mean for U.S. policy.

	Dec. 5, 2007 Negroponte Assesses Iraqi Progress, Intel on Iran's Nukes Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte just returned from a trip to the Middle East where he urged Iraqi lawmakers to push through newly-crafted legislation. In an interview with Jim Lehrer, Negroponte discusses his trip to Iraq and a new intelligence report detailing the limits of Iran's nuclear weapons program.

	Dec. 5, 2007 A bull market and a bear market in different sectors at the same time? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 5, 2007 Do great American beers have any significant presence overseas? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 5, 2007 Has the "short supply chain" movement has caught on? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 5, 2007 Actor Rufus Sewell on Stoppard's "Rock'n'Roll" British playwright Tom Stoppard's latest work, "Rock'n'Roll" explores the revolutionary time of the 1960's in Czechoslovakia. The play focuses on Jan, who returns to Prague from England to find Soviet tanks and a Communist regime. Actor Rufus Sewell, who portrays Jan in the Broadway production, answered your questions.

	Dec. 4, 2007 Basics of U.S. Economy Are Strong, Bush Says President Bush tried to quell concerns over the recent housing slump and credit crunch Tuesday, saying "The basics in the economy are good." Two former treasury secretaries examine the state of the economy and whether the U.S. is facing a recession.

	Dec. 3, 2007 Presidential Candidates Face Tight Race in Iowa Caucus With just one month to go before Iowa's presidential caucus, candidates are beefing up campaign efforts in the Hawkeye State while see-sawing polls show that some Iowans may still be wavering on their picks. Political reporters look at the polls and campaign tactics.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 30, 2007 Shields and Lowry Weigh Republican Debate, Mideast Summit Republican candidates clashed over immigration issues in a heated debate this week, a U.S.-backed Mideast peace summit was held in Annapolis, Md., and Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., announced he would step down from a 35-year career in Congress by the year's end. Mark Shields and Rich Lowry offer analysis of the week in the news.

	Nov. 30, 2007 Stoppard Play Uses Rock Music to Stage a 'Revolution' Playwright Tom Stoppard's latest work, "Rock'n'Roll," takes a new look at Czechoslovakia's 1989 Velvet Revolution, which toppled the then Soviet-backed Communist government. Jeffrey Brown looks at Stoppard's inspirations and talks to actors about portraying his characters.

	Nov. 30, 2007 New Data Adds to U.S. Economic Anxieties The government released several new economic reports and Wall Street endured a roller coaster week of trading -- all of which served to underscore recent uncertainty about the state of the U.S. economy. Two finance reporters discuss the reports and other economic indicators.

	Nov. 29, 2007 Biographers Examine Rice's Role in New Mideast Talks Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was a key negotiator in Tuesday's Mideast peace conference in Annapolis, Md. Three biographers discuss her role in U.S.-Middle East relations and her tenure as the nation's top diplomat.

	Nov. 29, 2007 Midwest Manufacturers Fight to Stay Competitive in Global Marketplace In the second of a series of reports on America's response to globalization, Paul Solman reports on how some Midwestern manufacturers work to bridge the gap with foreign companies and fight to keep U.S. companies relevant in the changing global marketplace.

	Nov. 29, 2007 GOP Candidates Talk Immigration, Iraq, Religion Republican presidential candidates went toe-to-toe with one another in Wednesday night's CNN-YouTube debate with field front-runners Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani trading sharp words on immigration policy. Kwame Holman looks at the Florida debate's highlights.

	Nov. 29, 2007 White House Lowers Economic Outlook for 2008 U.S. economic news hit a downbeat note Thursday as the White House lowered its outlook for 2008 and a mortgage research company announced that last month's foreclosure filings nearly doubled those in October 2006.

	Nov. 28, 2007 Dodd Reflects on Political Experience, State of the U.S. Economy In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with 2008 presidential candidates, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., reflects on his extensive political experience, why he's chosen to run for the White House in 2008 and the volatile state of the U.S. economy.

	Nov. 28, 2007 There seem to be different rates that the Fed raises or lowers. What are they? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 Why all the focus on just Fed policy? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 The Fed -- it is neither a federal agency, nor does it have any reserves. Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 What will make the LIBOR rate come down? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 Midwest Manufacturers Bid to Stay Competitive amid Globalization The American Midwest, traditionally a base for manufacturing, has been hit hard by globalization in recent years. Economic correspondent Paul Solman reports on efforts aimed at strengthening the region's competitive edge.

	Nov. 28, 2007 Why should the taxpayers bailout the major lending institutions? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 Where is the best place to keep the bulk of my savings? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 When can we expect to break even due to the declining real-estate market? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 Breast Cancer Risk Underestimated for Black Women, Experts Find The calculator that doctors have used for nearly 20 years to predict women's risk of breast cancer underestimates the risk for black women, according to a reassessment of the tool published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

	Nov. 28, 2007 Political Turmoil in Pakistan On Wednesday, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf resigned as head of the army. The move came weeks after he imposed an emergency rule and dismissed part of the Supreme Court. The new court, handpicked by Musharraf, quashed legal challenges to his re-election. Two experts answered your questions.

	Nov. 27, 2007 Biden Gives His Take on Iraq Policy, Pakistan, Campaigning in Iowa In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with 2008 presidential candidates, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., talks about his views on the road to the White House, including campaigning in Iowa, U.S. involvement in Iraq and Pakistan's political turmoil.

	Nov. 27, 2007 Philadelphia Makes New Effort to Combat Urban Violence Rising murder rates in Philadelphia have led community activists to organize efforts to curb the city's crime. Kwame Holman talks to local activists about their fight against violent crime.

	Nov. 26, 2007 New Research Raises Questions on How to Treat Concussion 'Epidemic' A test that measures cognitive impairment after a concussion is helping coaches and doctors realize that young athletes are sometimes sent back to the playing field too quickly after a head injury. Betty Ann Bowser reports on concussion treatment in student athletes.

	Nov. 26, 2007 Giuliani Turns Up the Campaign Heat in New Hampshire Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani traded barbs with rivals in New Hampshire this weekend as his camp turned a new focus on the early primary state. A Giuliani biographer and a political reporter look at the candidate's background and his campaign strategy.

	Nov. 26, 2007 Experts Detail Concussion Treatment A test that measures cognitive impairment after a concussion is helping coaches and doctors realize that young athletes are sometimes sent back to the playing field too quickly after suffering a head injury. Two neuropsychologists and an athletic trainer answered your questions on concussions.

	Nov. 23, 2007 Shields and Brooks Mull '08 Race, Pace of Economy With Iowa's Jan. 3 presidential caucus quickly approaching, new opinion polls show a tightening Democratic race and quickly changing Republican field. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the latest news from the 2008 campaign trail and other news stories of the week.

	Nov. 23, 2007 Schools Chief in New Orleans Faces Tough Road to Rebuilding In the newest in a series of reports on reforming troubled school systems, John Merrow returns to New Orleans for an update on how the city's schools chief is faring in his attempts to enact change in a system still working to recover from Hurricane Katrina.

	Nov. 23, 2007 Holiday Shopping Brings Economic Concerns into Focus The Friday after Thanksgiving kicked off what most consider to be the beginning of the holiday shopping season, with retailers hoping for a robust consumer turnout. Financial analysts discuss how consumers' concerns over the housing slump and falling dollar may affect spending this holiday season.

	Nov. 22, 2007 Local Foods Have Impact Beyond Kitchen Table Amid increased promotion of organic foods and pushes to support local growers, an agricultural analyst and a New York City chef discuss the broader economic impact of buying local, in-season foods.

	Nov. 22, 2007 Laptops Offer High-tech Hope in Developing Countries The goal of the One Laptop per Child organization is to provide specially designed, low-cost laptops to children in the developing world. Organization founder Nicholas Negroponte details the campaign and the "Give One Get One" effort in the United States and Canada.

	Nov. 21, 2007 West Point Professor Seeks Paths to a 'Soldier's Heart' At the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Professor Elizabeth Samet's upper level poetry seminar unearths the creative side of soldiers-in-training. Jeffrey Brown looks at Samet's use of poetry and her new book entitled "Soldier's Heart: Reading Literature Through Peace and War at West Point."

	Nov. 21, 2007 Calif. Oil Spill Cleanup Underway but Long-term Impacts Still Unclear Cleanup is making headway in the aftermath of an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay but questions remain as to the nature of the ship collision that caused the spill, and the long term environmental impacts. Spencer Michels looks at the causes and effects of the spill.

	Nov. 21, 2007 Polarization in Politics Leaves Progress on Party Lines Amid congressional funding battles and veto showdowns with the White House, partisan power struggles appear to be as prevalent as ever in American politics. An expert panel examines the polarization divide and assesses how lawmakers might better bridge the partisan gap.

	Nov. 21, 2007 New Polls, Primary Dates Turn Up Heat in '08 Race With new polls showing a tightening race in Iowa and New Hampshire confirming a Jan. 8 primary date, the 2008 presidential election is gaining new traction. Judy Woodruff discusses the latest news from the campaigns with Washington Post political reporter Dan Balz.

	Nov. 21, 2007 N.H. Settles on Jan. 8 Primary Date After months of hand-wringing, New Hampshire officials announced Wednesday they would hold the first-in-the-nation presidential primary on Jan. 8, five days after Iowa's leadoff caucuses.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Probe Sheds Light on Working Conditions in China Reporter Loretta Tofani spent fourteen months in China researching working conditions in Chinese factories. Tofani details her investigation and the risks some Chinese workers face in the manufacturing sector.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Gun Control Case The U.S. Supreme Court set the stage for a major ruling on the Second Amendment Tuesday when it agreed to take a case weighing the constitutionality of a ban on handguns in Washington, D.C. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal details the significance of the case.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Fierce Competition Adds Verve to Growing Smart Phone Market Powerful cell phones with Web and multimedia capabilities - dubbed "smart phones" - are part of a new generation of mobile phones earning a loyal following. Spencer Michels reports on smart phones and how top industry contenders plan to offer the technology.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Breakthrough Set to Radically Change Stem Cell Debate Scientists reported Tuesday that they had succeeded in making human skin cells mimic embroynic stem cells, potentially bypassing the ethical debate over embryonic stem cell use. A cell biologist discusses the research behind the advance.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Extended Interview: Google Executives Discuss Smart Phones Eric Schmidt is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Google. Andy Rubin is Google's director of mobile platforms, in charge of overseeing the development of a Google operating system for smart cell phones. The two executives discussed smart phone technology with Spencer Michels.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Extended Interview: Microsoft CEO Discusses Smart Phones Steve Ballmer is the Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corp. He discussed the company's smart phone technology plans with Spencer Michels.

	Nov. 20, 2007 A Planet in Drought: Our Dwindling Water Supplies As classified by the National Weather Service, an "exceptional" drought now covers 26 percent of the South, with some experts saying Atlanta could run out of water by the New Year. Our guests addressed what is happening in Georgia and in other parts of the country as well as what other states are doing to solve the problem.

	Nov. 19, 2007 U.N. Panel Warns on Climate Change in Report The U.N. panel on climate change has issued a new report outlining troubling scenarios if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced. The report will be the basis for U.N. climate talks in December. Michael Oppenheimer, a member of the panel, details the report.

	Nov. 19, 2007 D.C. Schools Chief Rhee Faces High Hopes for Reform As part of a series of reports on how educators are attempting to reform urban schools, education correspondent John Merrow reported in 2007 on the efforts of Washington, D.C., school chancellor Michelle Rhee to turn around the city's troubled school system.

	Nov. 16, 2007 Democrats Square-Off in Vegas Debate; U.S. Envoy Puts Pressure on Pakistan Democratic candidates debated their policy views in heated exchanges in Thursday's Las Vegas debate and political turmoil engulfed Pakistan, straining its relations with the United States. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks look at the week's news.

	Nov. 16, 2007 Nevada Voters Weigh Democratic Debate Democratic presidential hopefuls exchanged their most overt attacks yet in a Thursday night debate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the last of the NewsHour's Big Picture reports from Las Vegas, a panel of Nevada voters discuss the debate and the 2008 election.

	Nov. 16, 2007 Baseball Star Bonds Indicted over Steroids Probe Barry Bonds, who holds the all-time homerun record in baseball, was indicted on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice Thursday in connection with an investigation on steroid use in professional sports. An investigative sports journalist assesses the implications of Bonds' indictment.

	Nov. 16, 2007 Great 'Western' Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn in Vegas Las Vegas lit up last night in a way it never has before: with POLITICS. Seven big-name candidates swooped into town, bringing with them their traveling road shows -- otherwise known as the fight for the Democratic Party's nomination for president.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Las Vegas Races to Expand Social Services Amid Growth Boom In the next Big Picture election report from Las Vegas, the NewsHour looks at how the Nevada city's recent population increase has strained school and health care systems and local residents and leaders discuss how the burden on social services is impacting their views on the 2008 election.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Scientists Reach Breakthrough in Cloning Monkey Embryos Oregon scientists announced the successful cloning of monkey embryos this week, a major breakthrough in the field of stem cell research. NewsHour Health correspondent Susan Dentzer details their findings.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Bush Announces Plan to Reduce Air Travel Delays President Bush announced new plans Thursday to minimize air travel delays and improve airline security. Two reporters assess the latest developments in the travel industry.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Voices from Vegas As part of the NewsHour's Big Picture reporting trip, Las Vegas residents were asked about their views on local issues and what matters most in the 2008 election. Our Voices from Vegas begin with Dawn Barraclough who is the public relations specialist at Springs Preserve.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Vegas Political Activists Chart Their Own Paths The population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area is 1.7 million and climbing daily -- and to look at all the high-rise hotels that have sprung up in the middle of the desert, it meets the definition of a big city.

	Nov. 14, 2007 In '08 Election, Environment, Resources Top Concerns for Western Voters Rapid growth in some western states has caused strain on natural resources. Local experts explain how the issues of water, power and land use are playing a role in the 2008 presidential election.

	Nov. 14, 2007 Rapid Urban Growth Strains Nevada's Natural Resources Rapid growth in Las Vegas has caused tension between urban and rural areas about the strain on Nevada's natural resources. The battle over water and energy use has raised debate about the need for conservation and alternative sources of energy.

	Nov. 14, 2007 War Vets Suffer Intensified Mental Distress Over Time, Study Finds A new study suggests that mental distress in returning war veterans may take several months to surface. The NewsHour's Susan Dentzer discusses how soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder and other illnesses.

	Nov. 14, 2007 House Democrats Push War Funding Bill, Troop Drawdown The U.S. House of Representatives debated a $50 billion war-funding bill for Iraq and Afghanistan Wednesday that would also require U.S. troops to start leaving Iraq within 30 days. Two House members discuss the conflict between Congress and the White House over spending priorities.

	Nov. 14, 2007 Experts Discuss Waterboarding The interrogation tactic known as waterboarding, or simulated drowning, has grabbed headlines in recent weeks and stirred legal and ethical debates. Malcolm Nance, a former Navy Seals instructor and Neil Livingstone, CEO of Executive Action, answered your questions on the controversial technique.

	Nov. 14, 2007 Spitzer Drops Immigrant Driver's License Plan New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday he was abandoning a bid to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants amid strong opposition to the plan. The controversial proposal stirred national debate over U.S. immigration policies.

	Nov. 14, 2007 Finding New Solutions to Africa's AIDS Crisis The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, is designed to funnel $15 billion over five years toward HIV prevention and treatment efforts in Africa and other countries. Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. global AIDS coordinator and Paul Zeitz of Global AIDS Alliance answered your questions.

	Nov. 14, 2007 Immigrants Form Key Part of Las Vegas Economy Polls show that immigration is the number one issue for Republicans in the 2008 election; but it may not help them very much in Nevada.

	Nov. 13, 2007 Documentary Explores Key Case on 'Intelligent Design' The PBS series NOVA airs a documentary Tuesday about a 2005 landmark Pennsylvania court case that found it unconstitutional for schools to teach "intelligent design" as an alternate theory to evolution. The judge who decided the case reflects the legal battle.

	Nov. 13, 2007 Economic Issues Weigh on Minds of Las Vegas Voters For years, Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. In the latest Big Picture report, local business leaders discuss the role economic issues are playing in the 2008 presidential campaign.

	Nov. 13, 2007 Study: Income Gap Grows Between Black, White Families Black children born to middle-class parents in the 1960s are far more likely than whites to have slipped down the socioeconomic ladder into poverty, according to a study published Tuesday.

	Nov. 13, 2007 What it Takes to Create the 'Big Picture' When I returned to my Las Vegas hotel room late Monday afternoon I realized this is an ideal opportunity to remind everyone these stories are a team effort and what I, and other correspondents, do, is just the tip of the iceberg.

	Nov. 12, 2007 Literary Experts Look Back on the Dynamic Life of Author Norman Mailer Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer, best known for his controversial novels during the Vietnam War, died on Saturday at the age of 84. Two authors examine Mailer's life and works.

	Nov. 12, 2007 Early Caucus Dates Bring Nevada into Focus for 2008 Election In the first of its Big Picture election series, the NewsHour reports from Las Vegas, where immigration, economic growth and urban development are top voter concerns. After a look at the Las Vegas political scene, local columnist Jon Ralston discusses how voters are reacting to the state's early caucus schedule.

	Nov. 12, 2007 Immigration Shapes Las Vegas' Political, Economic Growth Although Las Vegas is internationally known as an entertainment capital, job growth has spurred a population and development boom in the city. As part of the Big Picture election series, Ray Suarez looks at the changing demographics of the city's residents.

	Nov. 12, 2007 Gunfire Shatters Rally in Gaza Strip, Killing at Least 6 At least six people were killed and 80 wounded Monday, when gunfire erupted at a Fatah memorial rally for Yasser Arafat in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

	Nov. 12, 2007 Criminal Investigation Opened into San Francisco Bay Oil Spill Federal investigators on Monday were considering whether to file charges against crew members of a ship that struck the Bay Bridge on Wednesday, spilling 58,000 gallons of fuel oil into the San Francisco Bay.

	Nov. 12, 2007 A Complex Electorate Fills Voter Rolls in Las Vegas In all the years I've covered American politics, it's fair to say Nevada's gotten short shrift. Its two best-known cities -- Las Vegas and Reno -- are recognized for activities other than their voter turnout operations.

	Nov. 9, 2007 Shields, Brooks Consider Mukasey Vote, Kerik Indictment Michael Mukasey was sworn in as Attorney General on Friday after a divided Senate confirmation vote and former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

	Nov. 9, 2007 House Passes Bill to Ease Middle-Class Tax Burden The House passed a tax reform bill on Friday aimed at reducing the burden of the Alternative Minimum Tax for middle-class Americans. The bill would raise taxes on hedge-fund and private equity firm managers to offset lost revenue.

	Nov. 9, 2007 2008 Campaign Ads Saturate the Air Waves in Iowa As the 2008 presidential primary season draws closer, candidates are pouring money into television ads to court voters in key states. A political advertising analyst and an Iowa broadcaster discuss the ads and how much the campaigns are spending on them.

	Nov. 9, 2007 Las Vegas Looks Ahead as Growth Boom Hits a Bump While the population and job boom Las Vegas has enjoyed in recent years slowed in 2007, several big hotel and condo projects being constructed on the city's famous "Strip" signal that the city's growth explosion may see a future resurgence.

	Nov. 9, 2007 Hispanic Voters Gain Influence with Nevada's Early Caucus Last year, the national immigration debate mobilized Hispanics to show their strength as a community; Next year, this fast-growing voting bloc has another chance to sway the national political conversation if voter turnout is high in Nevada's Jan. 19 presidential caucus.

	Nov. 9, 2007 Divided Senate Confirms Mukasey as Attorney General The Senate voted 53-40 late Thursday night to confirm retired judge Michael Mukasey as the new attorney general. Mukasey succeeds Alberto Gonzales, who resigned in September.

	Nov. 8, 2007 GOP Punishes Five States for Early Voting Contests Officials from the Republican Party announced Thursday that the states of New Hampshire, Florida, South Carolina, Michigan and Wyoming will lose half of their delegates at the Republican National Convention next year for scheduling early primaries.

	Nov. 8, 2007 Mukasey Nomination Intensifies Debate on Waterboarding A House panel heard testimony Thursday on the controversial interrogation technique of waterboarding, which simulates the experience of drowning. A former Navy instructor and an intelligence expert discuss the legality and effectiveness of the procedure.

	Nov. 8, 2007 Bernanke: U.S. Economy Faces 'Sluggish' Growth Outlook Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday predicted "sluggish" U.S. economic growth after the dollar reached an all-time low against the euro and jittery investors kept close watch on surging oil prices. A business journalist and an economist offer analysis of the recent economic trends.

	Nov. 7, 2007 Astronomers Spy New Planet in Distant Solar System Scientists announced Tuesday that they had discovered a new planet orbiting the star 55 Cancri, 41 light years from Earth, making it the most crowded solar system identified outside of our own. Astronomer Geoff Marcy talks about the new planet find.

	Nov. 7, 2007 Candidate Endorsements Start Shaping Conservatives' Role in '08 Race Christian conservative leader Pat Robertson endorsed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Wednesday, while Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., endorsed the bid of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Two religious leaders assess the role of the conservative movement in the 2008 election.

	Nov. 7, 2007 Facebook, MySpace Launch New Targeted Ads MySpace and Facebook have created tools that allow advertisers to target users based on their interests and personal information, a shift that concerns some privacy experts.

	Nov. 7, 2007 Supreme Court Renews Death Penalty Debate The Supreme Court has delayed at least three executions since agreeing to hear a case questioning whether lethal injections constitute cruel and unusual punishment. Virginia Sloan of the Constitution Project and Kent Scheidegger of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation answered your questions.

	Nov. 7, 2007 Music Blends Korean Tradition with Modern American Sound She is a fusion person. She sings what she calls fusion music, part of a Korean wave of song, film and TV soap opera that has gained wide popularity across Asia. Her name is Insooni.

	Nov. 6, 2007 New Online Advertising Strategies Spark Privacy Worries Social networking Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook have started to allow advertisers to access users' profiles and target the ads they deliver to that user accordingly. A media and technology writer examines the potential impact this marketing may have on individual user privacy.

	Nov. 6, 2007 Candidates Strive to Address Voters' Climate Concerns Environmental issues such as climate change and energy use have been frequent topics on the 2008 presidential campaign trail with both GOP and Democratic hopefuls offering policy plans. Two analysts examine the candidates' differing proposals to address climate issues.

	Nov. 6, 2007 Extended Interview: U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Mark Dybul Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. Global AIDS coordinator of the president's AIDS initiative known as PEPFAR, talks about the program's impacts, challenges and future.

	Nov. 6, 2007 Mukasey Nomination Advances to Full Senate Vote The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted 11-8 in favor of Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey, sending his nomination to the Senate floor and virtually ensuring his confirmation.

	Nov. 5, 2007 Film, Television Screenwriters Go on Strike Thousands of screenwriters in Hollywood and New York went on strike for the first time since 1988 on Monday. A reporter who covers the entertainment business describes the issues that led up to the strike, including how profits are divided from DVD sales and online content.

	Nov. 5, 2007 Environmental Issues Fuel California's Water Wars Southern California is coping with water shortages due to a judge's ruling limiting the amount of freshwater that can be pumped from the northern part of the state. Environmental advocates, concerned about the effect on wildlife, lead the battle over water.

	Nov. 5, 2007 Citigroup Faces Fallout from Subprime Market Citigroup, the nation's largest bank, faces both a downgraded credit rating and the resignation of CEO Charles Prince. A business journalist describes the company's struggles.

	Nov. 2, 2007 Mukasey Questioned on Torture, Clinton Attacked by Opposition This week, lawmakers questioned Attorney General-nominee Michael Mukasey's stance on torture tactics and Democratic presidential hopefuls stepped up attacks on front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton. Analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the week's developments.

	Nov. 2, 2007 Oregon Seeks Tobacco Tax to Fund Children's Health While the U.S Congress struggles to revise a state health insurance bill covering low-income children, Oregon officials are planning their own solution, with a proposed increase in tobacco taxes to cover children's health care costs. The NewsHour reports on Oregon's proposal.

	Nov. 2, 2007 Consumer Product Safety Chief's Travel Under Scrutiny The chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Nancy Nord, and her predecessor have come under criticism for taking trips paid for by groups they regulate. In back-to-back interviews, Nord responds to the accusations after a member of Congress explains why she has called for Nord's resignation.

	Nov. 2, 2007 Mixed Reports Emerge on U.S. Economy A panel of economic analysts disusses recent reports on the nation's economy and unemployment, which paint a mixed picture about the country's financial health.

	Nov. 2, 2007 Thousands Homeless After Flooding in Mexico Heavy flooding on Mexico's gulf coast this week left 70 percent of the city of Villahermosa, in the state of Tabasco, under water and damaged the homes of an estimated 900,000 people.

	Nov. 1, 2007 Book Takes Closer Look at Duke Lacrosse Rape Case Legal journalist Stuart Taylor discusses his new book, "Until Proven Innocent," which takes a deeper look at the controversy surrounding the Duke University Lacrosse team rape case.

	Nov. 1, 2007 Plan to Provide Illegal Immigrants with Driver's Licenses Stirs Debate Recent proposals to allow illegal immigrants to apply for driver's licenses and auto insurance have added a new layer to the debate over immigration rights in America and surfaced as an issue on the presidential campaign trail. Experts examine the controversy.

	Nov. 1, 2007 U.S. Diplomats Riled Over Possible Forced Duty in Iraq U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice moved Thursday to defuse tensions among Foreign Service officers over a new State Department policy that could force diplomats to serve a tour of duty in Iraq. Analysts assess the new policy and the implications for Iraqi diplomacy.

	Nov. 1, 2007 Chrysler to Slash Up to 12,000 Jobs Chrysler LLC announced Thursday it plans to cut up to 12,000 jobs as part of the automaker's ongoing effort to reduce costs and adjust to slowing demand for some of its vehicles.



	OCTOBER Oct. 31, 2007 Fed Makes Another Rate Cut to Boost Economy For the second time in two months, the Federal Reserve cut key interest rates Wednesday. A financial analyst describes what the Fed's decision may mean for the American economy.

	Oct. 31, 2007 Democratic Contenders for President Attack Front-runner Clinton in Debate Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., fielded tough criticism from other contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday in an MSNBC-hosted debate. Two political journalists provide insight on the shift in tone in the primary race.

	Oct. 31, 2007 Supreme Court Stays Execution Ahead of Pivotal Case The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to stay an execution by lethal injection in Mississippi, the third such decision halting an execution ahead of a case that will test the constitutionality of lethal injections. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle discusses the implications for capital punishment policy.

	Oct. 31, 2007 Torture Tactic Questions Dominate Mukasey Confirmation Attorney General-nominee Michael Mukasey's responses to questions on the constitutionality of torture tactics troubled some Democratic senators during his confirmation hearings and have slowed the next steps in his nomination. Two members of the Senate Judiciary panel discuss Mukasey's bid.

	Oct. 31, 2007 Wildfire Wars: The Story of the California Fires Nearly 1,800 homes and some 490,000 acres have been destroyed by wildfires in Southern California over the past week. At least 10 people have lost their lives in the powerful blazes. NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Kaye answered your questions on what it was like to experience the disaster first-hand.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Chemical Used in Household Plastics Sparks Concerns The chemical bisphenol A, known as BPA, is used to make many common plastic products used in U.S. homes, including baby bottles. Scientists and expert panels have been tasked with determining whether BPA has adverse effects on human health.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Record Loss, Mortgage Crisis Spur Merrill CEO's Exit The chief executive officer of brokerage giant Merrill Lynch, Stanley O'Neal, stepped down Tuesday after the company posted a record quarterly loss and questions arose over decisions to invest in the troubled mortgage market. Analysts discuss O'Neal's downfall and what it means for the business world.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Voting Rights Head Apologizes for Comments on Minorities The Justice Department's voting rights chief apologized Tuesday for comments he made about minority voters, raising questions about civil rights and voting protections in the United States.

	Oct. 30, 2007 High Court Mulls Free Speech Implications of Porn Law The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case evaluating whether a law that bans the promotion of online child pornography infringes too broadly on free speech rights and could limit some legitimate forms of creative expression.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Iraqis Move to End Contractor Immunity in Blackwater Backlash An Iraqi bill to end foreign security contractors' immunity from prosecution is headed to a parliamentary vote after Iraq's cabinet approved the draft law Tuesday.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Experts Discuss Bisphenol A The chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make many plastic products used in American homes, including baby bottles. Recently, two expert panels examined whether BPA is likely to have adverse effects on human health. Two scientsts answered your questions on BPA.

	Oct. 29, 2007 Country Star Porter Wagoner Dies at 80 Country music star Porter Wagoner died Sunday at age 80. The NewsHour offers a look back at one of the music legend's songs.

	Oct. 29, 2007 Web Reporter Details New Methods of Conflict Coverage Yahoo news correspondent Kevin Sites talks about his new book, "In the Hot Zone," and what it's like to report on conflict zones around the world using the latest multimedia and Web tools.

	Oct. 29, 2007 Alternative Minimum Tax Faces Chance of Repeal in Tax Code Overhaul Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., has proposed a plan to eliminate the alternative minimum tax, designed in 1969 to ensure wealthy Americans paid their fair share of taxes but which was never indexed for inflation. Rangel and Rep. James McCrery, R-La., debate the tax plan.

	Oct. 26, 2007 California Wildfire Response Compared to Katrina; U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran The government's response to the California wildfires evoked comparisons with Hurricane Katrina, while the United States imposed new sanctions against Iran. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

	Oct. 26, 2007 Oil Prices Soar Amid New Middle East Tensions Crude oil prices hit new a new high Friday, closing at more than $91 per barrel amid news of more Middle East tensions, including expanded U.S. sanctions against Iran. An energy analyst and a government professor assess the reasons for and impact of the price jump.

	Oct. 26, 2007 Firefighters Make Headway on California Blazes Crews made steady progress against the California wildfires Friday, with weather conditions that were more cooperative toward firefighting efforts. Jeffrey Kaye provides an update on the ongoing firefight and how residents are slowly returning home.

	Oct. 25, 2007 Poet Reflects on Family and a Trip to the World Series Poet Karen Zaborowski Duffy has been a high school English teacher for 20 years. She's been a Philadelphia Phillies fan for even longer. Although her beloved team is not in this year's World Series, she shares a poem about being at the event years ago with her daughter.

	Oct. 25, 2007 House Passes Revised Children's Health Insurance Bill The U.S. House passed a revised version of legislation aimed at expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program Thursday, but not by the two-thirds margin necessary to override a promised presidential veto.

	Oct. 25, 2007 Crews Labor to Fully Rein in Damaging California Wildfires Wildfires that have forced thousands to evacuate continued to burn across parts of Southern California Thursday and the number of deaths blamed on the blazes rose to 10. Experts discuss what makes the fires difficult to contain and how the government's response has fared so far.

	Oct. 25, 2007 Oil and Gas Giant BP to Pay Fines Totaling $373M London-based BP has agreed to pay a total of $373 million in fines for violating regulations tied to a fatal refinery explosion in 2005, operating leaking oil pipelines and engaging in a price-fixing scheme, the government announced Thursday.

	Oct. 24, 2007 President Bush Outlines Cuban Policy Initiatives President Bush proposed a new policy plan Wednesday to push for a democratic transition in Cuba, but he declined to lift an economic embargo on the nation. Two policy analysts assess the state of U.S.-Cuban relations.

	Oct. 24, 2007 Chicago Bank Takes Action Against Subprime Housing Crunch Chicago's ShoreBank has implemented a "rescue loan program" to help customers refinance home mortgages that may be in danger of default. A consumer advocate and a mortgage industry representative weigh in on how to best respond to the country's subprime loan crisis.

	Oct. 24, 2007 Winds Ease, Allowing Californians to Tackle Damaging Fires The strong winds fueling a string of powerful wildfires in Southern California began to taper off Wednesday, but officials in San Diego said the damage there has already likely topped the $1 billion mark. A San Diego County official provides an update.

	Oct. 24, 2007 Two Doctors Explain Drug-resistant Super Bug A dangerous bacterial infection that's resistant to standard antibiotics killed more Americans in 2005 than the AIDS virus, a recent CDC study revealed. The bug, called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, has raised concerns in the public and among the medical community. Two doctors answered your questions.

	Oct. 23, 2007 Competition Puts Energy-Efficient, Solar-Powered Homes on Display The U.S Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon brought teams from 20 universities to the National Mall to showcase their designs for a modern, solar-powered home. Interest in the event has grown amid new concerns over energy costs and climate change.

	Oct. 23, 2007 Over 500,000 Evacuated as Winds Feed California Fires Wildfires in Southern California became almost impossible for firefighters to control Tuesday, and officials said 1,300 homes and businesses have burned down. A San Diego official describes how residents are coping.

	Oct. 23, 2007 Heavy Rain Floods Parts of New Orleans Heavy storms in New Orleans Monday dumped eight inches of rain and caused flooding as the city struggles to fully recover from the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

	Oct. 23, 2007 Slide Show: Solar Decathlon Homes Twenty college and university teams competed in the Department of Energy's third Solar Decathlon. Each team's challenge was to design and build a fully functioning energy-efficient solar-powered house on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

	Oct. 23, 2007 Discovery Launches on Space Station Construction Mission The space shuttle Discovery launched on time Tuesday morning despite worries that rainy weather and ice buildup on the craft's fuel tank might delay the launch.

	Oct. 23, 2007 People and Places of Rwanda and Tanzania The NewsHour's journey to Rwanda and Tanzania brought the reporting team face-to-face with families coping with HIV and remnants of the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

	Oct. 22, 2007 Seattle Poetry Publisher Finds Method to Adapt to Changing Cultural Times Copper Canyon Press, a Seattle area poetry publishing firm, started out as a small enterprise where employees bound books by hand and sold them out of their cars. Today, government and foundation grants allow the press to bring lesser-known poetry to a wider audience.

	Oct. 22, 2007 New Outbreaks of Drug-resistant Staph Infection Reported in Schools Over the weekend, there were more reports of students being diagnosed with a dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph infection known as MRSA. A medical expert from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine explains the risks of the sometimes-deadly bacteria.

	Oct. 22, 2007 GOP Hopefuls Tout Conservative Stances, Take Aim at Clinton in Debate GOP candidates vying for their party's nomination met Sunday for a debate in Florida, where they promoted their conservative credentials and took aim at the record of Democratic hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton. Political reporters assess the Republicans' performance.

	Oct. 22, 2007 California Wildfires Prompt Evacuations, Emergency Measures Wildfires continued to ravage Southern California Monday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and businesses and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare emergencies in seven counties. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles provides an update from the scene in Malibu.

	Oct. 19, 2007 McCain Details Views on the Iraq War, Drive for the White House In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with the 2008 presidential hopefuls, Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain explains his views on the Iraq war, national security and why his credentials and experience make him a contender for the White House.

	Oct. 19, 2007 Shields, Brooks Assess Primary Shuffle, Mukasey Hearings Attorney-General nominee Michael Mukasey faced tough questions on torture in his confirmation hearings this week, and speculation grew over the potential for a December New Hampshire primary. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks give their take on the week's political news.

	Oct. 19, 2007 Air Force Officers Fired Over Mistaken Flying of Nuclear Warheads The Air Force on Friday relieved at least three senior officers of duty for their roles in the erroneous flight of several nuclear-armed missiles across the United States on a B-52 bomber in late-August.

	Oct. 18, 2007 'An Affair to Remember' Actress Deborah Kerr Dies at 86 Actress Deborah Kerr, known for classics such as "From Here to Eternity" and "An Affair to Remember," died at the age of 86. She was remembered for some of cinema's most tear-inducing scenes.

	Oct. 18, 2007 President Bush Faces Waning Political Capital in Final Year As President Bush approaches his final year in office, he faces lame-duck status with a Democrat-controlled Congress poised to block his agenda. Editorial page editors from around the country assess the president's strengths and weaknesses.

	Oct. 18, 2007 Attorney General Nominee Mukasey Questioned on Torture Views Michael Mukasey, President Bush's nominee for U.S. attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a second day Thursday and was closely questioned on his views on interrogation tactics and torture. Legal experts assess the confirmation hearings.

	Oct. 18, 2007 House Fails to Override Children's Health Insurance Veto The House failed Thursday to override President Bush's veto of a bill would have expanded the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The bill had some bipartisan support, but not the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto.

	Oct. 17, 2007 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes First Maestra Marin Alsop was recently appointed to conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as the first woman head of a major American orchaestra, as traditionally defined by budget size and other factors. Jeffrey Brown profiles Alsop's work in music.

	Oct. 17, 2007 Senate Judiciary Questions Nominee Mukasey in Confirmation Hearing The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday finished its first day of questioning of attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey, asking him about issues of national security. The NewsHour reports on Mukasey's confirmation hearing.

	Oct. 17, 2007 Drug-resistant Staph Infections on the Rise, Study Finds A dangerous bacterial infection that's resistant to standard antibiotics now kills more Americans each year than HIV/AIDS, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

	Oct. 17, 2007 Iowa GOP Pushes Caucus to Jan. 3; Focus Turns to N.H. Iowa Republicans voted Tuesday to move the date of their presidential caucuses, traditionally the critical first vote of the nomination process, to Jan. 3.

	Oct. 16, 2007 Colorado Rockies on a winning streak The Colorado Rockies are on a surprising winning streak in the playoffs. The NewsHour talks to a sports reporter about the team's success and how they've been able to accomplish it.

	Oct. 16, 2007 Schools Aim to Provide Healthy Lunches While American schools celebrate National School Lunch week, many are making efforts to provide meals that are both tasty and health conscious. The NewsHour reports on such efforts in St. Paul, Minn., schools.

	Oct. 16, 2007 Authors Debate Israeli Lobby's Role Abraham Foxman, Director of the Anti-Defamation League and author of "The Deadliest Lies" and John Mearsheimer, a professor at the University of Chicago and co-author of "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy" answered your questions on the influence of the Israeli lobby in the United States.

	Oct. 16, 2007 Housing, Credit Crunch, Oil Prices Spur Economic Jitters Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson delivered a somber assessment of the U.S. economy Tuesday, calling the housing and credit crunch "the most significant current risk" to the economy. Financial experts look at the factors affecting the nation's economic health, including sky-high oil prices.

	Oct. 15, 2007 Fox Business Network Enters Cable News Race The Fox Business Network launched Monday, a new cable channel that will focus on financial markets and global economy news. A business journalism expert examines the prospects for the new network and how it will stack up to rival CNBC.

	Oct. 15, 2007 Game Theorists Awarded Nobel Prize in Economics Three American researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics Monday, honoring their developments in using game theory to examine financial market activity. One of the winners, Roger B. Myerson, provides an overview of their prize-winning work.

	Oct. 15, 2007 California Grapples with Polices on Marjuana NewsHour contributor Jeffrey Kaye reports from Los Angeles on California's conflict between state and federal legislation when it comes to regulating medical marijuana facilities.

	Oct. 15, 2007 U.S. Cancer Death Rates Dropping at Faster Rate Cancer death rates in the United States are dropping faster than ever, researchers reported Monday. After a closer look at the findings with NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer, medical experts outline some of the reasons behind the health trend.

	Oct. 12, 2007 Paul Envisions Smaller Government, Less Global Intervention As part of an ongoing series of in-depth interviews with presidential candidates, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, explains his vision of limited government, decreased U.S. intervention in conflicts abroad and details his stance as an anti-war Republican.

	Oct. 12, 2007 Gore Earns Nobel Nod; Thompson Debuts with Debate Performance Among the week's news, former Vice President Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize for his climate change work and former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., debuted in his first presidential debate. Analysts David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the week's political stories.

	Oct. 12, 2007 U.N. Climate Panel Member Details Nobel-winning Work Former Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday. Michael Oppenheimer, a member of the U.N. panel, discusses the honor and how the group's work has furthered the debate on climate change.

	Oct. 11, 2007 U.N. Chief Forging New Solutions on Climate, Conflicts United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has faced a long list of priorities since he took over the U.N.'s top job from Kofi Annan 10 months ago. He discusses the issues that are shaping his tenure, including concerns over the situation in Darfur, climate change and the U.N.'s role in Iraq.

	Oct. 11, 2007 Former President Carter Reflects on His New Book, Recent Trip to Darfur Former President Jimmy Carter was in the news again this week with his new book, "Beyond the White House," and a recent trip to the Darfur region of Sudan. He discusses his impressions of Darfur and themes in his new book.

	Oct. 11, 2007 Drug Makers Pull Infant Cold Medicines Drug makers on Thursday voluntarily pulled several children's nonprescription cold medicines off the market less than two weeks after government regulators warned of possible health risks to infants.

	Oct. 10, 2007 Edwards Reflects on Campaign Deja Vu, Plight of the Middle Class As part of an ongoing series of in-depth interviews with presidential candidates, former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C. explains his views on the Iraq war, the status of the middle class in America, and running for president for a second time.

	Oct. 10, 2007 New World Bank Chief Zoellick Tasked With Reputation Repair World Bank President Robert Zoellick has been tasked with putting the bank back on track after the stormy departure of its former chief, Paul Wolfowitz. Zoellick details his plan to lead the poverty-fighting institution.

	Oct. 10, 2007 Auto Workers Walk Out at Chrysler, Reach Quick Settlement More than 30,000 auto workers at Chrysler went on strike Wednesday morning, but their union reached a settlement with the automaker by the end of the day. Washington Post automotive columnist Warren Brown provides an update.

	Oct. 10, 2007 High Court Rules on Special Education Law, Hears Death Row Case The Supreme Court affirmed Wednesday that New York City must pay private school tuition for a special education student and considered whether a Mexican man on death row should be granted a new hearing to comply with international law. A reporter provides an update.

	Oct. 10, 2007 Democrats Withdraw from Michigan Primary Five Democratic candidates chose to withdraw their names from the Michigan primary ballot in another round of the calendar shuffle that pits allegiance to national party rules against voters in states grappling for more nominating influence.

	Oct. 10, 2007 Party Strategists Discuss Campaign Fundraising Republican and Democratic presidential hopefuls have recently released fund-raising numbers and the data has held some surprises. With the race on for campaign cash, the intricacies of fund raising and how candidates seek out backers remain hot topics. Our guests answered your questions.

	Oct. 9, 2007 Republicans Face Off Over Economy in Thompson's Debate Debut GOP presidential hopefuls gathered in Michigan Tuesday for a debate centering on economic issues, the first such appearance for newcomer former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn. Political reporters assess how the candidates fared in the forum.

	Oct. 9, 2007 Ethanol Boom Aids Farmers, but Stirs Environmental Concerns The high cost of oil and a national push toward alternative fuels has pushed ethanol production and corn prices to skyrocket. In eastern Colorado, corn farmers and other stakeholders contemplate the future of ethanol, which some researchers fear may not be the ideal alternative to gasoline.

	Oct. 9, 2007 High Court Mulls Corporate Fraud Liability, Rejects Torture Case Appeal The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about the liability of company banks and accountants in corporate fraud cases and rejected an appeal by a German man who claims the CIA kidnapped and tortured him. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal provides an update.

	Oct. 9, 2007 Corn vs. Cattle in Energy Bill Proposals As America strives for energy independence, Congress is working renewable fuels into its energy legislation.

	Oct. 9, 2007 How Does Your Car Stack Up? Compare your vehicle's emissions and fuel costs to the closest comparable alternative fuel vehicles.

	Oct. 9, 2007 Physics Nobel Prize Goes to Nanotechnology Researchers Two scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics Tuesday for their discovery of an electromagnetic phenomenon that has led to modern hard disks, like the kind used in laptops, iPods and other devices.

	Oct. 9, 2007 Venture Capitalists Look to Fuel Alternative Energy Revolution Betting on how America will wean itself off oil has become a business opportunity for entrepreneurs and financiers eager to stake a claim in the country's energy future.

	Oct. 8, 2007 California Takes Lead in Stem Cell Research, Scientist Recruitment Since California passed a $3 billion bond measure for stem cell research, recruitment of top scientists has outpaced every other state. The new funding has sparked the building of state-of-the-art facilities and a push for stem cell innovations.

	Oct. 8, 2007 Nobel Prize Winner for Medicine Details Gene Modification Work This year's Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to a trio of scientists who modify genes in mice. One of the recipients, Mario Capecchi, professor of biology and human genetics at the University of Utah, discusses his award-winning work.

	Oct. 8, 2007 Stem Cell Scientist Takes Questions Dr. Irving Weissman, head of Stanford University's Institute for Stem Cell Biology, answered your questions on stem cell research in California in light of the state's $3 billion bond on the issue - funds which have sparked a research "gold rush" among stem cell scientists.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Huckabee Gives His Take on Conservatism, Faith and Iraq As part of an ongoing series of in-depth interviews with presidential candidates, former Arkansas Republican Gov. Mike Huckabee explains his approach to Iraq, immigration, the importance of faith in his life, his conservatism and his personal struggle with weight loss.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Track Star Jones Pleads Guilty to Steroids Use Olympic track star Marion Jones pleaded guilty to the use of steroids before competing in the 2000 summer games. The NewsHour talks to a reporter following the story for an update.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Shields and Brooks Look at Detention Policy, Election Race Lawmakers lashed out over secret memos on interrogation tactics, and presidential hopefuls reported fund raising figures this week. NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss these issues and other political news of the week.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Bush Defends Detention Policy, Says U.S. 'Does Not Torture' President Bush defended his administration's detention and interrogation policies Friday and denied the use of torture against terrorism suspects.

	Oct. 4, 2007 Mother Teresa's Struggles with Faith A recent book shed light on Mother Teresa's struggles with her personal faith. Richard Rodriguez presents an essay on the religious icon and how she wrestled with her beliefs.

	Oct. 4, 2007 Kucinich Details His Views on Iraq War, Health Care Reform In a series of interviews with presidential candidates, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, talks about his track record of voting against the Iraq war as well as his take on domestic issues such as health care and abortion.

	Oct. 4, 2007 Congress Debates Shield Legislation Congress debated a shield law Thursday that would regulate journalists' relationships with their sources. The NewsHour talks to a legal expert and a former Justice Department official about the proposed legislation.

	Oct. 3, 2007 Fifty Years Ago, Sputnik Launched Space Age Fifty years ago this week, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into space. On the anniversary of the turning point in space exploration, a NASA historian and a science reporter assess the impact and legacy of the world's first satellite.

	Oct. 3, 2007 Supreme Court Justice Thomas Speaks Out in New Autobiography Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has authored a new autobiography, entitled "My Grandfather's Son," which has put his road to the high court back in the spotlight. A newspaper columnist and a former law clerk for Thomas discuss reactions to the new tome.

	Oct. 3, 2007 President Bush Vetoes Children's Health Insurance Legislation President Bush vetoed a bill Wednesday that aimed to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, by $35 billion. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., and Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., examine the president's decision and the next steps for the bill.

	Oct. 3, 2007 New Poet Laureate Ponders His Craft In August 2007, Charles Simic was named Poet Laureate of the United States. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Simic is the author of 18 books and is a Pulitzer Prize winner. He currently writes for the New York Review of Books and is Poetry Editor of the Paris Review. He answered your questions on the state of poetry today.

	Oct. 2, 2007 New Orleans School Chief Tackles Rebuilding Shattered System In the second of two reports on efforts to improve education in urban public schools, education correspondent John Merrow explores the plans underway in New Orleans to create a new school system in a city still struggling to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina.

	Oct. 2, 2007 Blackwater Chief Defends Security Work in Iraq The head of Blackwater USA, the private security firm implicated in a series of deadly firefights in Iraq, defended his employees' actions before a Congressional committee Tuesday, saying his firm had acted properly "at all times." Two top members of the House panel discuss the testimony.

	Oct. 1, 2007 Gravel Discusses Campaign Funding, Relations with Iran Former Alaska Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Gravel talks about his campaign fundraising, U.S. relations with Iran and details his personal and political background in the newest in a series of in-depth interviews with the 2008 presidential candidates.

	Oct. 1, 2007 Education Leaders Attempt Reform in Washington, D.C., Schools In the first of two reports on leaders in education who are trying to reform urban schools, NewsHour education correspondent John Merrow investigates improvement efforts in Washington, D.C.

	Oct. 1, 2007 Supreme Court to Weigh Education Law, More in New Session The U.S. Supreme Court opened its new term Monday with a docket that includes cases on reimbursement for private education, election law and the rights of Guantanamo Bay detainees. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle previews the term and potential challenges for the court.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 28, 2007 Pentagon Offers Lawyers to 'High-Value' Guantanamo Detainees Fourteen "high-value" terrorism suspects held at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba -- including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks -- may now request attorneys, the Pentagon said Friday.

	Sept. 28, 2007 Foreign Policy Analysts Debate Iraq at UVA Top foreign policy analysts debated the war in Iraq on Thursday night. Margaret Warner moderated the Iraq debate at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

	Sept. 28, 2007 Congress Moves SCHIP Forward; GOP Debates Minority Issues The showdown between Congress and President Bush over the State Children's Health Insurance Program intensified, while a handful of Republican presidential hopefuls talked about minority issues during a debate on Thursday. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

	Sept. 28, 2007 Senate Passage of SCHIP Measure Increases Pressure on President Bush Congressional Democrats have increased their pressure on President Bush to not veto an expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. On Thursday night, the Senate passed the plan by a wide enough margin to override a veto.

	Sept. 27, 2007 Democrats Sound Off on Iraq Democrats debated Iraq scenarios and health care policy at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., on Wednesday at an MSNBC forum moderated by Tim Russert.

	Sept. 27, 2007 Global Warming Summits Aim to Frame Climate Policy President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice opened a global warming conference Thursday, one of two key international meetings this week on greenhouse gases. Top negotiators examine how the U.S. and the world should tackle climate change policy.

	Sept. 27, 2007 Procurement Process Slows Deployment of Improved Vehicles In the final part of a three-part series on military equipment, NewsHour correspondent Paul Solman reports on vehicles designed to protect U.S. combatants from improvised explosive devices and other dangers.

	Sept. 27, 2007 Rep. Hoyer Weighs Congress' Plans for Iraq, Budget Issues U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., discusses his take on some of the biggest challenges currently facing Congress, including budget debates, U.S. funding of the war in Iraq and other topics.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Poet Profile: Charles Simic Poet Charles Simic reads some of his poems.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Charles Simic: From Belgrade to Poet Laureate Charles Simic was named Poet Laureate last month by the Library of Congress. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, he has authored 18 books and won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer. Simic reflects on his craft.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Hunter Outlines Iraq Strategy, Immigration Plan In the newest in a series of interviews with presidential candidates, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., details his ideas for handling illegal immigration in the United States and discusses how his experiences as a veteran shape his views on Iraq war policy.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Autoworkers, GM Agree to Health Care Trust, Other Benefits The United Auto Workers union and General Motors reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday that includes a health care trust fund for retirees. A journalist based in Detroit explains the ramifications of the deal.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Autoworkers Union, General Motors Reach Tentative Deal The United Auto Workers union ended its two-day strike on General Motors early Wednesday with a tentative deal that includes a health care plan funded by GM but managed by the union.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Filmmaker Explains Aspects of PBS Documentary 'The War' World War II took the lives of more than 400,000 American soldiers and affected nearly everyone living in the United States at the time. In a seven-part documentary, co-directors/producers Lynn Novick and Ken Burns got first-hand accounts from survivors around the country. Novick answered your questions.

	Sept. 25, 2007 Desegregation Pioneers Reflect on Education Milestone Fifty years ago, nine black students entered Little Rock Central High School, marking a critical moment in the efforts to desegregate the nation's schools. Seven of the "Little Rock Nine" recall their experiences.

	Sept. 25, 2007 Supreme Court to Consider Lethal Injections, Voter IDs The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether lethal injection amounts to cruel and unusual punishment and whether voter identification laws unfairly deter the poor and minorities from voting.

	Sept. 24, 2007 Richardson Advocates Full Iraq Troop Withdrawal In the next in a series of presidential candidate interviews, Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., details his plan for pulling U.S. troops from Iraq and discusses the need for diplomacy in the Middle East, among other issues.

	Sept. 24, 2007 Defense Department Sticks With M-16s Despite Problems As the Senate continues to debate military spending in Iraq, the NewsHour presents the second of three reports on how the Defense Department decides to equip U.S. troops, continuing with a look at M-16 rifles.

	Sept. 24, 2007 Autoworkers, GM Continue Talks During Strike United Auto Workers union-represented employees walked out of General Motors plants Monday in the first nationwide strike against a U.S. automaker since 1976. Two experts recount the day's events and the walkout's impact.

	Sept. 24, 2007 Ahmadinejad Lashes Out at Israel in New York Appearances Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose visit to New York City Monday met with local protests, accused Israel of occupation and racism during a speech to the U.N. General Assembly.

	Sept. 21, 2007 Burns Film Examines World War Two Through American Towns Director Ken Burns talks about his new documentary, "The War," which takes an in-depth look at the effects of World War Two on four town across the United States.

	Sept. 21, 2007 Democrats Debate Health Care; Senate Weighs Iraq Measures As Democrats debated health care policy Thursday night, the Senate hit a snag on the defense authorization bill. Analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the week's political news.

	Sept. 21, 2007 Defense Department Examines Body Armor As the Senate continues to debate military spending in Iraq, the NewsHour presents the first of three reports on how the Defense Department decides to equip U.S. troops, starting with body armor.

	Sept. 21, 2007 Senate at an Impasse on Iraq Withdrawal A partisan divide plagues Congress' ability to reach a consensus on if and when the United States should begin withdrawing troops from Iraq. The NewsHour reports on the ongoing debate.

	Sept. 21, 2007 Violence, Legal System Drawbacks Lead to Detainee Buildup As the Iraqi government struggles to reach agreements crucial to its survival and grapples with violence and police corruption, approximately 25,000 Iraqis are being held by coalition forces without a public trial.

	Sept. 21, 2007 Rice Visits Mideast as Precursor to Peace Summit Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited for two days with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ahead of a U.S.-sponsored peace conference tentatively scheduled for November.

	Sept. 20, 2007 Brownback Discusses Stance on Iraq, Family Values In the first in a series of presidential candidate interviews, Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., talks about his stance on the Iraq war and the importance of rebuilding family values in America.

	Sept. 20, 2007 Thousands Protest in Support of Jena Six Thousands marched in Jena, La. Thursday to protest charges against six black students accused of beating a white classmate. A reporter and an NAACP representative discuss the ramifications of the case.

	Sept. 20, 2007 Hsu Charged with Campaign Finance Violations Democratic fund-raiser Norman Hsu was indicted Thursday on charges of campaign finance violation and business fraud. Experts consider the role of "bundlers" like Hsu and how campaigns vet their contributions.

	Sept. 20, 2007 President Bush Accuses Democrats of Politicizing SCHIP President Bush on Thursday promised to veto a Democratic-backed bill that would expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program, accusing congressional Democrats of playing politics with the legislation.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Greenspan's Book Explores U.S. Economy, His Time as Fed Chairman In the second of a two-part conversation, Jim Lehrer talks with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan about the impact of the Federal Reserve and his recently published book, "The Age of Turbulence."

	Sept. 19, 2007 Oil Refinery Expansions Face Opposition An oil refinery in Detroit wants to expand its capacity by 15 percent, but neighbors and environmentalists oppose the project. This report, funded in part by the Park Foundation, describes how the Michigan case is indicative of the situation nationwide.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Polls, Editorials Reflect Public's Differing Views on Iraq A new Pew Research Center poll tracks changes in public opinion on the Iraq war following Gen. David Petraeus' testimony before Congress. Four editorial page editors discuss the public's perception in their regions.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Senate Debates U.S. Troop Tours in Iraq The Senate debated legislation Wednesday that would regulate troop deployments in Iraq. The NewsHour reports on the debate and what it means for U.S. military.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Financial Markets Made Easy Reacting to a tough housing market, job losses and weak retail sales in August, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a half point on Tuesday. NewsHour Economics and Business correspondent Paul Solman answered your questions on what impact this decision will have on your money.

	Sept. 18, 2007 Greenspan Examines Federal Reserve, Mortgage Crunch In the first half of a two-part conversation, Jim Lehrer talks with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan about the recent actions of the Federal Reserve, the country's mortgage crunch and his new book, "The Age of Turbulence."

	Sept. 18, 2007 Organization Helps Homeless Children Rick Koca created a nonprofit organization designed to help homeless children across the country. He is nominated for the Purpose Prize, which honors retirees who initiate social programs.

	Sept. 18, 2007 Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point Tuesday, causing major gains in the stock market. Financial analysts discuss the move and what it means for the U.S. economy.

	Sept. 18, 2007 Exploring Generation Next Generation Next is a term for the 42 million 16-to-25 year olds who watched the Twin Towers collapse, experienced the shootings at Virginia Tech University, grew up online and statistically speaking are better educated than any other generation in history.

	Sept. 18, 2007 Young Entrepreneurs Target Global Warming An increasing number of young people are concerned about global warming, according to recent studies, and some are working to fight it through business initiatives, such as credit cards that invest in renewable energy.

	Sept. 17, 2007 Organization Helps Preserve African-American Family Land Ammie McRae Jenkins, founder of the Sandhills Family Heritage Association, helps preserve black family-owned land and culture. The NewsHour reports on her efforts.

	Sept. 17, 2007 New Book Looks at the Internet's Impact on American Life A recently published book by Andrew Keen, titled "The Cult of the Amateur: How Today's Internet is Killing our Culture" takes a look at the impact of the Internet on American life. The NewsHour reports on the book's message.

	Sept. 17, 2007 Federal Reserve Plans Interest Rate Cut to Revive Economy The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates to help shore up the nation's economy. The NewsHour's Paul Solman examines the Federal Reserve's plans and what they mean for the economy.

	Sept. 17, 2007 Presidential Candidate Clinton Unveils Health Care Plan Presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., unveiled her health care plan Monday. The plan would aim to insure all Americans. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer and a political reporter discuss Clinton's proposal.

	Sept. 17, 2007 President Bush Nominates Mukasey for Attorney General President Bush announced Monday his nomination of retired federal judge Michael Mukasey to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general. Two former U.S. attorneys discuss the selection.

	Sept. 17, 2007 Iraq Pulls License of U.S. Security Contractor The Iraqi government said it will no longer allow the U.S. security contractor Blackwater USA to work in the country, following an open-fire incident in a Baghdad neighborhood Sunday that killed at least eight civilians.

	Sept. 14, 2007 President Discusses War; Candidates React to Iraq Reports Presidential hopefuls weighed in on the series of Iraq reports, with Democrats expressing skepticism over progress and potential for success. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss how Iraq-related news has played out on the campaign trail.

	Sept. 14, 2007 Defense Secretary Gates Describes Plan for Iraq The Iraq war has dominated headlines with a report from Gen. David Petraeus and President Bush's announcement of a phased troop withdrawal. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates talks about long-term plans for the country.

	Sept. 13, 2007 Norwegian Arctic Islands Hold Biodiversity Bank A vault in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, contains samples of the world's most important seeds, protecting the world's biodiversity in the event of a major disaster. Independent Television News reports on the project.

	Sept. 13, 2007 Buffalo Bills Football Player Receives New Spinal Treatment An experimental treatment was used on Buffalo Bills football player Kevin Everett to prevent paralysis from a spinal injury. A spinal cord injury specialist discusses the treatment and its possibilities.

	Sept. 13, 2007 Los Angeles Police Department Finds New Ways to Recruit Aging baby boomers and the heavy military recruitment have put strains on police personnel. The NewsHour looks at how Los Angeles police are handling the challenge.

	Sept. 13, 2007 Relationships of Presidents and Generals Discussed The NewsHour takes a look at the history of presidential relationships with key generals. A foreign policy expert and a professor discuss some of the nations' most important commander-in-chief and general teams.

	Sept. 13, 2007 Opportunity Explores Victoria Crater As the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity rolls into Victoria Crater, MER team scientists are developing new strategies for future missions including Phoenix and the Mars Science Laboratory, which will search for traces of life.

	Sept. 12, 2007 Petraeus, Crocker Discuss Iraq Assessment Army Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker discuss their Iraq war report, as Democratic leaders call for a speedy troop withdrawal and President Bush prepares to make a prime-time speech Thursday.

	Sept. 12, 2007 U.S. Alliances with Sunni Tribal Groups Source of Cautious Optimism When the top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, reported to Congress in early September about the progress of the war, he cited alliances with a former U.S. foe -- Sunni tribal groups, now split from al-Qaida -- as one of the most promising signs in Iraq.

	Sept. 12, 2007 U.S. Trainer of Iraqi Police Assesses Their Future From 2004-2005, Michael Heidingsfield trained Iraqi police, surviving five assassination attempts. As a member of the Independent Commission on Iraqi Security Forces, he helped Marine Gen. James Jones assess Iraqi security. Now he answers your questions.

	Sept. 11, 2007 Post-9/11 Family Foundation Helps Terror and Trauma Victims The parents of Peter Alderman, a 25-year-old victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, have developed a foundation to provide mental health services to international victims of violence. They discuss their efforts to honor their son's memory with Gwen Ifill.

	Sept. 11, 2007 Ceremonies Mark Six Years Since Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks Speeches, vigils, and other events across the country marked the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. Americans touched by the disaster remembered the 3,000 lives lost that day.

	Sept. 11, 2007 Senators Assess Petraeus, Crocker Testimony Army Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker provided their assessment of the Iraq war to the Senate Tuesday. Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Richard Lugar, R-Ind., give their reactions.

	Sept. 11, 2007 Petraeus, Crocker Continue Iraq Updates in Front of Senate Panel Army Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker continued a second day of Iraq testimony with an appearance in the Senate. Crocker said a troop pullout would threaten political progress, but many senators criticized the state of affairs in Iraq.

	Sept. 10, 2007 Companies Race for Gas in Arctic Norway's state-owned oil company, Statoil, recently opened Europe's first large-scale liquefied natural gas plant in Hammerfest, Norway. As global warming melts Arctic ice and makes reserves more accessible, companies are racing to the Arctic to stake their claims.

	Sept. 10, 2007 House Members Respond to Iraq Status Report Army Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker appeared before Congress Monday to report on progress in the Iraq war. Four House members debate the next steps.

	Sept. 10, 2007 Petraeus Touts Iraq Progress, Discusses Troop Drawdown In long-awaited testimony, Army Gen. David Petraeus told Congress Monday the troop increase in Iraq has largely met its goals and he recommended a reduction in troop levels, as Ambassador Ryan Crocker described improved security. The NewsHour recaps the hearing.

	Sept. 7, 2007 Iraq Reports Reveal Security Weakness; Petraeus Prepares for Congress While Washington anticipates a status report on Iraq from Gen. David Petraeus, a series of previous reports revealed problems with the Iraqi police and government progress on benchmarks. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

	Sept. 7, 2007 Mortgage Crisis Leads to Abandoned Homes, Employment Cuts As a result of housing market problems, the number of abandoned homes in California has increased and jobs have been cut. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles reports on the effects of mortgage crisis.

	Sept. 7, 2007 New Bin Laden Video Released Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary Osama bin Laden addressed the American people in a new al-Qaida video that was broadcast on Al-Jazeera television Friday. Security analysts assess what it says about bin Laden's status and what it could mean for the United States.

	Sept. 7, 2007 Soldiers Face Stresses of War Soldiers in Iraq sometimes face perilous patrols with little downtime. Two former officers who counsel soldiers exposed to combat trauma answer your questions.

	Sept. 7, 2007 Public Service Flourishes in Post-9/11 Generation President John F. Kennedy's call to service in the early 1960s inspired a past generation to join the Peace Corps or pursue a career in government, and with the coming-of-age of the post-9/11 generation, some of those ideals are making a comeback.

	Sept. 6, 2007 Tenor Pavarotti Dies at Age 71 World-renowned opera singer Luciano Pavarotti died in Italy at age 71 Thursday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The NewsHour takes a look at the tenor's lifetime of work and talks with a music critic about his legacy.

	Sept. 6, 2007 GOP Candidates Debate Iraq as Thompson Enters Race While his rivals for the Republican Party nomination debated Iraq and immigration in New Hampshire Wednesday night, former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson made his entry into the presidential race official from talk show host Jay Leno's couch.

	Sept. 6, 2007 Virus May Be Cause of Disappearing Bees A virus from Australia may be the culprit in the mysterious deaths of tens of millions of honeybees in the past year, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.

	Sept. 5, 2007 PBS Documentary Examines Lives, Opinions of Generation Next As a follow-up to January's documentary on the challenges facing young Americans, Judy Woodruff and the team have put together another hour of reporting, set to air on most PBS stations Wednesday night. "Generation Next 2.0" profiles seven unique young adults.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Kerouac's "On the Road" 50th Anniversary Celebrated Fifty years ago, Jack Kerouac's iconic "On the Road" was published. The NewsHour takes a look at the novel's legacy and reports on some events being held to commemorate the anniversary of its publication.

	Sept. 5, 2007 White House Chief of Staff Discusses Iraq War, Vacancies President Bush's chief of staff Joshua Bolten talks about the impact of high-level vacancies in the administration as well as the president's view on recent developments in the Iraq war.

	Sept. 5, 2007 MacNeil Comments on MacDowell Artist Colony Located in Peterborough, N.H., the MacDowell Colony houses artists for up to two months, allowing them to focus on their work. Robert MacNeil, former co-anchor and executive editor of the NewsHour is MacDowell Colony's chairman. He answered your questions about the colony.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Generation Next 2.0, Part VII: Jon Reimer A student at Villanova University, Jon Reimer is an outspoken conservative and an evangelical Christian. With his views strongly influenced by his upbringing, Jon is typical of many in his generation who maintain a close relationship with their parents.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Generation Next 2.0, Part VI: LaKeesha Perry At the age of 23, LaKeesha Perry already has three children to take care of while she works at General Motors and attends classes at Wayne State University.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Generation Next 2.0, Part V: Jarrett Lucas Jarrett Lucas, 21, rides across the country visiting Christian colleges and universities, talking to students about accepting homosexuality. An openly gay man, Jarrett had a difficult "coming out" experience as a teen, but has now come to terms with his faith and his sexual orientation.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Generation Next 2.0, Part IV: John Allan Clark John Allan Clark, 25, has ventured into territory where blogs and 24-hour cable news networks won't dare to enter: local news in Marion, Ala. Clark has bridged racial divides and brought the idealism of Generation Next to his hometown.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Generation Next 2.0, Part III: Cole Carpenter Cole Carpenter grew up alongside a tractor and hopes to raise a family on his family farm, in spite of the financial difficulties facing his future. But by bringing technology to the business, Cole may be able to weather the challenges of the industry.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Generation Next 2.0, Part II: Leo Vazquez Leo Vazquez, a 23-year-old ex-gang member, has been in and out of prison since he was only 8. Now, with a wife and two daughters, he tries to reconstruct his life with multiple jobs, all without a high school diploma.

	Sept. 5, 2007 Generation Next 2.0, Part I: John and Katie Fiske John and Katie Fiske are atypical of their generation: they are married and already own an apartment. Yet they also share many of the characteristics of their peers, including a close relationship with their parents and a desire to raise a family with traditional values.

	Sept. 4, 2007 Geneticist Discusses Decoding His Own DNA Researchers have made new discoveries about genetic complexity by decoding one man's DNA. Geneticist Craig Venter, whose DNA was decoded, talks about the significance of the findings.

	Sept. 4, 2007 Scientists Map Entire DNA Sequence of One Person Scientists announced Tuesday that they had taken genome mapping to the next level by sequencing the entire DNA of an individual -- geneticist Craig Venter.

	Sept. 3, 2007 Congressional Finance Chair Discusses U.S. Economy House Financial Services Committee Chairman, Congressman Barney Frank, D- Mass., talks to the NewsHour about challenging economic issues Congress must face in the coming months and what they may mean for the U.S. economy.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2007 Soldiers from Iraq, Afghanistan Cope with Combat Stress Soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan often face daily attacks and are under constant alert. Two counselors who work with traumatized soldiers talk about their coping mechanisms.

	Aug. 31, 2007 President Bush Pushes Credit Measures; Warner to Step Down President Bush announced measures to help ease credit woes, while Sen. John Warner, R-Va., announced he will not seek re-election in 2008. Political analysts Marks Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political stories.

	Aug. 31, 2007 President Bush, Bernanke Weigh In on Credit Crisis President Bush announced a series of measures Friday intended to help ease the credit crunch caused by mortgage defaults, while Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he would monitor the situation.

	Aug. 31, 2007 Iraq, Economy Weigh on Minds of Young Voters Politicians target a variety of voters -- Baby Boomers, retirees, homeland security moms and NASCAR dads -- but surveys show it's hard to pigeonhole young people age 18 to 25. They tend to lean Democratic, but only slightly, and the real question is, will they vote.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Pioneers Hope to Revitalize New Orleans Doctors, business owners and other young professionals have moved into New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, attracted by the concept of starting anew. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden presents the final report in a series on Katrina's two-year anniversary.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Risky Subprime Market Sends Ripples Through Financial World The volatility of the financial markets this summer has stemmed from weaknesses within the mortgage industry and other risky loan operations. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains what is behind the subprime market and how it has impacted the financial world.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Virginia Tech Panel Raises Questions About Mental Health, Law An investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings criticized the university for failing to respond to the behavior of Seung-Hui Cho and for communication problems. Two mental health experts explain the legal challenges of providing information about students' mental conditions.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Report Faults University for Response to Cho, Shootings An investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings criticized the university for failing to respond to the behavior of Seung-Hui Cho and for communication problems. Panel member Tom Ridge discusses the findings.

	Aug. 30, 2007 U.N. Agency Says Iran Cooperating with Nuclear Oversight The U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency said Thursday that Iran is producing less nuclear fuel than previously thought and has made progress in explaining past nuclear activities.

	Aug. 29, 2007 Senators Call for Craig to Resign After Bathroom Arrest Following revelations about the arrest of Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, on a disorderly conduct charge, several key Republicans called for his resignation. A political writer from one of Idaho's largest newspapers explains the impact in his home state.

	Aug. 29, 2007 Community Leaders Discuss Future of Gulf Coast President Bush and other officials observed the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring the dead and touring neighborhoods. Four community leaders in Louisiana and Mississippi share their thoughts on the future of the Gulf Coast.

	Aug. 28, 2007 New Orleans Sees Rise in Latino Population Years after Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding caused a mass evacuation of New Orleans, a growing population of Latinos is moving into the city. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden presents the latest report in a series on Katrina's two-year anniversary.

	Aug. 28, 2007 Gonzales Leaves Vacancies, Low Morale at Justice Department The successor to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will inherit a Justice Department with several top-level vacancies, low staff morale, and more than 100,000 employees. Two attorneys who served in Republican and Democratic administrations discuss the department's future.

	Aug. 28, 2007 Number of Uninsured Hits New High, Census Shows The Census Bureau reported Tuesday that 47 million Americans had no health insurance in 2006, an increase of more than 2 million from the previous year. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer discusses the growing problem.

	Aug. 27, 2007 Housing Problems Persist Two Years After Katrina Two years after Hurricane Katrina's battered New Orleans, the city still faces lingering housing problems, particularly in low- and middle-income neighborhoods that were abandoned. Correspondent Tom Bearden begins a three-part series on the Gulf Coast's recovery.

	Aug. 27, 2007 Shields and Brooks Discuss Gonzales Resignation Pressure had been building for months in Washington surrounding the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and his departure was finally announced on Monday. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the politically-charged announcement.

	Aug. 27, 2007 Attorney General's Resignation Raises Legal Questions The resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales came suddenly with a brief statement on Monday morning. Two attorneys from the Bush and Clinton administrations discuss the legal and political ramifications of his departure.

	Aug. 27, 2007 DNC Moves to Stop Primary Frontloading The Democratic National Committee moved over the weekend to penalize Florida for moving up its primary date to Jan. 29 -- a violation of DNC rules that prohibit states from holding nominating polls before Feb. 5.

	Aug. 27, 2007 Embattled Attorney General Gonzales Resigns Following intense criticism over the firings of nine U.S. attorneys and his handling of a secret domestic wiretapping program, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced his resignation Monday.

	Aug. 24, 2007 MacDowell Artists Colony Celebrates 100th Birthday The MacDowell Colony has provided a creative workspace for artists for 100 years. The NewsHour reports on the centennial celebrations and role of the New Hampshire institution.

	Aug. 24, 2007 National Intelligence Estimate Released, Sectarian Violence Continues The National Intelligence Estimate was released this week, revealing little progress in Iraq. NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the NIE findings and criticisms of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

	Aug. 24, 2007 MoveOn.org Defends Anti-Iraq War Ads Liberal and conservative organizations have launched multi-million dollar advertising campaigns to pressure members of Congress to support their positions on the Iraq war. Representatives from both camps present their views.

	Aug. 24, 2007 Iraqi Government Criticized, Republican Senator Calls for Troop Withdrawal U.S. intelligence agencies delivered a negative assessment of the Iraqi government, as the debate over when to start withdrawing troops surged. Analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the political events of the week.

	Aug. 24, 2007 Advocates Launch Iraq War Ad Campaigns Liberal and conservative organizations have launched multi-million dollar advertising campaigns to pressure members of Congress to support their positions on the Iraq war. Representatives from both camps present their views.

	Aug. 24, 2007 Financial Experts Examine Stock Market Irregularity Stock markets endured another week of highs and lows. The NewsHour talks to financial analysts about recent actions by the Federal Reserve and major financial institutions and what they may mean for the uneven market.

	Aug. 24, 2007 Virginia Tech Heightens Security Measures An internal panel at Virginia Tech University released a set of recommendations to improve security on the campus after the April 16 massacre of 32 victims by student gunman Seung-Hui Cho, who also took his own life.

	Aug. 24, 2007 Artist Colony Celebrates 100 Years The MacDowell Colony, the nation's oldest haven for writers, composers and other artists, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Former NewsHour co-anchor Robert MacNeil, MacDowell's chairman, answers your questions.

	Aug. 23, 2007 Joy Harjo Reflects on the 'Spirit of Poetry' Born into the Muscogee Creek Nation in Oklahoma, Joy Harjo's poetry, song and saxophone music honor the Native American spirit.

	Aug. 23, 2007 New Rules Could Shorten Death-Row Inmates' Appeal Time The Justice Department is considering new rules that could give Attorney General Alberto Gonzales power to expedite death penalty cases. Legal experts discuss the proposed changes.

	Aug. 23, 2007 Debate Rages over Raised Highway in Seattle After the bridge collapse in Minnesota, the debate over what to do with the Alaskan Way Viaduct, an aging raised highway in Seattle, has gotten even more intense. Lee Hochberg of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports.

	Aug. 23, 2007 Poet Profile: Joy Harjo Poet Joy Harjo reads some of her poems.

	Aug. 23, 2007 House Leaders Debate Education Bill The No Child Left Behind education law is up for reauthorization this year. The leaders of the House Education and Labor Committee answered your questions about it.

	Aug. 23, 2007 Candidates Ratchet Up Political Game in Iowa Presidential candidates descended upon Iowa in mid-August to compete in the Republican straw poll, participate in a Democratic debate and hobnob with voters at the state fair, all ahead of the key state's first-in-the-nation caucus. Iowa Public Radio followed the candidates through the state fair in Des Moines.

	Aug. 23, 2007 Physicist Seeks Alternative Fuels Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Chu is leading the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's efforts to develop cleaner forms of energy, including new types of solar cells and new biofuels. He answered viewer questions about his research and the future of alternative fuels.

	Aug. 22, 2007 Soul Singer Mavis Staples Vocalizes Civil Rights Movement Gospel and soul singer Mavis Staples sang freedom songs throughout the civil rights movement. She discusses her role in the movement and the impact it has had throughout her career.

	Aug. 22, 2007 Michigan, Arizona Set to Move Up Primary Dates Arizona announced plans Wednesday to move its presidential primary to Feb. 5, and Michigan's Senate voted to move up its date to Jan. 15. Regional editors discuss the reasons for advancing the dates.

	Aug. 22, 2007 Virginia Tech Case Reveals Flaws in Mental Health System The investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings revealed weaknesses in screening and handling of mental illness. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on deficiencies in the system and what is being done to address them.

	Aug. 22, 2007 President Bush Reaffirms Support for Iraqi Prime Minister President Bush reiterated his support of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in a speech Wednesday after criticizing the embattled leader earlier this week. Experts discuss the president's relationship with the premier.

	Aug. 21, 2007 Fred Thompson Still Testing Presidential Waters Republican Fred Thompson's unofficial campaign for president has gotten considerable attention as he works to garner support. A political reporter talks about Thompson's likely run and how it might affect the overall race.

	Aug. 21, 2007 San Francisco Works to Curb Bottled Water Waste San Francisco government officials are banning the use of city money for bottled water, hoping to save financial and environmental resources. A NewsHour report, funded in part by the Park Foundation, explores the move.

	Aug. 21, 2007 Fifth Hole Drilled at Utah Mine; Hope of Finding Trapped Miners Dwindles Rescuers drilled a fifth hole at a Utah mine in an effort to locate six trapped miners, but officials are starting to say the miners may not be found alive. A reporter talks about the latest developments and how the families are faring.

	Aug. 21, 2007 Bush Administration Moves to Rein In Children's Health Insurance Expansion The White House issued new guidelines for a low-income children's health insurance program that would essentially check states' efforts to broaden coverage to those at higher income levels.

	Aug. 21, 2007 Teachers Address Education Law Three 2007 Teacher of the Year awardees answered your questions about how No Child Left Behind has affected their classrooms, as Congress considers renewing the law.

	Aug. 20, 2007 New Orleans Still Being Rebuilt Two Years After Katrina Two years ago, Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding devastated New Orleans and its surrounding area. The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Chris Rose discusses the healing state of New Orleans on the second anniversary.

	Aug. 20, 2007 U.S. News College Rankings Debated U.S. News and World Report released its rankings of the country's colleges and universities. The editor of U.S. News and an education advocate who opposes the magazine's collegiate rankings debate their usefulness.

	Aug. 20, 2007 Democratic Candidates Battle for Iowa's Support Democratic presidential hopefuls gathered for another debate Sunday, this time in the critical caucus state of Iowa to discuss Iraq, political experience and their electability on ABC's "This Week."

	Aug. 20, 2007 Farmers in Colorado Struggle with Labor Shortage In the wake of repeated crackdowns on illegal workers, some farmers in Colorado are struggling to bring in their crops with fewer available migrant workers. The NewsHour reports on how the problem is affecting individual farmers and the American economy.

	Aug. 20, 2007 Border Issues Loom over North American Summit Although economic cooperation and the war on terror topped the agenda of President Bush's two-day summit with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, debate over the direction of the U.S. border security policy continues to play a large role in the discussions.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Presidential Aide Rove to Exit; Federal Reserve Takes Action White House deputy chief of staff Karl Rove announced his resignation, while the Federal Reserve took its most decisive action yet to help an uncertain economy. Political analysts David Brooks and Harold Meyerson discuss the week's top stories.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Military Hopes Djibouti Humanitarian Work Will Combat Terror American troops have been stationed in the African nation of Djibouti to engage in humanitarian work that the Bush administration hopes will prevent terrorist groups from taking hold. Special correspondent Simon Marks provides a report.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Three Rescue Workers Die at Utah Mine A rescue effort for six trapped miners at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah took a tragic turn Thursday when three workers were killed. A reporter who has been covering the story provides an update.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Federal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate to Steady Market Acknowledging a period of increased economic risk that could restrain growth, the Federal Reserve on Friday cut the discount rate at which it makes loans to banks. An economic consultant and a business journalist explain the move.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Utah Mine Rescue Suspended After Three Die in Collapse Officials suspended efforts to rescue six trapped coal miners in Huntington, Utah Friday after a second collapse killed three and injured six people trying to find the miners.

	Aug. 16, 2007 Candidate Spouses Serve as Partners on Campaign Trail Presidential candidate spouses such as Elizabeth Edwards and Ann Romney have been fixtures on the campaign trail, providing support and reaching out to voters. A political science professor and a journalist discuss the changing role of spouses.

	Aug. 16, 2007 Teachers Grapple with Attaining Education Law's Goals The third and final installment in NewsHour education special correspondent John Merrow's series looks at how some of the country's best teachers are dealing with the No Child Left Behind law.

	Aug. 16, 2007 Business Experts Discuss Effects of Market Swings Large financial institutions have shouldered much of the impact of the rattled stock market and housing numbers, but there are new concerns about the effects on the economy. Four business writers from around the country explain how the instability is hitting home.

	Aug. 16, 2007 'Enemy Combatant' Padilla Convicted of Supporting Terrorists A federal jury in Miami convicted Jose Padilla on all three counts of supporting overseas Islamic terrorist groups, including al-Qaida. A reporter who covered the trial provides an update.

	Aug. 15, 2007 Transportation Secretary Discusses Concerns About National Infrastructure The bridge collapse in Minneapolis earlier this month raised questions about the state of the aging transportation infrastructure. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters discusses what the government is doing to ensure its safety.

	Aug. 15, 2007 Failing San Diego Schools Work to Meet Standards A number of failing schools in the San Diego area are adjusting their practices to meet standards under the No Child Left Behind law. Special correspondent for education John Merrow continues a series of reports on the law and how it is affecting U.S. education.

	Aug. 14, 2007 World's Largest Toy-maker Issues Second Major Recall Toy-maker Mattel recalled over 400,000 Chinese-made toys Tuesday due to "impermissible levels of lead" and millions of other toys whose powerful magnets could be swallowed by children. The company also said recalls may continue as product testing is stepped up.

	Aug. 14, 2007 School Districts Find Loopholes in No Child Left Behind Law School districts are getting around certain requirements of the No Child Left Behind law by setting the bar measuring student progress low in the beginning. Special correspondent for education John Merrow begins a series of reports.

	Aug. 14, 2007 Suicide Attacks Kill 175 as Iraqi Government Plans Crisis Summit The Iraqi military reported at least 175 dead in multiple suicide attacks Tuesday as members of the Iraqi parliament held preliminary meetings for a crisis summit. A New York Times reporter provides an update on politics and violence in Iraq.

	Aug. 14, 2007 Kucinich Takes Long-shot Status in Stride Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich, arguably the most liberal Democratic candidate for president, has continued his long-shot mission to grab the nomination that he mounted in 2004, with past setbacks doing little to slow his campaign or curb his confidence.

	Aug. 13, 2007 Entertainment Mogul Merv Griffin Dies at 82 Merv Griffin, who turned game shows such as "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" into a multi-million dollar entertainment empire, died of prostate cancer at age 82. A television critic talks about Griffin's rise through the industry.

	Aug. 13, 2007 Romney Hits High Note in Iowa Straw Poll Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the Iowa straw poll Saturday, although other top contenders for the GOP nomination did not compete. A Washington Post political reporter assesses Romney's victory.

	Aug. 13, 2007 Astronaut Recounts Experiences Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., the first American female astronaut to walk in space, answered your questions on the challenges and rewards of space travel.

	Aug. 13, 2007 Presidential Adviser Rove to Leave Post Karl Rove, deputy chief of staff to President Bush and one of his closest advisers, announced Monday that he will resign at the end of August. A former presidential adviser and a political journalist discuss Rove's legacy.

	Aug. 13, 2007 Bridge Inspections Under Scrutiny After Minneapolis Collapse The collapse of a highway bridge in Minneapolis highlighted the need for better inspections of U.S. infrastructure. Correspondent Betty Ann Bowser explains the inspection process and improvements some are demanding.

	Aug. 13, 2007 Astronauts Install Gyroscope on Space Station; Engineers Inspect Tile Gash Two astronauts performed a spacewalk Monday to replace one of the International Space Station's gyroscopes, as engineers on Earth studied a 3-inch tear on the shuttle's underbelly left by a wayward piece of foam during liftoff.

	Aug. 13, 2007 Thompson Drops Out of Race After Poor Showing in Iowa Poll One day after a disappointing sixth-place finish in the Ames, Iowa straw poll Saturday, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination, slightly narrowing a crowded GOP field.

	Aug. 11, 2007 Romney Scores Symbolic Win in Iowa Straw Poll Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney scored a largely symbolic, yet critical victory in Saturday's Iowa GOP straw poll, beating a field of lesser known candidates in the first test of the governor's organizational ability.

	Aug. 10, 2007 South Carolina Moves Up Primary; Federal Reserve Responds to Markets South Carolina advanced its presidential primary in a move that threatened to shake up the entire primary calendar, while the Federal Reserve worked to respond to unsteady markets.

	Aug. 10, 2007 Poet's New Work Chronicles a Couple's Life Poet Alberto Rios reads from his latest book of poetry "The Theater of Night" which follows a couple in a U.S.-Mexico border town through their youth, marriage and thoughtful old age.

	Aug. 10, 2007 Homosexual Teens Coming Out Earlier to More Accepting Environment The average age people used to come out as gay or lesbian was in their mid-20s, but that has dropped to the mid-teens over the last two decades. National organizations that advocate tolerance are working to create more accepting environments for these young people in their schools.

	Aug. 10, 2007 Bush Administration Pushes Enforcement of Immigration Workplace Laws The Bush administration announced new measures to crack down on immigration laws in the workplace. An immigration liberalization opponent and a business trade association representative debate the move.

	Aug. 10, 2007 Federal Reserve Moves to Stabilize Market The Federal Reserve said it would inject $38 billion into the banking system in response to the stock market's volatility, and central banks globally may take similar action. A former Federal Reserve governor and a Bush administration economic adviser explain the move.

	Aug. 10, 2007 Grassroots Campaigning Still Key in Iowa's Caucus Battleground As the presidential nominating process has evolved, voters in early primary and caucus states have grown accustomed to meeting candidates in living rooms and coffee shops -- intimate settings that facilitate personal connections.

	Aug. 10, 2007 Poet Profile: Alberto Rios Poet Alberto Rios reads some of his poems.

	Aug. 9, 2007 South Carolina Primary Move Puts Election Calendar in Flux South Carolina officially moved up its primary presidential election to Jan. 19 on Thursday. New Hampshire and Iowa may soon move their primaries even earlier to preserve their first-in-the-nation status. Political analysts discuss how these changes may affect the election.

	Aug. 9, 2007 Financial Experts Examine Unsteady Stock Market The country's stock market has been unsteady and unpredictable in recent weeks. The NewsHour talks to two financial experts about the market's uneven pattern and what it might mean for the American economy.

	Aug. 8, 2007 Bonds New Home Run Record Draws Mixed Reaction San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds hit his 756th home run Tuesday, breaking Hank Aaron's lifetime record. But the baseball legend's link to a steroids scandal raises questions about his achievement. Sports analysts examine the milestone and the controversy.

	Aug. 8, 2007 Sculptor Celebrated for Steel Artwork New York's Museum of Modern Art celebrates forty years of creations by sculptor Richard Serra, who designs and builds large pieces often made of steel. The NewsHour reports on the artists and his large body of work.

	Aug. 8, 2007 Young's New Poetry Collection Retraces the South Emory University professor and poet Kevin Young has released a collection of poems, titled "For the Confederate Dead," about returning to the South and "wrestling with some of the demons of history and war."

	Aug. 8, 2007 Obama, Clinton Openly Spar at AFL-CIO Forum Seven of the Democratic presidential candidates debated again Tuesday night in Chicago at the AFL-CIO-sponsored forum that turned into the most spirited meeting yet. The NewsHour reports on the debate's highlights and what they mean for the race to the White House.

	Aug. 8, 2007 Safety of Coal Mining Debated after Utah Mine Collapse Rescuers announced plans Wednesday to drill holes to supply water and air to six trapped coal miners in Utah. A reporter in the area and a mining expert talk about the rescue mission and the dangers of the profession.

	Aug. 7, 2007 Shuttle Endeavour Carries Teacher into Space Teacher Barbara Morgan joins the Endeavour crew for a planned Wednesday launch. She was selected as the backup candidate to Christa McAuliffe in the ill-fated 1986 Challenger mission. Idaho Public Television reports on her story.

	Aug. 7, 2007 FAA Official Discusses Flight Delays Across United States U.S. airlines are suffering major delays across the country. Federal Aviation Administration official Marion Blakey talks to the NewsHour about what is causing the delays and how the government is handling the frustrating situation.

	Aug. 7, 2007 Hunter Discusses Reshaping 'Shopworn' Language Paul Hunter, a poet, musician, instrument-maker, teacher, and editor and publisher, has produced letterpress books and broadsides under the imprint of Wood Works Press in Seattle. He talks about his works.

	Aug. 7, 2007 Housing Market Decline Impacts First-time Buyers, Lenders America's shifting housing market is having a ripple effect on buyers of different income levels and causing some mortgage companies to close. A professor and a market journalist explain the problems with the current housing market.

	Aug. 6, 2007 Democrats Woo Bloggers; Republicans Face Off in Iowa Democrats vying for the 2008 presidential nomination spent the weekend courting liberal bloggers at the YearlyKos Convention in Chicago, while the Republican candidates debated in Des Moines, Iowa. A political journalist discusses the presidential race.

	Aug. 6, 2007 President Signs Law to Expand Wiretapping Program President Bush signed a law granting the National Security Agency broader authority in monitoring communications among foreigners and Americans. A civil liberties advocate and a former National Security Council lawyer assess the new law.

	Aug. 6, 2007 Minneapolis Faces Its Future As Crews Prepare to Clean Up Bridge Collapse Crews working to remove the debris from the Mississippi River following a bridge collapse in Minneapolis began moving in their heavy equipment on Monday. Meanwhile the Minneapolis area continues to cope with the disaster, which killed at least five people.

	Aug. 6, 2007 President Bush Confers with Karzai on Taliban Resurgence President Bush and Afghan President Hamid Karzai met Monday to discuss the resurgence of the Taliban and how to deal with growing violence in Afghanistan.

	Aug. 6, 2007 Murdoch Bid on Dow Jones Advances Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. got the go-ahead to purchase the Dow Jones & Co., including its crown jewel the Wall Street Journal, for $5 billion. Experts answered your questions about the impact on the media.

	Aug. 3, 2007 House Republicans Walk Out; Major Votes Are Ahead After voting on ethics reform and children's health insurance, House Republicans walked off the floor Thursday to protest the Democrats' handling of an agricultural spending bill. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's events.

	Aug. 3, 2007 Congress Is under Pressure to Move on Defense, Energy Before Recess The House of Representatives is expected to work into Saturday to finish important business before the congressional recess, but partisan fighting erupted in the House on Thursday night. Defense and energy bills are at stake.

	Aug. 3, 2007 Local Officials Describe Bridge Collapse's Toll on Minneapolis A fifth person was confirmed dead after the collapse of a highway bridge in Minneapolis, while authorities lowered the number of missing to eight. The mayor of Minneapolis and the county sheriff describe the effect on the community.

	Aug. 3, 2007 Senate, House Vote to Expand Children's Health Program The Senate Thursday approved legislation to expand a federal children's health insurance program for low-income families by $35 billion over five years, following House passage of an even larger increase of $50 billion.

	Aug. 2, 2007 House Speaker Discusses Democrats, Iraq War House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has faced criticism over the Democrats' inability to force change on the Iraq war. In an interview, she talks about the Democratic war strategy and other issues.

	Aug. 2, 2007 Recovery Efforts Continue After Minneapolis Bridge Collapse The search for bodies continued in Minneapolis Thursday following the collapse of a highway bridge into the Mississippi River. As many as 30 people are missing. Two infrastructure experts assess the reasons for the collapse.

	Aug. 2, 2007 Iraq War Impacts Enrollment of Blacks in Military While many still look to the military as a source of financial and professional development, the Iraq war has taken a toll on enrollment, particularly in black communities.

	Aug. 2, 2007 Surreal Wordsmith Simic Named Poet Laureate The Library of Congress on Thursday appointed Charles Simic, whose work is known for its surrealism, dark humor and irony, as its 15th poet laureate.

	Aug. 1, 2007 Essayist Examines Addiction in Media and Everyday Life NewsHour essayist Anne Taylor Fleming shares some thoughts about rehabilitation following addiction and its effects on families.

	Aug. 1, 2007 Media Experts Weigh Effects of Wall Street Journal Buyout As News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch finalizes a deal to buy Dow Jones & Co., the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, a journalism professor and a Wall Street Journal veteran assess what the move may mean for American journalism.

	Aug. 1, 2007 Rumsfeld Says He Was Not Involved in Cover-Up of Tillman Death Ex-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld denied any involvement in the cover-up surrounding the death of Pat Tillman, a football star-turned-Army Ranger who was killed by friendly fire. He testified on Wednesday during a House hearing investigating the case.

	Aug. 1, 2007 President Bush Presses for Flexibility on Terror Surveillance President Bush is calling on Congress to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to let the government monitor overseas terror suspects without warrants. Two lawmakers discuss the proposal.

	Aug. 1, 2007 Report Addresses Veterans' Care Since inadequate facilities were uncovered at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, new attention has been given to veterans' health needs. Two experts on veterans' medical care answer your questions.



	JULY July 31, 2007 News Corp. Takeover of Dow Jones Appears More Likely Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. is poised to take control of Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, after a key trust decided to accept his offer. A business journalist discusses the deal and its impact on media.

	July 31, 2007 Common Grassland Birds Disappearing in Midwest Some of the most common grassland birds in Illinois, including the meadowlark, are decreasing in numbers. Correspondent Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago reports on efforts to restore and preserve their prairie habitat.

	July 31, 2007 Federal Agents Raid Alaska Home of Longtime Senator FBI and IRS agents raided the home of Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, in an investigation into possible connections to an oil contractor indicted on bribery. An Alaska-based reporter provides an update on the probe.

	July 31, 2007 Author Recalls Polio-Stricken Childhood at FDR's Haven Susan Richards Shreve discusses her memoir "Warm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR's Polio Haven." The author was one of the last generation of Americans to suffer from polio.

	July 31, 2007 Chief Justice's Seizure Raises Questions About Causes Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who was released from the hospital on Tuesday, is among 25 million Americans who have suffered from seizures. A neurologist describes the triggers and treatments of such conditions.

	July 31, 2007 Joint Chiefs Nominee Says Troop Surge Making Headway Adm. Mike Mullen, President Bush's nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Tuesday that the troop surge in Iraq is making some headway. He also said security in Iraq is better, though still "not great."

	July 31, 2007 Chief Justice Released from Hospital After Seizure Chief Justice John Roberts was released from a hospital in Maine Tuesday morning, a day after he was admitted for suffering an unexplained seizure.

	July 30, 2007 Congress Eyes Expanding Children's Health Insurance Lawmakers and President Bush have been at odds over funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which is set to expire this year. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt and GOP Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty debate the matter.

	July 30, 2007 New British Prime Minister Affirms Support for Iraq War At a meeting at Camp David in Maryland on Monday, President Bush and new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown vowed unity on the war on terrorism and Iraq. Analysts discuss the leaders' agenda and the relationship between the United States and Britain.

	July 30, 2007 Master Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman Dies at Age 89 Ingmar Bergman, a titan of modern cinema, died Monday in his home on the island of Faro, Sweden. He was 89 years old.

	July 27, 2007 Obama, Clinton Face Off; Gonzales Testimony Challenged As presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., take aim at one another following a Democratic debate, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales may face perjury charges. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's political events.

	July 27, 2007 Congress Passes New Farm Bill Congress passed a new farm bill which subsidizes crops like soybeans and other vegetable products. Two experts talk to the NewsHour about what the bill will mean for farmers and the American economy.

	July 27, 2007 Simpsons Movie Director Talks About New Film The culturally-iconic animated TV show "The Simpsons" finally came out as a full-length feature Friday. Co-creator James L. Brooks talks to the NewsHour about the new film and its reflection of Americans.

	July 27, 2007 Democrats Seek Perjury Probe for Attorney General Senate Democrats requested a perjury investigation for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales after testimony from FBI Director Robert Mueller raised questions about his credibility. Former Justice Department officials discuss the situation.

	July 26, 2007 Obesity Spreads Through Friends, Family, Study Finds People whose friends and family members gain weight are more likely to become obese themselves, according to a study in this week's New England Journal of Medicine. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer discusses the findings.

	July 26, 2007 Senate Democrats Arrange Perjury Charges for Gonzales Senate Democrats are calling for a special counsel for investigation into the testimony of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. The NewsHour reports on the counsel, designed to look into perjury charges brought against Gonzales.

	July 26, 2007 Dow Jones Industrial Average Suffers The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its second worst day of the year earlier this week. Financial expert Thomas Lawler and market economist Diane Swonk discuss the dip and its relationship to the national economy.

	July 26, 2007 U.S. Adapts Efforts to Counter Iraq Insurgency While the military is constantly adjusting its tactics to deal with roadside explosives, suicide bombers and other attacks in Iraq, diplomatic efforts to address the root of the violence are evolving as well.

	July 26, 2007 Federal Judge Strikes Down Hazleton's Illegal Immigration Law A U.S. District judge overturned an immigration law in Hazleton, Pa., that punished landlords who rented to illegal immigrants and businesses that that hired them, saying the law was unconstitutional.

	July 25, 2007 Freshmen Lawmakers Advocate Different Strategies in Iraq Last fall, five newly elected House members discussed their expectations for the 110th Congress. They returned to talk about their views on the Iraq war and actions the House is taking on the situation.

	July 25, 2007 Author Puts Faces on the Immigration Debate The new book "Antonio's Gun and Delfino's Dream" features true stories about Mexican immigration into the United States. Its author, Sam Quinones, discusses his work and the larger immigration debate.

	July 25, 2007 Panel Calls for Changes to Wounded Veterans' Care A presidential commission called for "fundamental changes" to the military health system. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala and former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., explain the panel's findings.

	July 25, 2007 Pilots Discuss Use of Osprey The V-22 Osprey, an airplane that can land and take off like a helicopter, is expected to deploy to Iraq in September, although critics contend it has design flaws. Two pilots answered your questions about the aircraft.

	July 24, 2007 Sports Reporter Discusses Recent Sports Scandals The recent rash of scandals in the sports world has raised questions about ethics and athletics. Sports reporter and author John Feinstein talks about what it all means.

	July 24, 2007 Democrats Face Voter Questions in New Format Democratic presidential hopefuls fielded questions directly from the voters Monday in a debate sponsored by CNN and the video sharing Web site YouTube. A reporter and political analyst discuss the candidates' answers and new debate format.

	July 24, 2007 Gonzales Testifies Before Senate on Attorney Firings Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, fielding questions about his interaction with former Attorney General John Ashcroft and about the firings of U.S. attorneys.

	July 24, 2007 U.S. Criticizes Iranian Role in Iraqi Violence as Security Talks Continue Three-way talks with U.S., Iranian and Iraqi officials held in Baghdad's Green Zone Tuesday over security in Iraq took a tense turn when U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker accused Iran of contributing to the violence by arming Shiite militias.

	July 23, 2007 Veterans Struggle for Adequate Disability Compensation U.S. soldiers coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan receive disability compensation based on the extent of their injuries and other factors. The NewsHour reports on how the military determines the amount injured veterans receive and efforts to improve the process.

	July 23, 2007 Automakers and Union Negotiate Workers Pay, Health Care Three major U.S. automakers, including General Motors, are negotiating with United Auto Workers on wages, pension plans and health care. Analysts talk about what the industry hopes to achieve.

	July 20, 2007 Senate Debates Iraq Withdrawal; Report Shows Al-Qaida Regrouping As the Senate debated different proposals for redeploying troops from Iraq, the National Intelligence Estimate revealed that al-Qaida is regrouping despite the war on terrorism. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's events.

	July 20, 2007 Harry Potter Books Spark Questions About Reading The Harry Potter books enjoy a massive following, but they have sparked questions about the future of young people and reading. The chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts and a librarian dicuss the impact of the series.

	July 20, 2007 Dow Hits Record High, But Housing Foreclosures Rise The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped a record 14,000 this week, but other concerns about the economy remained, including an increase in housing foreclosures. A columnist explains the economic factors.

	July 19, 2007 Dog Fighting Still Prevalent Sport in U.S. Although dog fighting is illegal in the United States and a felony in 48 states, it is still occurring throughout the United States. An animal rights advocate and a dog-fighting documentarian discuss the savage sport.

	July 19, 2007 Gastric Band Surgery Offers Hope for Obese Teens Fifteen percent of American teenagers are obese. Now, some doctors are suggesting that gastric band surgery can help those most overweight. The NewsHour looks into the surgery, which involves placing an inflatable band around the stomach.

	July 19, 2007 Alexander Touts Iraq Study Group Findings Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., who has cosponsored legislation requiring President Bush to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group, is the next in a series of conversations about Iraq.

	July 19, 2007 Judge Dismisses Plame Lawsuit Against Government Officials A U.S. District judge on Thursday dismissed the lawsuit former CIA agent Valerie Plame brought against Vice President Dick Cheney and other administration officials over the leak of her identity to the media.

	July 19, 2007 Candidates Find Top Dollars in Bottom-up Online Campaigns As the 2008 presidential campaign becomes known as the Internet election, candidates who are successful at building online communities are tapping into millions of dollars in donations.

	July 18, 2007 Coverage of Vitter Sex Scandal Raises Questions About Privacy Media coverage surrounding Sen. David Vitter, R-La., has raised questions about how private matters involving public figures become news. A media critic assesses the coverage of the latest Washington sex scandal.

	July 18, 2007 Edwards Wraps Up Eight-State Poverty Tour Former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., ended his three-day "Road to One America" tour on Wednesday after visiting 12 cities in eight states to highlight issues facing Americans living in poverty. A professor and political columnist discuss his campaign.

	July 18, 2007 Marine Tilt-rotor Aircraft Set for Deployment Despite Problems The V-22 Osprey, a new tilt-rotor aircraft, is expected to be deployed to Iraq in several months, but critics say it has operational and design problems. Correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on the controversy surrounding the new aircraft.

	July 18, 2007 Biden Pushes Plan for Partitioned Iraq After Troop Drawdown A series of conversations about what may happen in Iraq after U.S. troops leave continues with Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., who has been pushing for the partitioning Iraq into more clearly organized ethnic areas.

	July 18, 2007 Senate Falls Short on Iraq Troop Withdrawal Bill A bill that would have forced President Bush to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 120 days fell short of the 60 votes needed to proceed. Democrats lost in their effort despite an all-night debate.

	July 17, 2007 Senate Looks to Expand Children's Health Insurance Program The Senate is expected to move forward with a five-year extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which covers 6 million low-income children nationwide. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer provides an update on those efforts.

	July 17, 2007 Legendary Dancer Baryshnikov Opens New York Arts Center At the age of 59, ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov is still dancing. He recently opened the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City, which provides space and support for creating art.

	July 17, 2007 Graham Defends Military Surge in Iraq Despite Calls for Pullout A series of conversations about what may happen in Iraq after U.S. troops leave continues with Senate Armed Services Committee member Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who supports President Bush's policy of troop buildup in Iraq.

	July 17, 2007 Al-Qaida Remains Persistent Threat to U.S., Report Says The U.S. government's newly released National Intelligence Estimate says the United States faces a "persistent and evolving" threat of attack from al-Qaida. Two veterans of the intelligence community discuss the report.

	July 17, 2007 Social Web Sites Emerge as Way to Generate Supporters, Funds Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and long-shot Republican Rep. Ron Paul of Texas may not be leading in national polls, but their use of social networking Web sites tops their presidential rivals.

	July 16, 2007 Candidates Spend Millions in Race for White House With the Federal Election Commission's release of second quarter funding reports came questions about what the candidates actually do with the money this early in the race. A professor and a journalist dissect the expenditures of the 2008 presidential campaign.

	July 16, 2007 Book Showcases Previously Unseen Sea Creatures French wildlife journalist Claire Nouvian has put together a book of newly discovered sea life called "The Deep." Her work demonstrates new techniques scientists are employing to discover and document these creatures.

	July 16, 2007 Levin Proposes Starting to Pull Troops from Iraq in Three Months A series of conversations about what may happen in Iraq after U.S. troops leave begins with Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., who has proposed redeploying troops within 120 days.

	July 16, 2007 Biologist Studies Bioluminescence in Deep Ocean Biologist Edith Widder discusses studying and photographing the bioluminescent animals that live in the deep ocean.

	July 13, 2007 Political Analysts Discuss Lady Bird Johnson, Iraq Debate Columnists David Brooks and E.J. Dionne review the legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, and reports that showed little progress on Iraq benchmarks and al-Qaida gaining strength.

	July 13, 2007 Lady Bird Johnson's Life, Interests Remembered Lady Bird Johnson died Wednesday at her home in Austin, Texas. Historian Michael Beschloss describes her life and special projects during her husband Lyndon Johnson's presidency, including environmental preservation.

	July 12, 2007 Scientists Explore Physics of Baseball Feats A home run is one of the biggest crowd-pleasers in baseball. A physicist, physics teacher and pitching coach talk about the physics behind a home run, a 90-mile-per-hour fastball and other baseball feats.

	July 12, 2007 Al-Qaida Regrouping to Pre-Sept. 11 Strength, Report Says A classified report from U.S. intelligence analysts outlines the growing power of al-Qaida. Counterterrorism expert Daniel Benjamin and Lawrence Wright, a reporter who covered the terrorist organization following the Sept. 11 attacks, talk about the global threat.

	July 12, 2007 Report Reveals Mixed Progress on Iraq Benchmarks An interim report delivered to Congress Thursday revealed mixed progress on the political and military benchmarks set for Iraq's government by the United States. Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, interpret the report and debate how it could affect legislation.

	July 12, 2007 Sting Uncovers Gaps in Government Oversight of Dirty Bomb Components In a sting operation orchestrated by the federal government, congressional investigators who set up a bogus company were able to purchase materials for a dirty bomb, despite Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversight.

	July 11, 2007 Former First Lady Johnson Dies at 94 Lady Bird Johnson, wife of former President Johnson, died of natural causes Wednesday at her home in Austin, Texas. She was 94. The NewsHour reports on the former first lady's life and environmental legacy.

	July 11, 2007 Security Cameras Coming to New York City New York plans to install a London-style surveillance camera system in lower Manhattan by year's end. Guests outline the reasons behind the program and the privacy issues it raises.

	July 11, 2007 Analysts Discuss McCain Campaign's Woes The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has suffered some setbacks over the last few weeks with a low second-quarter fund-raising performance and the resignation of two top strategists. Two political reporters assess the state of the campaign.

	July 11, 2007 House to Debate Renewal of Gun Tracing Limits More than 200 U.S. mayors are urging Congress to repeal a piece of legislation limiting the release of information that would allow authorities to track firearms. The original sponsor of the limits and a mayor discuss the law's merits.

	July 11, 2007 New Testimony on Fired Federal Prosecutors Former White House aide Sara Taylor testified before the Senate Wednesday on the firings of eight federal prosecutors in the Bush Administration. The NewsHour reports on new testimony from the trail.

	July 11, 2007 Senators Continue to Mull New Course in Iraq The Senate is debating key amendments on Iraq policy this week, focusing on troop withdrawal. The NewsHour reports on the highlights of the debate and how the chamber might proceed.

	July 10, 2007 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist Doug Marlette Dies at 57 Cartoonist Doug Marlette, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his work at the Charlotte Observer and the Atlanta Constitution, died in a car accident on Tuesday at the age of 57. The NewsHour reflects on his contributions.

	July 10, 2007 Former Surgeon General Reports Political Pressure Former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona told the Senate Tuesday the Bush administration silenced him on key issues. He speaks with the NewsHour about his testimony and tenure.

	July 10, 2007 Columnists Discuss Public's Perception on Iraq A recent USA-Gallup poll shows a majority of Americans strongly favor a timeline for withdrawing troops from Iraq. Regional op-ed columnists discuss this slide in support for the current policy.

	July 10, 2007 Senate Debates Iraq Policy The Senate is considering amendments that would set a deadline for withdrawing troops from Iraq. The NewsHour reports on the debate.

	July 10, 2007 Top McCain Team Out as Campaign Purge Continues Arizona Sen. John McCain's campaign manager Terry Nelson and chief strategist John Weaver issued their resignations Tuesday from the Republican presidential candidate's campaign.

	July 9, 2007 High-level Homeland Security Vacancies Raise Concerns Nearly one-quarter of Department of Homeland Security positions remain vacant, according to a House committee report, raising concerns that the office may be unprepared for future emergencies.

	July 9, 2007 Wildfires Rage Across Parts of Western U.S. Recent droughts and temperature spikes have sparked fires in California, Utah and other western states. An expert discusses the dangerous weather conditions.

	July 9, 2007 Hunter Discusses Reshaping 'Shopworn' Language Paul Hunter, a poet, musician, instrument-maker, teacher, and editor and publisher, has produced letterpress books and broadsides under the imprint of Wood Works Press in Seattle. He talks about his works.

	July 9, 2007 Poet Profile: Paul Hunter Poet Paul Hunter reads some of his poems.

	July 6, 2007 Live Earth Concert To Serve as Call for Action Hundreds of music stars are expected to perform at the Live Earth concert over the weekend, which is set to draw attention to the world's environmental problems. A Rolling Stone editor discusses the cultural impact of the show.

	July 6, 2007 Libby Sentence Nullified; Candidates Release Fund-raising Numbers Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news, including President Bush's decision to commute I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's prison sentence, and Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls' second quarter fund-raising results.

	July 6, 2007 Local Police Team Up with Federal Immigration Officials In Phoenix, 10 federal immigration officers work with the local police department to investigate crimes that involve illegal immigrants. As more cities mull such collaborations, proponents say they help both agencies, but critics worry that they deter some crime victims from coming to police.

	July 5, 2007 Editorial Cartoonists Strive to Preserve Their Threatened Art The Association of Editorial Cartoonists is holding its annual meeting this week in Washington. A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist discusses his craft, which is often threatened by staff cuts at newspapers.

	July 5, 2007 Women's Combat Roles Evolving in Iraq, Afghanistan Although U.S. military policy prevents women from taking certain war zone assignments, they are increasingly filling dangerous jobs in Iraq and Afghanistan. An author, Army sergeant and retired Navy captain discuss the changing role of women in combat.

	July 5, 2007 FAA Reconsiders Pilot Retirement Age Current law requires American pilots to retire once they turn 60, but the federal government is considering changing the age to 65. The NewsHour reports on the law's impact on the airline industry.

	July 4, 2007 Poet Celebrates Family Picnics and 'Great Melting Pot' of Language Poet Gregory Djanikian, director of the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania, reads a poem about how immigrants "might contribute to the great melting pot of the English language."

	July 4, 2007 New Book Details History of Presidential Courage Historian Michael Beschloss discusses his book, "Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989," which delves into how presidents arrived at decisions during difficult times.

	July 4, 2007 Six Canadians Killed as Violence Continues in Southeastern Afghanistan Six Canadian soldiers and their interpreter were killed Wednesday in a deadly roadside bombing near the restive city of Khandahar in the southeastern part of Afghanistan.

	July 4, 2007 Poet Profile: Gregory Djanikian Poet Gregory Djanikian reads some of his poems.

	July 3, 2007 New Tainted Chinese Products Add To Safety Concerns Inspectors in China reported the discovery of more tainted products on Tuesday. A food safety advocate and an investment bank executive explain what's behind the problems.

	July 3, 2007 Candidates Celebrate the Fourth in Iowa's Battleground Presidential candidates have been swarming to Iowa, making 60 visits in June alone, to gain supporters for the first-in-the-nation caucus there on Jan. 14. Democratic and Republican party leaders in Iowa provide their assessments of the campaigns.

	July 3, 2007 Libby Prison Commutation Elicits Anger, Applause President Bush refused to rule out a pardon for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Tuesday, the day after he commuted the former aide's prison term, evoking emotions from both sides of the aisle. Two experts give their views.

	July 3, 2007 Libby's Cancelled Prison Term Evokes Strong Response Reactions to President Bush's commutation of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's prison sentence ran the gamut from full support from some Republicans to outrage from Democrats.

	July 2, 2007 Presidents Bush, Putin Agree on Iran, Not on Missile Shield President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Maine Monday to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions and a missile defense system in Europe. Foreign policy analysts assess where the two leaders made progress.

	July 2, 2007 Obama Tops Rivals, McCain Slips in Campaign Fund Raising Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., raised $32.5 million for his presidential campaign over the past three months, besting the other candidates. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., meanwhile, raised less than his first-quarter figure. Two campaign reporters examine the numbers.

	July 2, 2007 Virginia Tech Case Reveals Flaws in Mental Health System The investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings revealed weaknesses in screening and handling of mental illness. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on deficiencies in the system and what is being done to address them.

	July 2, 2007 President Bush Commutes Libby 30-Month Jail Term President Bush used his power of clemency Monday to spare I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after a federal appeals panel refused to delay the jail term while it considers his appeal. His $250,000 fine and two years' probation remain intact.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Mental Health Association President Discusses Cho Case Psychologist David Shern is the president and CEO of Mental Health America, an advocacy group formerly known as the National Mental Health Association.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Mental Health Expert Explains Assertive Community Treatment Psychiatrist Dr. Robert Weisman is the director of Project Link at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Project Link is a collaboration between the university and local community service agencies that aims to provide health care for people with serious mental illnesses who end up in the criminal justice system.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Psychiatrist Explains Assertive Community Treatment Psychiatrist J. Steven Lamberti is the director of the Severe Mental Disorders Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In 1995 he founded Project Link, a program that aims to provide continuing health care for people with serious mental illnesses who end up in the criminal justice system.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Virginia Tech Review Panel Member Discusses Cho Case Dr. Bela Sood is the medical director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. She is also a member of the Virginia Tech review Panel.

	July 2, 2007 With Two Top GOP Candidates Out, Role of Iowa Straw Poll Remains Cloudy After two major Republican presidential candidates announced they would forgo Iowa's straw poll in August, political pundits questioned the event's relevance, while other campaigns seized the opportunity to gain greater visibility by attending.



	JUNE June 29, 2007 Moore Movie Takes Aim at American Health Care Filmmaker Michael Moore's newest movie, "Sicko," opened in theaters nationwide Friday. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on the film's criticism of the health care and insurance industries, and the debate it has sparked.

	June 29, 2007 Court Rulings Draw Fire; Senate Derails Immigration Bill Again Politicians on both sides of the aisle reacted to a series of close Supreme Court decisions, while a controversial immigration bill died in the Senate. Political analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss these developments.

	June 29, 2007 Democrats' Debate Focuses on Minority Issues Democratic presidential hopefuls discussed a number of issues facing minority voters in the United States at a debate held Thursday at Howard University. The NewsHour presents some highlights.

	June 29, 2007 Key Decisions Mark Shift in Supreme Court The Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, ended its term with several 5-4 rulings addressing cases about the freedom of speech and the use of race in school enrollment. Legal experts evaluate the term.

	June 28, 2007 Experts Analyze Bush's Refusal to Release Subpoenaed Documents The White House invoked executive privilege Thursday when it refused to release documents relating to the firing of nine federal prosecutors. The NewsHour talks with two former government officials, Doug Kmiec and Bruce Fein, about the controversy.

	June 28, 2007 Bald Eagle Removed from Endangered Species List America's national symbol, the bald eagle, has officially been taken off the endangered species list 40 years after coming close to extinction. The NewsHour reports on how and why this iconic bird is thriving once again.

	June 28, 2007 Court Strikes Down Racial Criteria in School Diversity Plans The Supreme Court Thursday ruled against allowing race-based criteria in proposed diversity plans in two school districts. Following a report by Marcia Coyle on the ruling and the mood in the courtroom, Roger Clegg and Theodore Shaw, two experts in race relations analyze the likely impact of the Court's decision.

	June 28, 2007 Senate Fails to Move Forward on Immigration Bill With only 46 of the 60 votes needed to bring the immigration bill to final passage, the Senate voted Thursday to officially suspend debate on immigration reform. The NewsHour discusses the decision with Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute.

	June 27, 2007 Cheney Role in Bush Administration Draws Fire Vice President Dick Cheney has wielded an unprecedented amount of power in his office, as a series in the Washington Post this week has revealed. The author of that series, as well as a Cheney critic and defender, assess the vice president's legacy.

	June 26, 2007 More Children Suffer from Chronic Disease, Study Finds The number of children who live with a chronic disease such as asthma or diabetes has quadrupled in the past three decades, according to this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer discusses the findings.

	June 26, 2007 Lugar Explains His Criticism of President Bush's Plan for Iraq Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., said the troop increase in Iraq is not working and urged President Bush for a change in strategy during a floor speech Monday. Lugar, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, talks to the NewsHour about his comments.

	June 26, 2007 Senate Votes to Revisit Contentious Immigration Bill The Senate agreed Tuesday to reopen debate on a controversial immigration bill backed by President Bush. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, discuss what comes next.

	June 25, 2007 Experts Analyze Supreme Court Free Speech Rulings The Supreme Court ruled to loosen restrictions on campaign ads and tighten limits on student speech Monday. Two law professors, Walter Dellinger and Richard Garnett, weigh in on what the rulings mean for the nation, and what they indicate about the justices' take on First Amendment rights.

	June 25, 2007 Supreme Court Rules on Three Free Speech Cases The Supreme Court ruled Monday on three First Amendment cases dealing with a high school student, campaign ads and faith-based initiatives. Legal expert Marcia Coyle talks about their implications.

	June 22, 2007 Liberal Groups Banking on Social Issues Garnering Votes While Iraq tops the list of concerns for most Democrats, organizations championing social agendas are hoping cultural issues such as abortion and gay rights will gain traction among voters and help shape the strategies of the party's presidential hopefuls.

	June 22, 2007 South Carolina City Mourns Nine Fallen Firefighters Charleston, S.C., held a memorial service for nine firefighters Friday. The NewsHour provides an excerpt of the ceremony.

	June 22, 2007 Senate Passes Energy Bill; Clinton Spoofs 'Sopranos' The Senate passed an energy bill Thursday, while Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., released an online video spoofing the "The Sopranos." Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the week's political news.

	June 22, 2007 Schwarzenegger Discusses Reaching Across Party Lines As a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has adjusted his approach to politics. In an interview, he talks the about compromises he has made and the ability of states to take the lead on national issues.

	June 22, 2007 Congress Eyes Higher Tax Rates for Private Equity Firms Congress is considering bills to increase tax rates for private equity, hedge funds and venture capital firms. An industry lobbyist and corporate governance advocate analyze the proposals.

	June 22, 2007 Senate Passes Fuel Standards Increase, Ethanol Plan The Senate passed an energy bill Thursday night that would require automobile makers to increase fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon by the year 2020. The NewsHour's Kwame Holman reports on the action on Capitol Hill.

	June 22, 2007 Polar Research on Earth Assists with Mars Study As scientists continue to explore the poles as part of the International Polar Year, hoping to better understand the Earth's most extreme environments, some researchers are looking for answers even farther off -- toward the north pole of Mars.

	June 21, 2007 Wal-Mart to Offer New Debit Card, More MoneyCenters Retail giant Wal-Mart announced plans to offer its own Visa debit card and open 1,000 more MoneyCenters for check cashing, money orders and other financial services, much to the dismay of the banking industry. A business reporter examines the move.

	June 21, 2007 Oregon Global Warming Skeptic Finds Controversy Oregon state climatologist George Taylor does not believe that global warming is due to human activity. Now, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski wants him to stop using the state climatologist title. NewsHour correspondent Lee Hochberg reports from Oregon and Washington on the controversy.

	June 21, 2007 U.S. Envoy Visits North Korea over Disarmament Deal Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill made his first trip to North Korea Thursday ahead of six-nation talks next month dealing with nuclear disarmament, made possible now that key sticking points have been resolved.

	June 20, 2007 N.Y., L.A. Mayors Discuss Cities' Challenges, Successes New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently sat down together with the NewsHour. They discussed what they can accomplish in their cities that the federal government cannot.

	June 20, 2007 Bloomberg Leaves GOP, Denies Presidential Rumors New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said this week he is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent, fueling speculation that he plans to run for president in 2008. A political reporter discusses the move.

	June 20, 2007 Pakistan Faces Political, Security Challenges Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's decision to fire the country's chief justice has sparked protests in Islamabad, calling into question his leadership as he seeks another term this fall. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri discusses the troubles facing Musharraf and Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism.

	June 20, 2007 Senators Debate Increasing Fuel Standards for Vehicles A provision in the new Senate energy bill would increase fuel economy standards for cars and trucks by 2020. Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Kit Bond, R-Mo., debate the measure.

	June 19, 2007 New Home Numbers Continued Decline in May Home construction figures fell again last month, as mortgage rates began to climb. Economists from around the nation talk about the housing market conditions in their respective areas.

	June 19, 2007 Museum's Contemporary Addition Sparks Mixed Response The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo., recently opened an architecturally unique addition that has prompted a range of reactions. The NewsHour presents a report.

	June 19, 2007 Shuttle Undocks from Space Station After Construction, Computer Glitch The space shuttle Atlantis moved away from the International Space Station Tuesday after a nearly 10-day stay during which astronauts installed a truss and pair of solar arrays, and experienced a temporary computer meltdown.

	June 18, 2007 Fort Lewis Memorializes Fallen Soldiers from Iraq War Washington's Fort Lewis, the nation's third-largest Army post, has endured numerous losses from the Iraq war, many from Stryker brigades that patrol Baghdad. NewsHour correspondent Lee Hochberg reports on how the base is coping with the deaths.

	June 18, 2007 Some Media Shifting to Add Point of View Media experts explore the trend of media organizations including opinion when reporting the news.

	June 18, 2007 Churches Providing Sanctuary for Illegal Immigrants Churches and other faith-based groups in Chicago are providing housing and other resources for illegal immigrants in defiance of federal laws. The NewsHour reports on how these churches are part of a larger sanctuary movement in America.

	June 18, 2007 U.S. to Lift Embargo on Palestinian Government The U.S. State Department said Monday it would lift an economic and political embargo on the Palestinian government following the expulsion of Hamas militants. Foreign policy analysts examine the development.

	June 15, 2007 Judge Denies Libby Request; Reid Criticizes Military Leadership A federal judge ruled that I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby cannot delay his prison sentence while he appeals his conviction, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he had lost confidence in Gen. Peter Pace. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss these and other headlines.

	June 15, 2007 Congress Struggles to Settle on Earmarks Lawmakers are battling over funding projects called earmarks that have been attached to bills. The NewsHour reports on a proposed deal that may allow them to move past these debates.

	June 15, 2007 Engineer Outlines New Floodwall Designs in New Orleans To better protect New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers used new techniques to build a stronger flood control system for the city inundated during Hurricane Katrina. One such effort focused on the Industrial Canal. Col. Jeff Bedey of the Hurricane Protection Office explains the new floodwalls.

	June 15, 2007 Senators Agree to Reexamine Stalled Immigration Bill Senate leaders agreed Thursday to send a new version of the foundering immigration bill back to the Senate floor, hoping a new commitment to border security and fewer amendments will generate greater support the second time around.

	June 14, 2007 L.A. Mayor Represents Growing Latino Political Clout Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has become a representative voice to the Latino population, while working to improve the city's education and transportation systems. The NewsHour reports on his leadership, challenges and critics.

	June 14, 2007 Judge Denies Libby Request to Delay Prison Term A federal judge ruled Thursday that Vice President Dick Cheney's former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby cannot delay his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction related to the CIA leak investigation. Guests comment on the legalities of the case.

	June 14, 2007 'Landmark' Study Changes Long-held DNA Beliefs A four-year international study of the human genome has prompted scientists to rethink some of their most basic ideas about how DNA functions.

	June 13, 2007 Doctors Identify Possible Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer Cancer experts Wednesday released a list of symptoms they say are early warning signs of ovarian cancer. Catching ovarian cancer early increases five-year survival odds from 35 percent to 90 percent. An oncologist outlines the guidelines.

	June 13, 2007 Demand for Energy Fuels Rush for Uranium in Utah Uranium mining in Utah is gaining popularity, driven by efforts to find alternative energy sources to fossil fuels. The NewsHour reports on the growing uranium industry and its impact on the American fuel economy.

	June 12, 2007 Critic Analyzes Sopranos Finale HBO drama "The Sopranos" ended its final season Sunday night. Television critic Alan Sepinwall describes the mixed reactions to the unusual ending and impact the show had on other programs.

	June 12, 2007 Senate Considers New Energy Package The Senate began debating a new energy package, the target of energy, environmental and consumer lobbying. Two journalists talk about the groups that are invested in the issue.

	June 12, 2007 President Bush Pushes Senators to Revive Immigration Bill As President Bush visited Capitol Hill Tuesday to push Senate Republicans to revive the immigration bill, many states were discussing local immigration policy. Two state legislators, Chip Rogers and Ben Miranda, talk about their visions for immigration reform in their areas.

	June 12, 2007 Early Media Coverage Focuses on Horse Race Despite the fact that the first primary voters will not cast a ballot for another seven months, the bulk of the unparalleled presidential campaign coverage has focused on the so-called "horse race" stories, rather than the issues.

	June 11, 2007 Children's Poet Laureate Speaks of Food Fights and Sports Jack Prelutsky, named the first children's poet laureate by the Poetry Foundation, which also helps fund the NewsHour's poetry coverage, talks about his young readers and shares some of his works from "Good Sports."

	June 11, 2007 Senate GOP Looks to Block No-Confidence Vote on Gonzales Senate Republicans moved to block the no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales proposed by Democrats. The NewsHour reports on what the resolution means for the White House.

	June 11, 2007 Expert Talks About Travel Industry's Challenges Recent changes in scheduling and delays from several major airlines have made getting out of town more difficult than normal. Airline journalist David Field talks about about what to expect from travel companies this summer.

	June 11, 2007 D.C. Weighs Record of Charter Schools Washington, D.C., with a struggling inner city school system, has seen nearly a decade-long experiment in charter schools -- publicly funded schools that are given more autonomy than their peers -- result in a mixed record of student performance.

	June 11, 2007 Experts Analyze American Progress with Iraqi Insurgents Four months into a troop increase in Iraq, the United States is arming Sunni tribes to quell insurgencies in the region. John Burns of The New York Times describes the tactic, then international policy adviser Stephen Biddle and former military official Phillip Carter talk about the "surge" strategy.

	June 8, 2007 Group of Eight Summit Yields Africa Aid, Little Else Eight industrialized nations concluded their summit Friday after reaching an agreement on aid to Africa, but failing to reach consensus on climate change or missile defense. Two experts detail the conference results.

	June 8, 2007 Presidential Candidates Use Web to Boost Campaigns Presidential candidates are strengthening their campaign Web sites to increase outreach to voters. The NewsHour reports on how former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and other presidential hopefuls are using the Internet.

	June 8, 2007 Pentagon Proposes Leadership Moves; Immigration Bill Stalls The Pentagon announced a proposed leadership change to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, while the Senate's debate on immigration reform lost steam. David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the week's news.

	June 8, 2007 Gates Nominates Mullen to Replace Pace as Pentagon Leader U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates annouced Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Peter Pace's retirement Friday, saying Navy Adm. Mike Mullen has been nominated to replace him. The NewsHour discusses the new leadership with two journalists specializing in the military.

	June 8, 2007 Extended Interview: Former FDA Official Discusses Food Safety William Hubbard is a former associate commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He spoke with NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser about his concerns about the FDA's ability to inspect foreign foods.

	June 8, 2007 Extended Interview: FDA Food Protection Head Discusses Food Safety Dr. David Acheson took on the newly created position of assistant commissioner of food protection at the Food and Drug Administration last month. He was previously the director of the FDA's Office of Food Defense. He spoke with NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser about the FDA's role in protecting Americans' food supply.

	June 8, 2007 Extended Interview: Expert Analyzes Online Campaign Strategies Political analyst and professor Mike Cornfield discusses the online strategies that campaigns are using for the upcoming presidential election.

	June 8, 2007 U.S. to Suspend New Border Rules to Ease Passport Backlog The Bush administration said Friday that it would temporarily relax rules requiring passports for U.S. citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean because of long waits in processing passports.

	June 7, 2007 Guantanamo Detainees Face Changing Legal Process A Senate panel approved a bill Thursday allowing detainees in Guantanamo Bay to challenge their "enemy combatant" status. The NewsHour reports on the details of the current legal process available to detainees.

	June 7, 2007 Senate Torn on Immigration Bill The Senate has yet to reach a compromise on an immigration reform bill after a procedural vote failed Thursday. A congressional journalist discusses key sticking points in the debate.

	June 7, 2007 Scientists Convert Mouse Skin Cells to Stem Cells In new studies published by three independent teams of scientists, skin cells of mice were successfully converted into stem cells. Specialists explain what the findings mean for human stem cell research and the potential for bypassing the controversial use of embryonic stem cells.

	June 6, 2007 Writer Details New Efforts to Fill Army's Ranks Former soldier Brian Mockenhaupt wrote in the Atlantic Monthly about the Army's struggle to fill its ranks with a generation less willing and able to serve than in years past. He speaks about how the Army has adapted with new recruiting and training practices.

	June 6, 2007 Republicans Tackle Immigration in New Hampshire Debate Republican presidential hopefuls met in New Hampshire Tuesday to define their positions on issues including immigration, faith and the war on terror. A political reporter looks at how the candidates performed.

	June 6, 2007 Tuberculosis Patient Says He Was Never Barred from Travel Andrew Speaker, the Atlanta lawyer diagnosed with a drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis, told a Senate panel Wednesday via phone that doctors did not explicitly warn him not to travel, though health officials disagreed. The NewsHour reports on the hearing.

	June 6, 2007 Differences over Climate Change Cloud G8 Summit Members of the Group of Eight industrialized nations met in Germany Wednesday for the start of a three-day summit at which a main topic will be climate change. A German journalist and American international policy advocate discuss the conference.

	June 5, 2007 Senate Debates Family Ties Provision in Immigration Bill The Senate resumed debate of the immigration bill Tuesday, digging into a provision that would set limits on family members who can join immigrants in America. Sens. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J., discuss the issue.

	June 5, 2007 Alarm Bells Ring over Drug-resistant Strain of Tuberculosis Doctors said Tuesday that Atlanta lawyer Andrew Speaker does not appear to be carrying a highly contagious type of tuberculosis, but world health officials said his case still raises concerns over the need to control the disease, particularly drug-resistant strains.

	June 5, 2007 Libby Sentenced to More Than Two Years in CIA Leak Case I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney, received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence Tuesday for lying in an investigation into the leak of a CIA agent's name. Two journalists offer their perspectives on the case's impact on the media.

	June 4, 2007 Louisiana Congressman Indicted on Bribery Charges Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., was indicted Monday on charges including bribery and racketeering. The NewsHour talks with a congressional reporter about the case and Jefferson's future.

	June 4, 2007 Charity Connects American Doctors to Developing Countries Retired businessman Frank Brady's charity Medical Missions for Children brings together American specialists with doctors in developing countries via teleconferencing to better treat children with rare illnesses. The NewsHour reports on the organization's work.

	June 4, 2007 Democrats Debate Iraq, Health Care in New Hampshire In the next round of debates for the 2008 Democratic presidential hopefuls, candidates outlined their opinions on Iraq and the war on terror, as well as health care and the crisis in Darfur. A political reporter discusses the debate.

	June 4, 2007 Russian President Toughens Nuclear Stance Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to aim nuclear weapons at European targets Monday in response to a planned U.S. missile defense program in Europe. An international affairs professor and a former Russian and Soviet army official discuss the tensions.

	June 1, 2007 President Offers Climate Change Plan; Immigration Debate Swirls President Bush proposed a plan to reduce global carbon emissions, while the debate over a new immigration bill continued around the country. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess these developments and the week's other political events.

	June 1, 2007 Graduate Students Recount Experiences with Globalization In the final installment of his series on globalization, Paul Solman talks with four graduate students at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for their take on the issue.

	June 1, 2007 Pet Food Scare Raises Questions About Food Safety The recent cases of tainted pet food have raised concerns about food consumed by humans. Agriculture companies are taking new precautions to sterilize food supplies, but some experts say more regulations are needed.

	June 1, 2007 Cultural Conservatives Give Top GOP Candidates Tepid Reviews Evangelicals and other social conservatives have yet to throw their support behind one presidential candidate, and many are finding themselves dissatisfied with their party's earlier front-runners.



	MAY May 31, 2007 Immigration Debate Resonates Throughout U.S. As the Senate takes a break from debating the latest iteration of the immigration bill this week, legislators have been trying to assess public opinion on the issue. The NewsHour explores the attitudes around the country through the lens of regional newspaper editors.

	May 31, 2007 NASA Develops Plans for Moon-Mars Mission NASA has unveiled plans for crew and launch vehicles to return humans to the moon as the first steps toward building an outpost there and eventually traveling to Mars. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden takes a closer look at NASA's space vision.

	May 31, 2007 Tuberculosis Patient Raises Concerns About Health Risks A man diagnosed with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis completed several oversees flights despite health warnings, raising questions about security and health precautions. A medical professor discusses the dangers of the disease and the government's response.

	May 31, 2007 One of World's Top E-mail 'Spammers' Arrested A Seattle man accused of being one of the world's top spammers through a business that generated millions of junk e-mails was arrested Wednesday following a 35-count federal grand jury indictment last week.

	May 31, 2007 President Bush Urges Nations to Set Emissions Targets President Bush, in a counter-offer to European leaders, said Thursday that 15 nations with the world's largest economies should set common targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2008.

	May 31, 2007 Nanotechnology Tapped to Boost Hybrid Car Efficiency A day after President Bush instructed his Cabinet to develop a plan to improve fuel efficiency in cars and trucks, Nissan opened a facility to explore cutting-edge science like nanotechnology in its quest for environmentally friendly vehicles.

	May 30, 2007 Gore's New Book Criticizes Bush Administration, Election Process Former Vice President Al Gore speaks with Gwen Ifill about his new book, "The Assault on Reason," which criticizes the Bush administration and the diminishing role of logic in America, among other issues.

	May 30, 2007 New Texas Museum Celebrates Hispanic Culture In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute, the Museo Alameda, which opened in San Antonio, Texas, in April, showcases Hispanic influence in American art and music. Jeffrey Brown reports on the museum's latest exhibitions.

	May 30, 2007 California Seeks EPA Approval for Tougher Emissions Curbs The Environmental Protection Agency held a public hearing in Sacramento, Calif., on Wednesday to review California's bid to pass a law restricting car emissions beyond the federal level. California and EPA officials discuss the bid.

	May 30, 2007 Former Trade Representative Nominated to Head World Bank Two weeks after Paul Wolfowitz resigned as president of the World Bank, President Bush nominated former U.S. trade representative Robert Zoellick to lead the organization. An economics professor and a journalist discuss the challenges facing the bank's next president.

	May 30, 2007 President Bush Proposes Doubling Money to Fight AIDS to $30 Billion President Bush on Wednesday asked Congress for $30 billion to renew and double the funding to combat the global spread of AIDS, calling the disease a "modern-day plague."

	May 29, 2007 Health Care Becomes Key Political Issue for Candidates Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., revealed his plan to revamp the country's health care system Tuesday, becoming the latest presidential candidate to propose changes. A health policy professor and the NewsHour's health correspondent Susan Dentzer outline the issues.

	May 29, 2007 Justices Limit Time Employees Can Sue over Pay Disparity The Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling Tuesday limited workers' ability to sue employers for pay discrimination that results from decisions made years earlier. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the ruling's significance.

	May 29, 2007 President Bush Levies New Sanctions Against Sudan In an attempt to help end the bloodshed in Darfur, President Bush announced new U.S. sanctions Tuesday that targeted the oil industry and Sudanese individuals involved in the region's violence. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte provides details.

	May 28, 2007 Book Chronicles Arlington National Cemetery The book, "Where Valor Rests," tells the stories surrounding Arlington National Cemetery through the work of professional photographers. Contributors to the book talk about their most meaningful moments.

	May 28, 2007 Advocates Push to Extend Children's Health Insurance Program Congress is expected in the coming months to debate renewing a children's health insurance program for low-income children. The NewsHour looks at the fight to preserve the program.

	May 28, 2007 U.S. and Iranian Diplomats Meet to Discuss Iraq Security U.S. and Iranian officials met Monday to discuss security in Iraq, marking the first attempt at direct diplomacy in decades. Two policy analysts discuss the new diplomatic efforts.

	May 25, 2007 Web Site Provides Millions of Military Records The family history Web site Ancestry.com contains 90 million military documents dating back to the first English settlement in Jamestown, Va. Company CEO Tim Sullivan and genealogist Craig Scott discuss the possible uses of the records.

	May 25, 2007 Electricity Rates Rising in Illinois Illinois residents have seen a jump in electricity rates recently. NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett looks at the debate over deregulation and freezing rates in Illnois.

	May 25, 2007 Clinton Addresses Health Care, Braces for Biographies Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York announced her strategy to cut health care costs, but her campaign also has had to react to reports that she considered skipping the Iowa caucuses and is bracing for two books delving into her past.

	May 25, 2007 President Bush Welcomes War Funding Bill President Bush praised legislation that will continue Iraq war funding without setting a deadline for troop withdrawal. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the compromise that enabled its passage.

	May 25, 2007 Scientists Study Space Storms High school students and teachers are helping collect data for NASA's THEMIS mission to study space storms. THEMIS principal investigator Vassilis Angelopoulos answers your questions.

	May 24, 2007 Tour de France Champion Suspected of Doping Gets Hearing The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency held hearings on allegations that 2006 Tour de France champion Floyd Landis used steroids. The NewsHour looks at his case and the broader issue of steroids in sports.

	May 24, 2007 House Moves on Lobbying Reform Provisions The House on Thursday passed several measures aimed at curbing how lobbyists "bundle" campaign donations for lawmakers, among other activities. Two experts debate the proposed measures.

	May 24, 2007 Oil Well Explosion in Kirkuk Highlights City's Struggle As insurgents blew up an oil well outside the Iraqi city of Kirkuk Thursday, Independent Television News looks at the increasingly violent dispute between ethnic and religious groups in the city.

	May 24, 2007 President Bush Links War in Iraq to War on Terrorism President Bush told reporters Thursday that if U.S. troops are pulled out of Iraq, terrorists would bring their fight to American soil. Two terrorism analysts discuss the president's stance.

	May 24, 2007 Regulatory Questions Continue to Plague Cape Wind Project For six years, Cape Wind -- a proposed 130 turbine wind energy project in Nantucket Sound -- has polarized residents of Cape Cod and mobilized advocacy groups both for and against what would be the nation's first offshore wind energy project.

	May 23, 2007 Book Chronicles Career of Justice Clarence Thomas Authors Kevin Merida and Michael Fletcher discuss their book, "Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas," which explores the justice's trials and career.

	May 23, 2007 Soldiers, Families Paying Price of Iraq War In a follow-up to his report on the financial costs of the war, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman looks into who in America is paying the price.

	May 23, 2007 Former Gonzales Aide Denies Major Role in Attorney Firings Monica Goodling, a former Justice Department official and aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, testified Wednesday that she did not play a major role in the firing of eight U.S. attorneys. Two members of the House Judiciary Committee discuss her testimony.

	May 22, 2007 Gas Prices Poised to Hit All-Time High The average price of gasoline is set to exceed the inflation-adjusted all-time high this week, and the impending summer travel season is expected to offer little relief. Two energy experts analyze the factors that continue to pump up gas prices.

	May 22, 2007 Experts Calculate Billions in Long-term Costs of War Congress has approved about $450 billion to date for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but economists also have been tabulating the long-term costs such as veterans' care. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the broader costs of the war.

	May 22, 2007 Temporary Workers Program Challenged in Immigration Debate Some senators on Tuesday challenged the part of the immigration bill that addresses temporary workers, with some vowing to limit or cut the program. The NewsHour takes a closer look at the interests surrounding the temporary worker program.

	May 22, 2007 Panel Tours Virginia Tech Buildings, Seeks Records on Cho The gubernatorial panel investigating the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech University visited the buildings where 33 people died and sought access to private records on the gunman Seung-Hui Cho.

	May 21, 2007 Historian Discusses Book on President Nixon, Henry Kissinger Historian Robert Dallek, author of "Partners in Power: Nixon and Kissinger," discusses his work and comparisons between the Iraq and Vietnam wars.

	May 21, 2007 Study Raises Concerns About Risks of Diabetes Drug A study released Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the diabetes drug Avandia increases the risk of heart attack. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the findings.

	May 21, 2007 Senate Opens Debate on Bipartisan Immigration Package The U.S. Senate opened debate Monday on a new immigration bill that has already faced criticism from both political parties. Two immigration policy analysts discuss provisions related to the path to citizenship.

	May 18, 2007 Pulitzer-winning Book Examines Media and Civil Rights Movement Authors Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff discuss their Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "The Race Beat," which examines the role of journalists in alerting the country to the problems of segregation and the civil rights movement.

	May 18, 2007 Comey Sheds Light on Gonzales; Immigration Bill Progresses Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the testimony of former Deputy Attorney General James Comey, Paul Wolfowitz's departure from the World Bank, the Senate immigration bill, and the new Iraq and Afghanistan "war czar."

	May 18, 2007 Islamic Community in Minnesota Faces Growing Pains Almost 50,000 of the growing immigrant population in Minneapolis and St. Paul are Somali Muslims, who have been arriving steadily since civil war wracked their home country in 1991. The NewsHour presents a report on the Muslim community's efforts at integration.

	May 17, 2007 New Book Details History of Presidential Courage Historian Michael Beschloss discusses his book, "Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989," which delves into how presidents arrived at decisions during difficult times.

	May 17, 2007 High-tech Companies Seek to Hire More Foreign Workers Citing the lack of qualified domestic candidates, many U.S. technology companies are hiring foreign workers to stay competitive in a global marketplace. The NewsHour reports on the fight to allow more foreign workers into the United States.

	May 17, 2007 Treasury Secretary Discusses Wolfowitz, Chinese Economy U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks with Jim Lehrer about World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's troubles, the potential impact on the international body, and U.S.-China economic relations ahead of Paulson's meeting with Chinese officials next week.

	May 17, 2007 Prime Minister Blair, President Bush Defend Stance on Iraq War Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Bush met at the White House Thursday, where they held a press conference and defended their decision to go to war in Iraq.

	May 16, 2007 Comey's Testimony Reveals Gonzales' Role in Wiretapping Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey testified before the Senate Tuesday on a 2004 standoff between himself and then-White House counsel Alberto Gonzales over President Bush's wiretapping program. Margaret Warner reports on Comey's testimony.

	May 16, 2007 Scientists, Students Study Space Storms in THEMIS Project High school students and teachers in Alaska are helping NASA scientists collect data for a mission that aims to learn more about the space weather that causes the aurora borealis, or northern lights.

	May 16, 2007 Embattled Wolfowitz Negotiating Future With World Bank World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz was negotiating with the bank's board Wednesday over his future there, following widespread criticism of his handling of a pay raise and a promotion for his girlfriend. A Financial Times reporter provides an update on the situation.

	May 15, 2007 Falwell Blazed Trail in American Politics, Religious Right The Rev. Jerry Falwell, the founder of the Moral Majority who helped galvanize Christian conservatives to elect President Reagan, died Tuesday at age 73. Analysts examine his impact on politics and faith in America.

	May 15, 2007 Doctor Explores Decision-making and Diagnoses Harvard Medical School's Dr. Jerome Groopman came up with the idea for his book "How Doctors Think" while watching medical students make snap judgments while diagnosing patients. Groopman talks about how doctors get diagnoses right and sometimes wrong.

	May 15, 2007 Senate Considers Immigration Overhaul Bill The Senate and President Bush are trying to revive efforts to pass an immigration reform bill, despite a push from some Republicans for more hard-line provisions. The NewsHour reports on the debate on Capitol Hill.

	May 15, 2007 White House Backs World Bank Head Paul Wolfowitz The White House on Tuesday defended World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz as a special committee found that he broke the rules in dealing with a former employee, who was also his girlfriend. A proponent and an opponent of Wolfowitz's resignation debate the matter.

	May 15, 2007 Television Evangelist, Conservative Activist Jerry Falwell Dies at 73 The Rev. Jerry Falwell, who founded the Moral Majority and used it to create a political force from the ranks of conservative Christians, died Tuesday in his office at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

	May 14, 2007 Advocates Discuss Agreement to Add Hispanic Voice to WWII Film After much pressure, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns agreed to add stories about Hispanics' role in World War II to his documentary, "The War." A Latino history professor and a film festival CEO give their views.

	May 14, 2007 Archeologists Unearth More Nuanced History of Jamestown The first settlers arrived at Jamestown in Virginia 400 years ago and established the first permanent English colony in America. The NewsHour reports on archeologists' efforts to uncover the settlement's past.

	May 14, 2007 Daimler to Sell Bulk of Chrysler to Equity Group DaimlerChrysler agreed to sell the majority stake of its Chrysler Group, the third-largest car manufacturer in the United States, for $7.4 billion Monday to private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. Two journalists discuss the deal's impact on the carmaker's future.

	May 11, 2007 Children's Poet Laureate Speaks of Food Fights and Sports Jack Prelutsky, named the first children's poet laureate by the Poetry Foundation, which also helps fund the NewsHour's poetry coverage, talks about his young readers and shares some of his works from "Good Sports."

	May 11, 2007 Children's Poet Laureate Speaks of Food Fights and Sports Jack Prelutsky, named the first children's poet laureate by the Poetry Foundation, which also helps fund the NewsHour's poetry coverage, talks about his young readers and shares some of his works from "Good Sports."

	May 11, 2007 Iraqi Government Benchmarks, Blair Legacy Assessed President Bush and senators discussed a war funding bill that would require the Iraqi government to meet certain benchmarks. Mark Shields and David Brooks consider this development and British Prime Minister Tony Blair's departure.

	May 11, 2007 Iranian-American Scholar Sent to Tehran Prison Iranian-American Haleh Esfandiari of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars has been held in Iran since a trip there in December and was recently moved to a prison in Tehran. Analysts discuss her jailing and what it indicates about Iran's regime.

	May 11, 2007 Unions Look to Wield Clout in Frontloaded Democratic Primaries With prominent union-friendly states such as Nevada and California moving up their primaries in the 2008 presidential race, organized labor hopes to only increase its traditional influence in the Democratic nomination process.

	May 11, 2007 OxyContin Maker Guilty of Misleading Public Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of painkiller OxyContin, will pay $634.5 million in fines for saying the drug is less addictive than other pain medications. The lead prosecutor in the case and a drug safety advocate discuss the plea agreement.

	May 11, 2007 U.S. to Set Trade Guidelines on Environment, Labor President Bush and House leaders came to an agreement on environmental and worker protection guidelines to attach to trade deals with other countries. A trade policy expert talks about the agreement's significance.

	May 11, 2007 Poet Profile: Jack Prelutsky Poet Jack Prelutsky reads some of his poems.

	May 10, 2007 Professor Touts Fossil Fuel Alternatives In the last installment of a series on climate change, a New York University physics professor who advocates carbon-free energy explains his perspective on wind power, solar fission and other technologies.

	May 10, 2007 Collapse of Overpass in California Becomes Lesson in Construction An overpass near the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge collapsed last month after a gasoline truck crashed into a guardrail and burst into flames. For an engineering professor, the incident has turned into a lesson for building safer structures.

	May 10, 2007 British Prime Minister Blair to Step Down After Decade in Office British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced Thursday that he plans to resign next month from the office he has held for the past decade. Foreign policy analysts look at Blair's record and relations with the United States.

	May 10, 2007 Racial Divide Persists in New Orleans' Katrina Recovery More than a year after Hurricane Katrina inundated the city, New Orleans residents remain economically and psychologically affected by the storm, according to a survey released Thursday by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

	May 10, 2007 Hospitals Charge Uninsured Patients More, Study Finds Some of the highest costs for hospital care are borne by those who can least afford it, according to a study published this week in the journal Health Affairs.

	May 9, 2007 Immigration Charges Dropped Against Cuban Exile Suspected of Bombing A federal judge on Wednesday threw out immigration fraud charges against Cuban exile Luis Posada Carriles, a fierce Fidel Castro opponent who is suspected in the 1976 bombing of a Cuban airliner. A reporter who covered the case explains.

	May 9, 2007 Oregon Governor Signs Domestic Partner Bill Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed legislation Wednesday that will allow some legal rights for gay couples, joining nearly a dozen other states that recognize gay marriage or domestic partnerships. The NewsHour looks at the debate over same-sex civil unions.

	May 9, 2007 Senators Draft Bipartisan Bill on Iraq War Funding As President Bush said Wednesday that he would veto a new limited Iraq war funding bill, Sens. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, and Evan Bayh, D-Ind., drafted legislation that would require benchmarks for the Iraqi government. The senators discuss their bill.

	May 9, 2007 Iraqi National Security Adviser Meets with U.S. Lawmakers As Vice President Dick Cheney made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Wednesday, Iraq's national security adviser Mowaffak al-Rubaie met with lawmakers in Washington to push for continued U.S. presence in Iraq. Rubaie talks about his efforts.

	May 9, 2007 Economic Conservatives Hunt for Likeminded Candidate While the Iraq war continues to dominate the current political debate, Republican candidates are jockeying to position themselves as the true fiscal conservative in the race. The question is whether voters are satisfied with what they are hearing.

	May 8, 2007 Kansas Governor Outlines Tornado Recovery Efforts Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, said this week that the tornado recovery effort in her state has been limited by National Guard resources being diverted to the Iraq war. She discusses this issue and the White House's response.

	May 8, 2007 Six Men Arrested in Plot to Attack New Jersey's Fort Dix Federal prosecutors have charged six Muslim men living in the United States with plotting to sneak into Fort Dix in New Jersey and kill as many military personnel as possible. The NewsHour speaks with the U.S. attorney working on the case.

	May 8, 2007 FAA Reconsiders Pilot Retirement Age Current law requires American pilots to retire once they turn 60, but the federal government is considering changing the age to 65. The NewsHour reports on the law's impact on the airline industry.

	May 8, 2007 Grassroots Groups Seek to Influence Iraq Policy Following President Bush's veto of the war spending bill, Congress is considering a new bill that would fund the war through July. The NewsHour looks at the role of grassroots political organizations in the debate.

	May 7, 2007 Essayist Examines Addiction in Media and Everyday Life NewsHour essayist Anne Taylor Fleming shares some thoughts about rehabilitation following addiction and its effects on families.

	May 7, 2007 States Seek Earlier Primaries, Greater Clout States are looking to move up their primaries and caucuses in the 2008 presidential race in order to attract the candidates and have them address regional issues. Political analysts discuss the push to be at the front of the line.

	May 7, 2007 Intel Works on Faster Computer Chip Technology Intel's new computer chip, due out later this year, uses hafnium rather than silicon in its transistors. This innovation will double the number of transistors that can fit on a chip, Intel says, leading to faster and more powerful computers.

	May 7, 2007 Kansas Town Tries to Recover After Tornado The search continues for survivors of a tornado that nearly wiped out the town of Greensburg, Kan., with 205 mph winds and a 22-mile path of destruction Friday. The NewsHour reports on the aftermath and efforts to aid residents displaced from their homes.

	May 4, 2007 California Democrats Speak Out on Candidates The California Democratic Party held its state convention in San Diego April 27-29, giving the party's 2008 presidential candidates the opportunity to make their case in the Golden State.

	May 4, 2007 Analysts Discuss GOP Debate, War Funding Bill Veto Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the GOP presidential candidates' first debate, as well as President Bush's veto of an Iraq war funding bill that included a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops.

	May 4, 2007 Republican Presidential Candidates Hold First Debate The 10 candidates for the Republican presidential nomination gathered for their first debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Thursday night. The NewsHour presents excerpts from the debate.

	May 4, 2007 U.N. Panel Outlines Plan to Reduce Global Warming The world needs to significantly change its use of energy resources and cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to stem rising global temperatures, according to a U.N. climate report issued Friday.

	May 3, 2007 Historians Eye Jamestown's Legacy on 400th Anniversary England's Queen Elizabeth II visits the historical settlement of Jamestown Friday to mark the 400th anniversary of the town's founding. Three historians discuss the settlement's significance and how views of its history have changed over time.

	May 3, 2007 Former CIA Director Tenet Responds to Memoir Criticism Former CIA Director George Tenet's new memoir has drawn criticism from administration officials over his account of events leading up to the Iraq war. Jim Lehrer talks with Tenet about his memoir and its critics.

	May 3, 2007 Los Angeles Police Response to Immigration Rally Probed Investigators plan to look into how Los Angeles police handled demonstrators at an immigration rally on Monday that turned violent. The NewsHour presents a report.

	May 3, 2007 U.S.-Syrian Officials Meet at Iraq Summit U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Syrian officials in Egypt Thursday to talk about Syria's role in determining Iraq's future. A Washington Post reporter discusses the first high-level talks between the two countries since 2005.

	May 3, 2007 Rice Urges Syria to Keep Fighters out of Iraq In a rare face-to-face meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Syrian officials Thursday to do more to prevent foreign fighters from entering Iraq in order to help stabilize the war-torn nation.

	May 2, 2007 Colombian President Uribe Seeks Free-Trade Deal Colombian President Alvaro Uribe met with President Bush Wednesday for the first of three days of meetings with U.S. government officials over a proposed bilateral free trade agreement. Ray Suarez speaks with President Uribe about U.S. aid, trade and combating drugs.

	May 2, 2007 Physicist Searches for Alternative Fuel Technologies Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Chu and his team of scientists received $500 million in February from energy company BP to develop clean biofuel technologies. As part of a series on climate change, the NewsHour profiles Chu's search for solutions to fuel problems.

	May 2, 2007 Business Experts Analyze Murdoch's Bid for Dow Jones Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp. made a $5 billion offer Tuesday to acquire Dow Jones and its newspaper, the Wall Street Journal. A business analyst and a journalist discuss the offer's impact.

	May 2, 2007 Pentagon Forms Committee to Oversee Walter Reed Repairs Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Wednesday that the military has formed a committee to oversee improvements to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The co-chairman of the independent review group, Togo West, details the responsibilities of the new committee.

	May 2, 2007 Colombian's Visit Prompts Debate Colombian President Alvaro Uribe began a three-day campaign in the United States Wednesday seeking more military and drug-fighting aid as well as a free-trade deal with the U.S.. Two experts on Colombia politics take your questions.

	May 1, 2007 Book Investigates Public Transparency Policies Author Mary Graham discusses her new book, "Full Disclosure: The Perils and Promise of Transparency," on the government's ability and challenges to providing vital information to the public.

	May 1, 2007 Energy Experts Debate Future Use of Coal In the fifth part of a series about how to deal with climate change, a coal industry advocate and the author of a book critical of the coal industry debate whether new coal technologies hold promise or peril.

	May 1, 2007 Colorado Town Copes with Immigration Raids Five months ago, federal agents arrested more than 200 illegal workers at a meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colo. The NewsHour reports on how the town and immigrant community are dealing with the aftermath.

	May 1, 2007 President Bush Vetoes Iraq War Funding Bill President Bush on Tuesday vetoed the $124 billion war funding bill, which included a timetable for troop pullout from Iraq. Two senators discuss what comes next.



	APRIL April 30, 2007 New Report Details Reconstruction Failures in Iraq Billions of U.S. dollars have been invested in improving Iraq's infrastructure since 2003, but the effort has been beset by problems. Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Stuart Bowen discusses his latest report.

	April 30, 2007 Former CIA Director Tenet's Memoir Sparks Controversy Former CIA Director George Tenet's new memoir has drawn criticism from administration officials over his account of events leading up to the Iraq war. A former senator and an ex-CIA officer discuss the assertions in the book.

	April 27, 2007 New National Approach Focuses on Chronically Homeless People who have been homeless for at least a year or have been homeless multiple times within a few years present a unique challenge. The NewsHour reports on a new national approach to homelessness that seeks to address this group.

	April 27, 2007 Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate War, Terrorism Eight Democrats vying for the 2008 presidential nomination united in criticizing the Iraq war during a debate Thursday. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks evaluate the candidates' performances.

	April 27, 2007 President Urges Congress to Work with Him on Iraq Funding President Bush renewed his veto threat Friday against any Iraq funding bill containing language requiring a timetable for troop withdrawal. He encouraged Democrats to work with him on an alternative. Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the power struggle.

	April 27, 2007 Saudi Arabia Works to Balance Sunni Interests, U.S. Alliance The heavily Sunni populated kingdom of Saudi Arabia has remained largely on the sidelines of the Iraq conflict, but its concern is rising over the violence in Iraq and the rise of Shiite power under the U.S. occupation.

	April 27, 2007 Democratic Anti-war Voting Bloc Grows as Diverse Groups Join Cause Long-time peace advocates, joined by some military personnel and their families, are strengthening the anti-Iraq-war movement, which is gaining traction in the general public and producing a valuable voting bloc for Democrats in 2008.

	April 26, 2007 Biographer Discusses Einstein's Life, Legacy Journalist Walter Isaacson discusses his new biography of Albert Einstein and historians' recent, more nuanced views of the scientist's life and achievements.

	April 26, 2007 Global Food Chain Leads to Food Safety Challenges Recent recalls of peanut butter and pet food have focused public attention on food safety -- particularly imported items. Guests discuss current regulations and whether new rules are needed.

	April 26, 2007 U.S. Markets Continue Upswing Despite Other Factors The Dow Jones continued to climb past 13,000 Thursday, despite rising gas prices and a struggling U.S. housing market. Two economic analysts detail the recent fluctuations in the American economy.