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	2009 DECEMBER Dec. 31, 2009 Year of Reporting Trips Revolves Around Afghanistan In a year that took me from the NewsHour studio to trouble spots abroad, the most searing impressions come from two trips to Afghanistan.

	Dec. 30, 2009 Journalist Kati Marton Examines Human Cost of War Margaret Warner chats with author Kati Marton about her book "Enemies of the People: My Family's Journey to America," which looks at the human cost of the Cold War.

	Dec. 30, 2009 Google's Goal: Digitize Every Book Ever Printed In a new era of E-books, Internet giant Google is attempting to offer millions of books online. Spencer Michels looks at the controversial plan and what it could mean for the future of reading.

	Dec. 10, 2009 Stopping the Presses: Venerable Media-Watcher E&P to Cease Publication After more than a century of covering the journalism industry, Editor & Publisher magazine is stopping its presses.

	Dec. 8, 2009 In Ann Arbor, Michigan Finds Its 'Life Preserver' Michigan is home to few bright economic spots these days -- with the exception of the college town of Ann Arbor. Ray Suarez reports.

	Dec. 8, 2009 Patchwork Nation: Media Landscape Shifts Online in a Wired Town If there is a community well positioned for the demise of a true local daily, it may be the heavily wired, tech-savvy college town of Ann Arbor, Mich.

	Dec. 4, 2009 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.

	Dec. 4, 2009 'I Am Not in the Entertainment Business' and Rules of MacNeil/Lehrer Journalism Signing off of Friday's broadcast, Jim Lehrer outlined the journalistic mindset that has driven the program for 34 years and will continue to guide it when its fifth iteration relaunches Monday as the PBS NewsHour.

	Dec. 3, 2009 Gwen Ifill: Politics and the Big Picture Blogs can be fun because they offer the opportunity to climb into someone's head for a few minutes, and, in the case of this blog, The Rundown, you can travel behind the scenes as the NewsHour comes together each weeknight.

	Dec. 3, 2009 Comcast's NBC Deal Reshapes TV Landscape With 'Fat Pipes' The country's largest cable company announced today it plans to buy a controlling stake in one of the most venerable names in the nation's entertainment industry.

	Dec. 3, 2009 Introducing... Hari Sreenivasan A greeting from the PBS NewsHour's new correspondent Hari Sreenivasan.

	Dec. 3, 2009 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 What Is the Rundown? The Rundown, the PBS NewsHour's news blog, is written by a team of reporters, producers, editors and on-air correspondents -- all led by our new online/on-air correspondent Hari Sreenivasan.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 27, 2009 '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.

	Nov. 26, 2009 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. 20, 2009 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.

	Nov. 20, 2009 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.

	Nov. 18, 2009 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.'

	Nov. 18, 2009 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.

	Nov. 16, 2009 In China, Obama Pushes for More Freedoms During his visit to China, President Obama urged the government to scale back its censorship, but he also called for more cooperation with the U.S.

	Nov. 12, 2009 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. 4, 2009 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.

	Nov. 2, 2009 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.



	OCTOBER Oct. 26, 2009 New York Times Reporter Rohde Details His Kidnapping by Taliban New York Times reporter David Rohde recounts being kidnapped by the Taliban for more than seven months while working on a book in Afghanistan. Gwen Ifill reports.

	Oct. 26, 2009 NYT Reporter Rohde on Taliban Kidnapping In June, New York Times reporter David Rohde escaped his Taliban captors after being held in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan for seven months. In an online-only Web extra, he describes how his captivity was kept a secret for so long and the strain it caused on his family.

	Oct. 23, 2009 In U.K., Political Extremism on BBC Causes Outrage A heated debate over political extremism in the United Kingdom came to a head this week when the leader of the British National Party appeared on a BBC show.

	Oct. 21, 2009 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.

	Oct. 21, 2009 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.

	Oct. 20, 2009 '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.

	Oct. 19, 2009 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.

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

	Oct. 5, 2009 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.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 28, 2009 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.

	Sept. 21, 2009 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. 16, 2009 Debate on Race Emerges as Obama's Policies Take Shape The question of race has simmered on the back burner of the national debate over President Obama's policy agenda. Gwen Ifill talks to columnists and academics about the role of race in the current political climate.

	Sept. 11, 2009 Reporter's Notebook: Newsrooms Grapple With Keeping Overseas Reporting Afloat How do news organizations maintain quality international coverage in the digital age while cutbacks hang over their heads? The NewsHour's Margaret Warner participated in a Council on Foreign Relations conference delving into the matter.

	Sept. 10, 2009 Perils of Reporting in War Zone Examined Jeffrey Brown and guests discuss the dangers of reporting from a war zone following the rescue of a New York Times reporter.

	Sept. 10, 2009 New York Times Journalist's Rescue Raises Some Military Questions Independent Television News correspondent Andrew Thomas reports on the British rescue of New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell.

	Sept. 10, 2009 Presidential Heckling Quite Rare, Historian Says South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson's interruption of President Obama's address to Congress Wednesday night was a rare instance of presidential heckling, but it was not the first. Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses past instances and the context.

	Sept. 9, 2009 Colleagues, Friends Honor Walter Cronkite President Obama and former President Clinton were among attendees who gathered Wednesday at Lincoln Center in New York to honor Walter Cronkite.

	Sept. 9, 2009 Reporter's Notebook: Challenges of Reporting From Closed Societies Margaret Warner describes her experiences reporting from Iran and the challenges of storytelling in closed societies. She will participate in a Council on Foreign Relations conference on sustaining overseas reporting in the digital age this week.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2009 Health Care Coverage Tests Perceptions of the Media The more heated the fight over health care reform becomes, the more many Americans grow skeptical of how the media is covering the fiercely partisan debate. Jeffrey Brown reports.

	Aug. 19, 2009 Remembering '60 Minutes' Creator Don Hewitt A remembrance of Don Hewitt, creator of the television magazine "60 Minutes," who died Wednesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

	Aug. 18, 2009 'Losing the News' Examines Journalism's Shifting Future Journalist and author Alex Jones speaks with Jeffrey Brown about the uncertain future of journalism, as well as his new book, "Losing the News."

	Aug. 18, 2009 Columnist Robert Novak Dies at Age 78 Robert Novak, longtime influential conservative newspaper columnist and television panelist, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 78.

	Aug. 17, 2009 Wessel Answers Questions on the Changing Fed A year after Wall Street went into a tailspin, the Fed continues to take unprecedented steps to revive the economy. David Wessel has penned a book about Ben Bernanke and the changing role of the Fed. He answered questions in an Online NewsHour forum.

	Aug. 14, 2009 11-year-old Reporter Lands an Interview with Obama After waiting a year for a response from the White House, 11-year-old Damon Weaver landed an interview with President Obama.

	Aug. 14, 2009 GlobalPost Among Organizations Looking to Fill International Reporting Gaps As economic turmoil hits news organizations and cutbacks abound, a number of experimental journalism models are emerging to fill the gaps. GlobalPost executive editor Charles Sennott reflects on the media model driving his organization's focus on foreign reporting.

	Aug. 13, 2009 Courtroom Sketch Artist Develops Journalistic Eye After 27 years of witnessing significant legal proceedings, courtroom sketch artist William Hennessy said he now considers himself a journalist as well.

	Aug. 7, 2009 Radio Shutdowns in Venezuela Raise Controversy The ongoing tug-of-war between Venezuela's government and private media organizations has flared anew with the recent decision by President Hugo Chavez's administration to revoke the licenses of dozens of radio stations.

	Aug. 5, 2009 Journalists' Return Sparks Debate on N. Korea Relations After being held in North Korea for four months, two journalists for Current TV returned to the U.S. accompanied by former President Bill Clinton. Margaret Warner reports on the homecoming, and what the episode means for U.S. relations with North Korea.

	Aug. 4, 2009 Conversation: Writer Scott Rosenberg Salon.com co-founder Scott Rosenberg details blogging's short history in his latest book, 'Say Everything: How Blogging Began, What It's Becoming and Why It Matters.'



	JULY July 29, 2009 Microsoft, Yahoo Pair up With Sights on Google After years of courting, Microsoft announced Wednesday that it finally inked a deal with Yahoo in hopes that a partnership could help topple Google from being the Internet search and advertising leader.

	July 29, 2009 NSO to Live Twitter Performance of Beethoven National Symphony Orchestra Associate Conductor Emil de Cou is writing a series of messages on Twitter designed to draw the audience into the NSO's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, better known as the "Pastoral Symphony," at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, which is the summer home of the NSO.

	July 24, 2009 Health Care Battle Takes to the Airwaves As lawmakers and the president wrangle over the details of health care reform, interest groups across the political spectrum are taking to the airwaves in response to the numerous proposals coming out of Washington. Media expert Evan Tracey speaks with Ray Suarez about the ads.

	July 22, 2009 Twitter: Harmless Fad, or Web Revolution? In three short years, Twitter has become one of the Web's most heavily trafficked sites. But is the micro-blog simply a fad, or a technological game-changer? Jeffrey Brown explores.

	July 20, 2009 Walter Cronkite, and the Way the News Media Is Now It's been more than a quarter century since Walter Cronkite retired as anchor of the CBS Evening News, but his impact on journalism persists. Robert MacNeil and Todd Gitlin of Columbia University speak with Gwen Ifill about Cronkite's reporting legacy.

	July 18, 2009 Iconic Anchorman Walter Cronkite Dies at 92 Walter Cronkite, now an American icon, covered the biggest stories of the 20th century with unfailing reliability as an anchorman for CBS Evening News. He died Friday after a long illness at his home in New York at age 92.

	July 17, 2009 Biography: Walter Cronkite Walter Cronkite, now an American icon, covered the biggest stories of the 20th century with unfailing reliability as an anchorman for CBS Evening News. He died Friday after a long illness at his home in New York at age 92.

	July 16, 2009 Publishing Industry Confronts Changing Reader Habits As the recession pushes more readers into cash-strapped libraries, some are turning to electronic books to satisfy their literary appetites. Ray Suarez looks at this nascent industry with two publishers.

	July 10, 2009 Media Take Second Look at Coverage of Jackson's Death Amid the extensive coverage of pop star Michael Jackson's death, media outlets are asking themselves what news stories may have been missed. Analysts and reporters take a look at the issue.

	July 8, 2009 Cyber Attacks on U.S. Government Put Digital Security in Spotlight Recent attacks on government computers, private organizations and foreign governments have raised fresh questions about the nation's digital security. Analysts discuss the implications of the attacks and the vulnerability of the nation's digital systems.

	July 6, 2009 Washington Post Under Fire Over Pay-for-access Plan Washington Post publisher Katherine Weymouth apologized to readers for a controversy over the newspaper's plan for a series of corporate-sponsored policy dinners at Weymouth's home. Media experts mull the implications of the scandal.

	July 3, 2009 Why Are Newspapers Sold in Vending Machines That Allow You to Take More Than One? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."



	JUNE June 24, 2009 Experts Assess President Obama's Strategy With Media Jeffrey Brown talks with media analysts about the press corps' coverage of President Obama during his first few months in office.

	June 22, 2009 After Reporters' Escape From Taliban, Media Weigh Ethical Questions New York Times reporter David Rohde and an Afghan journalist escaped a Taliban compound after being held since November, surprising many who had not been aware of the kidnapping. Times executive editor Bill Keller and Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute discuss the story.

	June 18, 2009 Iranian Protesters Mourn Deaths as Guardian Council Calls in Candidates Supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi rallied in Tehran again Thursday, many dressed in black and carrying candles to mourn demonstrators killed in post-election clashes, according to witnesses.

	June 17, 2009 Iranian Protesters Mobilize on Social Media Web Sites Social media Web sites like Twitter and Facebook are playing an important role in political protests rippling through Iran. Margaret Warner speaks with experts about how such social networking sites are affecting Tehran's political scene.

	June 17, 2009 In Iran, Political Protests Move Online As pro-government forces in Iran try to quell protests over last week's disputed presidential election, supporters of reform candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi are taking their fight to social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, reports Lindsey Hilsum of ITN Channel 4.

	June 17, 2009 Iranian Election Tensions Continue With Call for New Rally Supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi gathered in downtown Tehran for a fifth straight day Wednesday as their candidate continued his challenge to the country's supreme leader and cleric-led system.

	June 12, 2009 After Delays, Digital Television Conversion is Complete Analysts examine the road to digital television conversion and assess the successes and drawbacks involved in the change.

	June 8, 2009 Sentencing of Journalists Adds to U.S.-N. Korea Tensions A North Korean court convicted two U.S. reporters of entering the country illegally Monday and sentenced them to 12 years in a labor camp. A professor and the former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea discuss the situation.

	June 8, 2009 North Korea Sentences 2 U.S. Journalists to 12 Years Hard Labor A North Korean court on Monday sentenced two U.S. journalists to 12 years in a labor camp, a move widely seen as a sign the Communist country is looking to escalate its confrontation with the United States.

	June 3, 2009 North Korea Signals Succession Plan as American Reporters Face Trial North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has signaled he plans to have his third son succeed him, while Pyongyang plans a trial for two U.S. reporters: Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who work for Current TV. Analysts examine the developments.



	MAY May 29, 2009 As Leno Moves to 10 p.m., New Chapter in Late-night Begins As NBC's Jay Leno prepares to pass "Tonight Show" hosting duties to Conan O'Brien and launch a new talk show, a newspaper television critic mulls the future landscape of late night television.

	May 29, 2009 Reporter's Notebook: How Tiananmen Square Expanded Global Coverage In spring 1989, journalists arrived in Beijing to cover Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's visit, while students amassed in Tiananmen Square. The NewsHour's Michael D. Mosettig looks at how world events and television news coverage became one story.

	May 28, 2009 After Nine Years, Time Warner to Split From AOL In a long-expected move, Time Warner announced plans to spin off AOL into a publicly traded company, ending their nine-year run together. A Washington Post reporter explains the company's move.

	May 21, 2009 For One Reporter, a Personal Journey Through the Mortgage Meltdown In the latest report of his Making Sen$e series, Paul Solman talks to New York Times economics reporter Ed Andrews, who chronicles his personal tale of the mortgage crisis in "Busted: Life Inside the Great Mortgage Meltdown."

	May 15, 2009 Viewer Questions on the 'PBS NewsHour' The NewsHour announced some major changes this week, including plans to have a dual anchor format, put a new emphasis on its Web site and go by a new name, the PBS NewsHour.

	May 14, 2009 In Shifting Media Landscape, Internet's Influence Rewrites Old Rules As news organizations large and small continue to chart their way through a changing media landscape, Ray Suarez hosted a panel discussion at the Newseum Thursday on the evolution of journalism and how the future of the media is tied to the future of the Internet.

	May 12, 2009 Mystery Surrounds Iran's Motives for Releasing Journalist The day after the release of U.S. journalist Roxana Saberi, who was jailed for months, analysts examine what Tehran's motives might be in ending the dispute over her case.

	May 12, 2009 Executive Producer Linda Winslow Outlines New Program In an address to PBS leaders in Baltimore, MD, NewsHour Executive Producer Linda Winslow discussed the planned changes to the program, the increased attention to Web content and what the viewer can expect from the 'PBS NewsHour' when it debuts in the fall.

	May 12, 2009 Unveiling the 'PBS NewsHour' Recognizing that PBS and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer have both an opportunity and an obligation to play a leadership role in the transformation of high-quality electronic journalism, Jim Lehrer announced that The NewsHour will make major changes in its broadcast and digital news product, effective mid-September 2009.

	May 12, 2009 Jim Lehrer Unveils Plans for the 'PBS NewsHour' Jim Lehrer made a surprise appearance at the annual PBS Showcase in Balitmore, MD Tuesday to announce that the NewsHour would begin its fifth iteration this fall as the 'PBS NewsHour.'

	May 7, 2009 Business Media Ask Themselves: 'Did We Blow It?' The business press convened in Denver recently to answer a key question: When it comes to coverage of the meltdown, did 9,000 journalists blow it?

	May 2, 2009 Heading to the Epicenter of the H1N1 Flu Virus Senior NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez is in Mexico City to report on the H1N1 flu virus outbreak. In this reporter's notebook, he writes about his state of mind en route to the city.



	APRIL April 28, 2009 Court Rules FCC May Pursue Fines for On-air Profanity The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the government could threaten broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single profanity on live television, yet stopped short of ruling whether the policy violates the Constitution. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the day in court.

	April 20, 2009 Investigative Reporting Hard Hit by Media Cutbacks Two media organizations won Pulitzer Prizes Monday for investigative reporting even as news organizations are being forced to cut back on such coverage. Two media analysts examine the future for investigative journalism.

	April 20, 2009 Next Steps Unclear for Jailed U.S. Journalist in Iran Iran's judiciary ordered an investigation Monday into the case of U.S. journalist Roxana Saberi, who faces a prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges. Analysts and journalists, including NPR CEO Vivian Schiller, assess what may be next for Saberi.

	April 20, 2009 Iran to Investigate Case of Jailed U.S. Journalist Iran's judiciary ordered an investigation Monday into the case of U.S. journalist Roxana Saberi, who faces a prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges.

	April 16, 2009 British Singing Hopeful Becomes Internet Sensation Susan Boyle, a singing contestant on the U.K. reality show "Britain's Got Talent," became an unlikely Internet sensation this week. ITN's ITV news correspondent Phil Reay-Smith examines Boyle's appeal.

	April 13, 2009 As Newspapers Cut Back, Online Reporters Step In Hard hit by declining readers and revenues, newspapers across the country are making cuts or shutting down altogether. Experts examine how new online sources of local news and reporting are gaining popularity as newspapers cut back.

	April 7, 2009 Americans' Attitude Toward Recession Shows Mix of Optimism, Despair A new poll reveals that many Americans are more optimistic and confident about the general economy's recovery than they are about their own personal financial situations. The Hotline's Amy Walter assesses the new data.



	MARCH March 26, 2009 Obama Takes New Approach to Rallying Public Support President Barack Obama took part in an online town hall meeting Thursday, the latest in a blitz of public appearances aimed at boosting support for his economic policies. Analysts and historians offer insight on the president's outreach tactics.

	March 19, 2009 Editorial Views on the AIG Bonus Backlash Amid a public outcry this week over the payment of bonuses to executives at bailout-funded firm AIG, editorial pages and columnists across the country have also been weighing in on the issue. Read a roundup of some of those voices here.

	March 16, 2009 As Newspapers Start to Fold, Industry Seeks Survival Plan With record numbers of layoffs at newspapers around the country and some other publications, such as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, moving entire operations online, industry professionals are struggling to find a new business model to carry them through the changing media landscape. Analysts discuss the situation.

	March 13, 2009 Debate Emerges Over Media's Role in Financial Meltdown Comedian and "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart held a high-profile sparring match with CNBC's Jim Cramer this week over the cable network's coverage in the lead up to the Wall Street meltdown. A panel of business writers weighs the media's role in the economic crisis.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 27, 2009 Text: Obama's Speech to Troops at Camp Lejeune President Barack Obama said U.S. combat operations in Iraq will end by Aug. 31, 2010, but some troops would remain to support Iraqis. Following is the text of his speech, as prepared for delivery at Camp Lejeune Marine base in North Carolina.

	Feb. 26, 2009 Pentagon to Allow Coverage of War Dead With Family Consent The Pentagon has changed its policy to allow news organizations to photograph the homecoming ceremonies of dead U.S. troops, under the condition that their families allow it.

	Feb. 19, 2009 Amid Calls for Ouster, Burris Proclaims Innocence Illinois Sen. Roland Burris pleaded with his state's residents, politicians and media to "stop the rush to judgment" Wednesday as calls for his ouster grew over new details about his contacts with deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

	Feb. 16, 2009 Hundreds of Stations Proceeding With Transition From Analog to Digital TV Despite the passing of a bill by Congress to delay the transition from analog to digital television until June, hundreds of stations across the United States have decided to stick with the original deadline of Feb. 17.

	Feb. 10, 2009 Rekindling the Electronic Book's Future: Amazon Unveils Updated Reading Device Despite Amazon's unveiling of the latest version of its electronic reading device, the Kindle, to the delight of many bookworms Monday, it appears that bookshelves, libraries and backpacks have not been rendered obsolete -- at least not yet.

	Feb. 4, 2009 Congress Votes to Delay Switch to Digital TV Until June Congress passed a bill Wednesday delaying the transition from analog to digital television until June to give Americans more time to prepare for the switch. A reporter gives an update.

	Feb. 4, 2009 House OKs Delaying Digital TV Switch Until June The country's transition to digital television is being postponed until June 12, following a vote in the House of Representatives that sends the bill to the White House, where President Barack Obama is expected to sign it.



	JANUARY Jan. 30, 2009 The Digital TV Conversion On Feb. 4, 2009, the House gave final Congressional approval to a measure to postpone the end of analog TV signals until June 12. The bill now goes to President Barack Obama, who is expected to sign it.

	Jan. 28, 2009 House Defeats Bill to Delay Digital TV Switch The House voted against a bill Wednesday to delay the nation's switch to digital television, handing a defeat to President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats who voiced concern that consumers needed more time to prepare for the transition.

	Jan. 27, 2009 Obama Addresses Arab World in First Post-Inaugural Interview In his first extensive post-inaugural interview, President Obama assured Muslims that America was not an enemy. Hisham Melhem, Washington bureau chief of Al Arabiya, discusses the Middle East's reaction to the Al-Arabiya interview and Obama's challenges ahead in the region.

	Jan. 26, 2009 Switch to Digital TV Prompts Concerns, Calls for Delay The impending switch to digital TV has caused confusion in some households and prompted Congress to consider delaying the switchover even further over concerns that the message has not yet reached some important groups. Kwame Holman reports.

	Jan. 21, 2009 Change Comes Quickly to the White House Web Site To further President Barack Obama's pledge for more government transparency, the White House plans to use the Internet to communicate directly with citizens and expand technology's role in the presidency. Ray Suarez reports.

	Jan. 7, 2009 Apple Removes iTunes Copying Restrictions, Makes Price Changes for Downloads Apple has announced its plans to make music from four major record companies available through iTunes without copying restrictions and outlined a new three-tiered pricing system for individual songs. A reporter discusses the implications of the changes for the music industry.

	Jan. 2, 2009 Documentary Traces Family's Struggle After Katrina Herbert Gettridge struggled for years to rebuild his New Orleans home in the lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina. In an interview, producer June Cross describes how she documented Gettridge's story in "The Old Man and the Storm" which airs on "Frontline" on Jan. 6.