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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

	Oct. 11, 2007 British Author Lessing Wins Nobel Prize for Literature British author Doris Lessing was named winner of the Nobel Prize for literature on Thursday. A George Washington University literature professor discusses Lessing's contributions to her craft.

	Oct. 8, 2007 Album Reveals Behind-Scenes Activities at Auschwitz Camp In January 2007, a photo album arrived at the Holocaust Museum that gave an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the Auschwitz complex where more than 1 million people were killed. The pictures show the everyday lives of the guards and their visitors at the complex.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Auschwitz Slide Show: Prisoners of the Camp (Original Auschwitz Album) The only other Auschwitz photos owned by the Holocaust Museum depict the railside selection process of Hungarian Jews arriving at the camp.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Auschwitz Slide Show: Excursions and Burials Some of the pictures show the officers at target practice, a hunting party and a military funeral of their comrades who died in the December 1944 Allied bombing of Auschwitz.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Auschwitz Slide Show: Dedication of SS Hospital The ceremony marked the handover of documents and authority from the construction department to the camp upon completion of the SS hospital in Auschwitz.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Auschwitz Slide Show: Relaxing at the Lodge Many of the photos depict guards and auxiliaries relaxing at the Solahutte recreation lodge on the outskirts of the Auschwitz complex in Poland near the Sola River.

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

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

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



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

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

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

	Sept. 24, 2007 Famed Mime Marcel Marceau Dies in France Marcel Marceau, a French artist who worked in silence and was best known for a character known as "Bip," died Monday at the age of 84. The NewsHour reflects on his contributions to his craft.

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

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

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

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

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

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



	AUGUST Aug. 28, 2007 Reporter's Notebook: Pakistanis Ponder Musharraf's Future In the second of her reports from Pakistan, senior correspondent Margaret Warner tells producer Simon Marks about the variety of people debating the political future of their president Pervez Musharraf and of the newly opened national gallery in Islamabad.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

	June 15, 2007 Author Husseini Discusses Latest Book Khaled Husseini, author of the best-selling novel "Kite Runner," talks about his latest book, "A Thousand Splendid Suns," which focuses on life for women in Afghanistan.

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



	APRIL April 30, 2007 Years after Widespread Looting of Museums, Iraq's Antiquities Remain Vulnerable Although home to some of the world's earliest civilizations, Iraq's basic security needs have overshadowed efforts to protect the country's treasured archeological sites, resulting in an increase in vandalism and theft.

	April 27, 2007 Cellist, Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich Dies at Age 80 Mstislav Rostropovich, a cellist and conductor who also made a name for himself as a human rights activist, died in Moscow on Friday at the age of 80. A music critic discusses his life and work.

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

	April 25, 2007 Pulitzer Prize Winner Trethewey Discusses Poetry Collection Natasha Trethewey recently won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry for her work about black Civil War soldiers on the Mississippi coast. She discusses the collection, as well as her personal ties to the Gulf Coast.

	April 25, 2007 Poet Profile: Natasha Trethewey Poet Natasha Trethewey reads some of her poems.

	April 20, 2007 Poetry of the Middle East Poets in Middle Eastern societies are often held in high regard, and many, including Agi Mishol and Ghassan Zaqtan, achieve a level of celebrity and authority not common in the West. They are writers working in a place of conflict, providing a voice for many who feel they do not have one.

	April 19, 2007 Modernism Exhibit Depicts the Art in Ordinary Objects An exhibit at Washington's Corcoran Gallery focuses on the modernism art movement, which grew out of the carnage of World War I. Artists attempted to make objects like chairs and clothing in a more creative and useful fashion.

	April 12, 2007 Influential Author Kurt Vonnegut Dies at Age 84 Kurt Vonnegut, known for dark humor and satire in his novels and other writing, died Wednesday in New York City at the age of 84 after sustaining brain injuries from a recent fall. Two experts discuss Vonnegut's influence on American literature.

	April 6, 2007 Author Explores Both Sides of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Author and peace advocate David Grossman has become one of his Israel's leading writers exploring the toll that war and occupation have taken on both Israelis and Palestinians. Jeffrey Brown talks with Grossman about being a writer amid the conflict.

	April 5, 2007 Former Child Soldier Recalls Experiences in Sierra Leone Ishmael Beah, who spent three years as a child soldier in his native Sierra Leone before being rescued by UNICEF, recounts his experiences in his new memoir, "A Long Way Gone."

	April 4, 2007 Essayist Looks at a Singer and His City NewsHour essayist Clarence Page shares some thoughts about Bob Seger and Detriot. He asks what happens to factory rock music when the factories are gone.

	April 2, 2007 Palestinian Architect Now Rebuilds with Words Suad Amiry, a Palestinian architect who is now an author, tries to rebuild her world with both physical structures and with words. This report is a continuation of a NewsHour series on writers in the Middle East.



	MARCH March 29, 2007 Supreme Court Justice Puts Hamlet on Trial Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy presided over a "trial" of Hamlet in a Kennedy Center production taking place during a six-month celebration of Shakespeare in Washington, D.C.

	March 22, 2007 Poet Profile: Ghassan Zaqtan Poet Ghassan Zaqtan reads some of his poems.

	March 22, 2007 Poet Profile: Samih al-Qasim Poet Samih al-Qasim reads some of his poems.

	March 22, 2007 For Palestinians, Identity Is Regained Through Poetry Poets in the Arab world have historically been important cultural figures, and this tradition continues among Palestinians. In the second of his reports on Middle East poetry, Jeffrey Brown discusses poetry's role in Arab society with three leading Palestinian poets.

	March 22, 2007 Poet Profile: Taha Muhammad Ali Poet Taha Muhammad Ali reads some of his poems.

	March 21, 2007 Poet Profile: Aharon Shabtai Poet Aharon Shabtai reads some of his poems.

	March 21, 2007 Israel's Poetry Reflects Story of a Nation Poets played a major role voicing the hardships and joys during Israel's founding. Today, the poetry scene is more fractured, much like the land itself. Three prominent Israeli poets reflect on the situation. A follow-up piece will feature Palestinian poets.

	March 21, 2007 Poet Profile: Agi Mishol Poet Agi Mishol reads some of her poems.

	March 21, 2007 Poet Profile: Eliaz Cohen Poet Eliaz Cohen reads some of his poems.

	March 13, 2007 Essayist Considers the Power of War Photography NewsHour Essayist Roger Rosenblatt reflects on the power of a single war photo - this one of a Palestinian boy from Monday's New York Times front page.

	March 13, 2007 Viacom Sues Video-Sharing Site YouTube for $1 Billion Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. sued video-sharing Web site YouTube for more than $1 billion Tuesday for copyright infringement.

	March 7, 2007 Library of Congress Preserves Historical Audio Recordings The Library of Congress issued its 2006 list of audio recordings to be preserved. James Billington, the librarian of Congress, talks about the latest additions to the national registry of recordings.

	March 5, 2007 Essayist Examines Art of a Former Migrant Worker NewsHour Essayist Richard Rodriguez looks at drawings of an artist who was a Mexican-American migrant worker.

	March 1, 2007 Poet Profile: Kevin Young Poet Kevin Young reads some of his poems.

	March 1, 2007 Young's New Poetry Collection Retraces the South Emory University professor and poet Kevin Young has released a collection of poems, titled "For the Confederate Dead," about returning to the South and "wrestling with some of the demons of history and war."



	FEBRUARY Feb. 27, 2007 Somali Author Reflects on Conflict in Native Country Somali author Nuruddin Farah, who recently published a novel about post-civil war Mogadishu, speaks with Jeffrey Brown about the recent conflicts in the Horn of Africa.

	Feb. 27, 2007 With Agi Mishol in the Farmlands South of Tel Aviv: "And Then I Heard the Boom" After spending days in the inland hills, we come to the flatlands and farmlands south of Tel Aviv to the home of Agi Mishol, one of Israel's best-known poets.

	Feb. 26, 2007 Mixed Moments from a Day In the West Bank To get to the West Bank we drive along a long stretch of depressed blocks, lots filled with rubble and pockmarked streets. To our right is a gray concrete structure, maybe 25 feet high.

	Feb. 23, 2007 Samih al-Qasim: "Today, a Book Is Answered by a Gun" The village of Rama sits high on a hill in the northern Galilee and, Samih al-Qasim tells me as we look out over the valley below, is about 3,000 years old. We are standing on his patio looking out over the town and beyond to miles of olive groves stretching into the distance.

	Feb. 21, 2007 In Nazareth, With Taha Muhammed Ali, "Half Shopkeeper, Half Poet" We leave Jerusalem early this morning, heading north through the dry hills and Biblical landscape of the Jordan River Valley. After about an hour, the world becomes green, then green and yellow - the wildflowers are coming out in the Galilee.

	Feb. 19, 2007 Controversy Arises Over President Bush's Proposed Archive Site President Bush has proposed to build an archive and public policy center at Southern Methodist University, an announcement that has been received with mixed reviews. Ray Suarez talks with historians about the politics of building presidential libraries.

	Feb. 19, 2007 Encountering the "Echoes and Layers" of the Middle East It was a long way to travel to attend the theater. Seven hours from Washington to Frankfurt, another three and a half hours to Israel. Arrive, pick up the bags, pile into an overstuffed minivan, and then head straight to the Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv for an evening performance.

	Feb. 15, 2007 Trillin Remembers Beloved Wife in His Latest Book Journalist, humorist and novelist Calvin Trillin's latest book pays homage to his wife, Alice, who passed away in 2001. Jeffrey Brown speaks with him about his latest book and the memory of his wife.

	Feb. 14, 2007 Married Poets Craft Love Poems by the Clock Two married poets have taken a new approach to crafting their works, participating in a Web experiment that forces them to write their poems in just 15 minutes. On Valentine's Day, the husband and wife team write love poems to one another via the site.

	Feb. 14, 2007 Poet Profile: Mary Jo Salter Poet Mary Jo Salter reads some of her poems.

	Feb. 14, 2007 Poet Profile: Brad Leithauser Poet Brad Leithauser reads some of his poems.

	Feb. 6, 2007 Essayist Shares Thoughts on Weird Winter Weather Guest Essayist Nancy Gibbs explores the extreme, and extremely confusing, winter weather.

	Feb. 5, 2007 Music Provides Window into Brain Function Studying how the brain processes music allows researchers to better understand how the human brain evolved, and how different parts of the brain communicate with each other, according to cognitive neuroscientist and former record producer Daniel Levitin.

	Feb. 2, 2007 Essayist Reflects on Racehorse Barbaro's Image Roger Rosenblatt takes a look at last year's Kentucky Derby winner, Barbaro, who recently died.

	Feb. 1, 2007 Columnist Molly Ivins Dies at the Age of 62 Syndicated columnist Molly Ivins passed away Wednesday at the age of 62 due to complications from breast cancer. Ms. Ivins was widely known as the humorist who first referred to President George W. Bush as "shrub." NewsHour re-airs an essay by Ivins.



	JANUARY Jan. 25, 2007 Director Clint Eastwood Keeps Taking Risks, Says Essayist Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming reflects on Clint Eastwood's filmmaking in the wake of an Oscar nomination for the actor and director's latest film, "Letters from Iwo Jima."

	Jan. 19, 2007 Choreographer Paul Taylor Looks Back on His Career in Modern Dance Paul Taylor has been redefining American modern dance for more than 40 years. His groundbreaking pieces and experiments in form have inspired generations of artists and earned him national honors. Taylor discusses his love of dance, his craft and his company.

	Jan. 18, 2007 Satirist Art Buchwald Passes Away at Age 81 Washington Post columnist Art Buchwald succumbed to kidney failure at home with his family late Wednesday, but was able to spend his last year enjoying life and writing about his experiences. Here are excerpts from a March 2006 NewsHour interview in which Buchwald discusses his philosophy of life.

	Jan. 17, 2007 Essayist Reflects on Africa's Place in the Movie Theaters From "The African Queen" to "Hotel Rwanda," Africa has served as both a distant backdrop for story lines with diverse themes as well home to intricate characters who make difficult choices. Essayist Clarence Page reflects on the evolving stream of movies set in the continent.

	Jan. 16, 2007 Pickup Truck Takes Its Place in Rural American Culture NewsHour guest essayist Allen Morris Jones talks about a symbol of rural America, the pickup truck.

	Jan. 15, 2007 Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Being Built on National Mall On Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, NewsHour reports on the plans for a Washington memorial honoring the civil rights leader. Darryl Matthews, president of the group that originated the idea for the memorial, and Bonnie Fisher, a partner from the firm designing the memorial, discuss the plans.

	Jan. 8, 2007 Artist Marden's Abstract Paintings Evolve over 50 Years Artist Brice Marden's abstract works have evolved over the past 50 years, from minimalist monochrome single-panel paintings in the 1960s to elaborate calligraphy in the 1980s. Jeffrey Brown reports on Marden's life, work and latest exhibition.

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	Auschwitz: Nazi Photos Outside the Death Camp In 2007, a photo album arrived at the Holocaust Museum that gave an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the Auschwitz complex.


	Poetry of the Middle East An exploration of the poetry of the Middle East, including interviews, readings in Hebrew and Arabic, exclusive videos and a forum


	Modern Dancer Paul Taylor Paul Taylor has been redefining American modern dance since the late 1950s. Taylor and his dancers reflect on his work and career.

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