2009 NOVEMBER
Nov. 19, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 19, 2009

Complex U.S.-China Ties Took Center Stage on Obama's Asia Trip
President Obama concluded a four-nation Asian tour Thursday that marked a potential turning point in relations between the U.S. and an increasingly influential China. A panel of Asia experts discusses the trip's high points and low points with Jeffrey Brown.

  

Nov. 18, 2009

Afghan Corruption Complicates U.S. War Review
Gwen Ifill speaks with Afghanistan experts about the government's corruption and what that could mean for U.S. war strategy there.

  

Nov. 18, 2009

Karzai Vows to Stamp out Corruption in Afghanistan
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the eve of his inauguration to discuss corruption. Gwen Ifill reports.

  

Nov. 18, 2009

Reporter's Podcast: Afghan Dilemma Recalls Vietnam Lessons
As the Obama administration grapples with the question of whether to send more troops to Afghanistan, a number of historians have spoken about the similarities between the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan.

Nov. 16, 2009

'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."

  

Nov. 13, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 13, 2009

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."

  

Nov. 13, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 12, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 12, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 12, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 12, 2009

Competing Philosophies Emerge in Review of Afghan Strategy
President Obama has ordered his top advisers to revise the Afghan war options they presented him. That word came after the top U.S. diplomat in Afghanistan warned against sending large new numbers of troops. Judy Woodruff talks to a reporter for more.

  

Nov. 12, 2009

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. 11, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 11, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 11, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 11, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 11, 2009

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

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

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.

  

Nov. 11, 2009

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

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.

  

Nov. 10, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 10, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 10, 2009

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

Extended Interview with Karzai: 'We Do What Is Right' for Afghanistan
In an exclusive interview with Margaret Warner, Afghan President Hamid Karzai acknowledges there is corruption at different levels of government, but says the country is working to address it and that the international community must respect the decisions of the Afghan courts.

Nov. 9, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 9, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 9, 2009

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

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. 6, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 6, 2009

Karzai Faces Western Pressure to Stamp Out Corruption
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the Afghanistan government must wipe out corruption. Margaret Warner reports from Kabul.

  

Nov. 6, 2009

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. 5, 2009

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

U.N. Exits Afghanistan Following Deadly Suicide Bombing
In Afghanistan, the U.N. announced that it is pulling back 600 employees after a deadly attack on staff. Margaret Warner has more from Kabul.

  

Nov. 5, 2009

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.

  

Nov. 4, 2009

Abdullah Calls for Legitimacy in Afghan Government
Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah spoke with Margaret Warner in Kabul Wednesday to discuss his decision to drop out of the runoff election and allegations of electoral fraud shrouding President Hamid Karzai's new term.

  

Nov. 4, 2009

Taliban Link Explored in British Troop Deaths
Nick Paton Walsh of Independent Television News reports on a fatal attack in Afghanistan against British soldiers patrolling Helmand Province.

  

Nov. 4, 2009

Iranian Protesters Clash on Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Takeover
Thousands of Iranians rallied outside the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran Wednesday to mark 30 years since Iranian students took over the compound and held dozens of Americans hostage. Opposition supporters also briefly staged their own protests.

Nov. 3, 2009

U.S. Policymakers See Potential Shift in Afghanistan
Gwen Ifill speaks with policymakers about the American response to President Karzai's victory this week.

  

Nov. 3, 2009

Karzai Calls for Afghan Unity After Election
Margaret Warner updates the situation in Afghanistan, where she has been reporting on President Hamid Karzai's victory after a disputed election.

  

Nov. 3, 2009

Robert MacNeil: Covering the Rise of the Berlin Wall
On Aug. 12, 1961, Robert MacNeil, then a junior correspondent for NBC News, was dispatched to Berlin to cover the unfolding events that would lead to the construction of a wall separating East and West Germany.

Nov. 3, 2009

Karzai Vows to Combat Corruption, But Offers Few Specifics
In his first speech since being declared the victor in the disputed Afghan presidential election, President Hamid Karzai vowed Tuesday to fight corruption and unite the country's disparate factions.

Nov. 2, 2009

Afghanistan's Next Steps Unclear After Runoff Cancelation
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won another term in office after his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, unexpectedly dropped out of the runoff election. Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan.

  

OCTOBER
Oct. 30, 2009

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.

  

Oct. 30, 2009

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.

  

Oct. 30, 2009

As Afghan Strategy Develops, Clinton Focuses On Pakistan
President Obama called in his national security team to the White House on Friday to review U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ended a trip designed to smooth ties between Washington and Islamabad.

  

Oct. 30, 2009

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. 29, 2009

Ex-State Department Official Explains Exit Over Afghan War Strategy
In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Matthew Hoh, the first U.S. official known to resign in protest to America's presence in Afghanistan, discusses his objections to the war.