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2009 DECEMBER
Dec. 4, 2009
Report
Another Chapter Begins for NewsHour
On the final night of the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, the anchor looks back at the show's 34-year history and ahead to the new PBS NewsHour.

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Dec. 4, 2009
Analysis
Shields, Brooks Take on Afghan Plan, 'Populist Uprising' Over Economy
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the implications of the latest unemployment figures and President Obama's decision to commit more troops to Afghanistan.

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Dec. 4, 2009
Newsmaker Interview
Clinton: Many Pakistanis Have 'Reflex of Skepticism' over U.S. Efforts
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to Margaret Warner about the surge in Afghanistan, NATO's help with the war and securing a withdrawal date for U.S. forces.

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Dec. 4, 2009
Report
Other News: General Motors Announces Indian Venture
In other news, General Motors and its main Chinese partner have announced a new venture in India, and Indian rebels were dealt a major blow as the top insurgent commanders have been taken into custody by authorities.

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Dec. 4, 2009
Analysis
Job Loss Slows in Nov., Signaling Some Recovery
Employers cut the fewest number of jobs in November since the recession started in 2007. Judy Woodruff talks to experts about the unexpected good news and what this could mean for the country's economic future.

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Dec. 4, 2009
Update
Young Voters a Complex and Growing Force
In the 2008 presidential election that sent Barack Obama to the White House, younger voters challenged the conventional wisdom that young people are too fickle, immature or uninformed to vote.


Dec. 4, 2009
Blog
The Story Behind the Nov. Jobs Numbers
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Dec. 4, 2009
Blog
Here's to a Year of Art Beat
Hard to believe, but it's been a year since we launched this blog. After our first weeks, I wrote a thank you to our "first responders" -- the people who'd written in to say how much they appreciated and supported our goal of providing a place online for the arts and culture.


Dec. 4, 2009
Update
For Singles, Job Losses Hit Twice as Hard
When it comes to job losses, the economy's slide has been twice as painful for singles as it has for married adults.


Dec. 4, 2009
Update
Topics
Here's what we've covered in Making Sense:


Dec. 4, 2009
Update
About Making Sen$e with Paul Solman
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman is funded by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.


Dec. 4, 2009
Update
Financial Literacy Resources
A collection of links to financial literacy sites around the Web.


Dec. 3, 2009
Report
States Seek Stimulus Funds Tied to Education Reform
Special correspondent for education John Merrow looks at states that will apply for their share of federal stimulus money tied to education reform.

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Dec. 3, 2009
Analysis
Comcast, NBC Deal Reshapes Media Landscape
Cable giant Comcast bought a majority stake in NBC Universal in a deal valued at approximately $30 billion. Jeffrey Browns talks to business journalists for more on the merger.

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Dec. 3, 2009
Report
Other News: Bernanke Defends Tenure as Fed Chief
In other news, Ben Bernanke defended his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman before Congress on Thursday, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested using money left over from the Wall Street bailout to create more jobs.

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Dec. 3, 2009
Update
Tough Criticism for Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke faced tough criticism Thursday from a Senate committee for the central bank's failure to regulate risk-taking on Wall Street.


Dec. 3, 2009
Update
Launching the PBS NewsHour
The PBS NewsHour will premiere on-air on Dec. 7. Read more about the changes to the program and the Web site in the editor's note below from Executive Producer Linda Winslow and Associate Executive Producer Simon Marks.


Dec. 3, 2009
Update
Obama Hears Ideas for Job Creation at Summit
As CEOs, labor leaders, and economists gather at the White House Thursday to discuss how to accelerate U.S. job creation, their challenge is tackling double-digit unemployment while keeping the deficit under control.


Dec. 3, 2009
Blog
The Portrait of Health: An Artist's Perspective on Health Insurance, Part 2
From our "Portrait of Health" series, a look at how artists cope with the challenges of getting affordable health care coverage. Art Beat talks to sculptor Christian Benefiel.


Dec. 3, 2009
Update
H1N1 Hitting Children Hard in Mexico City
In Mexico City, where schools and businesses were shuttered during the first H1N1 outbreak last spring, the initial fear surrounding the virus has lifted, but health officials warn that young children are being unexpectedly hard hit this flu season.


Dec. 2, 2009
Update
High Court Hears Beachfront Property Case
The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle spoke with the NewsHour Wednesday about Supreme Court oral arguments in a case about government takeover of beach property in Florida.


Dec. 2, 2009
Report
Other News: Iraqi Election Postponed One Month
In other news, the United Nations reported that Iraq will delay its national elections by one more month, and China, India, Brazil and South Africa refused to cut carbon emissions by 2050.

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Dec. 2, 2009
Analysis
Afghan War Timeline Remains Point of Contention for Many
Editorial page writers from around the country throw in their opinions and reactions to President Obama's Afghanistan strategy unveiled Tuesday night.

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Dec. 2, 2009
Report
Americans Speak Out on New Afghanistan Strategy
Americans throughout the country expressed both approval and concerns regarding President Obama's new Afghanistan strategy. Spencer Michels reports.

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Dec. 2, 2009
Newsmaker Interview
Gates: Afghans Need to Accelerate Stabilization Efforts
Defense Secretary Robert Gates talks to Jim Lehrer about President Obama's decision to deploy 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan after the new year.

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Dec. 2, 2009
Blog
How Many Board Members at Bailed-Out Wall St. Firms Kept Their Jobs?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Dec. 2, 2009
Slide Show
Preserving Antarctic Explorer's Hut
Explorer Ernest Shackleton's cabin in Antarctica is slowly deteriorating. While working to remove ice from underneath the hut that was causing fungus to grow, scientists made an interesting discovery -- cases of whisky that had fused to the underlying rock. Freelance journalist Emily Stone describes the find.

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Dec. 2, 2009
Update
Analysts Agree Obama's Afghan Plan Is Strong, But Some Question Timeline
President Obama on Tuesday outlined an approach to the Afghan war that will involve sending 30,000 more troops on an expedited mission to help secure Afghanistan and prevent a safe haven for al-Qaida in Pakistan.


Dec. 1, 2009
Update
On World AIDS Day, Strategy for Future of PEPFAR Released
The State Department released its five-year global AIDS strategy Tuesday, emphasizing building countries' abilities to manage their own epidemics, but disappointing advocates by not including a budget or recommending a bolder treatment target.


Dec. 1, 2009
Conversation
'Empire of Liberty' Delves Into Early U.S. History
Jeffrey Brown talks to historian Gordon Wood about his new book "Empire of Liberty," which looks at the lasting legacy of early American history.

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Dec. 1, 2009
Update
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson Resigns
The CEO of General Motors, Frederick "Fritz" Henderson, has resigned, the automaker announced Tuesday. He has been replaced on a temporary basis by Ed Whitacre, chairman of the board of the troubled automaker.


Dec. 1, 2009
Report
Other News: Seattle Police Kill Suspect in Officers' Deaths
In other news, police killed the man suspected of shooting four police officers over the weekend, and the chief executive of General Motors was forced out Tuesday by the board of directors.

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Dec. 1, 2009
Analysis
Obama to Present Afghanistan Strategy in National Address
Judy Woodruff reports on the White House's Afghanistan briefing, and then columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sit down with Jim Lehrer to preview President Obama's Afghanistan announcement.

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Dec. 1, 2009
Blog
The Portrait of Health: An Artist's Perspective on Health Insurance, Part 1
Two years ago, when artist and fashion designer Megin Sherry returned from London after an internship at haute fashion house Alexander McQueen, her health care coverage on her parents' plan had lapsed.


Dec. 1, 2009
Blog
Isn't Currency Control a Protectionist Policy?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

NOVEMBER
Nov. 30, 2009
Essay
Poet Marie Ponsot Celebrating Life at 88
A profile of 88-year-old poet Marie Ponsot, who published her sixth collection of poems last month called "Easy."

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Poetry Foundation


Nov. 30, 2009
Update
Manhunt Intensifies After State Police Slayings
Four police officers were killed in Washington state Sunday while waiting for their shifts to start. Jeffrey Brown speaks with a Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter for more on the manhunt for the suspected shooter.

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Nov. 30, 2009
Report
U.S. Soldiers, Families Brace for More Deployments
In Colorado, Tom Bearden visited Fort Carson Army base to speak with troops ahead of President Obama's unveiling of his new Afghanistan plan.

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Nov. 30, 2009
Report
Other News: Civilian Deaths Drop in Iraq
In other news, Iraq reported a much lower civilian death toll in November than in the past few years, and the Iranian vice president defended his country's resolve to not cooperate with U.N. uranium enrichment recommendations.

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Nov. 30, 2009
Update
CBO: Senate Bill Would Raise Some Premiums, Lower Others
For most working people who receive health care through an employer, little will change under the sweeping health care reform bill the Senate is now considering, according to a congressional budget analysis released Monday.


Nov. 30, 2009
Blog
Is the UK Breaking Up Big Banks?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 30, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poem: 'Contracted'
Marie Ponsot has published several books of poems, including most recently, "Springing" (2002) and "The Bird Catcher" (1998), which won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the 1999 Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize.

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Nov. 27, 2009
Report
'Austin City Limits' Style Still Evolving After 35 Years
Jeffrey Brown reports on the 35th anniversary of "Austin City Limits," the longest-running music series in television history.

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Nov. 27, 2009
Analysis
Shields, Brooks Analyze Obama's Upcoming Afghanistan Announcement
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks go over the week's headlines, including President Obama's upcoming Afghanistan announcement and his promise to curb carbon U.S. carbon emissions.

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Nov. 27, 2009
Report
Hard Knocks: Does Playing in NFL Cause Brain Trauma?
A House committee heard testimony from medical experts in October, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to determine whether professional football contributes to brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Ray Suarez reports.

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Nov. 27, 2009
Report
'Black Friday' Has New Tone Amid Recession
Kwame Holman has a look at how consumers are changing their shopping habits during this year's Black Friday because of the financial crisis.

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Nov. 27, 2009
Report
Other News: U.N. Censures Iran Over Nukes
In other news, Iran was censured Friday by the United Nations for refusing to cooperate with a uranium program recommended by the U.N.'s nuclear agency, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai reached out to the Taliban in hopes of bargaining a truce.

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Nov. 27, 2009
Update
Dubai's Debt Crisis Shakes World Economy
The Middle East is roiling with news that Dubai will postpone repaying $60 billion in loans to international banks. Faisal Islam of Independent Television News has the story.

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Nov. 27, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Colum McCann, National Book Award Winner for Fiction
On an August morning in 1974, a man named Philippe Petit steps off of the roof of the World Trade Center's South Tower and onto a tightrope. The act is the backdrop to Colum McCann's National Book Award-winning novel, "Let the Great World Spin."

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Nov. 26, 2009
Essay
Galway Kinnell on the Pleasures of Ordinary Things
Poet Galway Kinnell reads "Why Regret?" a poem from his new book about "engaging ourselves with the common acts, the ordinary things, the other creatures."

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Poetry Foundation


Nov. 26, 2009
Report
During School Recess, New Focus on Playing Nice
Recess can be a chaotic, even violent, period during the course of a normal school day. Spencer Michels reports on how one non-profit is showing educators the health, and classroom benefits of teaching students how to play nice.

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Nov. 26, 2009
Conversation
Dr. Kessler Delves Into the Mysteries of Food Cravings
Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser talks to author Dr. David Kessler about overeating and what is behind people's cravings, the subject of his new book, "The End of Overeating."

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Nov. 26, 2009
Analysis
How Will Proposed Health Care Overhaul Affect Patients?
Ray Suarez sits down with medical experts to talk about possible changes to the U.S. health care system as Congress prepares to vote on a major overhaul.

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Nov. 26, 2009
Report
Other News: U.S. Planned Iraq War Just Hours After 9/11
In other news, a U.K. inquiry revealed that the U.S. focused on Iraq just hours after the Sept. 11 attacks, and the United Nations expressed frustration with Iran over its refusal to export its uranium for enrichment.

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Nov. 26, 2009
Blog
Barbara Kingsolver Discusses Eating Locally
As many of us sit down today for a Thanksgiving meal with friends and family, we thought you might enjoy the short clip below. In it, Jeffrey Brown talks to writer Barbara Kingsolver about the sustainable food movement.


Nov. 26, 2009
Blog
The Onion Turns 21
Now celebrating its 21st year, the Onion has fine published consistently funny -- sometimes caustic -- satire of political figures, the media and social convention.


Nov. 26, 2009
Blog
Student Questions: The Recession and the Middle Class
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 25, 2009
Analysis
Toyota Recalls 4 Million Gas Pedals Over Concerns of Uncontrolled Acceleration
Toyota recalled four million cars to fix or replace acceleration pedals that could get jammed. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Nov. 25, 2009
Analysis
Dollar's Weakness Inspires Modern-day Gold Rush
As part of his series Making Sense of the financial crisis, Paul Solman looks at how the dollar's weakness has spurred a new gold rush.

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Nov. 25, 2009
Analysis
How Would Obama's Troops Decision Impact Afghan War?
Margaret Warner sits down with two reporters who cover the Pentagon to sort through the various options President Obama is likely weighing as he prepares to make an announcement on the war in Afghanistan.

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Nov. 25, 2009
Report
Other News: Recession Complicates Holiday Travel for Many
In other news, airlines are experiencing a 25 percent decrease in holiday travel this year as more people are opting for trains and buses. Also, weekly jobless claims dipped below 500,000 for the first time since January.

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Nov. 25, 2009
Analysis
Bound for Copenhagen, Obama Faces Climate Change Obstacles
Ray Suarez speaks with climate experts about what to expect from President Obama's trip to the Copenhagen climate change summit next month.

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Nov. 25, 2009
Report
Obama to Offer 17% U.S. Emissions Cut at Copenhagen Summit
The White House said President Obama will travel to Copenhagen with a promise to reduce carbon emissions 17 percent by 2020. Judy Woodruff reports.

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Nov. 25, 2009
Update
Experts Sound Off on U.S. Role, Expectations for Copenhagen
President Obama announced Wednesday he will make an appearance Dec. 9 at the Copenhagen climate summit on on his way to pick up the Nobel Peace Prize. The NewsHour spoke with a panel of experts about expectations for the summit.


Nov. 25, 2009
Blog
Conversation: T.J. Stiles, National Book Award Winner for Nonfiction
The winner of this year's National Book Award for nonfiction tells the story of Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, who rose from humble means to amass a vast fortune, build the country's largest fleet of steamships and control a railroad empire.

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Nov. 25, 2009
Update
Jobs Claims Down, Hopeful Economic News on America's Heaviest Travel Day
The number of people seeking unemployment insurance for the first time fell to its lowest point since September 2008, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.


Nov. 25, 2009
Blog
Student Questions: A Global Currency and Getting Out of a Recession
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 24, 2009
Report
Bill T. Jones Tackles History Through Contemporary Dance
Jeffrey Brown profiles American artistic director, dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones. He has created more than 100 original works for his own company, in addition to countless others around the world.

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Nov. 24, 2009
Analysis
Record Crib Recall Revives Consumer Safety Concerns
Over 2 million Stork Craft baby cribs have been voluntarily recalled due to safety concerns such as potential suffocation. Ray Suarez has more.

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Nov. 24, 2009
Report
Military Debt Protection Could Hold Lessons for Congress, Consumers
A special collaboration between the NewsHour and Frontline looks at how a military program aims to protect consumers from amassing too much debt.

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Nov. 24, 2009
Report
Other News: U.K. Launches Inquiry Into Role in Iraq
In other news, International Television News reports on the inquiry into the United Kingdom's role in the Iraq war, and the Philippines were placed under emergency rule after election violence continued to escalate Tuesday.

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Nov. 24, 2009
Update
Report: 23% of Mortgaged Homes 'Underwater'
The number of U.S. homes worth less than the mortgages owed on them reached 10.7 million, or 23 percent of all mortgaged homes, in the third quarter, according to a new report.


Nov. 24, 2009
Blog
Extended Interview: Dancer and Choreographer Bill T. Jones
Jeffrey Brown talks to dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones.


Nov. 24, 2009
Blog
Phillip Hoose, National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature
Art Beat talks to Phillip Hoose, who last week won the National Book Award for young people's literature for "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice."

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Nov. 24, 2009
Update
Afghan Strategy Decision Expected 'Within Days'
A White House spokesman said Tuesday that President Barack Obama plans to reveal his decision on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan "within days" after holding a late-evening meeting with his top foreign policy and military advisers.


Nov. 24, 2009
Update
Experts Answer Your Questions on Mammograms
Last week, a government panel issued a hotly-debated recommendation that most women wait until age 50 to begin getting regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Two experts answered your questions on the new guidelines.


Nov. 24, 2009
Blog
Student Questions: Obama's Economic Policies
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 23, 2009
Report
In Dorothea Lange's Photos, Wisps of 'Great Recession'
America's understanding of the Great Depression has, in large part, been shaped by the photography of Dorothea Lange. With the nation once again steeped in financial turmoil, Lange's images have taken on new relevance. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Nov. 23, 2009
Analysis
Senate Debate on Health Care Will Put Lawmakers to the Test
While health care reform passed a key Senate hurdle over the weekend, the legislation still faces a full-scale floor debate. Judy Woodruff asks former secretaries of health to preview the road ahead for President Obama's top domestic priority.

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Nov. 23, 2009
Update
U.S. Charges 8 With Aiding Somali War Recruiting
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday announced charges against eight more people in an ongoing investigation into young Somali-Americans leaving the United States to fight with a terror group in Somalia. Margaret Warner reports.

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Nov. 23, 2009
Report
Other News: 4 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
In other news, four more American soldiers were killed in Afghanistan over the last 24 hours, and prospects for January elections in Iraq dimmed.

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Nov. 23, 2009
Analysis
Across the U.S., Shaky Signs of Economic Recovery Emerge
A flurry of economic reports lately paint a mixed picture of a U.S. economy showing new growth, despite mounting job losses. Ray Suarez speaks to experts for a snapshot of just how well the recovery is faring.

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Nov. 23, 2009
Blog
Exactly Who Is the FDIC?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 23, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poems: Keith Waldrop, 2009 National Book Award Winner
Keith Waldrop won the 2009 National Book Award for "Transcendental Studies," a trilogy of collage poems. The two poems below are from "Transcendental Studies."

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Nov. 23, 2009
Update
Reid Prepares For Battle Over Senate Health Bill
Senate Democratic leaders celebrated Saturday when their health care reform bill passed a key procedural hurdle, but by Monday deep divisions over some key provisions of the $848 billion legislation were already back in the spotlight.


Nov. 20, 2009
Analysis
'NOW' Looks at Helping the Families that Care for Vets
In an excerpt from the PBS program "NOW," Maria Hinojosa examines the support system in place for family members providing the around-the-clock care many returning war veterans often require.

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Nov. 20, 2009
Analysis
Oprah's New Venture: Can She Still Mobilize Fan Base?
After decades as a popular talk show host, Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime program to concentrate on a new cable channel. Jeffrey Brown examines Winfrey's mark on the media landscape.

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Nov. 20, 2009
Report
Oprah Looks Ahead to a Future in Cable
After 23 years as a daytime talk show legend, Oprah Winfrey has announced she will be ending her program to concentrate on a new cable channel that will bear her name. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Nov. 20, 2009
Analysis
Shields and Gerson Review Road Ahead for Health Reform
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson, who is also a senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Engagement, break down the biggest stories of the week, including health care reform moves in Congress and President Obama's pondering of a new Afghan strategy.

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Nov. 20, 2009
Analysis
College Tuition Hike in California Sparks Protests
Students in California got a firsthand lesson Thursday in the cost of their state's budget crisis, as University of California leaders approved a 32 percent tuition hike for undergraduates to make up for lost financing. Spencer Michels reports.

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Nov. 20, 2009
Analysis
Cancer Screening Debate Reveals Risks, Benefits of Testing
Newly-released guidelines on when, and how often, women should be screened for breast and cervical cancer stirred questions -- and confusion -- this week. Margaret Warner talks to health experts for insight.

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Nov. 20, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Democrats Win Key Moderate's Support for Health Bill
In other news, Senate Democrats won over a key moderate as they move to bring health care reform to the floor, and a congressional ethics committee has formally admonished Illinois Sen. Roland Burris.

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Nov. 20, 2009
Report
Women May Wait on Pap Smears Until 21, Group Says
Women can delay their first screening for cervical cancer until age 21, and be screened less often than recommended in the past, according to new guidelines issued Friday by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Nov. 20, 2009
Update
New Guidelines Recommend Later, Less Frequent Cervical Cancer Screening
Women can wait to have their first Pap test for cervical cancer until age 21, and can wait longer between screenings than recommended in the past, according to new guidelines released Friday.


Nov. 19, 2009
Analysis
Wu Man's Music Aims to Bridge East and West
Whether playing folk music with villagers in China, or performing scores written just for her by top classical composers, musician Wu Man has emerged as one of the world's foremost musical ambassadors. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Nov. 19, 2009
Blog
Who Regulates the Student Loan Industry?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 19, 2009
Analysis
Gates: Fort Hood Probe Raises 'Troubling Questions' on Warning Signs
As a Senate Committee began the first hearing into the shooting attack at Fort Hood, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the launch of a Pentagon review of the circumstances around the shootings. Judy Woodruff speaks with two reporters for an update.

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Nov. 19, 2009
Report
News Wrap: House Rejects Cuts to Medicare Payments
In other news, the House voted to spare doctors from a 20 percent cut in their Medicare payments, and Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a second term as president of Afghanistan.

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Nov. 19, 2009
Report
Senate Gears Up for Showdown Over Health Reform Bill
The Senate on Thursday inched closer to debating Majority Leader Harry Reid's $848 billion health care reform bill, despite stiff GOP resistance. After a report from Betty Ann Bowser, Susan Dentzer explains the details.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Nov. 19, 2009
Blog
Thursday on the NewsHour: Wu Man
Tonight on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown talks to Wu Man, who at age 45 is one of the world's leading musical ambassadors. She's a master of the pipa -- a four-stringed lute with ancient roots in central Asia and China.


Nov. 19, 2009
Blog
Jeanne-Claude Was Muse and Collaborator
Jeanne-Claude, the artist who collaborated with her partner Christo on monumental installation projects like "The Gates" in New York and "The Wrapped Reichstag" in Berlin, passed away Wednesday at a hospital in New York from complications of a brain aneurysm. She was 74.


Nov. 19, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Robert Kimball, Author of 'Complete Lyrics of Johnny Mercer'
On Wednesday, prolific songwriter and singer Johnny Mercer would have turned 100. In his lifetime, he worked with more than 200 collaborators and churned out lyrics for more than 1,500 songs for both Broadway and the silver screen, which were made famous by stars like Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Louis Armstrong.

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Nov. 19, 2009
Update
Compare the House and Senate Health Bills
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled his health care reform bill Wednesday night. Earlier this month, the House passed its own health care reform bill. Find out how the two measures compare.


Nov. 19, 2009
Update
Obama Asia Trip Yields Mixed Results
President Obama wrapped up a 10-day tour of Asia on Thursday, producing little by way of short-term gains, but establishing relationships with Asian leaders for dealings down the road, observers say.


Nov. 19, 2009
Update
Senate Health Care Plan Would Cover 31 Million
The health care reform legislation unveiled Wednesday night by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would extend health insurance to 31 million more Americans at a cost of $848 billion.


Nov. 19, 2009
Blog
Artist Jeanne-Claude Has Died at 74
Artist Jeanne-Claude, who with her husband Christo, created public art installations around the world, has died. She was 74. Her family said she died Wednesday night at a New York hospital from complications of a brain aneurysm.


Nov. 18, 2009
Update
Reid Unveils Senate Health Reform Legislation
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid moved forward on a long-awaited version of health care reform legislation Wednesday night, telling reporters "tonight begins the last leg of this journey."


Nov. 18, 2009
Conversation
Author Auletta Dissects Global Impact of Google
Jeffrey Brown speaks with author Ken Auletta about his new book on Internet powerhouse Google called 'Googled: The End of the World as We Know It.'

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Nov. 18, 2009
Report
Holder: 'We Need Not Cower' Facing 9/11 Suspect
U.S. Attorney General appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday to defend trying 9/11 suspects in New York. Kwame Holman has the story.

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Nov. 18, 2009
Report
Palin Takes 'Going Rogue' on U.S. Book Tour
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is taking her new book, "Going Rogue," across the country. Judy Woodruff gets reactions.

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Nov. 18, 2009
Report
Other News: Senate Health Bill Estimated at $849B
In other news, Senate Democrats learned that the Congressional Budget Office estimated that their health reform bill would cost $849 billion over a decade and insure another 31 million Americans.

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Nov. 18, 2009
Blog
The Picture of Health: How Arts Advocates Weigh in on the Health Care Debate
There are at least 2.2 million working artists in America, 300,000 of whom don't have health insurance, according to federal statistics. Some are self-employed and can't afford individual plans. Some work for non-profits or part-time jobs that don't offer insurance plans.


Nov. 18, 2009
Blog
Did Tax Cuts Create U.S. Jobs?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 18, 2009
Update
Holder: 'I'm Not Scared' of What 9/11 Suspect Might Say
At a Wednesday appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a civilian court in New York City.


Nov. 17, 2009
Update
USDA: 1 in 7 U.S. Households Struggle for Food
At some point in 2008, 14.6 percent of U.S. households had trouble finding food, a 3.5 percent increase from 2007 and the highest since the USDA has kept records.


Nov. 17, 2009
Analysis
More Americans Facing Hunger, Report Finds
A new report found that almost 15 percent of U.S. households had trouble finding enough food in 2008. Jeffrey Brown speaks with experts for more.

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Nov. 17, 2009
Report
Financial Woes, Layoffs Plaguing D.C. Schools
John Merrow of Learning Matters revisits the Washington, D.C., public school system, which is struggling with budgetary constraints and teacher layoffs amid reform efforts.

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Nov. 17, 2009
Analysis
Co-author: Mammogram Study's Advice 'Misinterpreted'
The vice chair of a government health panel that released controversial new recommendations for mammograms says the study's findings have been "misinterpreted" and apologized for a "lack of clarity."

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Nov. 17, 2009
Report
Other News: Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Up 2%
In other news, the U.S. Department of Energy reported that global carbon dioxide emissions rose 2 percent in 2008, and Iran sentenced five people to death for inciting June's mass protests.

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Nov. 17, 2009
Slide Show
U.S. Presidents in China
From the first U.S. presidential visit to China by Richard Nixon to President Barack Obama's current trip, each president has weighed foreign policy priorities when dealing with the communist nation. Historian Richard Norton Smith describes the balancing act U.S. presidents have played over the years.

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Nov. 17, 2009
Blog
A Photography Debut, 65 Years in the Making
Holding out for the course of a career that spans more than 40 years, photographer Robert Bergman refused to compromise on when and where he would hold his first show.


Nov. 17, 2009
Blog
What's the 'Next New Thing' to Solve the Jobs Crisis?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 17, 2009
Update
Obama Unveils Financial Fraud Task Force
President Obama issued an executive order Tuesday establishing a multi-agency task force to crack down on financial fraud.


Nov. 17, 2009
Update
TARP Watchdog: N.Y. Fed 'Severely Limited' Savings on AIG
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York ceded much of its negotiating power to AIG's trading partners during the insurance giant's rescue last year, according to a new report from the watchdog for the Troubled Asset Relief Fund.


Nov. 17, 2009
Blog
Tonight on PBS, 'No Subtitles Necessary'
Airing tonight on Independent Lens is "No Subtitles Necessary," the story of two Hungarian filmmakers who reconfigured the landscape of American film in the 1960s and 70s.


Nov. 16, 2009
Conversation
'Monuments Men' Explores Hunt for Art Stolen by Nazis
Jeffrey Brown talks to author Robert M. Edsel about his new book "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History."

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Nov. 16, 2009
Report
Canadian Oil Sands Produce Economic Benefits, Environmental Costs
Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago looks at the economic benefits and the environmental costs of oil production in Canada's Alberta province.

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Nov. 16, 2009
Update
GM to Repay Government Loans Early, Cites Profit Progress
Despite reporting more than a billion-dollar loss since July, General Motors says it expects to pay the federal government's bailout money back five years early. Gwen Ifill speaks with David Shepardson of the Detroit News for more.

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Nov. 16, 2009
Update
Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 50, Panel Finds
A government medical task force recommended major changes in breast cancer screening guidelines Monday, suggesting that most women should not begin getting routine mammograms until age 50, and then only once every two years.


Nov. 16, 2009
Report
Other News: Iran on Track for New Enrichment Plant
In other news, the U.N. nuclear agency reported that Iran plans to open a uranium enrichment plant by 2011, and the head of French forces in Afghanistan narrowly escaped a rocket attack in Kabul.

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Nov. 16, 2009
Update
Trip to Set Tone for U.S.-China Relations, Analyst Says
President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday during his four-nation Asia tour. China analyst Ming Wan of George Mason University describes potential outcomes of the trip and how the country views Mr. Obama in a Web-only video.


Nov. 16, 2009
Update
Report: House Bill Would Increase Health Care Costs
The health care reform bill that passed the House last week would increase U.S. health care costs by $289 billion over the next decade, according to a government report released this weekend.


Nov. 16, 2009
Update
Obama Touts Internet Freedoms at Forum in China
President Obama, speaking Monday at a town hall-style forum with Chinese university students in Shanghai, made a pitch for greater access to the Internet and social-networking sites, calling such freedom a source of strength.


Nov. 16, 2009
Update
GM to Repay Government Loans Early
General Motors announced Monday that it will begin repaying $6.7 billion in government loans before the end of the year and could pay back the full amount as early as next year, five years ahead of schedule.


Nov. 16, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poem: 'Storm'
Kwame Dawes is director of the South Carolina Poetry Initiative and the University of South Carolina Arts Institute, where he also teaches as distinguished poet in residence.

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Nov. 13, 2009
Analysis
Shields and Brooks Gauge 9/11 Trials, Afghan Troop Decision
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks break down the top political headlines of the past week, including Justice Department plans to try five Guantanamo Bay detainees in federal court in New York, and President Obama's Afghan strategy review.

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Nov. 13, 2009
Analysis
FDIC's Bair: Bank Bailouts Were 'Not a Good Idea'
In an interview with Paul Solman, FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair discusses lessons learned from the financial crisis, and looks back on the federal bailout of institutions deemed "too-big-to-fail," saying, "In retrospect, I think it was not a good idea."

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Nov. 13, 2009
Report
On Asia Tour, Obama Tests New Dynamic With Japan
President Obama kicked off a nine-day trip to Asia on Friday with a visit to Japan, where the newly elected prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama, is seeking a more "equal partnership" with the U.S. and the closing of an unpopular Marine base in Okinawa. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Nov. 13, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Bombers Strike in Afghanistan, Pakistan
In other news, at least 24 people died in a suicide bombing near a U.S. military base outside of Kabul, and in Pakistan, a truck bomber killed at least 10 people outside the northwestern headquarters of the Pakistani intelligence services.

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Nov. 13, 2009
Newsmaker Interview
Holder: 9/11 Trials Will Weigh 'Crime of the Century'
In an interview with Jim Lehrer, Attorney General Eric Holder discusses the decision to prosecute the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees in civilian federal court in New York, calling the stakes "enormous."

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Nov. 13, 2009
Report
Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Among Detainees to Face Trial in N.Y.
The Justice Department on Friday announced plans to try suspected 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees, in federal court. Ray Suarez reports.

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Nov. 13, 2009
Update
Reid Aims to Begin Senate Health Care Debate Next Week
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is aiming to bring a health care reform bill to the Senate floor next week, but several obstacles remain. NewsHour health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser discusses the week's health reform news.


Nov. 13, 2009
Blog
Seven Questions for Sheila Bair
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 13, 2009
Update
Madoff's 'Prisoner Watch' Among Items Set for Auction Block
A trove of Bernard Madoff's belongings seized by U.S. Marshals from the Ponzi schemer's Manhattan penthouse and New York beach home are to set to go on sale Saturday in a government-run auction for victims of his fraud.


Nov. 13, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Writer Barbara Kingsolver
"The Lacuna," a new novel by Barbara Kingsolver is a sweep of history and a mix of the real and the imaginary.

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Nov. 13, 2009
Update
FDIC's Bair on 'Too Big to Fail,' Lessons Learned
Tonight on the NewsHour, FDIC Director Sheila Bair weighs in on the state of the U.S. banking system. In a Web-exclusive excerpt, Bair speaks bluntly about the need to break up banks that are deemed "too big to fail."


Nov. 13, 2009
Update
Obama Seeks to Reinforce Key Alliances on Asian Tour
President Barack Obama arrived in Japan on Friday at the start of his weeklong tour of key allied Asian nations. His visit is aimed at strengthening allegiances and tackling climate change, Afghanistan and the global economy.


Nov. 13, 2009
Update
Holder: 9/11 Suspects 'Must Face Ultimate Justice'
The five men accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks, including the alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will stand trial in a civilian federal court in New York City, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Friday.


Nov. 12, 2009
Analysis
The Overload Factor: Is President Obama Too Busy?
As President Obama departs for Asia, he leaves a full menu of unfinished business at home: two wars to manage, a struggling economy and his push for health care reform, to name a few. Jim Lehrer speaks to a panel of experts about the so-called "overload factor" for presidents.

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Nov. 12, 2009
Report
Connections Between Radical Cleric, Hasan Closely Examined
Since the shootings at Fort Hood, authorities have focused not only on the accused gunman, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, but also on Anwar Al-Awlaki, a Muslim cleric Hasan knew. Margaret Warner reports.

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Nov. 12, 2009
Update
Fort Hood Suspect Charged With 13 Counts of Murder
Army Maj. Nidal M. Hasan has been charged with premeditated murder in last week's shooting at Fort Hood. Jeffrey Brown talks to a reporter for an update.

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Nov. 12, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Falling Oil Prices Pull Markets Down
In other news, falling oil prices drove down U.S. stocks markets, and the Federal Reserve issued a new rule preventing banks from charging overdraft fees on ATM and debit-card withdrawals.

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Nov. 12, 2009
Update
White House Nominates New Leader to Revive USAID
The White House has named its USAID head nominee, after 10 months of a leadership vacuum that prompted public statements of frustration from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.


Nov. 12, 2009
Blog
Herblock's Sketches of History on Exhibition
Herbert Block, better known as "Herblock," drew his first editorial cartoon in 1929, and over the course of the next seven decades sketched the major events of the second half of the 20th century for the Washington Post.


Nov. 12, 2009
Update
Cost Estimates Prove Key to Health Reform Debate
This week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is waiting to hear back from one of the most influential yet least well-known figures in this year's health care reform debate: Douglas Elmendorf, the director of the Congressional Budget Office.


Nov. 12, 2009
Update
Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder
The U.S. Army has charged an Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people in last week's shooting spree at the Fort Hood with premeditated murder, an Army spokesman said Thursday.


Nov. 12, 2009
Update
Home Foreclosures, New Jobless Claims Decline
Foreclosure numbers dropped for the third straight month in October, and new claims for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected last week, according to figures released Thursday.


Nov. 11, 2009
Analysis
Troops' 'Avalanche of Needs' in Treating Traumatic Stress
Judy Woodruff speaks with a pair of experts about how the military helps treat soldiers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Nov. 11, 2009
Report
For Some Veterans, the Battle Continues Against PTSD
After returning home from Iraq, Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Workman struggled with the memories of war. As Betty Ann Bowser reports, soldiers like Workman are finding that often time, returning home can mean a new battle with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Nov. 11, 2009
Analysis
States' Budget Woes Threaten Broad Economic Recovery
With the national economy beginning to see glimmers of a comeback, the budget woes of at least 10 states threaten to derail a broad economic recovery. Gwen Ifill reports.

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Nov. 11, 2009
Analysis
Fed's Regulatory Powers Challenged Under Senate Plan
More than a year after the economic crisis hit, legislators continue to work on how to reform financial regulation and stave off a future crisis. The latest proposal comes from Sen. Chris Dodd of the Senate finance committee. Financial experts review the plan.

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Nov. 11, 2009
Report
Other News: Europe Marks Armistice Day
In other news, leaders across Europe commemorated the 91st anniversary of the end of World War I, and 11 people died in a pair of attacks in northwestern Pakistan.

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Nov. 11, 2009
Report
With Afghan Decision Looming, Obama Honors Veterans
Just days after the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, President Barack Obama marked Veterans Day with an address at Arlington National Cemetery. Hours later, he met with military advisers to discuss a new strategy for Afghanistan. Kwame Holman reports.

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Nov. 11, 2009
Update
Exclusive | Ray Suarez: My Post-9/11 Interview With Anwar al-Awlaki
Editor's note: After the shooting at Fort Hood, suspected gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's relationship with Imam Anwar al-Awlaki-- believed to now be in Yemen -- has been the focus of much attention. Ray Suarez recalls a 2001 interview with him.


Nov. 11, 2009
Update
Navajo Code Talker: Samuel Smith
Veterans' Day celebrations on Wednesday included tributes to American Indian "code talkers" -- those who encrypted battle communications to U.S. troops during World War II operations in the Pacific.


Nov. 11, 2009
Blog
Ask the FDIC's Sheila Bair Your Questions
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 11, 2009
Blog
Student Questions: Measuring the Economy
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 11, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Robert Edsel, Author of 'The Monuments Men'
Robert Edsel's "The Monuments Men" tells the drama that largely took place behind the scenes of the great sweep of destruction, violence and final triumph of the second world war: the systematic looting of art by the Nazis, and the response and rescue effort by the United States and its allies.

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Nov. 11, 2009
Update
On Veterans Day, Obama Faces Afghan Decision
On the day that veterans around the country are honored for their service, President Barack Obama is set to meet with his top military advisers to continue discussions about the possibility of sending more troops to Afghanistan.


Nov. 10, 2009
Analysis
Big Bird Celebrates Big Day with 'Sesame Street' Anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of 'Sesame Street," Jeffrey Brown explores how the classic PBS program has helped shape childhood education in the United States and around the world.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Conversation
Counting the Costs of Health Care Reform
Can health care reform change the system and cut costs? Judy Woodruff gets one take from Gail Wilensky, a former administrator of the federal Medicare program.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Newsmaker Interview
Premiums 'Will Go Down' Under Health Bill, Orszag Says
In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Peter Orszag, director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, outlines how health care reform will reduce medical costs.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Report
Iraqi Refugees Discover Security Comes at a Price
Nearly 32,000 Iraqi refugees have come to the United States over the past three years to escape violence and political uncertainty. But as Jeffrey Kaye reports, more refugees are learning that personal safety often comes at the cost of economic security.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Analysis
Suspect's 'Radical' Views Examined in Fort Hood Investigation
Gwen Ifill speaks with two reporters about the ongoing investigation into last week's attack at Fort Hood, including new revelations that the alleged shooter had ties to a radical cleric in Yemen known for his anti-American teachings.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Report
News Wrap: White House Disputes Reports of Afghan Troop Surge
In other news, White House officials insisted President Obama has not decided how many more troops to send to Afghanistan, and a suicide car bombing in Pakistan killed at least 24 people.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Report
Obama: 'No Faith Justifies' Shooting at Fort Hood
President Obama traveled to Fort Hood Tuesday to address a memorial service for the victims of last week's shooting rampage that left 13 dead and 29 wounded. Kwame Holman reports.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Update
Competing Senate, House Financial Reform Bills Differ Over Fed's Role
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would dramatically reform how U.S. banks are regulated. The bill differs from legislation moving through the House of Representatives on several key issues.


Nov. 10, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Sesame Street's 'Maria'
Sesame Street celebrates its 40th anniversary Tuesday, and there at nearly the beginning was Sonia Manzano, who was cast as "Maria" in 1971, becoming one of the first Hispanic characters on television.

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Nov. 10, 2009
Update
Jailed Hikers Caught in Tensions Between U.S. and Iran
Three U.S. hikers, captured in Iran, are at the center of a war of words this week, with initial reports suggesting they would be charged with espionage, but subsequent statements saying they would be prosecuted for entering the country illegally.


Nov. 10, 2009
Blog
How Will the Downturn Affect the Gambling Economy?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 10, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poems: On Sesame Street's 40th Birthday, Kermit and Cookie Monster
Hit children's television show "Sesame Street" celebrates its 40th anniversary Tuesday. Please enjoy Cookie Monster's hilarious poetry reading below.


Nov. 10, 2009
Update
Obama: 'We are a Nation That Endures'
Prayers and tears filled the scene of Tuesday's memorial service at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas, where 13 soldiers were killed in Thursday's shooting rampage.


Nov. 9, 2009
Update
High Court to Rule on Life Sentences for Minors
The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Monday over whether sentencing minors to life in prison without a chance for parole constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the cases with Jim Lehrer.

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Nov. 9, 2009
Report
Fort Hood Community Struggles to Make Sense of Tragedy
Tom Bearden reports from Killeen, Texas, on how the Fort Hood community is reacting to last week's shooting at the U.S. Army base that killed 13 people and injured dozens more.

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Nov. 9, 2009
Analysis
Investigators Seek Motive in Fort Hood Rampage
Gwen Ifill speaks with Spencer Hsu of the Washington Post about the investigation into last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood.

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Nov. 9, 2009
Report
News Wrap: G-20 Stimulus Pledge Boosts Markets
In other news, the Dow Jones industrial average closed at a 13-month high after G-20 nations pledged to continue stimulus efforts, and Iraq set a date for national elections.

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Nov. 9, 2009
Update
Fort Hood Suspect's Web History Investigated
As the investigation continues into last week's shootings at the Fort Hood military base, officials are beginning to look deeper into the suspected gunman's background, including possible ties to a radical cleric.


Nov. 9, 2009
Analysis
Battle Lines Emerge in Senate Over Health Care Reform
After narrowly passing the House late Saturday, the focus of the health care reform push now moves to the Senate, where a range of issues, including the public option, and how the bill treats abortion, may prove contentious topics of debate.

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Nov. 9, 2009
Update
Abortion Opponents, Advocates Look to Senate
Abortion opponents scored a victory Saturday night as the House passed a health care reform bill that includes strong anti-abortion language. Two advocates give their take on the bill and what comes next as the focus shifts to the Senate.


Nov. 9, 2009
Update
Former Navy Psychologist Relates Stresses of Treating Troops
The shooting carried out at Fort Hood Thursday by accused gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan -- an Army psychiatrist -- has raised new questions about the stresses on mental health caregivers treating patients in conflict zones or combat veterans.


Nov. 9, 2009
Blog
Preview: 'Ancient Paths, Modern Voices'
Coming soon on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown reports on "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture," a festival currently taking place at Carnegie Hall in New York.


Nov. 9, 2009
Blog
Student Questions: Is the Recession Over?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 9, 2009
Update
Supreme Court Hears High-Profile Cases on Juvenile Sentencing
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday about whether giving juveniles life sentences with no chance of parole for non-homicide crimes qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment.


Nov. 7, 2009
Update
House Passes Historic Health Care Reform Bill
In a rare late-night Saturday vote, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a historic health care reform bill that would reshape many aspects of the U.S. health insurance system.


Nov. 7, 2009
Update
House Opens Floor Debate on Health Reform Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives began its floor debate of a sweeping health care reform bill Saturday, as President Obama traveled to Capitol Hill to rally Democratic lawmakers to the cause.


Nov. 6, 2009
Analysis
Shields, Brooks Examine GOP's 'Morale Boost'
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the week's news, including impending health care legislation and a worsening job market.

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Nov. 6, 2009
Report
Democrats' Health Bill Nears House Vote
Betty Ann Bowser speaks with key policymakers about the ongoing health care debate surrounding House Democrats' new reform proposal.

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Nov. 6, 2009
Report
Freelancers Struggle As Unemployment Worsens in U.S.
As part of his Making Sen$e series on the financial crisis, Paul Solman looks at how freelancers are faring in the declining job market.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Nov. 6, 2009
Analysis
Unemployment Hits 26-Year High Despite Economic Growth
The U.S. Labor Department announced that unemployment jumped to over 10 percent on Friday, the highest it's been since 1983. Jeffrey Brown talks to an economist for more.

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Nov. 6, 2009
Report
Conflicting Portrait Emerges of Accused Fort Hood Gunman
Ray Suarez digs into the life of suspected Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan and possible motives for the attack on the Army base.

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Nov. 6, 2009
Update
House Health Care Vote Could Be Delayed Past Saturday
House Democratic Leaders worked Friday to line up enough votes to pass a sweeping health care reform measure, but it seemed possible the vote might be delayed past House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Saturday deadline.


Nov. 6, 2009
Report
Fort Hood Army Base Reeling From Attack
Kwame Holman reports from Fort Hood Army Base in Texas, which is reeling in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that killed 13 people.

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Nov. 6, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Jonathan Lethem
In Jonathan Lethem's new novel, "Chronic City," two friends travel through a Manhattan that is both very recognizable -- from the billionaire mayor to the burgers at a local diner -- while also surreal, looking for truth.

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Nov. 6, 2009
Blog
Around the Nation, Friday Roundup
Here are some of this week's arts and culture headlines from public broadcasters around the nation.


Nov. 6, 2009
Update
Authorities Unable to Speak With Fort Hood Suspect
The Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people in a shooting spree Thursday at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas remains hospitalized in stable condition, Army officials said Friday.


Nov. 6, 2009
Blog
Freelancers Lack Safety Net When Jobs Are Scarce
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 6, 2009
Update
U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 10.2%, Highest in 26 Years
U.S. unemployment rose more than expected to a 26-year high of 10.2 percent, shedding 190,000 jobs in October, according to figures released by the Department of Labor Friday.


Nov. 5, 2009
Update
Shooter in Deadly Fort Hood Attack Remains Alive
The U.S. Army says one of its own soldiers, a military psychiatrist, carried out a shooting rampage Thursday afternoon in Fort Hood, Texas, that left at least 12 people dead and injured 31 others.


Nov. 5, 2009
Report
Teen's Rape Leaves California Community Stunned
Spencer Michels reports from Richmond, Calif., where a teen girl was gang raped while dozens of people looked on without offering help.

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Nov. 5, 2009
Update
Hedge Fund World Rocked by Insider-trading Charges
Judy Woodruff speaks with a Financial Times reporter about 14 people facing insider-trading charges for allegedly netting $20 million in illegal profits.

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Nov. 5, 2009
Report
Endorsements, Protests Mark Health Care Debate
House Democrats' health reform plan received AARP's backing Thursday, but thousands of protesters rallied against the plan on Capitol Hill. Kwame Holman reports.

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Nov. 5, 2009
Analysis
Obama Expected to Sign Extended Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyer Credit
The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to extend aid to jobless workers and offer tax breaks to homebuyers. President Obama was expected to sign the measure on Friday. Ray Suarez reports.

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Nov. 5, 2009
Report
Other News: Stocks Rally on Falling Jobless Claims
In other news, falling weekly jobless claims contributed to a Wall Street rally, and there are new warning signs that the U.S. might be facing a shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine.

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Nov. 5, 2009
Report
A Search for Answers Following Fort Hood Attack
At least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Nov. 5, 2009
Blog
Winning Faces in Modern Portraits
Every three years, the National Portrait Gallery holds a contest showcasing the best efforts in the country in portraiture. Out of 3,300 entries to the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, an exhibition of the top 49 is now on display.


Nov. 5, 2009
Update
Health Reform Bill Picks Up Endorsements as House Nears Vote
With the U.S. House of Representatives nearing a vote on a sweeping bid to overhaul the nation's health care system, Democrats secured endorsements from two key groups Thursday while opponents rallied against the bill at the U.S. Capitol.


Nov. 5, 2009
Blog
Reinhart and Rogoff Answer Questions on the History of Financial Crises
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 5, 2009
Update
Aid for Jobless, Homebuyers Clears Congress
Congress has passed legislation that would expand a popular homebuyer's tax credit and extend unemployment benefits in a bid to breathe more life into the struggling American economy.


Nov. 5, 2009
Blog
Student Questions: The Unemployment Outlook
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 4, 2009
Report
TV, Radio Talkers Shaping Political Discourse in U.S.
Jeffrey Brown examines the impact of television and radio talk show hosts and how they affect the way Americans think about politics.

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Nov. 4, 2009
Report
Other News: Iranian Protesters Clash With Police
In other news, thousands of Iranian protesters clashed with police in the streets of Tehran on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover, and the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether prosecutors can be sued for damages.

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Nov. 4, 2009
Analysis
GOP Touts Different Sort of 'Change' in Va., N.J. Wins
Judy Woodruff speaks with Amy Walter, editor of The Hotline, and Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Report, about the political implications of Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

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Nov. 4, 2009
Update
Maine Gay Marriage Repeal Draws Mixed Reaction
Voters in Maine on Tuesday dealt another defeat to gay-rights advocates after voting to repeal a new state law allowing same-sex marriage.


Nov. 4, 2009
Update
U.K. Health Secretary: British, American Systems Can Learn From Each Other
In the past few months, American politicians and press have portrayed Britain's National Health Service in two very different lights: as an example of effective universal health care and, on the other hand, as a morass of long lines and rationing.


Nov. 4, 2009
Blog
Student Questions: Health Care and Education
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 4, 2009
Blog
Christie's Art Sale Underwhelms Buyers
In the first autumn auction held Tuesday evening at Christie's in New York, total sales fell short of pre-sale estimates -- only $65.6 million instead of $68.6 to $97.1 million -- making for a slow start to the U.S. art market season.


Nov. 4, 2009
Update
GOP Scores Key Victories in N.J., Va. Governor Races
Republican Chris Christie is projected to defeat incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in a hard-fought New Jersey contest, the Associated Press reported, marking the second key gubernatorial victory for the GOP Tuesday night.


Nov. 4, 2009
Update
GM Reversal on Opel Deal Rankles German Officials
In a surprise reversal that has left politicians across Germany fuming, General Motors' board has voted to abandon a deal to sell its European operations to car-parts supplier Magna International Inc. and Russian bank Sberbank.


Nov. 4, 2009
Update
GOP Says Election Wins Show Rebirth
The Republican Party trumpeted wins in both the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections Tuesday as signs of the party's resurgence just a year after Barack Obama and the Democrats dominated the 2008 elections.


Nov. 3, 2009
Report
Stimulus Money Trickling Into the Classroom
John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television explores how stimulus money is making its way into classrooms in upstate New York.

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Nov. 3, 2009
Update
Madoff Accountant Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
The consequences of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme continue to trickle down as his accountant pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Judy Woodruff reports.

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Nov. 3, 2009
Report
How the Climate Changed Human Evolution
NOVA explores the issue of climate change as it relates to human origins in part one of a three part series on evolution.

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Nov. 3, 2009
Report
Democrats Push New Climate Change Legislation
Democrats started pushing climate change legislation a month before the U.S. participates in climate talks in Copenhagen. Kwame Holman reports.

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Nov. 3, 2009
Analysis
Auto Industry on the Road to Recovery?
The auto industry signaled recovery after GM reported a sales gain and Ford announced an unexpected profit. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Nov. 3, 2009
Report
Other News: Gubernatorial Contests Held in Key States
In other news, the Taliban denied that the Pakistani army has made gains against militants, and ballots starting rolling in as the key states of Virginia and New Jersey voted for governors.

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Nov. 3, 2009
Update
House Republicans to Offer Alternate Health Plan
House Republicans are planning to offer their own 230-page health care reform bill during the House floor debate as an alternative to Democratic leaders' plan.


Nov. 3, 2009
Blog
A Mission to Save a Cultural Legacy, One Deli Sandwich at a Time
Last month, writer and journalist David Sax visited the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C., to kibbutz about a favorite, salivating subject: the delicatessen.


Nov. 2, 2009
Update
Election Day '09: Races to Watch
Without mid-term congressional races or a presidential election, the 2009 special election season has been dominated by a few key local races, which have attracted national headlines nonetheless.


Nov. 2, 2009
Analysis
Kindle, Price War Changing the Way We Read
Jeffrey Brown explores the shifting world of book publishing, and examines how technology and readers are changing the industry.

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Nov. 2, 2009
Analysis
Taxpayers' $2.3 Billion 'Gone' in CIT Bankruptcy
The recession claimed another major financial institution, as lending giant CIT filed for bankruptcy after months of struggling to keep the company, which funds about 1 million small- to medium-sized businesses, afloat.

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Nov. 2, 2009
Report
Arrogance, Ignorance Recurring in Economic History
Paul Solman speaks with economists Carmen Reinhart and Ken Rogoff about the financial crisis and how it compares to previous economic meltdowns.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Nov. 2, 2009
Report
New York State Race a Showdown for GOP, Democrats
The race for New York's 23rd Congressional District is offering a glimpse of where the political parties stand in voters minds in an off year.

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Nov. 2, 2009
Report
Other News: Bomb Kills 35 as Pakistan Violence Continues
In other news, a suicide bombing in Pakistan killed 35 people, and Secretary of State Clinton was criticized by Arab states for her talks with Israel.

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Nov. 2, 2009
Update
CIT Bankruptcy Produces Winners and Losers
CIT, a major lender to small U.S. businesses, filed on Sunday for one of the largest Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in history.


Nov. 2, 2009
Blog
Ask Rogoff and Reinhart Questions About the History of Financial Failures
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Nov. 2, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poems: a Double From the 'Mets Poet'
Frank Messina, also known as the "Mets Poet," is the author of four books of poetry, including "Full Count: The Book of Mets Poetry," released in April, and "Disorderly Conduct," published in 2002.

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Nov. 2, 2009
Update
Ford Posts Surprise Profit, Expects Profit in 2011
Ford Motor Co., the only U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy this year, posted a surprise $997 million profit in the third quarter and said it expects 2011 to be "solidly profitable." The report sent Ford's shares up 8.3 percent in premarket trading.


Nov. 2, 2009
Update
One H1N1 Vaccine Dose for Pregnant Women, Children Should Get Two
Healthy pregnant women had a good immune response after one dose of the H1N1 vaccine, but young children should get two doses for optimal protection, according to National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases trial results released Monday.

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Oct. 30, 2009
Analysis
Shields and Brooks on 'New Candor' with Pakistan, Biden's Poll Numbers
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the top stories of the past week, including Hillary Clinton's visit to Pakistan, Vice President Joe Biden's poll numbers, and upcoming elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

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Oct. 30, 2009
Report
In Colorado Desert, Hope Blooms for Pond Scum as Fuel
In the latest in a series about innovation amid economic turmoil, Tom Bearden reports on efforts to convert algae into clean fuel.

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Oct. 30, 2009
Analysis
With Jobs Still Elusive, White House Defends Stimulus
President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package has saved or created about 650,000 jobs, the White House said Friday. But with unemployment at a 26-year high, the administration is facing increased criticism about ongoing weakness in the labor market.

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Oct. 30, 2009
Newsmaker Interview
Clinton: Pakistan 'Making Progress' Against Extremists
In a Friday interview with Margaret Warner in Islamabad, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed the goals of her Pakistan trip, how she is encouraged by the country's battle against extremists and the administration's upcoming decision on an Afghan strategy.

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Oct. 30, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Stocks Slide on Weak Consumer Spending
In other news, stocks dropped on Friday on news of weak consumer spending, and the White House said it was unhappy with the output of swine flu vaccine.

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Oct. 30, 2009
Update
Obama Meets With Top Pentagon Brass on Way Forward in Afghanistan
For the first time since President Barack Obama kicked off a formal review of his Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy in late September, he met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday to help determine the way forward.


Oct. 30, 2009
Update
Public Option Makes a Comeback on Capitol Hill
Declared nearly dead this summer, the public option has made a comeback. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser discusses the week's health care reform news.


Oct. 30, 2009
Blog
Burtynsky's 'Oil': Refining Art from the Crude
Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky's recently opened exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art takes a large-scale look at something most of us never see, but use or benefit from nearly everyday of our lives: oil.


Oct. 30, 2009
Update
Obama Announces End of HIV Travel Ban
Foreigners infected with HIV will be allowed to travel and immigrate to the United States without restriction, President Barack Obama said Friday, announcing the repeal of a twenty-year-old travel ban.


Oct. 30, 2009
Update
Stimulus Created, Saved 650,000 Jobs, White House Says
More than 650,000 jobs have been created or saved by the government's fiscal stimulus program, the White House said Friday.


Oct. 29, 2009
Report
House Health Care Bill Features Public Option Compromise
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled an $894 billion health care reform bill Thursday that would expand insurance coverage to as many as 36 million people. In a nod to moderates, the plan includes a public option in which rates are negotiated with doctors and hospitals. Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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Oct. 29, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Iran May Not Send Uranium Abroad
In other news, Iran gave no indication it will agree to a U.N. plan to ship most of its nuclear fuel abroad for enrichment, and President Obama traveled to the military post at Dover, Del. to honor 18 American killed in Afghanistan earlier this week.

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Oct. 29, 2009
Analysis
Economy Shows New Signs of Growth, but Jobs Still Lag
The U.S. economy ended a year of contraction in the third quarter, expanding by 3.5 percent. While much of the growth is being attributed to President Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan, critics continue to ask, when will jobs return?

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Oct. 29, 2009
Update
Bill Summary: Affordable Health Care for America Act
House Democrats on Thursday unveiled the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The 1,990-page legislation is a combination of bills passed by three House committees earlier this year. Key tenets include:


Oct. 29, 2009
Update
House Democrats Unveil $894B Health Reform Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday unveiled a massive health care reform bill that would expand health insurance coverage to 36 million Americans at a cost of $894 billion over 10 years.


Oct. 29, 2009
Update
U.S. Economy Rebounds 3.5% in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.5 percent annual pace from July to September, according to Commerce Department figures released Thursday, in a signal that the worst recession since the 1930s may be easing.


Oct. 28, 2009
Conversation
For Ben Folds, an Orchestral Backing Makes Classic Sense
When rock 'n' roll pianist Ben Folds writes songs, he often does so with an orchestra in mind. Now on tour performing with leading symphonies, Folds is experiencing a homecoming of sorts, reports Jeffrey Brown.

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Oct. 28, 2009
Report
Cities Struggle With Access to Green Energy Sources
In cities across the country, officials are faced with the task of getting renewable energy from the outskirts of town to the urban centers where demand is greatest. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports from Los Angeles.

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Oct. 28, 2009
Analysis
Crackdown Targets Banks Deemed 'Too Big to Fail'
The head of a key House committee unveiled legislation Wednesday that would grant the federal government sweeping new powers to police giant financial firms. Jim Lehrer talks to two financial analysts about the debate over "too big to fail" institutions.

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Oct. 28, 2009
Report
Other News: Obama Expands Hate Crimes Law
In other news, President Obama signed an expansion of the federal hate crimes law, and new home sales fell unexpectedly by 3.6 percent in September.

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Oct. 28, 2009
Blog
Extended Interview with Ben Folds
In this extended interview, Jeffrey Brown talks to musician Ben Folds at a concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.


Oct. 28, 2009
Update
Reports: GMAC in Talks to Receive Third Bailout from Government
GMAC, the consumer finance company and onetime subsidiary of GM, is reportedly in talks with Treasury to receive a fresh lifeline of up to $5.6 billion in aid, on top of the $12.5 billion the government has already injected into the company.


Oct. 28, 2009
Update
New Strategies Considered to Curb U.S.-Mexico Drug Trade
The U.S. dealt a "significant blow" to one of Mexico's most infamous drug cartels last week after a 19-state drug raid resulted in 300 arrests and millions of dollars in confiscated money. This comes on the heels of new drug policy talks.


Oct. 28, 2009
Blog
How Will the Fannie and Freddie Takeovers Affect U.S. Debt?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 28, 2009
Update
Bill: Biggest Firms Would Fund Future Rescues
The U.S. government would be given broad new powers to shrink financial firms deemed "too big to fail" and shift the cost of rescuing troubled companies from taxpayers to other large firms, according to draft legislation released Tuesday.


Oct. 28, 2009
Update
Obama Signs Measure to Widen Hate Crimes Law
In the first expansion of a federal hate crimes law since 1968, President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday that extends hate crime protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.


Oct. 27, 2009
Report
Labor's 'Bulldog' Trumka Challenged by Dwindling Ranks, Public Perception
As AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka works to protect organized labor from the excesses of big business, he faces dwindling ranks, splits among union groups, and diminished public support. Paul Solman reports.

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Oct. 27, 2009
Report
'Neglected Infections' Resurface Among America's Poor
In poor rural areas, inner cities, and among Latin American immigrants, exotic diseases classified by the CDC as "neglected infections" are now affecting millions of people. As Jeffrey Kaye reports, the rarer the illness, the harder it is to find treatment.

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Oct. 27, 2009
Analysis
Opt-out Clause on Public Option Puts Role of States Back in Spotlight
Among the health reform proposals under debate on Capitol Hill is a plan to allow states to opt out of a public option -- which may help legislation pass through Congress, but how would it work to drive down costs? Two experts discuss the idea with Ray Suarez.

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Oct. 27, 2009
Report
News Wrap: October the Deadliest Month in Afghan War
In other news, October officially became the deadliest month for U.S. forces in Afghanistan since the start of the war in 2001, and in Iraq a deal that would have cleared the way for national elections has dissolved.

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Oct. 27, 2009
Report
Renewed Public Option Push in Senate Tests Democratic Unity
The push by the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include a public option into a health care reform bill drew sharply different reactions on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, with liberals voicing support, moderates airing concerns, and Republicans promising a filibuster.

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Oct. 27, 2009
Update
Public Opinion and the Public Option Debate
The public insurance option has gone for a roller-coaster ride over the past few months of debate over a health care overhaul.


Oct. 27, 2009
Blog
Beloved Sculptor Anne Truitt Gets Her Due
Anne Truitt was many things -- a sculptor, author, professor and mother -- and above all, it seems, she was beloved by her student and friends for her spirit, integrity and seriousness of purpose.


Oct. 27, 2009
Blog
Inside the AFL-CIO's Health Care Lobbying Efforts
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 27, 2009
Update
Paul Solman Answers Students' Economic Questions
Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes his Business Desk blog inside classrooms across the United States to respond to high school students' most pressing questions about Wall Street, the recession and unemployment.


FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Oct. 27, 2009
Update
Cap and Trade Bill Hearings Begin in Senate
Senate Democrats began hearings Tuesday in the Environment and Public Works Committee for legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and slowing the progress of global warming.


Oct. 26, 2009
Conversation
Writer Michael Chabon Explores Regrets, Pleasures
Pulitzer-prize winning author Michael Chabon sits down with Jeffrey Brown to talk about his new book, "Manhood for Amateurs."

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Oct. 26, 2009
Report
Two Families Describe Battles With H1N1
Betty Ann Bowser takes an in-depth look at two families attempting to cope with the H1N1 flu.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Oct. 26, 2009
Blog
Michael Chabon Reads from 'Manhood for Amateurs'
Pulitzer Prize-winning author writer Michael Chabon reads from "Manhood for Amateurs," a collection of essays.


Oct. 26, 2009
Insider Forum
Experts Answered Your Questions on the H1N1 Flu Vaccine
The H1N1 swine flu virus is now widespread in 46 states and has hospitalized more than 20,000 people in the U.S., according to CDC officials. Meanwhile, delays in vaccine production have led to long lines at clinics and doctors' offices. Two experts on vaccines answer your questions.

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Oct. 26, 2009
Update
Former CIA Officer Weighs In on Afghan Strategy
As the Obama administration considers changes to its Afghan war strategy, former CIA operative Marc Sageman discusses working in Afghanistan and what the new strategy should entail.


Oct. 26, 2009
Blog
Why Doesn't the Govt. Sponsor Jobs Programs Like Those During the Depression?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 26, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poem: 'The Golden Window'
Jim Harrison has published more than 30 collections of poetry and prose. "In Search of Small Gods" is his twelfth book of poems.

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Oct. 26, 2009
Update
Reid to Include Public Option in Senate Bill
After days of negotiations, Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., announced Monday that he will include a government-run public health insurance option in the health care reform legislation he plans to bring to the Senate floor.


Oct. 23, 2009
Conversation
Sullenberger: Lifetime of Preparation Led to 'Miracle'
Jeffrey Brown speaks with Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger whose emergency landing of a United Airways flight in New York saved the lives of 155 people.

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Oct. 23, 2009
Analysis
Shields, Brooks: Obama Risks Looking Petty in Fox Fight
Columnists David Brooks and Mark Shields review the week's news, including the coming Afghan runoff and the war of words between the White House and Fox News.

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Oct. 23, 2009
Report
Other News: Pelosi Promises a Public Option
In other news, House speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on Friday that the House of Representatives' compromise health reform bill will include a public option, and the National Association of Realtors announced a jump in sales of pre-owned homes.

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Oct. 23, 2009
Report
CDC: H1N1 Vaccine Efforts Not Meeting Goals
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that the H1N1 flu's effects have already matched those of the seasonal flu. Ray Suarez reports.

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Oct. 23, 2009
Update
Swine Flu Widespread in U.S., Vaccine Delays Continue
The H1N1 swine flu virus is now widespread in 46 states, has hospitalized more than 20,000 people and caused more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S., Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Friday.


Oct. 23, 2009
Insider Forum
Credit.com's Levin Makes Sense of New Credit Card Rules
Dramatically hiked interest rates, new hidden fees, slashed credit lines -- many consumers have felt their credit cards go from convenience to liability over the past year. But new reforms are forcing credit card companies to change the way they do business. Paul Solman speaks with Credit.com's Adam Levin for insight.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Oct. 23, 2009
Blog
What Can We Do About "Too Big to Fail"?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 23, 2009
Blog
Conversation: 'A New Way Forward' Through Cultural Exchange
From "American Idol" to "Afghan Star," art and entertainment can be powerful tools for cultural exchange. That's the argument in the recent report, "A New Way Forward," which calls for the utilization of the arts to build a better relationship with the Muslim world.

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Oct. 23, 2009
Update
NATO to Move Toward More Troops, Afghan Aid
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, speaking at a NATO conference in Slovakia, said Friday that allies are moving toward sending more troops and civilian aid to Afghanistan.


Oct. 22, 2009
Conversation
Poet Sherman Alexie Talks 'Faces' and 'War Dances'
Author Sherman Alexie talks about his new book of poetry called "Faces" and his new short story collection, "War Dances."

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Poetry Foundation


Oct. 22, 2009
Report
Stimulus Money Plows Through Tractor Country
Ray Suarez speaks with Dante Chinni of the Patchwork Nation project about tracking federal stimulus money as it is dispersed through America.

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Oct. 22, 2009
Analysis
House Panel Approves Curbs for Insurers' Antitrust Exemptions
The House approved a bill on Wednesday that would limit the health insurance industry's exemption from federal antitrust laws. Betty Ann Bowser and Judy Woodruff report.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Oct. 22, 2009
Report
Other News: House OKs Consumer Protection Agency
In other news, the House voted Thursday to establish a new consumer protection agency, and federal agents carried out a massive 19-state drug bust.

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Oct. 22, 2009
Report
Feinberg Hopes More Companies Adopt Executive Pay Rules
The Federal Reserve curbed pay packages for executives of companies that received bailout money in an effort to discourage risky business practices. Jeffrey Brown speaks with executive pay czar Kenneth Feinberg.

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Oct. 22, 2009
Update
Pay Slashed for Bailed-out Firms' Executives
The government has ordered seven firms that received billions in bailout money to dramatically cut compensation to their highest-paid employees.


Oct. 22, 2009
Blog
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan Pushes Verse for Community Colleges
Kay Ryan came into office as an "unlikely" poet laureate, she has said, living a quiet life in California, working away on her refined, compact verse. Now in her second term as the 16th U.S. poet laureate, she has decided on a project to share with the nation.

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Oct. 22, 2009
Forum
Examining a 'Patchwork Nation'
Patchwork Nation project director Dante Chinni answers your questions about how funds from President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package are making their way across the country and about the Patchwork Nation reporting project itself.


Oct. 22, 2009
Blog
Which Is Better for the Economy: Spreading Money Around or Spending It in One Place?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 21, 2009
Analysis
Report Explores New Models for Journalism
Jeffrey Brown talks to Nick Lemann of Columbia Journalism School and former Washington Post editor Leonard Downie Jr. about journalism's future.

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Oct. 21, 2009
Analysis
Cancer Society Warns Against Premature Screenings
The American Cancer Society warned Wednesday that premature screening could lead to overtreating or overlooking cancer. Gwen Ifill reports.

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Oct. 21, 2009
Report
Chaos in Clinics Over H1N1 Vaccine Shortage
Throughout the nation, concern over a possible H1N1 vaccine shortage is causing chaos at hospitals. Betty Ann Bower visits a clinic in Maryland for more.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Oct. 21, 2009
Conversation
Former Car Czar Rattner: No Reason GM Can't Succeed
"People will start buying cars again," former car czar Steve Rattner tells Judy Woodruff. He also discusses ousting GM's CEO and how the auto industry will evolve.

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Oct. 21, 2009
Report
Other News: Wells Fargo Concerns Drive Market Sell-off
In other news, worries about the health of Wells Fargo triggered a late day sell-off on Wall Street, and former Afghan foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah agreed to the presidential runoff set for November.

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Oct. 21, 2009
Report
Barofsky: TARP Program Fueled Public Distrust
The biggest cost of the TARP program might be the public's distrust of the government, according to inspector general Neil Barofsky. Ray Suarez reports.

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Oct. 21, 2009
Update
House Panel Votes to Repeal Insurance Industry Antitrust Exemption
The House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to revoke the health insurance industry's limited antitrust exemption, which exempts the industry from federal oversight of business practices such as price fixing.


Oct. 21, 2009
Update
Obama: Small Businesses to Be Offered TARP Help
President Barack Obama unveiled plans Wednesday to shift government bailout efforts from Wall Street's banks to Main Street's small businesses by increasing lending and access to credit.


Oct. 21, 2009
Insider Forum
Author Katz: Tough to Say When Foreclosures Will Crest
Journalist Alyssa Katz has written a sweeping history of home ownership in America, "Our Lot: How Real Estate Came to Own Us." In a discussion with economics correspondent Paul Solman, Katz answered viewer questions on the roots of the foreclosure crisis and the outlook for the future.


FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Oct. 21, 2009
Blog
What's the Difference Between a Recession and a Depression?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 21, 2009
Update
Stimulus Bill Data Offer Glimpse of Effectiveness
Americans and government watchdogs are getting their first glimpse at the results of the massive economic stimulus package heralded by President Barack Obama soon after taking office.


Oct. 20, 2009
Report
'Austin City Limits' Style Still Evolving After 35 Years
Jeffrey Brown reports on the 35th anniversary of "Austin City Limits," the longest-running music series in television history.

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Oct. 20, 2009
Update
CDC Chief: H1N1 Poses More Risk for Kids, Young Adults
Health officials warn that young people are expected to be hit the hardest this year by the H1N1 virus. Margaret Warner speaks with the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more.

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Oct. 20, 2009
Report
Yoo's Tenure Questioned Over Bush Torture Policy
Spencer Michels reports on the ongoing academic wrangling over former Bush attorney John Yoo's instruction at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Oct. 20, 2009
Report
Other News: Obama Renews Vow to Withdraw From Iraq
In other news, President Obama vowed to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq by next October, and an Iranian-American was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in an Iranian jail for participating in demonstrations against the nation's government.

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Oct. 20, 2009
Blog
Extended Interviews, Performances from Austin City Limits
Extended interviews and performances from Jeffrey Brown's report on Austin City Limits as the PBS music program celebrates its 35th anniversary year, featuring Ben Harper and the Relentless7, Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band and Johnny Cash from his legendary 1987 show.


Oct. 20, 2009
Blog
How Can the Economy Be Growing While Unemployment Is Rising?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 20, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Deborah Eisenberg, Short Story Writer and MacArthur Grant Winner
A recipient of a 2009 MacArthur genius grant, Deborah Eisenberg has been publishing spare and elegant short fiction to national acclaim since the '80s, winning the Rea Award for the Short Story in 2000, a Guggenheim fellowship and three O. Henry Awards.


Oct. 19, 2009
Analysis
Exploring Tensions Between Presidents and the Media
Jeffrey Brown speaks with media experts about the ongoing feud between the White House and Fox News channel.

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Oct. 19, 2009
Analysis
White House Steps Up Criticism of Fox News Channel
Jeffrey Brown reports on the escalating war of words between Fox News and the Obama White House, which recently referred to the conservative leaning channel as a "wing of the Republican party."

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Oct. 19, 2009
Report
Other News: Iran Vows 'Crushing Response' to Bombing
In other news, Iraq's Revolutionary Guard promised a "crushing response" after a suicide bomb killed five commanders, and nuclear talks with Iran convened in Vienna.

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Oct. 19, 2009
Blog
Retraining Workers Sounds Great. But For What Jobs?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 19, 2009
Update
Arrests, Scrutiny Put Hedge Fund Sector on Edge
The arrests of a prominent Wall Street hedge fund founder and five others on Friday have unsettled the hedge fund world and could spur calls for new rules governing the largely unregulated financial sector.


Oct. 19, 2009
Slide Show
Voices of Health Care Reform: Children's Hospital CEO
Jim Shmerling, CEO of Children's Hospital in Denver, Colo., gives his take on health care reform and the importance of providing health care for children.

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Oct. 19, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poem: 'Ode to Mix Tapes'
Sherman Alexie is a Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian born on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit, Wash. He is the author of several novels and collections of short fiction and poetry, including "Face" and "War Dances," published this year.

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Oct. 19, 2009
Update
Health Reform Calculator: What Would You Pay?
As Congress works to consolidate pieces of legislation that could overhaul the U.S. health care system, the issue of how Americans would afford mandated health insurance is a focus of the debate.


Oct. 16, 2009
Report
Casualties Take Heavy Toll on Colorado Military Post
Tom Bearden reports on how soldiers at Fort Carson in Colorado are coping with rising casualties from among their ranks, first from the Iraq war and now from Afghanistan.

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Oct. 16, 2009
Analysis
Shields and Gerson Survey Health Care Outlook, Economy
Columnists Mark Shields and Michael Gerson sort through the top news of the past week, including a key vote on health care in the Senate Finance Committee, bank earning reports and conflicting data about the health of the economy.

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Oct. 16, 2009
Analysis
Bank Earnings Reveal Mixed Recovery on Wall Street
Third-quarter earnings revealed a mixed picture on Wall Street as Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Chase posted healthy profits, while Bank of America continued to struggle under the weight of rising credit card delinquencies and mortgage defaults.

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Oct. 16, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Nick Hornby
"Juliet, Naked," a new novel by Nick Hornby, explores middle-age relationships, online communities, and the nature of being a fan of popular music.

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Oct. 16, 2009
Blog
In Theaters Is 'Where The Wild Things Are'
Opening in theaters nationwide today is the film adaptation of Maurice Sendaks' beloved children's book, "Where The Wild Things Are." Directed by Spike Jonze, the film has been years in the making and the reviews have been generally positive.


Oct. 16, 2009
Update
Loan Losses Drive Down Bank of America Earnings
Bank of America reported Friday that it lost more than $2.2 billion in the third quarter, largely due to loan defaults and credit card delinquencies.


Oct. 15, 2009
Report
White House Fiesta Celebrates Latin Music
A sampling of Latin music performed at the White House this week at a cultural event hosted by the president and first lady.

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Oct. 15, 2009
Report
Exploring the Hazards of Texting, Talking While Driving
As new evidence emerges about the hazards of driving while talking on a cell phone, more states are pushing to ban the practice. KCET's "SoCal Connected" takes a closer look.

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Oct. 15, 2009
Analysis
IRS Ends Amnesty for Use of Overseas Tax Havens
In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman discusses the agency's efforts to close overseas tax shelters.

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Oct. 15, 2009
Report
Making Sense of the Foreclosure Crisis
In the latest in a series of reports making sense of the economy, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the ongoing foreclosure crisis.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Oct. 15, 2009
Analysis
News Wrap: Dozens Killed in Attacks Across Pakistan
In other news, at least 39 people were killed in a wave of attacks across Pakistan on Thursday, and the Social Security Administration announced it will not enact a cost of living increase in benefits next year.

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Oct. 15, 2009
Analysis
Obama Visits New Orleans to Gauge Recovery
President Obama flew to New Orleans on Thursday to assess the city's recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Margaret Warner reports.

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Oct. 15, 2009
Blog
Are the Latest Foreclosure Numbers Good News or Bad News?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 15, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Joan Baez
Last night on PBS's American Masters, viewers got an intimate portrait of one of America's most famous singers. Joan Baez began performing with her guitar in coffee shops at just 17, but went on to help define the sound and social momentum of the 1960s with her politically-charged folk songs.

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Oct. 15, 2009
Blog
Ask Alyssa Katz, Author of 'Our Lot', About Foreclosures and the Housing Crisis
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 15, 2009
Blog
Andrew W.K. Rocks a Classical Sound
Andrew W.K., a solo rock act known best for his bombastic 2001 debut album, "I Get Wet," has earned a reputation as a party-friendly, long-haired headbanger who combines earnest optimism with exuberant piano playing plus some distorted guitar and frequent, frenetic dancing.


Oct. 15, 2009
Blog
Inner Workings at the NewsHour, or The Tale of a Keynes Rap Video
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 15, 2009
Update
Solar Energy as Competitive Sport
Green technology can take many forms, be it in eco-friendly light bulbs, hybrid cars, or wind turbines. It can even take the form of homework, as in the case of students competing in the Department of Energy's "Solar Decathlon."


Oct. 14, 2009
Analysis
Cash Strapped California Towns Eye Tax Hikes for Medical Marijuana
With budget woes causing cuts to essential services across California, several communities in the state are weighing whether to raise additional revenue through tax hikes on medical marijuana. Spencer Michels reports.

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Oct. 14, 2009
Analysis
Senate Shifts Focus to Health Care Compromise
Top Senate Democrats and White House officials have turned their health reform efforts toward crafting a compromise package that can unite Democrats and avoid a GOP filibuster. Policy analysts examine the different ways a public option could take shape in Congress.

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Oct. 14, 2009
Debate
Wall Street Set for Record Payouts a Year After Crash
Despite heightened scrutiny from both the public and regulators in the wake of the AIG bonus scandal, compensation on Wall Street is set for a record year in 2009. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Oct. 14, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Obama Seeks More Help for Seniors
In other news, President Obama asked Congress to approve extra social security payments for the nation's seniors, and tensions over an American aid package for Pakistan appeared to ease.

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Oct. 14, 2009
Analysis
Dow Closes Above 10,000 for First Time in a Year
The Dow Jones industrial average closed Wednesday above 10,000 for the first time since Oct. 3, 2008. Ray Suarez speaks with a Washington Post reporter about the significance.

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Oct. 14, 2009
Blog
Can We Identify Bills that Led to Deregulation Over the Past 30 Years?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 14, 2009
Blog
Gustavo Santaolalla, Making Music For Both Stage and Screen
The first thing Argentine musician Gustavo Santaolalla wants people to know about him is that he is an artist: one who works with a guitar rather than an easel. The 57-year-old has spent the last four decades recording, producing and composing music for his various labels, bands and movies.


Oct. 14, 2009
Update
Retail Sales Up, but Auto Sales Sag Without 'Clunkers'
Retail sales for September fell by the largest amount this year, though most of the drop is attributed to cars sales plummeting at the end of the government's popular 'cash for clunkers' program.


Oct. 14, 2009
Update
Dealmaking on Health Reform Goes Behind Closed Doors
One day after Sen. Max Baucus' finance committee passed its version of health insurance reform legislation, Senate Democrats and the White House met behind closed doors to fix differences among other reform bills.


Oct. 13, 2009
Report
ScienceNow Looks at Rescuing the Hubble
The NewsHour airs an excerpt from a NOVA ScienceNow report on efforts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Oct. 13, 2009
Analysis
Va., N.J. Gubernatorial Races May Prove Early Test of Obama Policies
Gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia have emerged as an early test of the public's support for President Obama's domestic agenda. Gwen Ifill discusses the implications with two political analysts.

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Oct. 13, 2009
Analysis
Emanuel: Cost, Competition Central to Health Reform
In an interview, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel discusses the Senate Finance Committee's passage of a health reform bill, the future for the public option and more.

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Oct. 13, 2009
Report
Health Care Bill Clears Senate Panel with One G.O.P. Vote
President Obama's top domestic initiative, health care reform, inched closer to final votes in Congress on Tuesday after clearing a key hurdle in the Senate Finance Committee. Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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Oct. 13, 2009
Blog
What Is a Jobless Recovery?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 13, 2009
Update
Finance Committee Passes Reform Bill With Support From Snowe
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday became the last of five congressional panels to act on a health reform bill, passing its legislation in a 14-9 vote that saw Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe breaking from Republicans -- at least for the moment.


Oct. 13, 2009
Blog
'Herb & Dorothy,' a Love Story About Art, Opens New Season of Independent Lens
The story of a postal worker and his librarian wife, who with modest means created one of the most priceless collections of contemporary art in the world, is the subject of Tuesday's season premier of Independent Lens on PBS.

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Oct. 13, 2009
Insider Forum
Learning from International Health Care Systems
As part of a series looking at health care in other countries, Ray Suarez traveled to the Netherlands to explore the innovative universal Dutch system. Two experts answered your questions on what lessons the United States can take from other countries' health care systems.

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Oct. 12, 2009
Conversation
Historian Taylor Branch on the 'Clinton Tapes'
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Taylor Branch speaks with Jeffrey Brown about his new book, "The Clinton Tapes."

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Oct. 12, 2009
Analysis
Lawmakers Eye 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Reversal
Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on Washington this past weekend demanding an end to the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Could a reversal be next? Kwame Holman reports.

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Oct. 12, 2009
Analysis
San Francisco Ramps Up Care for City's Uninsured
While the U.S. has struggled with an imperfect health care system, San Francisco has launched its own initiative to extend coverage to the more than 60,000 adult residents in the city without insurance. Spencer Michels reports.

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Oct. 12, 2009
Update
Unusual Battle Lines Are Drawn on Role of Individual Mandate in Reform Bill
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to approve its health reform bill Tuesday, but the legislation may include an amendment that weakens penalties designed to support an individual mandate requiring most Americans to carry insurance.


Oct. 12, 2009
Analysis
Health Reform Carries Heavy Price, Insurers Claim
A new report paid for by the insurance industry has concluded that health care reform would increase the costs of coverage faster and higher than under the current system.

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Oct. 12, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Afghan Official Leaves Election Commission
In other news, an Afghan official resigned from a commission charged with determining whether fraud occurred in the nation's presidential election, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the world will not be deterred by new missile testing in North Korea.

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Oct. 12, 2009
Update
Poll: Americans Support Civil Unions, but Oppose Same-sex Marriage
Americans broadly support giving gay and lesbian couples the same rights as people in heterosexual marriages, but using the term "marriage" still draws opposition, according to the latest Pew Research Center survey on same-sex marriage.


Oct. 12, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poem: 'Domestique'
Heather McHugh was among the recipients of the so-called "Genius Award" (i.e. the 2009 MacArthur Fellowship).

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Oct. 12, 2009
Blog
Battle of the Stand-Up Economists
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 10, 2009
Update
Reporter's Notebook: Protesters in Honduras Criticize U.S. Response to Crisis
In late June, Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted in the middle of the night by an opposition angered by his efforts to extend presidential terms. Marcelo Ballve of New America Media reports from Honduras on tensions within the country.


Oct. 9, 2009
Report
Small Crash on Moon Could Have Big Scientific Impact
Scientists hope crashing a probe into the moon will shed light on whether there is much water there.

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Oct. 9, 2009
Analysis
Brooks, Marcus Discuss Potential Peace Prize Backfire, Rangel Controversy
Columnists David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discuss the week's news, including the potential pitfalls in President Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Oct. 9, 2009
Report
Investigation into Rangel's Dealings Intensifies
The House Ethics Committee is expanding its investigation into Rep. Charles Rangel over a series of questionable financial dealings. Kwame Holman reports.

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Oct. 9, 2009
Analysis
How the Peace Prize Could Affect Obama's Presidency
Judy Woodruff gets reactions from policy experts on President Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize and discusses what the award means for his presidency.

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Oct. 9, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Obama, McChrystal Discuss Afghan Strategy
In other news, Obama met with General McChrystal to discuss strategies for Afghanistan, and a suicide bombing in Pakistan killed at least 49 people.

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Oct. 9, 2009
Report
President Obama Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Mixed Reviews
President Barack Obama was named this year's Nobel Peace Prize honoree, becoming the second sitting president to win. Ray Suarez reports.

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Oct. 9, 2009
Update
Obama's Reform Effort Faces More Hurdles After Finance Committee Vote
A key component of President Obama's health reform overhaul faces a vote next week in the Senate Finance Committee after the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office gave it an upbeat assessment.


Oct. 9, 2009
Update
Historian: Obama Peace Prize More an 'Aspirational' Award
President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday -- a surprising nod considering it came during the first year of his term. Historian Peniel Joseph describes it as more of an "aspirational award" than a reward for a foreign policy feat.


Oct. 9, 2009
Blog
Why Is the Price of Gold So High?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 9, 2009
Update
Leaders React to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize
Friday's surprise announcement that President Barack Obama would be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize drew both praise from backers of the president and criticism from some of his harshest critics.


Oct. 9, 2009
Update
Obama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize for Changing Political Climate, Disarmament Push
In a surprising turn, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday that President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to change the worldwide diplomatic atmosphere, his elicitation of hope and his push for nuclear disarmament.


Oct. 9, 2009
Update
Peace Prize Announcement Heard 'Round the Web
President Barack Obama woke up Friday to the news that he'd won the Nobel Peace Prize just nine months into his presidency. He wasn't the only one surprised.


Oct. 9, 2009
Update
Moon Explosion Could Yield Water for Humans
A NASA spacecraft crashed into the Moon on Friday morning, on purpose, in a bid to discover ice hidden below the lunar surface.


Oct. 8, 2009
Report
Michelle Obama's Ancestry Reveals Intriguing Slave Tale
Jeffrey Brown examines first lady Michelle Obama's ancestral path as the descendant of a slave.

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Oct. 8, 2009
Analysis
Tracking Tainted Food a Near Impossibility in U.S.
Lee Hochberg reports on the difficulty in tracking the source of tainted foods and the complicated trail from production to sale.

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Oct. 8, 2009
Report
Flu Season to Come Earlier, Stronger than Expected
The flu season might start earlier than expected, complicating efforts to distribute an H1N1 vaccine before people are infected. Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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Oct. 8, 2009
Conversation
Afghanistan Ambassador Warns of Worsening Violence
Margaret Warner speaks with Afghanistan's ambassador to the United States, Said Jawad, about escalating Taliban violence and what is at stake for the U.S.

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Oct. 8, 2009
Report
News Wrap: House OKs Hate Crime Protections for Gays, Lesbians
In other news, the House voted to include homosexuals in federal hate crime laws, and first-time claims for unemployment fell more than expected last week.

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Oct. 8, 2009
Analysis
Health Reform Vote Set for Senate Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee will vote next week on revamping the nation's health care system. Kwame Holman reports.

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Oct. 8, 2009
Update
Senate Committee Set for Health Reform Vote
The Senate Finance Committee will vote Tuesday on a sweeping revamp of the U.S. health care system as the debate over President Barack Obama's top domestic policy enters a new stage.


Oct. 8, 2009
Blog
Will the New G-20 Eclipse the United Nations?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 8, 2009
Update
The Personalities and Priorities of Obama's Economic Team
Ryan Lizza, Washington correspondent for The New Yorker magazine, has penned a new account of how the main players on the White House economic team negotiate their different backgrounds and priorities in crafting high-stakes economic policies.


Oct. 8, 2009
Blog
Herta Muller Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Romanian-born writer Herta Muller won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday, becoming only the 12th woman to win the prize in its 109-year history.


Oct. 8, 2009
Blog
Famed Photographer Irving Penn Dies at 92
Fashion and celebrity photographer Irving Penn died Wednesday in his Manhattan home at the age of 92, according to his photo assistant Roger Krueger. He is remembered for creating striking, minimalistic images and for adopting a craftsman-like approach to his work.


Oct. 8, 2009
Slide Show
Irving Penn, 1917-2009
Fashion and celebrity photographer Irving Penn died Wednesday in his Manhattan home at the age of 92. He is remembered for creating striking, minimalistic images and for adopting a craftsman-like approach to his work.


Oct. 8, 2009
Update
How Much Will the H1N1 Flu Cost the U.S.?
Distribution centers around the country began receiving shipments of the much anticipated H1N1 flu vaccine this week. Those costs, as well as the economic blow of closed schools and lost productivity, could set back the fragile U.S. economy.


Oct. 7, 2009
Report
New Statue Honors Helen Keller
A bronze statue of Helen Keller was unveiled to Congress Wednesday. Kwame Holman reports.

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Oct. 7, 2009
Report
Student's Death Points to Upsurge in Gang Violence in Chicago
Jeffrey Brown speaks with a Chicago Sun-Times reporter about the recent murder of a high school student in Chicago's south side and the increase in gang violence throughout the Windy City.

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Oct. 7, 2009
Analysis
What the U.S. Can Learn From Health Care Abroad
Gwen Ifill speaks with health experts about what the United States can learn from health care systems throughout the world.

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Oct. 7, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Supreme Court Considers Giant Cross in Mojave Desert
In other news, the Supreme Court took up the separation of church and state in a case involving public lands in California, and two Americans and an Israeli received the Nobel Prize in chemistry.

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Oct. 7, 2009
Update
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Says Aid Crucial to Counterterrorism Effort
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Wednesday that a U.S. aid bill that would provide $1.5 billion per year for five years to Pakistan was critical to the country's efforts to fight terrorism.


Oct. 7, 2009
Update
New Saturn Ring Could Hold a Billion Earths
A team of scientists have discovered a new ring around the planet Saturn, already famous for its many rings, that is so large that it has the volume equivalent to one billion Earths.


Oct. 7, 2009
Update
CBO Says Health Bill Would Cost $829 Billion
The Senate Finance Committee's health care reform plan would cost $829 billion over 10 years, but would meet President Barack Obama's goal of reducing the federal budget deficit by 2019, according to a cost estimate released Wednesday.


Oct. 7, 2009
Blog
Art:21 Kicks off New Season
Art:21, the documentary series about art and artists in the 21st-century, starts a new season tonight on PBS.


Oct. 7, 2009
Blog
How Does Global Financial Regulation Affect the Doha Round?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 7, 2009
Update
Supreme Court to Hear Case Concerning Cross on Public Land
A long-running legal battle over a 75-year-old cross on public land in California culminates today in oral arguments before the Supreme Court, in what legal analysts say could be an important case on the separation of church and state.


Oct. 6, 2009
Report
Commercial Real Estate May Be Next Victim of Recession
Just two years ago an office space in midtown Manhattan could fetch close to $1.7 billion. Today, the same property trades for about $600 million. A sign the commercial real estate market will be the next shoe to drop in the U.S. economy? Paul Solman reports.

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Oct. 6, 2009
Analysis
Masters of Light: Americans Win the Nobel Prize in Physics
Jeffrey Brown reports on three American scientists who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering research in fiber optics and digital photography.

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Oct. 6, 2009
Analysis
Dogfight Video Tests Limits of Free Speech
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether videos of illegal dogfights are protected speech. Marcia Coyle offers insight.

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Oct. 6, 2009
Report
Other News: Flooding in India Leaves Millions Homeless
In other news, flooding in Southern India left millions homeless and hungry, and heating bills are expected to be lower this winter, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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Oct. 6, 2009
Blog
Is the High Jobless Rate Due to the Return of Discouraged Workers to the Pool?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 6, 2009
Blog
The Wood Brothers Make Austin Home
Critics have been praising the Wood Brothers since their first studio project together, a 2006 modern blues and folk album called "Ways Not to Lose." NPR named the album one of the best of the year.


Oct. 6, 2009
Report
Comparing International Health Care Systems
Ray Suarez and a NewsHour reporting team traveled to the Netherlands in September to explore the country's innovative universal health care system, which has gained attention as a potential model for U.S. health care reform.


FUNDED IN PART BY: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation


Oct. 6, 2009
Update
Recession Grads Not Afraid to Turn Down Jobs
A recent survey has found just 45 percent of college students offered a job this past spring accepted a position, begging the question, are recent graduates grasping the severity of the financial crisis?


Oct. 6, 2009
Blog
New Drama Turns Political Scandal into a Personal Matter
On the new CBS drama "The Good Wife," Alicia Florrick (played by Julianna Margulies), is an attorney turned dutiful political wife whose husband's sex tape with a prostitute lands him in prison and her back in the workforce.

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Oct. 6, 2009
Update
'Masters of Light' Receive Nobel in Physics
The three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics Tuesday all developed new ways of harnessing light for different technological applications that are now used all the time, every day, all over the world.


Oct. 5, 2009
Analysis
Dodgers' Vin Scully 'One on One' From the Booth
After 60 years in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Vin Scully says he still gets goose bumps. In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, the hall of famer discusses his first big break, the thrill of baseball, and his "one on one" approach with the fans.

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Oct. 5, 2009
Analysis
Among Doctors, Many Opinions on Health Care Reform
While President Obama worked to rally doctors around health care reform Monday, fault lines have nevertheless emerged among physicians on topics such as the public option, the role of insurance companies, and the say of patients. A pair of doctors debate their views with Judy Woodruff.

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Oct. 5, 2009
Analysis
New Court Term Puts Spotlight on Gun Rights, Free Speech, Business
The Supreme Court opened a new term on Monday with a docket full of cases concerning corporations, compensation, and the financial markets. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal previews the term with Gwen Ifill.

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Oct. 5, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Bomb Strikes U.N. Office in Pakistan
In other news Monday, five people were killed in a suicide bombing at the U.N. World Food Program office in Islamabad, and three Americans were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

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Oct. 5, 2009
Update
Nobel Prize for Medicine Goes to American Trio
Three Americans were named the 2009 winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine Monday for their work identifying a key growth enzyme that has important implications for research on aging, and for diseases like cancer.


Oct. 5, 2009
Update
Under Senate Finance Committee Plan, High-Risk Insurance Pools Get Funding Boost
Until recently, self-employed writer Candace Talmadge, of Lancaster, Texas, was pleased with the health insurance she purchased through a small business association.


Oct. 5, 2009
Update
New Court Term to Tackle Free Speech, Business Regulation, Gun Rights
The Supreme Court, newly reconfigured with the addition of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, will hear several cases involving high-profile issues this term, including First Amendment rights, gun control, criminal law and business regulation.


Oct. 5, 2009
Blog
The Great Recession Through an Economist's Walk to Work
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 5, 2009
Update
Obama Pitches Health Reform to Doctors
President Obama made his latest pitch for health care reform Monday in a White House Rose Garden speech to 150 white-coat-wearing doctors from around the country.


Oct. 5, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poem: 'If a Person Visits Someone in a Dream, in Some Cultures the Dreamer Thanks Them'
Jean Valentine has published 11 books of poetry and is also the editor of "The Lighthouse Keeper: Essays on the Poetry of Eleanor Ross Taylor." Last month, she won the 2009 Wallace Stevens Award from the Academy of American Poets.

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Oct. 2, 2009
Analysis
Bening Returns to Stage with Modern Twist on 'Medea'
After establishing herself as a star of the silver screen, Annette Bening has returned to her roots as a stage actor with a modern interpretation of Euripides' classical Greek play, "Medea."

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Oct. 2, 2009
Analysis
Shields and Brooks on Obama's Olympic Trip, Health Care
Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the week's news, including President Obama's trip abroad to tout Chicago's bid for the Olympics, new moves on health care reform and talks with Iran on its nuclear program.

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Oct. 2, 2009
Report
Key Senate Panel Nears Health Care Reform Vote
The Senate Finance Committee has finished a marathon week sorting through hundreds of amendments to Chairman Max Baucus's health care reform plan. Next stop for the bill: a vote by the full committee. Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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Oct. 2, 2009
Analysis
Chicago Loses Out On Olympics as Games Head for Rio
Despite a high-profile push by President Obama and others, Chicago will not host the 2016 summer games. The Olympic Torch will instead land in Rio de Janeiro. Ray Suarez reports on the story and talks to sports writer Christine Brennan.

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Oct. 2, 2009
Report
Other News: Two Survivors Rescued from Quake Rubble
In other news, two survivors of the earthquake in Indonesia were pulled from the rubble Friday, while in the Samoan islands, the death toll from Tuesday's deep-sea earthquake and tsunami rose to 169 people.

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Oct. 2, 2009
Analysis
Job Losses Rise, Dampening Hopes for a Quick Recovery
Employers shed 263,000 jobs in September, more than analysts expected, bringing the jobless rate to 9.8 percent. Economics columnist David Leonhardt and labor expert Jacob Kirkegaard look at the numbers.

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Oct. 2, 2009
Update
Key Committee Wraps Up Debate on Health Reform
After more than a week of debate, the Senate Finance Committee wrapped up its consideration of a landmark health care reform bill in the wee hours Friday morning.


Oct. 2, 2009
Update
Rio de Janeiro to Host 2016 Olympics
Chicago's Olympic hopes were dashed Friday when it was eliminated in the first round of voting for the 2016 host city, following a star-studded bid that featured personal appeals by President Barack Obama, the first lady and Oprah Winfrey.


Oct. 2, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Francine Prose Unlocks the Life and Diary of Anne Frank
A new book by writer Francine Prose called "Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife" asks how much we really know about Frank and her famous work, and wonders what more the talented young writer could have produced if she had not died in a concentration camp as a teenager.

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Oct. 2, 2009
Blog
More Grim News in the Sept. Jobs Numbers
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 2, 2009
Update
Unemployment Hits 9.8%, Job Losses Accelerate
September was a rough month for the economy, with the unemployment rate rising from 9.7 percent to 9.8 percent as employers cut more jobs than expected, and more unemployed workers gave up searching for jobs.


Oct. 1, 2009
Conversation
Junk Man: Poet and Professor Albert Goldbarth
Poet and toy collector Albert Goldbarth is a two-time winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, as well as the Mark Twain Prize for Humor. In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, Goldbarth discusses his writing, and his latest book of poetry,"To Be Read in 500 Years."

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Oct. 1, 2009
Blog
We All Have a Story
All artists carry stories -- stories shaped by personal histories, cultures and family experiences. Fifteen of them are brought together at the Kohler Arts Center in "American Story," an exhibition of artists with diverse backgrounds.


Oct. 1, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Markets Drop on Mix of Weak Reports
In other news, markets fell on a rise in claims for unemployment benefits and drops in auto sales and factory activity, and a key Senate committee neared the end of its work on health care reform.

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Oct. 1, 2009
Update
Judy Woodruff Reports: Cities Worldwide Taking Action on Climate Change
NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff moderated a panel of local and regional leaders from around the world Wednesday in Los Angeles as part of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Global Climate Summit 2.


Oct. 1, 2009
Blog
Portrait of B of A's Ken Lewis, Soon to Be Retired
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Oct. 1, 2009
Update
Baucus Says Health Reform Bill Has Enough Votes to Pass, Despite Criticisms
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee said Thursday that chairman Max Baucus' health care reform bill is "riddled" with new taxes on the middle class, violating President Obama's campaign pledge.


Oct. 1, 2009
Update
Enforcement of Texting-While-Driving Bans Proves a Tough Task
Distractions on the road are plentiful, but as cell technology continues to creep behind the wheel, drivers sending phone text messages are creating a new danger on the roads.


Oct. 1, 2009
Update
Few Profits, Many Cost Overruns Expected for Olympic Hosts
As the International Olympic Committee prepares to anoint a host for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games Friday in Copenhagen, cities vying for the honor are unlikely to receive much of a direct economic boost as host.


Oct. 1, 2009
Update
Bernanke Calls for 'Council of Regulators'
Testifying before lawmakers Thursday, Ben Bernanke reiterated a call for the Fed to be given supervisory powers over institutions that pose a systemic risk to the financial system, and proposed that a council of regulators help monitor risk.

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Sept. 30, 2009
Report
Summit Aims to Put the Brakes on Texting While Driving
Text messaging while driving has been found to increase the odds of a crash by 23 times. Now, lawmakers and transportation experts are trying to find a way to stop the dangerous practice. Ray Suarez reports.

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Sept. 30, 2009
Report
One Man's Trash, Another Man's 'Earthship'
In the latest installment in his series on innovation during the recession, Tom Bearden examines how one architect is turning unlikely items into environmentally friendly homes he calls "earthships."

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Sept. 30, 2009
Analysis
Senate Bill May Mark New Start for Climate Legislation
Senate Democrats introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent over 2005 levels. But with health care dominating the national debate, is Congress ready to tackle more big legislation? Jeffrey Brown talks to a reporter for more.

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Sept. 30, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Typhoon Rips Through Southeast Asia
In other news, the typhoon that caused massive flooding in the Philippines last weekend has advanced through Vietnam and Cambodia, and U.S. forces in Iraq will be able to withdraw faster than originally planned.

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Sept. 30, 2009
Update
Senate Climate Bill Would Cut Emissions 20 Percent by 2020
Senate Democrats unveiled a bill Wednesday aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a cap-and-trade system in the U.S.


Sept. 29, 2009
Analysis
First Year Lawmakers Face Daunting To-do List
In a discussion with Gwen Ifill, four freshmen lawmakers reflect on their experiences thus far dealing with a recession, overseas conflicts, and the health care debate.

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Sept. 29, 2009
Report
Politics, Engineering Intersect Over Bay Bridge
Political wrangling can often get in the way of critical infrastructure improvements Case in point: The rebuilding of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Spencer Michels reports.

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Sept. 29, 2009
Update
Terror Suspect Zazi Pleads Not Guilty in N.Y.
Najibullah Zazi, an Afghan immigrant arrested Sept. 20 in connection to a plot to bomb targets in New York City, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to terrorism conspiracy charges. Dina Temple-Raston of NPR details the case against Zazi.

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Sept. 29, 2009
Report
Other News: Ahmadinejad Lashes Out at U.N.
In other news, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon of "parroting" the baseless charges of Western nations, and flooding in the Philippines has left at least 280 people dead.

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Sept. 29, 2009
Report
Bid to Revive Public Option Fails in Senate Committee
In the latest showdown over health care, the Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to reject a proposal to add a public insurance option to a reform bill. Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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Sept. 29, 2009
Blog
Welcome Home: A Look at Living in Slums
A multimedia exhibition from Norwegian photographer Jonas Bendiksen on display at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., documents the experiences of families living in unplanned, off-the-grid slums in Nairobi, Mumbai, Caracas and Jakarta.


Sept. 29, 2009
Update
Senate Finance Committee Rejects Public Insurance Option
In the latest political showdown over health care, the Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to reject an amendment by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., to add a public insurance option to the panel's health care reform bill.


Sept. 29, 2009
Blog
Jeffrey Sachs on the New World Economic Order
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Sept. 29, 2009
Blog
Art of Contemporary Pakistan Comes to U.S.
A new show at the Asia Society entitled Hanging Fire -- which refers to an idiom meaning "to delay decision" -- is the first U.S. museum exhibit to focus on contemporary art in Pakistan, and an attempt to alter the American perception of contemporary Pakistan.


Sept. 29, 2009
Update
Cold War Sees New Light With 'Hawk and Dove'
Two of America's most important foreign policy thinkers during the tumultuous 40-year struggle with the Soviet Union are the stars of a new book -- "The Hawk and The Dove: Paul Nitze, George Kennan, and the History of the Cold War."


Sept. 28, 2009
Conversation
William Safire, Conservative Columnist, Dies at 79
Jeffrey Brown looks back at the life of William Safire, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former speechwriter for President Nixon, who died Sunday at the age of 79.

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Sept. 28, 2009
Analysis
Despite Hurdles, White House Sticking to Gitmo Deadline
The White House is sticking to a plan to close the prison complex at Guantanamo Bay by Jan. 22, despite mounting opposition in Congress to relocating terror suspects inside the U.S. With less than four months until the administration's deadline arrives, experts examine the remaining options.

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Sept. 28, 2009
Report
Gates: Closing Guantanamo Proving 'Tough'
Defense Secretary Robert Gates hinted Sunday it may not be possible to close the prison facility at Guantanamo Bay by January, as President Obama has ordered. Margaret Warner reports.

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Sept. 28, 2009
Report
Obama Looks to Aid Chicago's Olympic Bid at Finish Line
President Obama will travel to Copenhagen this week to lobby on behalf of his hometown of Chicago and its bid to land the 2016 summer games.

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Sept. 28, 2009
Analysis
Medicare Set for Big Cuts Under Overhaul Plans
Depending on which, if any, health care reform plan passes through Congress, Medicare faces cuts as high as $500 billion. But what would cuts entail? Gwen Ifill reports.

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Sept. 28, 2009
Report
Other News: 30 Taliban Fighters Killed in Afghanistan
In other news, U.S. forces reported killing at least 30 Taliban fighters in Western Afghanistan, and in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel set to work building a new center-right coalition following her election win on Sunday.

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Sept. 28, 2009
Update
Government Aims for Cost, Security Benefits With Cloud Computing
When Vivek Kundra, the federal chief information officer, describes how the government has gone about spending money on information technology in the past, images of infamous $200 government hammers and ashtrays can easily spring to mind.


Sept. 28, 2009
Update
Merkel's Win Means Continuity in U.S.-German Relations
As German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives work out final details with coalition partner the Free Democrats, analysts foresee few major foreign policy shifts in the new government and therefore little upheaval in relations with the U.S.


Sept. 28, 2009
Blog
Back Home From Pittsburgh (and the G-20)
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Sept. 28, 2009
Blog
Weekly Poem: 'September, Inverness'
Robert Hass served as Poet Laureate of the United States from 1995 to 1997. His books of poetry include "Time and Materials" (2007 Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner).

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Sept. 25, 2009
Report
Unearthed Gold Sheds Light on Anglo-Saxon History
Britain's largest collection of gold artifacts has been discovered and it dates back 1,300 years to the Anglo-Saxons. Nicholas Glass of ITN reports.


Sept. 25, 2009
Report
Clinton Group Unites Private, Public Spheres on Big Issues
Amid the G-20 and U.N. summits, former President Bill Clinton's foundation brought together big names from both the private and public sectors to tackle major issues.

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Sept. 25, 2009
Analysis
Shields, Brooks Examine Obama's Moves on Iran, G-20
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sift through this week's headlines, including Iran's nuclear surprise, the G-20 summit and U.N. talks.

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Sept. 25, 2009
Analysis
Growing Economies More 'Empowered' at G-20
Jeffrey Brown speaks with economic experts Simon Johnson and Eswar Prasad about the next moves for the G-20 and its members a year after the global economic crisis began.

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Sept. 25, 2009
Report
G-20 to Replace G-8 as Global Economic Forum
World leaders announced that the G-20 will replace the G-8 as the main forum for coordinating global economic policy. Jeffrey Brown and Paul Solman report.

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Sept. 25, 2009
Report
News Wrap: McChrystal Surprised by Taliban's Strength
In other news, five more Americans were killed in Afghanistan on Thursday, and a U.S. missile strike in Pakistan killed 12 militants.

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Sept. 25, 2009
Update
Economists Find Mixed Results on Tort Reform
Amid the push for a health care overhaul, the Obama administration announced last week that it will spend $25 million on new research to reduce medical malpractice lawsuits.


Sept. 25, 2009
Analysis
World Leaders Warn Iran Over Uranium Enrichment
President Obama and the leaders of France and Britain accused Iran Friday of building a covert uranium-enrichment site. Former U.N. weapons inspector David Albright examines what's known about the Iranian facility.

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Sept. 25, 2009
Update
Health Bill Takes Shape in Senate Committee as Debate Continues
This week, the Senate Finance Committee took up its long-awaited health care reform bill. NewsHour health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser gives an update on the week's news from Capitol Hill.


Sept. 25, 2009
Blog
Ken Burns' Parks Doc Begins Sunday on PBS
Ken Burns' new 12-hour documentary, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," begins Sunday.


Sept. 25, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Writer Lorrie Moore
It's December 2001 and a young midwestern college student named Tassie Keltjin is about to get a more worldly education when she accepts a part-time job as a nanny to the adopted child of a sophisticated Middle-aged couple. What happens over the next year is told in the new novel, "A Gate at the Stairs."

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Sept. 25, 2009
Update
Leaders Warn Iran Over Secret Enrichment Site
Iran has revealed the existence of a secret uranium-enrichment plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday, a development that could heighten fears about Tehran's ability to produce a nuclear weapon.


Sept. 25, 2009
Update
G-8 Will Expand Permanently to G-20 for Economic Issues
World leaders plan to announce Friday the Group of 20 will replace the Group of Eight as the main forum for coordinating global economic policy, a reflection of the increasing importance of fast-growing economies such as Brazil, China, and India.


Sept. 24, 2009
Report
Decoding the Hidden Secrets of Dan Brown's D.C.
Jeffrey Brown decodes the secrets of Washington D.C. highlighted in Dan Brown's latest novel "The Lost Symbol."

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Sept. 24, 2009
Conversation
Lula: 'Blue-Eyed' Bankers and Emerging Markets
Paul Solman interviews Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva at the G-20 about the role of developing nations in the global economy, the state of Latin American politics and controversial comments the Brazilian leader recently made about the role of "blue-eyed bankers" in the financial meltdown.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Sept. 24, 2009
Report
HIV Vaccine Shows Promise for First Time
An AIDS vaccine tested in Thailand has shown signs of stopping HIV infection for the first time. Tim Clarke of ITN reports on the clinical research.


Sept. 24, 2009
Analysis
World Faces Tough Choices on Iran's Nuclear Program
Rahm Emanuel tells PBS' Charlie Rose that Iran knows the choices it faces in the global community due to its nuclear ambitions. Also, analysts tell Jim Lehrer that Iran's 'tactical' decisions continue to frustrate the world.

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Sept. 24, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Afghan Man Indicted for U.S. Terror Plot
In other news, an Afghan immigrant was indicted Thursday in New York for allegedly plotting to detonate bombs in the U.S., and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick named Paul Kirk to fill the senate seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy.

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Sept. 24, 2009
Report
Security Council Calls for Nuclear Disarmament
The U.N. Security Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday promoting nuclear disarmament. Margaret Warner reports from New York.

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Sept. 24, 2009
Blog
Christo and Jeanne-Claude (Part 2)
Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude have been working on a proposed environmental art installation in Colorado for years, but have been met with significant resistance from local residents.


Sept. 24, 2009
Update
G-20 Leaders Urge Financial Reforms, but Dramatic Results Seen as Unlikely
As the leaders of the G-20 meet in Pittsburgh to discuss how to overhaul the global financial system, countries are calling for a wide spectrum of reforms. But a dramatic overhaul of how the global economy is run may be unlikely.


Sept. 24, 2009
Update
Kennedy Aide Tapped as Temporary Mass. Senator
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday named Paul Kirk, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a longtime aide to Sen. Edward Kennedy, to fill the state's vacant Senate seat for a few months until a special election.


Sept. 24, 2009
Update
Snapshot: Economies of the G-20
The financial crisis barreled through industrialized and developing nations, bruising once vital economies, and thrusting unhealthy ones further into decline. With G-20 leaders in Pittsburgh this week, here is a look at where their economies stand.


Sept. 24, 2009
Update
U.N. Passes Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored resolution Thursday aimed at ridding the world of nuclear weapons.


Sept. 24, 2009
Update
Trial Shows First HIV Protection from Vaccines
Promising results released Thursday from an HIV vaccine trial in Thailand show for the first time that a vaccine may prevent HIV infection.


Sept. 23, 2009
Report
Struggling to Find Affordable Health Insurance
An excerpt from a PBS special on one family's struggle to obtain affordable health care.

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Sept. 23, 2009
Analysis
Top Banks Rethink Policies on Overdraft Fees
Leading banks move to change overdraft fees deemed harmful to consumers. Jeffrey Brown speaks with a banking expert about the overhaul.

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Sept. 23, 2009
Analysis
How Much Should U.S. Intrude to Protect Citizens?
Gwen Ifill speaks with national security experts about how far the U.S. government should go in protecting citizens from threats here and abroad.

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Sept. 23, 2009
Report
Ahead of G-20, How Are World Economies Faring?
Ahead of the G-20 summit, Paul Solman asks small business owners at a New York health and beauty show how the economy is faring in their home countries.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation


Sept. 23, 2009
Report
News Wrap: General to Seek More Troops for Afghan War
In other news, General McChrystal will send a formal request to the White House asking for additional troops in Afghanistan, and a death was reported in Honduran clashes following deposed President Manuel Zelaya's return.

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Sept. 23, 2009
Report
Obama: Global Cooperation Needed on Key Challenges
President Obama urged leaders at the U.N. General Assembly to assume a bigger role in solving the world's toughest problems. Margaret Warner reports.

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Sept. 23, 2009
Blog
Joe Stiglitz on How the G20 Should Tackle Global Financial Reform
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Sept. 23, 2009
Update
Democrats Revolt Over $80 Billion Pharmaceutical Deal
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus faced the first major fight over his health care legislation Tuesday, as fellow Democrats challenged the $80 billion deal that he and the White House struck with drug makers to help pay for health reform.


Sept. 23, 2009
Blog
Conversation: Scott Noppe-Brandon on the Power, Possibility of Imagination
In a new book called 'Imagination First,' co-authors Eric Liu and Scott Noppe-Brandon argue that we -- individuals and society -- could badly use some imaginative thinking about the imagination.

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Sept. 23, 2009
Update
President Obama Tells U.N. World Can't 'Wait for America' to Lead
In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly, President Barack Obama bluntly said world leaders who once accused the United States of acting alone must now join with him to solve global crises rather than "wait for America" to lead.


Sept. 22, 2009
Essay
Profile of 'Genius Award' Winner Heather McHugh
A profile of Seattle poet Heather McHugh, who was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship on Tuesday.

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Sept. 22, 2009
Analysis
Amid Afghan Strategy Review, What Are the Options?
As the Obama administration reconsiders the U.S. options on the Afghan war, experts weigh in on the debate over sending more troops and containing the Taliban's influence.

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Sept. 22, 2009
Report
Better Storage Options Sought as Wind, Sun Power Catch on
Tom Bearden reports on new innovations that would allow for better storage of electricity generated by the wind and sun.

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Sept. 22, 2009
Analysis
Senate Debate on Health Reform Hinges on Affordability
As the Senate Finance Committee opens debate on the so-called Baucus plan for health care reform, the issue of affordability remains a key sticking point. After a recap of Tuesday's hearing on the bill, Susan Dentzer of the journal Health Affairs takes a closer look at costs with Judy Woodruff.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Sept. 22, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Zelaya's Return to Honduras Leads to Embassy Standoff
In other news, deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya remained holed up at the Brazilian embassy, and the Los Angeles Police Department cracked down on gangs in a massive sweep.

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Sept. 22, 2009
Report
At U.N. Summit, China Pledges to Lead Effort to Curb Climate Change
As the U.N. kicked off a summit on climate change in New York, China promised to lead the way in combating global warming. Margaret Warner reports.

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Sept. 22, 2009
Update
Baucus Aims to Increase Affordability in Senate Health Care Plan
After nearly a week of criticism from fellow Democrats, Senate Finance Committee chair Max Baucus unveiled changes to his proposed health reform plan aimed at making insurance more affordable for lower- and middle-income workers.


Sept. 22, 2009
Blog
Are Older Workers More Vulnerable in this Recession?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."


Sept. 22, 2009
Update
Obama Addresses Climate Change in U.N. Speech
The United States is a serious and determined partner in combating global warming, President Barack Obama told world leaders Tuesday as he sought to show U.S. resolve ahead of crucial climate change talks in Copenhagen in December.


Sept. 22, 2009
Blog
MacArthur Winner McHugh Serves Up the Weekly Poem
Among today's recipients of the so-called "Genius Award" (i.e. the MacArthur Fellowship) is poet Heather McHugh.

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Sept. 21, 2009
Conversation
Novelist Atwood Imagines Dark Future in New Book
Jeffrey Brown speaks with novelist Margaret Atwood about her latest novel "The Year of the Flood" at her Toronto home.

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Sept. 21, 2009
Debate
Tax Feud Emerges Over Health Insurance Mandates
A key feature within health care proposals emerging from Congress and the White House is a mandate for all Americans to purchase insurance. But is a mandate a tax? Two experts discuss the topic with Gwen Ifill.

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FUNDED IN PART BY: Robert Wood Johnson


Sept. 21, 2009
Analysis
Three Terrorism Suspects Jailed in Weekend Raid
Judy Woodruff speaks with journalists about the arrests of three terrorism suspects over the weekend related to an alleged plot to bomb American targets.

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Sept. 21, 2009
Report
News Wrap: Deposed Leader Zelaya Returns to Honduras
In other news, Manuel Zelaya, the deposed president of Honduras, announced Monday he has returned to the country, and AIG repaid the federal government $60 billion.

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Sept. 21, 2009
Update
FCC Chairman Signals Strong Backing for 'Open Internet'
The Federal Communications Commission will push for rules banning discrimination and mandating transparency from broadband providers, trying to "be a smart cop on the beat preserving a free and open Internet."


Sept. 21, 2009
Video
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