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	2008 DECEMBER Dec. 31, 2008 Senate Leadership Weighs Blocking Burris Appointment After embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's named Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat, Democratic Senate leaders claim they will invoke their constitutional power to block the appointment. Analysts discuss the situation's legal and political implications.

	Dec. 31, 2008 Israel Aims to Curb Rocket Fire, Weapons Smuggling in Gaza Fighting continued between Israel and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip Wednesday, with Israel destroying key underground tunnels. A top Israeli defense official discusses the situation.

	Dec. 31, 2008 Nepal's Refugee Camps About 100,000 refugees from Bhutan have been living in U.N.-run refugee camps in eastern Nepal since the early 1990s. Many of these ethnic Nepalese are in the process of being resettled in other countries, but a few hard-liners are looking to return to Bhutan -- even through force.

	Dec. 30, 2008 Defiant Blagojevich Names Appointee for Senate Seat Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed former state Attorney General Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama's Senate seat Tuesday, prompting objections by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. Reporters mull the move.

	Dec. 30, 2008 Shaky Cease-fire, Political Dynamics Led to Burst of Israeli-Hamas Violence Gulf leaders are set to meet Wednesday in Cairo for an Arab League Summit amid increased international pressure on Israel to stop air strikes in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Two analysts probe both sides of the conflict.

	Dec. 30, 2008 Egyptian Ambassador Offers Views on Gaza Violence Israel continued airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza Tuesday, indicating its intention to launch further attacks in the coming days. Egyptian ambassador Sameh Shoukry discusses his country's role in the crisis and his government's controversial decision to keep Egypt's border posts with Gaza closed.

	Dec. 29, 2008 Israeli Forces Hit Hamas Hard in Retaliation for Rocket Fire; 300 Dead In the deadliest show of force against Palestinian targets in decades, Israeli aircraft pounded the Gaza Strip Monday for a third day, targeting militant leaders and key symbols of the militant group Hamas.

	Dec. 29, 2008 As Inauguration Day Draws Near, Obama's Foreign Policy Challenges Grow The Mumbai terror attacks and this month's Gaza conflict have highlighted the many foreign policy issues President-elect Barack Obama will face as soon as he takes office. Columnists discuss how the president-elect and his team may prioritize the problems.

	Dec. 29, 2008 Israeli, Palestinian Officials Outline Views on Gaza Battle As Israel continues strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza amid rocket fire, Israeli Ambassador Sallai Meridor and U.N. Palestinian Observer Riyad Mansour discuss the conflict.

	Dec. 29, 2008 Somali President's Departure Marks Next Step for Transitional Government Somalia's President Abdullahi Yusuf resigned Monday after failing to stabilize the African country that has lacked a functioning central government for 17 years.

	Dec. 26, 2008 Shields, Gerson Reflect on Historic Year, Challenges Ahead After a year that saw a global economic crisis develop and a historic presidential election take place, Mark Shields and Michael Gerson look back on 2008's news highlights and discuss what to expect in the year to come.

	Dec. 26, 2008 Researchers Hope Obama Team Will Reinvigorate Role of Science Adviser Scientists and scientific organizations hailed President-elect Barack Obama's choice of top science advisers as a "dream team" this week.

	Dec. 26, 2008 With Economy in Shambles, Congress Turns Focus to Middle Class As the economy continues in a downward spiral, members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are concentrating on serving the needs of the middle class. Kwame Holman speaks to legislators preparing to tackle the economic crisis.

	Dec. 26, 2008 Israel Opens Gaza Border Despite Rocket Fire Israel opened three border crossings into Gaza Friday, allowing in fuel and other goods for the first time in 10 days, as militants fired another round of rockets into Israel.

	Dec. 25, 2008 Local Militias to Help Battle Growing Taliban Resistance in Afghanistan U.S. and Afghan leaders are preparing to arm local militia groups to help curb rising Taliban violence in Afghanistan. The strategy comes from similar successful efforts in Iraq. Dexter Filkins of the New York Times reports on the development.

	Dec. 25, 2008 Guinea Officials Surrender as Junta Chief Claims Presidency Guinea's prime minister and about 30 other government leaders surrendered Thursday at an army barracks, as Capt. Moussa Camara, the head of a military coup, declared himself the new leader of the western African country.

	Dec. 24, 2008 Presidential Historians Mull Shape of Obama Administration Thus Far As President-elect Barack Obama completes the team of advisors and officers who will try to execute his campaign promises and navigate an economic crisis, historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith offer their perspectives of the Cabinet.

	Dec. 24, 2008 Following the Bailout Money Trail Yields Few Answers With about half of the federal bailout allocation spent, questions remain about how exactly recipient banks used the money. Analysts give an update on where this $350 billion has gone.

	Dec. 24, 2008 Historian Eyes Cabinet-shaping in Times of Crisis Historian Richard Norton Smith examines how past presidents who took office in times of national crisis shaped their cabinets and discusses what President-elect Barack Obama could learn from them.

	Dec. 23, 2008 Biden Set to Inherit Expanded Vice Presidential Powers After Cheney Era As one of the most assertive vice presidents in American history, Dick Cheney changed the role of the office more than many of his predecessors. Analysts examine the evolution of the office and how Vice President elect Joe Biden will likely handle the job.

	Dec. 23, 2008 Obama Staff Report Reveals No Inappropriate Communication With Blagojevich President-elect Barack Obama released a report Tuesday showing no inappropriate communications between members of his staff and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who is accused to trying to sell Obama's vacant Senate seat. NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett provides an update.

	Dec. 23, 2008 Obama Report Says Aides Had No Improper Contact With Blagojevich President-elect Barack Obama and two top advisers met last week with federal investigators who are building a corruption case against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a report released Tuesday afternoon.

	Dec. 23, 2008 Zimbabwe's Mugabe Resists Calls to Step Down Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has rejected recent calls from the United States and Britain to resign, deeming them "stupid and foolish" in the latest war of words involving the troubled southern African nation.

	Dec. 22, 2008 Details Scarce on How Banks Are Spending Rescue Funds With half of the $700 billion in financial industry rescue funds already allocated, new questions are emerging over exactly how banks have used the money. A financial reporter and a top GAO official examine the issue.

	Dec. 22, 2008 Obama Expands Job Growth Goals as Part of Broad Stimulus Proposal President-elect Barack Obama is planning to create or preserve three million jobs over the next two years through a series of government construction projects and a massive stimulus plan. A Washington Post reporter takes a closer look at Mr. Obama's job growth goals.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Shields and Brooks Examine Auto Plan, Blagojevich Case, Kennedy's Senate Bid This week, the White House announced an aid package to keep the Big Three afloat, and Gov. Rod Blagojevich denied accusations of plotting to sell President-elect Obama's senate seat. Mark Shields and David Brooks offer their analysis.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Franken Takes Lead in Minnesota Senate Recount Democratic contender for the Minnesota Senate seat Al Franken took a 250-vote lead over Republican incumbent Norm Coleman in the still undecided Senate race Friday, but thousands of ballot challenges remain unresolved.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Rescue Plan Would Force Auto Companies to Restructure President Bush has unveiled a $17 billion automaker rescue plan that will force the companies to restructure in order to remain competitive. A White House economist and a congressman debate the package.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Hamas Ends Six-Month Truce With Israel; Egypt Urges Restraint Hamas leaders in Gaza declared an end to a troubled six-month truce with Israel and vowed to respond to any attack, as Egypt -- which helped broker the ceasefire -- called for restraint on Friday.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Blagojevich Proclaims Innocence, Plans to Fight Corruption Charges In his first public comments since his arrest last week on charge of corruption, embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Friday he will be vindicated and has no intention of letting what he called a "political lynch mob" force him from his job.

	Dec. 19, 2008 The Voice of Harvey Milk The "Hope Speech" became Harvey Milk's stump speech. He gave a skeletal version when he declared his candidacy in 1977 and an expanded version in 1978 for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade, later known as the Gay Pride Parade.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Obama Picks Moderate GOP Lawmaker to Oversee Transportation Department President-elect Barack Obama announced Friday his appointment of Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood to head the nation's Department of Transportation, calling on the Republican's seven terms of congressional experience and six years on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Watergate 'Deep Throat' Source Felt Dies at 95 W. Mark Felt, the former FBI official who revealed himself as "Deep Throat" 30 years after he tipped off Washington Post reporters to the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, has died at age 95.

	Dec. 18, 2008 Controversy Emerges Over Obama's Choice of Inauguration Pastor President-elect Barack Obama has fielded criticism for choosing Christian leader Rev. Rick Warren, whose conservative views are in contrast with some of Obama's base supporters, to give an inaugural invocation. Analysts discuss the controversy.

	Dec. 18, 2008 Automakers Idle Plants While Awaiting Federal Action Faced with historically slow sales, the big three auto companies have made more cost-cutting moves, including temporarily shuttering plants, in an attempt to stay afloat while the government debates an auto industry aid package. A reporter in Detroit provides an update.

	Dec. 18, 2008 New Financial Team to Tackle Obama's Calls for Oversight President-elect Barack Obama called for more regulatory reform as he announced his picks for key financial positions, and tapped veteran securities regulator Mary Schapiro to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.

	Dec. 17, 2008 Caroline Kennedy's Senate Bid Raises Debate Caroline Kennedy may have a long record in the political spotlight, but some are questioning whether she has the public service experience to fill the Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. Columnists weigh what she might bring to the job.

	Dec. 17, 2008 As Obama Finalizes Cabinet, More Senate Seats in Question Lawmakers are still grappling with how to fill the open Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama, while Obama's latest selections to his Cabinet will create more high-level vacancies. Stuart Rothenberg gives an update on how the seats might be filled.

	Dec. 16, 2008 After Tough Year, Republicans Mull Next Steps After a historic 2008 presidential election, the Republican Party is facing new questions on how it should shape its agenda in the years to come. The co-authors of "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream" discuss the road ahead for the GOP.

	Dec. 16, 2008 Obama Taps Chicago Schools Chief for Education Post President-elect Barack Obama named Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan as his pick for education secretary Tuesday. Analysts examine the challenges facing U.S. schools and how Duncan's efforts to turn around troubled Chicago schools will translate to the Cabinet post.

	Dec. 16, 2008 Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate to Record Low The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate to an all-time low target range of zero to 0.25 percent Tuesday in an effort to fight the deepening recession.

	Dec. 16, 2008 New South African Political Party Names Leader South Africa's new Congress of the People party named former defense minister Mosiuoa Lekota as its leader Tuesday and said it would challenge the ruling African National Congress in March's general elections.

	Dec. 15, 2008 Bush's Final Iraq Visit Prompts Mixed Responses President Bush ended his farewell trip to Iraq and Afghanistan on Monday, where he met with officials about security matters and visited U.S. troops stationed in both conflict zones. Two Middle East analysts discuss the Bush administration's legacy in Iraq.

	Dec. 15, 2008 Questions Linger Over Unresolved Senate Seats Weeks after the election, the Senate faces vacancies in three states, including the unresolved race in Minnesota. The Hotline's Amy Walter discusses questions remaining possible Senate successors for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

	Dec. 15, 2008 Obama Unveils Environmental, Energy Policy Team President-elect Barack Obama named a former head of the EPA and a Nobel prize-winning scientist to his energy and environmental policy teams Monday. Analysts discuss how Obama's picks will carry out his agenda.

	Dec. 12, 2008 Shields and Brooks Mull Auto Rescue, Blagojevich Scandal Political news took a dramatic turn this week with the corruption charges levied against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the Blagojevich story and the debate over aid for automakers.

	Dec. 12, 2008 Automakers Look to White House to Revive Bailout Hopes The White House said Friday it may use funds from the $700 billion financial bailout package to aid struggling U.S. automakers after the Senate rejected a rescue plan. Analysts discuss the debate over the bailout.

	Dec. 12, 2008 UAW Chief Gettelfinger Defends Position on Wage Cuts The White House said Friday it may use funds from the $700 billion financial bailout package to aid struggling U.S. automakers after the Senate rejected a rescue plan. UAW head Ron Gettelfinger explains his position.

	Dec. 12, 2008 Opinions Differ on Cause of Mumbai Attacks Analysts disagree on whether the decades' old conflict over control of the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan inspired the attacks in late November in Mumbai, India, or whether the objectives of the fighters go beyond the disputed region.

	Dec. 12, 2008 Profile: Robert Mugabe Robert Mugabe, long-time leader of Zimbabwe, was hailed as a hero during his country's liberation from the UK, but has since maintained power in controversial elections and garnered international criticism for how he is running the African nation.

	Dec. 12, 2008 White House Weighs Action on Auto Rescue The White House said Friday it was considering tapping the $700 billion financial industry bailout fund to prevent the collapse of the ailing U.S. auto giants after the Senate failed to reach a compromise on a rescue package for Detroit's Big Three.

	Dec. 11, 2008 Daschle Tapped for Dual Role to Reform Health Care President-elect Barack Obama named Tom Daschle Thursday to head the Department of Health and Human Services and direct his administration's sweeping health care initiatives. Susan Denzter discusses the selection.

	Dec. 11, 2008 Pressure Increases on Gov. Blagojevich to Resign President-elect Barack Obama repeated his call Thursday for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to step down as more details of the governor's corruption and bribery scandal continue to emerge. NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW in Chicago updates the case.

	Dec. 11, 2008 Obama Renews Call for Blagojevich to Step Down President-elect Barack Obama bluntly repeated his call for embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign Thursday, saying he is "as appalled and disappointed as anyone" over his home state's corruption scandal.

	Dec. 11, 2008 Suicide Bombing in Kirkuk Kills at Least 55 In one of the deadliest attacks in Iraq in the past six months, a suicide bomber killed at least 55 people and wounded 120 Thursday in a crowded restaurant in Kirkuk, a city in northern Iraq.

	Dec. 11, 2008 Daschle Selected as Health and Human Services Secretary President-elect Barack Obama chose former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle as Secretary of Health and Human Services, a selection that signals the importance of health care in the next administration.

	Dec. 11, 2008 GOP Could Put Brakes on Auto Rescue Bill As a compromise deal between Democrats and the White House to extend $14 billion in emergency loans to struggling U.S. automakers moves forward, it faces strong opposition by some GOP lawmakers.

	Dec. 10, 2008 Greece Grapples With Protests, Anger Over Teen's Death A strike over economic policies in Greece shut down banks, schools, hospitals and flights Wednesday, but did nothing to end the unrest over the shooting death of a teenager on Saturday. Former Ambassador to Greece Nicholas Burns delves into the country's troubles.

	Dec. 10, 2008 Blagojevich Scandal Shakes Politics in Illinois and Beyond Officials are considering a special election for Illinois' vacant Senate seat after the corruption charges levied against Gov. Rod Blagojevich. A panel examines what the case says about politics in Illinois and beyond.

	Dec. 10, 2008 Gwen Ifill Discusses Corruption Charges Against Illinois Gov. Blagojevich NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke about the corruption charges surrounding Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, including the accusation that he tried to auction off the Senate seat formerly held by President-elect Barack Obama.

	Dec. 10, 2008 Obama Calls for Blagojevich to Resign A day after his arrest on a wide-ranging set of corruption charges, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich headed back to work Wednesday as President-elect Barack Obama issued a call for him to resign.

	Dec. 10, 2008 New Round of N. Korea Nuclear Talks Hits Impasse Three days of six-party talks in Beijing over the verification of North Korea's nuclear development program stalled Wednesday, top U.S. negotiator Christopher Hill said.

	Dec. 9, 2008 Zimbabwe's Cholera Crisis Spurs New Calls for Mugabe to Step Down In the wake of Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak, worsening food shortages and political unrest, some international leaders are urging embattled President Robert Mugabe to step down. An analyst provides an update on the situation.

	Dec. 9, 2008 Congress Debates Details of Automaker Rescue Plan Senate leaders continued to hammer out details of a rescue plan for U.S. automakers Tuesday, including limits on executive compensation and federal oversight of industry restructuring. Sens. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Richard Shelby, R-Ala., debate the plan's merits.

	Dec. 9, 2008 Corruption Charges Surround Ill. Gov. Blagojevich Officials arrested Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Tuesday on allegations of soliciting bribes for President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat and other claims. Reporters detail the charges.

	Dec. 9, 2008 Illinois Governor Arrested in Corruption Probe Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiring to benefit financially through his authority to appoint a U.S. senator to fill the vacancy left by Barack Obama's election as president.

	Dec. 9, 2008 Bush Joins Calls for Mugabe to Step Down President Bush said in a statement Tuesday that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe should step down and called for African support to end his "tyranny" as a growing chorus of foreign leaders calls for the embattled leader to quit his post.

	Dec. 8, 2008 Auto Rescue Plan Advances as Congress, White House Near Deal Congressional leaders are hammering out a deal with the White House to offer General Motors and Chrysler $15 billion in low-interest loans. Two reporters discusses the details.

	Dec. 8, 2008 Blackwater Guards Charged With Manslaughter in Shooting Deaths of Iraqis Blackwater Worldwide security guards fired on innocent Iraqis with a machine gun and launched a grenade into a girls' school during a gruesome Baghdad shooting in 2007, prosecutors said Monday in announcing manslaughter charges against five guards.

	Dec. 8, 2008 Markets See Early Lift on Infrastructure, Auto Bailout Plans U.S. stocks enjoyed an upbeat opening Monday as investors reacted to President-elect Barack Obama's plan to launch an infrastructure spending package to boost job growth and news that a deal on bailing out Detroit's Big Three automakers may be near.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Economy's Stumbles, Obama's Cabinet Top Week's News Columnists David Brooks and Ruth Marcus weigh the news of the week, including rising job losses, the auto industry bailout and President-elect Barack Obama's latest Cabinet picks.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Impact of Mumbai Attacks Resonates Throughout India Anger and grief from the Mumbai attacks has spread throughout Indian cities and villages both large and small as people struggle to make sense of the bloodshed. NewsHour special correspondent Simon Marks reports from India on reaction to the attacks around the country.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Mumbai After the Attacks The recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, took more than 170 lives and have stirred anger at both India's government and neighboring Pakistan.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Obama Campaign Fundraising Totals Near $750 Million, New Records Show President-elect Barack Obama raised a record-breaking $745 million throughout his presidential campaign, the Federal Election Committee reported Thursday.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Obama Campaign Fundraising Totals Near $750 Million, New Records Show President-elect Barack Obama raised a record-breaking $745 million throughout his presidential campaign, the Federal Election Committee reported Thursday.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Pakistani Envoy Details Government's Response to Mumbai Investigation As pressure grows on Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, Pakistan's Ambassador to the U.S., Husain Haqqani, details Islamabad's view on the assault and reacts to allegations of Pakistani links to the assailants.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Pakistan Under Pressure as Mumbai Fallout Continues With pressure increasing on Pakistan to play a wider role in the investigation of the attacks in Mumbai, India, Margaret Warner updates the latest developments and speaks with Simon Marks, who is reporting from India, on the overall security situation in the country.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Auto Execs Make Bailout Case to Skeptical Lawmakers Executives of Detroit's Big Three auto companies appeared before the Senate Banking Committee Thursday to renew their much-debated request for billions in federal aid. Judy Woodruff reports on the hearing.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Obama to Face Lengthy Foreign Policy To-Do List Recent attacks in Mumbai, India, mark the newest foreign policy issue that the incoming Obama administration will face, along with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other hotspots. So what are the foreign policy challenges facing the president-elect and what issues should he look at first? Experts answered your questions.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Rice Visits Pakistan Urging Cooperation in Mumbai Investigation Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice increased pressure on Pakistani leaders Thursday to cooperate with India to find the attackers responsible for last week's attacks in Mumbai.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Clinton's Appointment and Obama's Transition Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill reflected on President-elect Barack Obama's recent nomination of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and the transition process in a reporter's notebook.

	Dec. 3, 2008 Obama Taps Former Rival Richardson for Commerce President-elect Barack Obama picked Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., as his commerce secretary nominee Tuesday. Amy Walter of The Hotline looks at how Mr. Obama's Cabinet is shaping up and recent developments in outstanding Senate races.

	Dec. 3, 2008 Ford CEO Promises Shift to Smaller Cars, Greater Efficiency if Industry Survives By the week's end, lawmakers will review business plans submitted Tuesday by Detroit's Big Three. Ford CEO Alan Mulally explains his auto company's proposal to avoid bankruptcy.

	Dec. 3, 2008 Chambliss Wins Ga. Run-off, Democrats Fall Short of 60 Senate Seats Republican incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss decisively won a second term in Georgia's Tuesday run-off, blocking Democratic efforts to reach 60 Senate seats.

	Dec. 3, 2008 Riots Break Out as Zimbabwe Faces Cholera Epidemic, Hyperinflation Doctors, teachers and union members clashed with riot police in the streets of Zimbabwe's capital of Harare as they protested the country's deepening economic meltdown and a cholera epidemic that has been blamed on poor infrastructure.

	Dec. 3, 2008 As Thousands Protest Indian Government, Rice Tells Pakistan to Aid Attacks Probe U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday that Pakistan has a "special responsibility" to cooperate with the probe into last week's attacks in Mumbai as protesters took to the streets to voice dissatisfaction with India's government.

	Dec. 2, 2008 Political Uncertainty in Thailand Grows After Court Ruling Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat was removed from power, banned from politics for five years and his People Power Party disbanded on Tuesday as Thailand's three-year political crisis continued. An analyst explains the what's next for the troubled nation.

	Dec. 2, 2008 Governors Press Their Case for Economic Recovery Plan President-elect Barack Obama met with state leaders at the National Governors Association conference Tuesday to help shape an economic recovery plan. A panel of governors describes how states are handling the financial downturn.

	Dec. 2, 2008 Lessons From Presidents Past As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office amid an economic crisis and conflicts overseas, the experiences of former presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt are being regularly recalled, including by Mr. Obama himself.

	Dec. 2, 2008 Ga. Voters Cast Ballots in Senate Run-off Election While much political attention in past weeks has centered on President-elect Barack Obama's picks for his incoming administration, Georgia voters are casting ballots again Tuesday in an important run-off that has national implications.

	Dec. 2, 2008 Thai Court Rules to Disband Governing Party, Dismiss Prime Minister Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat was removed from power, banned from politics for five years and his People Power Party disbanded on Tuesday as Thailand's three-year political crisis continued.

	Dec. 1, 2008 After Attacks, India-Pakistan Tensions Resurface Last week's terror attacks in India's business hub, Mumbai, caused old tensions between India and Pakistan to resurface. Analysts discuss the causes and where the disagreements stand in the aftermath.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama Crafts Team to Rethink Foreign Policy Challenges President-elect Obama announced his national security team Monday, choosing Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and keeping Robert Gates as defense secretary. Analysts including former secretary of state Madeleine Albright and Sen. Jack Reed discuss the picks.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Stocks Pummeled as Recession Becomes Official A group of academic economists confirmed on Monday suspicions that the troubled U.S. economy is in a recession, saying the economic downturn began in December 2007.

	Dec. 1, 2008 President-elect Obama Retains Gates as Defense Secretary President-elect Barack Obama has decided to retain Robert Gates as defense secretary, signaling his desire to have operational continuity and stability in the Pentagon as the United States fights two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama Taps Former NATO Chief Jones as National Security Adviser Gen. James L. Jones will bring "the dual experience of serving in uniform and as a diplomat/; to the position of national security adviser, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday in appointing the former NATO commander to the top Cabinet post.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama Selects Susan Rice as Ambassador to U.N. When President-elect Barack Obama nominated Susan Rice as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, Rice said she could think of "no more important time" to represent the United States to the world body.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Arizona Gov. Napolitano Nominated to Head Obama's Homeland Security Efforts President-elect Barack Obama on Monday named Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano -- who has pioneered security efforts along the volatile Arizona-Mexico border -- to head the nation's Department of Homeland Security.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Military Recruitment Called into Question Over Promises, Methods With a low proportion of the nation's growing Hispanic population represented in the American military, recruiters are trying to enlist more Latino youth. Martin Terrones reports on controversial tactics surrounding the recruitment of high school students and promises of eventual citizenship for immigrant soldiers.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama's Former Rival Clinton Chosen as Secretary of State President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, his fierce competitor for the Democratic presidential nomination, as his pick for the high-profile Cabinet post of secretary of state in his new administration.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 28, 2008 Obama Tasked With Vetting Economic Policy Team's Competing Ideas Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine President-elect Barack Obama's new economic team and the challenges he may face in evaluating their views on the financial crisis.

	Nov. 28, 2008 Obama's Win Stirs Cautious Optimism in Britain President-elect Barack Obama's election victory has prompted both excitement and reflection among Britons. Margaret Warner reports on the impact of Mr. Obama's win on Britain's relationship with the U.S. and on British expectations for Mr. Obama's leadership.

	Nov. 27, 2008 Lincoln, Roosevelt Presidencies Offer Lessons for Obama Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt both took office during times of crisis, and their leadership may provide President-elect Barack Obama with some insight into the road ahead. Authors with new biographies of Lincoln and FDR examine what Mr. Obama may learn from presidents past.

	Nov. 27, 2008 Iraqi Parliament Approves U.S. Security Deal Iraq's parliament approved Thursday a security pact with the United States that outlines the withdrawal of U.S. troops by the end of 2011 and may mark a new turn toward Iraqi sovereignty. A reporter in Baghdad discusses the next steps with Judy Woodruff.

	Nov. 26, 2008 Robert Gates' Likely Re-Appointment at the Pentagon Stirs Debate President-elect Barack Obama will likely ask Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remain as Pentagon Chief when his administration takes over. A retired brigadier general and a former Bush administration official debate the pros and cons of keeping Gates at the helm.

	Nov. 26, 2008 Obama's Economic Strategy Begins to Emerge as Team Takes Shape In an attempt to combat the economic crisis, President-elect Barack Obama has appointed key members of his economic team, including former Fed Chair Paul Volcker, to lead an economic advisory panel. Two financial writers assess his team and financial recovery plans.

	Nov. 26, 2008 Thai Army Chief Urges PM to Quit as Protestors Paralyze Airport Thailand's army chief called for the country's prime minister to resign Wednesday in the face of protests that have paralyzed the government and stranded thousands of passengers at Bangkok's main airport.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Britain Crafts Tax Plan to Help Address Country's Economic Ills The British Parliament on Monday considered changes to its income and sales taxes as a means to alleviate the economic downturn. Margaret Warner reports from London about the proposed stimulus plan.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama: Optimistic Fiscal Team Determined to Revive American Economy President-elect Barack Obama unveiled his top economic advisers Monday, saying they share his desire to fuel long-term economic growth and create jobs. Economic experts examine the challenges that lie ahead for the team.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama Reportedly Mulls Keeping Gates as Defense Chief President-elect Barack Obama is reportedly considering retaining Robert Gates as defense secretary, which has sparked debate among Obama's supporters and others. NewsHour deputy senior producer Dan Sagalyn reports.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama Announces Economic Team, Prods New Congress to Pass Stimulus Package While introducing his team of economic advisors Monday, President-elect Barack Obama urged the incoming Congress to pass an economic stimulus plan "right away" to address the nation's ongoing economic crisis.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama Unveils New Economic Team President-elect Barack Obama named Timothy Geithner as his choice for Treasury Secretary and named other key members of his economic team. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery on during a press conference Thursday in Chicago.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Citigroup Offered Another Government Safety Net The U.S. government has again bailed out Citigroup, unveiling a bold plan Sunday night to inject $20 billion in fresh capital into the troubled financial giant and shoulder most of the potential losses on $306 billion of high-risk assets.

	Nov. 21, 2008 David Brooks and Ruth Marcus Discuss Obama's Cabinet Picks, Economy's Woes David Brooks and Ruth Marcus weigh reports that President-elect Barack Obama plans to choose Sen. Hillary Clinton and Timothy Geithner, among others, for Cabinet posts and the search for solutions to the economic crisis.

	Nov. 21, 2008 French Finance Minister Reflects on Economic Crisis Despite the deepening global financial crisis, France experienced a slight uptick in economic growth during the third quarter. French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde describes her country's situation in an interview with Margaret Warner.

	Nov. 21, 2008 Jittery Markets, Weak Data Cap Grim Week on Wall Street After a week of stock market dives and gloomy economic data, U.S. markets rebounded Friday, apparently on news reports that President-elect Barack Obama may choose Timothy Geithner as Treasury chief.

	Nov. 21, 2008 Biden Adviser Ted Kaufman Tapped to Take Over Senate Seat A longtime adviser to Vice President-elect Joe Biden, Ted Kaufman, will step into Biden's vacated Senate seat when he takes office in January, Delaware Gov. Ruth Anne Minner said Monday.

	Nov. 21, 2008 Thousands Protest U.S. Security Deal in Baghdad As Iraqi lawmakers spar over approval of a new U.S.-Iraqi security deal, scores of followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr took to the streets Friday to protest the pact, chanting slogans and burning an effigy of President George W. Bush.

	Nov. 21, 2008 After Leaving Washington Empty-handed, Automakers Set to Craft Recovery Plan While the Big Three U.S. automakers' hopes of an immediate financial shot in the arm were dashed Thursday on Capitol Hill, they are expected to meet lawmakers' demands to craft a convincing plan for rebuilding their once-mighty industry by Dec. 2.

	Nov. 20, 2008 In Weak Economy, Obama May Face Obstacles to Health Care Reform During his campaign for the White House, President-elect Barack Obama proposed lowering health care costs and helping the uninsured. Now he faces the tough task of implementing such reforms. Analysts examine the road ahead for health care initatives.

	Nov. 20, 2008 Waxman Ousts Dingell to Head House Energy Committee In a shift of Democratic leadership, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., defeated fellow Democrat John Dingell of Michigan in a vote amongst lawmakers over who should chair the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Kwame Holman reports on the move.

	Nov. 20, 2008 Markets Tumble, Citigroup Stocks Sink as Debate Over Auto Bailout Stalls U.S. stocks plunged again Thursday to a five-year low as hopes dimmed that lawmakers could quickly put together an aid package for U.S. automakers.

	Nov. 20, 2008 South Africa Withholds Aid to Zimbabwe; Health Crisis Grows South Africa said Thursday it will withhold aid for Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place amid reports of a growing public health crisis and Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's objections to a visit by former world leaders.

	Nov. 20, 2008 Piracy Offers Lucrative Career in Lawless Somalia The recent hijacking of a Saudi Arabian oil supertanker demonstrated Somali pirates' increasing capabilities to seize ships, despite the efforts of a multi-national naval force meant to deter such attacks.

	Nov. 20, 2008 U.S., World Stocks Tumble Amid Bleak Jobs Report U.S. stocks opened lower Thursday as investors worried that a possible failure by automakers to get a bailout would add to the economy's woes and as new data showed the number of new claims for jobless benefits was at its highest level in 16 years.

	Nov. 19, 2008 Obama Cabinet Picks May Face Intense Vetting Process President-elect Barack Obama's transition team is asking potential appointees for detailed background information, setting the stage for one of the toughest review processes to date. Analysts explain the reasoning behind the intense vetting strategy.

	Nov. 19, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses President-elect Obama's Cabinet Picks In a Reporter's Notebook, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed how President-elect Barack Obama and his team may approach the vetting process for possible Cabinet picks.

	Nov. 19, 2008 Stevens' Defeat Ends Long Political Career, Brings Democrats Closer to 60 Seats With a stunning victory in the Alaska Senate race declared late Tuesday, Democrats took another major step toward their target of reaching a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

	Nov. 19, 2008 Al-Qaida Warns President-elect Obama of Continuing U.S. Policies Al-Qaida made its first public statement about President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying it would continue attacks on the U.S. They also criticized Obama for his support of Israel and turning his back on his Muslim roots.

	Nov. 18, 2008 New Democratic Majority in Congress Leans Bipartisan Although the Senate is poised to have at least a 57-seat Democratic majority, the new Congress has begun to reach across party lines. Analysts mull the pros and cons of the Party's majority, its implications for President-elect Barack Obama and the unresolved Senate races.

	Nov. 18, 2008 Struggling Automakers Press Congress for Federal Aid On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Ben Bernanke and Henry Paulson defended their economic rescue strategy and automakers made their case for federal aid. Senators detail the debate over using bailout funds to help automakers.

	Nov. 18, 2008 Congo Rebels Announce Pullback to Aid Peace Bid In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebels announced a military pullback Tuesday to support a U.N. peace initiative and the government ousted its armed forces chief following a string of defeats.

	Nov. 18, 2008 Senate Democrats Allow Lieberman to Remain Committee Chair Senate Democrats decided Tuesday to allow Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, a former Democrat turned independent, to keep his post as a committee chair despite having supported Republican John McCain's failed run for the White House.

	Nov. 18, 2008 Bernanke, Paulson Defend New Bailout Strategy One week after the Bush administration changed the focus of the $700 billion rescue plan for Wall Street, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson defended the new strategy Tuesday when they testified before House members.

	Nov. 17, 2008 In First Interview After Election, Obama Discusses President's Abilities, Limits President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election interview Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes" offered insight on his immediate plans, long-term goals and limits to his presidential power. Ryan Lizza of the New Yorker discusses the interview's revelations.

	Nov. 17, 2008 Iraqi Lawmakers Evaluate Long-awaited U.S. Security Deal Iraqi lawmakers began debate Monday over a security agreement that will allow U.S. forces to remain in the country until the end of 2011. Analysts discuss the plan's details and remaining obstacles to its approval.

	Nov. 17, 2008 Financial Crisis Shows Global Reach in Sluggish British Economy On the heels of this weekend's G-20 summit of world leaders to assess the economic crisis, Margaret Warner reports from London on how the financial turmoil has impacted Great Britain -- where the upheaval has hit especially hard.

	Nov. 17, 2008 An Election Economics Post-Mortem Paul Solman answers questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 17, 2008 Iraq-U.S. Security Pact Faces Parliament's Approval Iraqi lawmakers began debate Monday over a security pact with the United States that will allow U.S. forces to remain for three more years, a day after the Iraqi Cabinet signed off on the deal.

	Nov. 17, 2008 Congress Set to Debate U.S. Auto Industry Bailout Congress returns to Washington Monday to convene a lame-duck session with the struggling auto industry as its first priority. Democrats want to use part of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout for emergency loans to help the Big Three carmakers.

	Nov. 17, 2008 Colombia's Displaced Face Education Challenges About 3 million Colombians are refugees in their own country, forced to leave their homes by FARC rebels or from violence caused by paramilitary groups. Children of displaced families are especially vulnerable and sometimes have difficulty getting to school.

	Nov. 14, 2008 Changes to Bailout Package, Obama Transition Top Week's News Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks assess the latest changes to the implementation of the $700 billion federal rescue plan, the Obama administration's ongoing transition process and other news of the week.

	Nov. 14, 2008 Treasury Draws Criticism from Leaders on Capitol Hill During Friday's Congressional hearing about changes to the focus of the $700 billion federal bailout, lawmakers in both parties criticized the latest modifications by Treasury. Judy Woodruff wraps up the latest.

	Nov. 14, 2008 Questions Linger Over Engaging Taliban in Afghanistan Members of Afghanistan's government recently met with former Taliban leaders, stirring questions over whether such talks could help improve the country's security situation -- and whether they should be taking place at all. The NewsHour's Dan Sagalyn reports.

	Nov. 14, 2008 Leaders Gather to Assess Global Financial Woes Leaders and central bank officers from more than 20 developed and emerging economies will gather this weekend in Washington to strategize on fixing major financial markets and assess the state of the global economic crisis.

	Nov. 13, 2008 Republican Governors Assess Party's Future Republican governors from around the country met Thursday to discuss broadening the party's base and its plans on education, energy and the environment. Govs. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Mark Sanford of South Carolina offer their views.

	Nov. 13, 2008 Can You Address the Consequences of Selecting a Treasury Secretary? Paul Solman answers questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 13, 2008 Suicide Blast Strikes U.S. Military Convoy in Afghanistan A suicide car-bomber attacked a U.S. military convoy as it passed through a crowded market in eastern Afghanistan Thursday killing a U.S. soldier and at least eight bystanders, U.S. military and Afghan officials said.

	Nov. 12, 2008 Obama Transition Team Focused on Review, Quality Recruitment Valerie Jarrett, a co-chair of President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, details how plans are unfolding to name a new Cabinet and shape the policy priorities of a new administration.

	Nov. 12, 2008 Obama Taps Rahm Emanuel for Chief of Staff In choosing Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff, President-elect Barack Obama opted for a tough-talking political power player with a reputation for getting things done.

	Nov. 12, 2008 Sudanese President Announces Darfur Cease-fire, Rebels Reject Claim Sudan's President Omar Bashir announced a unilateral cease-fire to end the violence in the country's western Darfur region, but the move was rejected by rebel groups and international human rights organizations.

	Nov. 12, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Obama Transition Efforts Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke with Steve Goldbloom about President-Elect Barack Obama's transition to the White House, including some of his early appointments, such as his selection of Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff.

	Nov. 12, 2008 Democrats Press for Billions in Aid to Auto Industry Democrats continued to push for aid for struggling U.S. automakers, calling for Congress to act during its lame-duck session next week to give the industry a much-needed financial boost as it confronts weak sales and plummeting stock prices.

	Nov. 11, 2008 Growing Foreign Policy Concerns Add Challenges for Obama President-elect Barack Obama will soon take on the challenges of two wars and a complex international arena. Two former national security advisers present the ideal foreign policy agenda from their new book.

	Nov. 11, 2008 Obama Transition Team Ushers in Agency Reviews, New Ethics Rules A day after Sen. Barack Obama met with President Bush for policy discussion and a tour of the White House, the team handling his transition to office announced it will employ strict ethics rules and immediately begin government agency reviews.

	Nov. 10, 2008 Transition Ramps Up as Obama, Bush Meet at White House Sen. Barack Obama and President Bush met Monday at the White House as speculation about the president-elect's cabinet and which top officials he may retain from the current administration continued to circulate around Washington. A journalist explains the process.

	Nov. 10, 2008 Shields and Brooks Consider the Coming Obama Administration, Future of GOP American voters not only made history by electing Sen. Barack Obama the nation's first black president, but also handed Democrats big gains in both the House and Senate. So what will Washington look like in 2009 and how might it affect the new Obama administration? Mark Shields and David Brooks answered your questions.

	Nov. 7, 2008 The Electorate Process Inspires 'Election Day' Poem In the week that Americans cast their ballots and elected Sen. Barack Obama to the presidency, J.D. McClatchy, a professor, poet and critic, reads "Election Day," a poem about voting.

	Nov. 7, 2008 Conflict Over Resources Sparks Renewed Crisis in Congo Militia violence in eastern Congo has left many civilians dead in its wake. A Hoover Institution fellow and independent journalist details the causes of the fighting, the combatants involved in this civil war and limits on U.N. troops' involvement.

	Nov. 7, 2008 Shields and Brooks Probe Obama's Economic, Transition Plans Following President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election news conference, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess his plans for the economy and his selection for chief of staff.

	Nov. 7, 2008 Economy Tops Agenda at Obama's First Post-Election Press Conference During his first press conference since his Nov. 4 election victory, President-elect Barack Obama addressed updates on his plans to steer the U.S. economy, assemble his cabinet and his views on Iran's nuclear buildup, among other issues.

	Nov. 7, 2008 Economy Dominates Obama's First News Conference After Election President-elect Barack Obama said Friday that the United States is facing the greatest economic challenge in a lifetime and vowed to confront the crisis head-on when he takes office.

	Nov. 7, 2008 White House Says 2008 Mideast Peace Deal Unlikely A peace deal in the long-running Israeli-Palestinian dispute is within reach, but unlikely to be negotiated before the end of the year, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday during a tour of the region

	Nov. 6, 2008 Obama's Election Win Stirs Worldwide Reactions The 2008 U.S. presidential election drew strong interest overseas and Barack Obama's victory stirred reactions around the world. Simon Marks offers insight on the global thoughts on, and expectations for, the Obama administration.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Newly Elected Senators Assess Priorities en Route to Capitol Hill After Tuesday's election, a handful of newly elected U.S. senators will help reshape the Congress. Senators-elect Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. assess their goals and what influence they will have on the 111th Congress.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Obama's White House Transition Strategy Begins to Emerge President-elect Barack Obama is beginning to name top administration officials as his transfer-of-power plan emerges. Analysts provide insight into how the process works.

	Nov. 6, 2008 In Turkey, Degrees of Change in Women's Rights Turkey has made improvements in women's rights, but women still need better enforcement of laws and more representation in the labor force, politics and other key areas, according to the European Commission.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Historians Answered Your Questions on Obama's Win, 2008 Campaign Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election.

	Nov. 6, 2008 President-elect Obama Sets About Crafting New Administration With the U.S. economy likely in recession and the country embroiled in two wars, President-elect Barack Obama and his staff have been quickly transitioning from campaign mode to preparing to govern with little time to celebrate his landmark victory.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Democrat Merkley Unseats Smith in Oregon Senate Race Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley has been projected the winner of Oregon's Senate race over incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith, bringing the Democrats to at least 55 seats in the Senate.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Obama Adds North Carolina to Victory Column The Associated Press declared that President-elect Obama had won North Carolina, after canvassing counties and determining that there were not enough outstanding provisional ballots to close John McCain's 13,693-vote deficit.

	Nov. 5, 2008 After Landmark Victory, Challenges Begin for Obama President-elect Barack Obama rode to victory on a platform of change and unity. Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the challenges ahead for the Obama administration and reflect on his victory speech.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Obama's Win Earns Emotional Reactions, Turns Page in History The election of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama presents a new chapter in American history. After a look at how Americans across the country are reacting to the news, a panel of historians discusses the significance of the nation's first black president.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Exit Polls Indicate Key Data On Voters, Campaigns and Candidates Pollsters Amy Walter of the Hotline and Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center weigh exit poll data from Tuesday's election and discuss who voted for each candidate and why.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Minn., Ore., Ga., Alaska Senate Races Still Unresolved Fueled by a strong nationwide wave of support, Democrats in the Senate picked up five seats previously held by Republicans, expanding their control to at least 54 seats.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Washington Gov. Gregoire Wins Re-election In a rematch of their historically close 2004 election, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire defeated Republican Dino Rossi Tuesday night to gain a second term. With support from large numbers of voters who backed Democratic President-elect Barack Obama, Gov. Gregoire won re-election by a larger margin than expected.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Gay-marriage Ban Projected to Pass in Expensive Calif. Battle Voters in California have passed a constitutional amendment to outlaw gay marriage, throwing into question the legality of matrimonial bonds for thousands of same-sex couples who already exchanged vows.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Hamas Reacts to Israeli Incursion With Mortar Fire Hamas militants fired rockets into southern Israel Wednesday, hours after Israeli forces killed six gunmen in fighting that threatened a five-month-old truce that has brought some relief to Gaza residents.

	Nov. 5, 2008 World Leaders Hail Obama Win; Democrats Widen Leads in Congress A day after Democrat Barack Obama's decisive presidential win, world leaders expressed their congratulations, calling the results "historic," and laying out their hopes for resolutions of problems in their regions of the globe.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Democrat Shaheen Projected to Defeat Sununu in N.H. Senate Re-match Former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen is projected to win the New Hampshire Senate race over Republican incumbent Sen. John Sununu in a closely watched re-match that could propel the Democrats closer to a 60-seat majority.

	Nov. 5, 2008 AP Calls, Then Uncalls Minnesota Senate Race for Coleman Incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., finished ahead of Democrat Al Franken early Wednesday in the final vote count, but his 571-vote margin falls within the state's mandatory recount law.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Democrats Mark Major Gains in House, Senate After winning the presidency, Democrats had even more reason to celebrate Tuesday night: major gains in both houses of Congress.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Obama's Victory Marks Transformative Moment in American Politics On the heels of Sen. Barack Obama's speech claiming his historic win in the 2008 presidential race, which brought an epic and unprecedented campaign season to a conclusion, NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks, historian Peniel Joseph and analysts Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg examined the race's outcome.

	Nov. 5, 2008 GOP Fails to Unseat Louisiana Sen. Landrieu Headed into Tuesday's election, the GOP targeted one incumbent Democratic Senator whose seat appeared vulnerable for an upset, but Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu has prevailed over GOP challenger John Kennedy.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Fueled by Huge Turnout, Obama Wins Presidency After a campaign destined to help redefine American politics, Sen. Barack Obama convincingly captured the U.S. presidency Tuesday, making him the country's first black leader.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ray Suarez and Judy Woodruff Wrap Up Election Night As the crowds at both the Democratic and Republican rallies disperse, Lee Banville, editor of the Online NewsHour, spoke to senior NewsHour correspondents Ray Suarez, who is in Arizona, and Judy Woodruff, in Chicago, to get their final thoughts.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected to Win Iowa; McCain Claims Utah, W. Virginia Sen. Barack Obama is projected to claim victory in Iowa, and Sen. John McCain will win Utah and West Virginia according to the Associated Press. The wins were not unexpected.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected to Capture Second Vital Win in Ohio Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Ohio, according to the Associated Press and major news networks, dealing another blow to Sen. John McCain's White House hopes.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Democrats Projected to Grab Another Senate Seat in N.M. New Mexico Rep. Tom Udall is projected to provide the Democrats their latest pick-up in the U.S. Senate in a drive toward a possible filibuster-proof majority of 60 seats.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Number of Battleground States Too Close to Call Important swing states Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana, Florida and Missouri remain too close to call hours after the polls closed in those areas.

	Nov. 4, 2008 McCain Projected to Win Louisiana, Kansas, North Dakota Sen. John McCain -- as expected -- is projected to win Louisiana, Kansas and North Dakota, according to the Associated Press.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected Winner in 8 More States, D.C.; McCain Projected Winner of Another 3 Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, while Sen. John McCain is expected to take Alabama, Arkansas and Wyoming, according to the Associated Press.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected to Grab Another 5 States to McCain Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, while Sen. John McCain is expected to take Alabama and Wyoming, according to the Associated Press.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Earns a Slim Win in GOP Stronghold of Virginia Virginia has been projected for Barack Obama, the first time the state has picked a Democrat in the presidential race since 1964, according to the Associated Press and other media networks.

	Nov. 4, 2008 In Tough N.C. Senate Race, Hagan Projected to Unseat Dole Democrats appear to be a step closer to their goal of picking up seats in the Senate, as North Carolina state Sen. Kay Hagan is projected to defeat incumbent GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole, according to the Associated Press.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Sen. Obama Projected to Win the Presidency Sen. Barack Obama is projected to become the 44th president of the United States, according to the Associated Press, surpassing Senate veteran John McCain and the 270 electoral votes needed to claim victory.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Perdue Holds N.C. Governor's Mansion for the Democrats Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue narrowly defeated Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory to become the first female governor of North Carolina Tuesday night.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Historians Weigh in on Public's Energy, Key States The potential for record numbers of voters in this year's election reflects a level of public interest that may be unprecedented, said historian Richard Norton Smith.

	Nov. 4, 2008 McConnell Hangs on to Kentucky Senate Seat Despite a strong last-minute push from Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was re-elected to a fifth term beating challenger Bruce Lunsford.

	Nov. 4, 2008 As Expected, Obama Wins Vermont, McCain Scores Kentucky Sen. John McCain is projected to win Kentucky and Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Vermont, the Associated Press has reported. Both candidates were expected to win these states. McCain will pick up eight electoral votes, while Sen. Obama will nab three.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Scores Key Projected Victory in Keystone State Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press and major news networks.

	Nov. 4, 2008 First States to Close Could Shape Outcome of Race The results of the first hour of poll closings have the very real potential of shaping the outcome of the presidential race. Among the nine states closing between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. are four very competitive and key states: Indiana (11 electoral votes), North Carolina (15), Ohio (20)and Virginia (13).

	Nov. 4, 2008 Shields and Brooks Discuss Key Races and Battleground States Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the electoral map and key states to watch on election night, inlcuding Virginia and Indiana, and analyze several closely-watched Senate races.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Political History Takes New Course in '08 Election Elections from both the 1930s and the 1990s have centered on the economy, but the 2008 presidential race featured a unique combination of economic, racial and foreign policy issues. Historians discuss the events and offer some parallels from past elections.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Voters Encounter Long Lines Amid Heavy Turnout Polling stations across the nation reported unusually high voter turnout on Tuesday, with many casting ballots encountered long lines. NPR reporter Pam Fessler talks about how polling places fared on Election Day.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Voters Document Experience at the Polls on the Web A spectrum of voting experiences, from first-time thrills to long lines, have been documented by a thousand voters across the country on YouTube's Video Your Vote project, a collaboration with PBS and the NewsHour. Kwame Holman reports on the experiment.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Economy, Demographic Changes Impact Election Outcome Demographic changes in some states and worries about the economy have shifted the electoral map this campaign season. Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg discuss these significant changes and which voter groups may have had the biggest impact on the presidential election's outcome.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Supporters Gather in Chicago on Election Night Tends of thousands of supporters of Barack Obama gathered in Chicago's Grant Park Tuesday night to wait out election night. Judy Woodruff reports from the scene.

	Nov. 4, 2008 McCain Concedes Defeat, Says 'American People Have Spoken' In a speech in Phoenix Tuesday night, Republican John McCain conceded his defeat in the presidential race and congratulated his Democratic rival, Barack Obama, on his historic election to the United States presidency, saying the "American people have spoken."

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Says 'Change Has Come' in Acceptance Speech Sen. Barack Obama was projected to win the U.S. presidency Tuesday, making him the country's first African-American leader. Following are his remarks to a rally in Chicago's Grant Park as prepared for delivery.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ray Suarez on the Scene in Arizona NewsHour senior correspondent Ray Suarez reports from Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's home state of Arizona, where he found some voters experiencing long lines and other polling places that seemed nearly empty.

	Nov. 4, 2008 YouTube Project Documents Long Lines, Missing Registrations, Voting at Age 97 From long lines in the rain at Virginia Beach, Va., to the saga of Nick Harris, a resident of Ballwin, Mo., who had to chase his vote all over town, Americans have been documenting their voting experiences on the Video Your Vote Project, a joint production between PBS, NewsHour and YouTube.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Historians Weigh in on Public's Energy, Key States The potential for record numbers of voters in this year's election reflects a level of public interest that may be unprecedented, said historian Richard Norton Smith.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ohioans 'Determined' to Vote in Historic Election This year's history-making election brought out Ohio voters in droves, in some cases well before polling stations opened, reported WOSU-Columbus' Sam Hendren.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Dorm Voting Brings Out Students in Philadelphia Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia got to vote in one of their dormitories this Election Day, which helped bring out their numbers and got some of them to vote for the first time, said WHYY political reporter Susan Phillips.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: The Key States to Watch With voters finally casting ballots on Election Day, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill reflects on which states to watch as results come in from across the country and what's in store for the NewsHour's special election night coverage.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Rain Doesn't Dampen Voter Turnout in North Carolina Although North Carolina is experiencing coastal rains, voter turnout is still large in urban areas around Raleigh and Charlotte, reported David Huppert, assignment editor for "North Carolina Now" on UNC-TV.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: In Florida, Gay Marriage Amendment and Technical Glitches Florida is one of three states considering a proposed amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. "Morning Edition" host and reporter David Pitman of WMFE-Orlando describes the rift between voters on the issue.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Long Lines, Broken Machines Reported, But Turnout Appears to be Record Breaking Rain in the battleground states of Virginia and North Carolina caused problems at some polling booths, and long lines discouraged some voters in Missouri, but for the most part, Americans persevered to vote in this historic presidential election.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Oregon Republican Smith Struggling to Defend Senate Seat Incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is lagging behind Democratic challenger and state House Speaker Jeff Merkley in recent polls -- an encouraging sign for Democrats hoping to carve out a 60-seat majority in the Senate on Tuesday.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Breakaway ANC Faction to Form New South African Party A breakaway faction of South Africa's ruling African National Congress will on Monday register as a new political party, named the South African Democratic Congress, a spokesman said.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Campaigns Push for Voter Turnout in Battlegrounds Like Colorado As election officials prepare for high voter turnout Tuesday, Tom Bearden probes the massive efforts by both campaigns in Colorado to register voters and get them to turn out at the polls. Then, analysts examine strong early voting numbers and demographic shifts.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Polls Indicate a Tightening Race as Election Day Arrives A Pew poll shows Barack Obama with a narrowing lead in the hard-fought presidential race. Andy Kohut and Amy Walter examine the shape of the race on the eve of Election Day.

	Nov. 3, 2008 As Campaigns Enter Last Day, Candidates Give Final Messages Presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., delivered closing arguments Monday in closely contested states such as Ohio. Judy Woodruff reports on their final efforts.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Obama Supporters, Black Voters Push Early Voting to Record Numbers Before the polls open on Election Day, more than 29 million Americans will have already cast their ballots in early voting.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Obama, McCain Make Final Dash Through Battlegrounds With only hours to go in their marathon race for the White House, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain planned a last sprint through key battleground states Monday as the history-making campaigns barreled toward Election Day.

	Nov. 3, 2008 TV, Cable Networks Pulling Out All the Stops on Election Day Television and cable news networks are sparing no expense or technology for Tuesday's Election Day coverage. Interviews with holograms, a virtual reality U.S. Capitol building, magic maps and magic walls are just a few of the gizmos networks will use to help viewers count to 270 electoral votes.

	Nov. 3, 2008 La. Senate Candidates Focus on Economy in Final Campaign Push Incumbent Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu and her Republican rival State Treasurer John Kennedy both addressed the nation's chaotic fiscal downturn in their final days of campaigning. Landrieu, a two-term incumbent, has faced a strong GOP challenge for her Senate seat.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Clinton Stumps for Shaheen in New Hampshire Senate Race Former President Bill Clinton stumped for Democratic Senate candidate Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire Sunday, his first time in the state since he campaigned for his wife in the January primaries. Clinton reflected Democrats' confidence about the outcome of the presidential election, urging Obama voters to also back Shaheen.



	OCTOBER Oct. 31, 2008 Shields, Brooks Reflect on Campaigns' Defining Moments Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks recap the week's economic and political news, and recall significant campaign twists and turns in their last analysis before Nov. 4.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Southern States Show Signs of Shifting from Red to Blue Key GOP strongholds Georgia, North Carolina and Florida show possible big gains for Democrats. Reporters probe the reasons behind the shifts in presidential and down-ballot races.

	Oct. 31, 2008 McCain Fights for Ohio as Obama Returns to Iowa, Ind. Sen. John McCain spent a second consecutive day in Ohio Friday talking about his economic plans as Sen. Barack Obama swept through Iowa and Indiana clarifying his own tax plan. Ray Suarez has the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 31, 2008 When Economic Shifts and Elections Intersect: Interview With Economist Ray Fair Paul Solman answers questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Oct. 31, 2008 Tensions in Washington Race Reach New Heights The race for governor in Washington, which has become increasingly acrimonious over the past few weeks, has taken a dramatic twist, as Republican candidate Dino Rossi was forced to give a deposition Wednesday concerning a lawsuit alleging illegal fundraising.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Discusses Final Push for the Presidency With just four days left before the election, Judy Woodruff spoke with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom about what she has learned from following the presidential polls and the campaign trail. On Election Day, Woodruff will file reports for broadcast and online from Illinois until a winner is announced.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Dole Ad Portraying Hagan as 'Godless' Creates Backlash in N.C. North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Kay Hagan filed notice Thursday of her intent to sue Republican incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Dole over a controversial ad that shows a photo of Hagan with another women's voice saying "There is no God."

	Oct. 31, 2008 Amid Final Election Push, Amy Walter and Stu Rothenberg Answered Your Questions Presidential hopefuls Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are engaged in a final campaign push, racing to battleground states like Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania and issuing last-minute pitches to undecided voters. NewsHour regulars Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg answered your questions on the campaigns' homestretch.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Democrats Look to Build on 2006 Senate Gains Democrats are trying to reach 60 seats in the Senate, which will give them a filibuster-proof majority. In total, 35 U.S. Senate seats are at stake on Nov. 4. Of these, 23 are currently held by Republicans, while the Democrats are defending 12 slots.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Colorado Hispanic Voters Push Obama's Polling Lead While Hispanics have traditionally been a key Democratic voting bloc, a steady rise in Colorado's Hispanic population might give Sen. Barack Obama the edge he needs to clinch nine electoral votes in a state that has voted Republican in the last three presidential contests.

	Oct. 31, 2008 VP Candidates Stump for Votes in Pivotal State of Pennsylvania Vice Presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned in central and western Pennsylvania Thursday and Friday, as the campaigns continued to battle for Pennsylvania's 21 electoral votes in the final days of the election.

	Oct. 30, 2008 Youth Voters Take Active Role, but Turnout Is Uncertain While record numbers of young and first-time voters are engaged in the political process this year, questions remain as to how strong their turnout will be at the polls. Kwame Holman reports on the youth vote in Virginia and how it reflects national trends.

	Oct. 30, 2008 Viewers Flock to Comedy Shows for Dose of Campaign Humor Sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live has seen its ratings soar in recent weeks as viewers have tuned in to watch skits about political candidates and campaigns. SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and head writer Seth Meyers discuss political comedy.

	Oct. 30, 2008 Candidates Push Hard for Support in Ohio, Florida With five days left before Election Day, the presidential contenders hit critical states Thursday, including Ohio and Florida, both of which President Bush won in 2004. Ray Suarez details Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama's latest moves.

	Oct. 30, 2008 Campaign Attention Lavished on Presidential Bellwether of Mo. With just five days of campaigning left, both major parties' tickets have been pouring time, resources and money into the battleground state of Missouri, in hopes of sealing up its 11 electoral votes on Tuesday.

	Oct. 30, 2008 String of Blasts Rips Through Northeast India, Killing at Least 61 A series of coordinated blasts tore through a troubled section of northeast India on Thursday, killing at least 61 people and wounding hundreds more as police rushed to uncover any additional unexploded devices.

	Oct. 29, 2008 Ethnic Media Fill Role as Election Source for Many Communities From the Spanish-language reader of La Opinion to the Vietnamese listeners of Radio Saigon Houston, ethnic media organizations across the country are delivering election news this year with a focus on the issues afoot in multi-cultural communities.

	Oct. 29, 2008 Taliban Proves Resilient Foe in Afghanistan Seven years into the war in Afghanistan, U.S. and allied troops are still battling Taliban insurgents, leading to talk of sending more troops to the country. New York Times correspondent John Burns, who just returned from the Afghanistan, provides an update.

	Oct. 29, 2008 State Officials, Attorneys Prep for Possible Voting Problems With a rush of early voters going to the polls, state officials are preparing for a strong voter turnout and lawyers are amassing in battleground states in case problems occur. Legal experts weigh the situation.

	Oct. 29, 2008 Candidates Fight for Votes in Battleground States Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain exchanged jabs over their tax plans and the economy as they campaigned Wednesday in Florida and North Carolina. Judy Woodruff reports from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 29, 2008 U.S. Embassy in Damascus Could Close as Tension Rises The U.S. Embassy in Syria may close to the public for security reasons after a deadly raid near the country's border with Iraq caused public outcry against the United States.

	Oct. 29, 2008 Suicide Bombings Kill at Least 22 in Somalia A series of five suicide bombings rattled multiple targets in northern Somalia Wednesday, killing at least 22 people as international talks began in Kenya over Somalia's troubled political situation.

	Oct. 28, 2008 In Virginia, Polls Point to a New Direction for the Old Dominion In past presidential races, Republicans could point to Virginia and safely assume they'd win the commonwealth's electoral votes. Not since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 has a Democratic candidate won Virginia.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Obama Has Clear Lead Among Early Voters, Pew Poll Shows As states being to report record-breaking numbers of early voters, a new survey finds that 53 percent of those who have already voted are backing Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama, compared to 34 percent who have voted for Republican rival Sen. John McCain.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Candidates Swing Through Florida to Target Undecideds Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., are both making appearances in Florida Wednesday with just six days to go before Election Day, hoping to secure the state's 27 electoral votes.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Immigrant Activists Prod Voter Turnout in Calif. A group of immigrants is working to get out the vote in Southern California's San Fernando Valley. Xochitl Dorsey of the National Minority Consortia in partnership with the Online NewsHour reports.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Stevens Guilty Verdict Complicates Re-election Bid Republican Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska will stay on the ballot after his conviction Monday on seven felony counts, amid Sen. John McCain's call for his resignation. Anchorage Daily News reporter Michael Carey assesses the case and how it's playing out in Alaska.

	Oct. 28, 2008 In Final Election Stretch, Newspapers Weigh In With Endorsements As Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain make their final cases to voters in critical states, newspaper editorial boards are weighing in with endorsements of the candidates. Editors from across the country detail which candidates their papers backed and why.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Candidates Make Appeals in Campaigns' Home Stretch Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama spoke in different parts of Pennsylvania Tuesday, each focusing on the economy and their plans to help struggling Americans, reaching out to undecided voters in the battleground state. Gwen Ifill reports on the latest.

	Oct. 28, 2008 After Conviction, Stevens Remains Committed to Re-election as Support Crumbles Longtime Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens defiantly stated Tuesday that he intends to win another six-year term in the U.S. Senate next week, despite calls from within his party to step down after being convicted Monday in a federal corruption trial.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Udall Stretches Lead Over Pearce in N.M. Senate Race Republican Rep. Steve Pearce and Democrat Rep. Tom Udall answered tough questions on the economy, the war in Iraq and the Supreme Court in their final debate on Oct. 26 before voters go to the polls to choose a replacement for retiring Sen. Pete Domenici, R- N.M.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Authorities Foil Alleged Plot to Assassinate Obama Federal agents said Monday they disrupted a plot hatched by two neo-Nazi skinheads to attempt to kill Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and shoot or decapitate scores of black people at a Tennessee school.

	Oct. 27, 2008 With a Week to Go, Candidates Make Final Pitches to Voters With Election Day nearing, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are racing around the nation's battleground states in a final attempt to shore up voter support. Political analysts discuss closing campaign strategies.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Sens. Obama, McCain Begin to Make Final Arguments For Presidential Bid Time for campaigning is quickly running out for the two major presidential hopefuls, Sens. Obama and McCain, as they drive home their closing arguments for their campaigns' electoral bid, speaking across the nation's battleground states. Judy Woodruff reports.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Jury Finds Longtime Alaskan Sen. Ted Stevens Guilty of Corruption A jury found Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens guilty Monday of lying about free home renovations and other gifts he received from an oil contractor. A Capitol Hill reporter details the court's ruling and how it may impact Stevens' political future.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens Found Guilty of Corruption After less than a week of deliberation, the jurors in the corruption trial of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens returned a verdict Monday of guilty on all seven counts.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Ohio Again Marked as a Presidential Battleground With just over a week left until Election Day, the presidential candidates are making the rounds in a number of states marked as battlegrounds -- with the 2004 election deal-breaker state of Ohio factoring into campaign strategies as one of the most frequent stops in the final days of campaigning.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Peres Paves the Way for Snap Elections in Israel Israeli President Shimon Peres said Monday that efforts to form a coalition government had failed, officially clearing the way for snap elections to take place in the next few months.

	Oct. 24, 2008 Shields and Brooks Look at Election Strategy, Financial Crisis Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks take a look at candidates' campaign strategies for the final stretch of the election season and the search for answers to the global financial crisis.

	Oct. 24, 2008 Obama Visits Grandmother in Hawaii as Campaign Battle Continues Across U.S. While Michelle Obama filled in for the Senator as he visited his ill grandmother in Hawaii, Governor Palin and Senator McCain took their message to the battleground states. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 24, 2008 Early Voting on Pace to Break Records With 11 days to go before Election Day, some 7.5 million Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting centers around the county.

	Oct. 24, 2008 As Election Nears, N.C. Gubernatorial Candidates in Dead Heat North Carolina's gubernatorial race remains a close one, with some polls favoring the Democrat Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and some showing Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory out in front in his bid to be the first Republican in the governor's mansion since 1992.

	Oct. 23, 2008 Candidates' Successes, Slumps in Polls Often Echoed by Media Coverage Results of a Project for Excellence in Journalism report indicate media coverage of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama often mirrors their standing in the polls. A media critic and journalists weigh the impact of the recent findings and the role of media coverage in the 2008 race.

	Oct. 23, 2008 McCain, Obama Keep Focus on Economy in Campaign Push The candidates continued their campaigns in the key battleground states of Indiana and Florida, attacking each other's tax plans and promising to create new jobs. Spencer Michels recaps the latest campaign news.

	Oct. 23, 2008 Suspects on Trial for Planning to Incite Coup in Turkey A massive trial underway in Turkey -- involving retired military generals, journalists, politicians and a university rector accused of trying to create the conditions for a coup -- might have far-reaching political and military implications.

	Oct. 22, 2008 Impact of Race on Election Remains an Unknown Factor With Election Day near, questions over how race will impact voter choices in the first presidential election with an African-American candidate representing a major party remain a looming factor. Analysts discuss the role race has -- and has not -- played in the contest.

	Oct. 22, 2008 Young Voters in New Mexico Assess Stakes for '08 Race In a presidential race of historical porportions, young voters stand poised to play a key role in the outcome of the 2008 race. Students from the University of New Mexico describe their views on the McCain-Obama contest and discuss whether young voters will go to the polls this fall.

	Oct. 22, 2008 Candidates Focus on Battlegrounds, Spar on Tax Plans Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama campaigned in key swing states Wednesday, including Virginia and Ohio, as the race for the presidency enters its final weeks and the global stock market remains tumultuous. Spencer Michels reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 22, 2008 Sen. Sununu Defends Seat in First N.H. Debate New Hampshire's Republican Sen. John Sununu accused his Democratic challenger, former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, of shifting with the "political winds" during their first televised debate Tuesday night, while Shaheen hammered Sununu for voting with President Bush 90 percent of the time.

	Oct. 22, 2008 In Oregon Senate Race, Incumbent Republican Faces Uphill Battle Oregon Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is facing a tough fight to save his job in a competitive re-election battle against Democratic state House Speaker Jeff Merkley. Smith, known as a centrist, appears to be grappling with the impact of dissatisfaction with Republicans and competition from a conservative third-party candidate.

	Oct. 22, 2008 McCain Touts Fight for the 'Underdog' in New Hampshire GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain returned Wednesday to a pivotal place in his political career: New Hampshire, where he won the primary in 2000 and again this year and where he aims to drum up support as polls show the Granite State tilting toward rival Sen. Barack Obama.

	Oct. 22, 2008 Landrieu Ahead in La., but Remains GOP Target Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu may face an easier re-election bid than she anticipated, even though Republicans continue to eye her Senate seat as vulnerable enough for a GOP pickup.

	Oct. 21, 2008 Obama's Record Fundraising Widens Gap With McCain Barack Obama's presidential campaign hauled in $150 million in September, igniting debate over the viability of public financing. Political analysts examine the sources of the cash, funding strategies for John McCain and the impact on fundraising in future elections.

	Oct. 21, 2008 Obama, McCain Exchange Jabs on Economic Plans As Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama stump through battleground states, their remaining efforts to shore up votes include exchanging jabs on economic policy and readiness for the presidency. Kwame Holman reports on the latest campaign developments.

	Oct. 21, 2008 Obama Cancels Events to Be With Ill Grandmother Sen. Barack Obama is canceling presidential campaign events Thursday and Friday so that he can visit his gravely ill, 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii.

	Oct. 21, 2008 Pakistan Looks to Raise Billions in Foreign Loans Pakistan must raise between $10 billion to $15 billion over the next few weeks in order to keep making debt payments and pay for imports, the country's new economic affairs adviser Shaukat Tarin has said.

	Oct. 20, 2008 Libertarian Candidate Bob Barr Discusses Economic Crisis Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr, the Libertarian presidential nominee, sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his party's approach to the economic crisis, foreign policy agenda in Iraq and Afghanistan and his goal of offering a third choice to Americans in this election.

	Oct. 20, 2008 Headed Toward Election Day, Candidates Hammer Messages Home in Battlegrounds After a recap of the latest news from the campaign trail, Gwen Ifill talks to political analysts Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg about key congressional races and how the electoral map is shaping up in the final weeks before the election.

	Oct. 20, 2008 As Candidates Grapple with Economic Crisis, NewsTrust Users Seek Best Financial Reporting With polls showing the economy looming as the dominant issue on the minds of Americans this year, the NewsHour and NewsTrust have launched a joint effort to find and promote the most thorough reporting on the complex issues surrounding the financial crisis.

	Oct. 20, 2008 Obama Nabs Powell Endorsement, Raises $150 Million in September After winning the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell over the weekend, Sen. Barack Obama said the GOP four-star general would have a role in his campaign as an adviser and revealed that his campaign had raised $150 million in the month of September.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Election Officials Grapple With Voting Irregularities in New Mexico Recent elections in New Mexico have encountered voting irregularities, including missing ballots and technical troubles. After a report on efforts to ensure a fair election in Albuquerque, an election law expert examines the voting problems.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Economy Dominates Campaigning as Race Enters Final Stretch Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks evaluate the candidates' renewed focus on the economy and the likely strategies at play as the Obama and McCain campaigns enter the final stretch.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Economic, Health Care Plans Touted in Swing States Sens. John McCain, Barack Obama and their running mates campaigned in hotly contested states at the week's end while attacking each other's health care platforms and wealth redistribution proposals. Ray Suarez reports on the efforts to shore up votes.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Jeffrey Brown Discusses Covering Economic Crisis Since Congress passed the $700 billion rescue package, Jeffrey Brown has hosted an economic segment in every NewsHour broadcast, covering many angles of the global economic crisis. He spoke about how to explain confusing topics in a fresh and understandable manner for NewsHour viewers.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Turkey Gains Non-permanent Seat on U.N. Security Council Turkey was elected, along with four other countries, as a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council on Friday for the first time since 1961.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: KNME's Gene Grant on Voting in New Mexico Trying to get one's arms around the nature of New Mexico politics can bend even the sharpest political watchers over their keyboards in frustration. It's not easy, but it's always interesting, to say the least.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Strategists Answered Your Questions and Look Ahead to November With less than three weeks left in the race to the White House, polls appear to indicate growing support for Sen. Barack Obama, fueled in large part by the worsening economy. So what can the campaigns do to close the deal with voters? Two party strategists answered your questions.

	Oct. 17, 2008 McCain, Obama Fix Weekend Campaign Strength on Southeastern Battlegrounds Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain campaigned Friday in the battleground state of Florida and with plans to defend traditional GOP strongholds of North Carolina and Virginia over the weekend.

	Oct. 16, 2008 Debate Performances Reflect Candidates' Style, Rhetoric Presidential hopefuls focused their words on aiding America's middle class in their final debate while maintaining very different temperaments. Experts look at how the candidates' rhetoric and approach foreshadow what's ahead in the final weeks of the campaign.

	Oct. 16, 2008 New Mexico Voters React to Final Presidential Showdown After watching the final presidential debate, a group of voters in the battleground state of New Mexico talk to Judy Woodruff about their reactions to the plans and words of Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.

	Oct. 16, 2008 Candidates Step Up Campaigning After Final Debate With the last presidential debate behind them, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama and their running mates continued campaigning in several battleground states, focusing on the differences in their plans for the economy. Kwame Holman reports on the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 16, 2008 U.S. Stocks Up, But Unease Ripples Across Global Markets Although U.S. stocks surged in the final moments, stocks in Europe and Asia dropped Thursday as fears of a worldwide recession grow. Journalists and an economics analyst discuss.

	Oct. 16, 2008 At Final Wash. State Debate, Gregoire and Rossi Attack Over Attack Ads The presidential candidates weren't the only two who debated Wednesday night. In Washington state, incumbent Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire and GOP challenger Dino Rossi met for their fifth and final debate. With just three weeks until the election the candidates sparred over negative ads.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Contention Permeates Final McCain, Obama Debate The two candidates for the presidency engaged on the economy, health care, abortion and other issues in Wednesday night's third and final debate before the election. Political analysts and historians discuss whether either senator emerged victorious.

	Oct. 15, 2008 McCain Campaign Hinges on Strong Debate Performance With the election less than three weeks off, senior correspondent Judy Woodruff previews the stakes for the final debate between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain and to reflect on politics in the Land of Enchantment.

	Oct. 15, 2008 A response to viewer questions and comments on my segment about Los Alamos, N.M. Paul Solman answers questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Oct. 15, 2008 Analysts Preview Final Presidential Debate Wednesday marks the final meeting of the two major presidential candidates in a debate, where they will discuss the relevant issues. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss what will be in play during the debate.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Candidates' Representatives Discuss Merits of Health Care Plans for N.M., Nation Judy Woodruff digs deeper into the health care issue in New Mexico, speaking with the campaigns' state representatives to explain how their respective health plans will better deal with current needs.

	Oct. 15, 2008 New Mexico Residents Struggle to Navigate Health Care System in Crisis In New Mexico, where a quarter of the residents do not have health insurance, rising poverty rates and a lack of medical facilities are straining the system and bringing health care to the forefront of this year's election.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Syria, Lebanon Formalize Diplomatic Ties; Border Issue Remains Officials in Syria and Lebanon signed an agreement Wednesday formalizing diplomatic ties between the two countries for the first time since they gained independence in the 1940s.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Conservative Party Re-elected in Canada Canadian voters re-elected the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who will form the country's third minority government in four years. His party gained seats but still fell short of a majority.

	Oct. 15, 2008 New Mexico's History Plays Distinct Role in a Complex Electorate To understand politics in New Mexico is to understand how the state's voters are deeply connected to their history and generational roots. New Mexico State Historian Estevan Rael-Galvez offered his insights on the factors that have shaped the state's unique history. Among them: race relations, tourism and a "nuclear" economy.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Obama, McCain Expected to Target Americans Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain enters tonight's third and final face-off with Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama trailing in the polls and looking for a performance that could change the dynamics of the race, analysts said Wednesday.

	Oct. 14, 2008 New Mexico Offers Case Study in Economic Inequalities New Mexico's stark economic disparities are evident in the state's north, from the affluent community of Los Alamos to the struggling Hispanic heartland of Espanola. Paul Solman reports on the reasons behind the inequalities and the efforts to narrow the gap.

	Oct. 14, 2008 Independent Candidate Ralph Nader Discusses Bid for Presidency Presidential candidate Ralph Nader speaks with the NewsHour's Ray Suarez about his latest bid for the White House and discusses his platform on the critical issues facing the country this election year.

	Oct. 14, 2008 Candidates Spell Out Economic Plans Before Third Debate A day after Democratic candidate Barack Obama unveiled his new recovery proposal for the struggling economy, his GOP rival John McCain released his own plan in an effort to gain steam in the polls. Kwame Holman reports on the candidates' efforts to gain voters' trust before the election.

	Oct. 14, 2008 The Christian Science Monitor's Dante Chinni Dante Chinni, reporter and director of Patchwork Nation, talks about the "Monied 'Burb" of Los Alamos and what the campaigns are doing there to gain votes.

	Oct. 14, 2008 McCain Promises Benefits to Seniors, Unemployed in New Economic Plan Republican presidential nominee John McCain unveiled $52 billion in new economic relief measures Tuesday that are aimed at helping the unemployed, seniors and others stressed by the recent sharp downturns in the stock market.

	Oct. 13, 2008 New Mexico's Unusual Demographics Shape Campaigns' Strategies In this first spotlight segment on New Mexico, the NewsHour examines election issues in the Land of Enchantment as the race between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama nears its end. Political analysts discuss local campaign tactics.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Political, Economic Scene in New Mexico Set to Affect Election In this first segment of a series on New Mexico's role as a battleground state, Ray Suarez sets the scene in the Land of Enchantment, whose wide demographics and economy will affect the choice of voters this election.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Candidates Seek Economic Leadership Role as Election Nears Two days before the third presidential election, the presidential contenders spotlighted the economy as John McCain distanced himself from President Bush's financial policies and Barack Obama introduced a new economic rescue plan. Kwame Holman reports on the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Obama Pitches Four-Part Economic Rescue Plan With the financial system still reeling from a major credit crisis, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama unveiled a four-part economic rescue plan Monday, announcing a series of measures aimed at helping middle-class Americans.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Economic, Cultural Concerns Highlight New Mexico Town Hall If all politics is local, Sunday night's town hall meeting with voters in Albuquerque, N.M., provided a fresh example of how the issues topping the national conversation have their roots in community-level election dialogue.

	Oct. 13, 2008 N. Korea to Resume Dismantling Nuclear Plant A day after the Bush administration took North Korea off its list of nations that sponsor terrorism, the Asian nation announced it would resume dismantling its main nuclear complex.

	Oct. 10, 2008 Market Meltdown, Tone on Campaign Trail Top the Week's News Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review Senior Editor Ramesh Ponnuru discuss the presidential candidates' plans for the troubled economy and how voters are reacting as Election Day draws ever closer.

	Oct. 10, 2008 McCain, Obama Respond to Economic Crisis, Attacks During the worst week in Wall Street history, presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama spoke and released ads about the economic crisis while taking jabs at one another. Kwame Holman reports on the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 10, 2008 Hispanic Voters Poised to Wield Political Power in New Mexico If the battle for the presidency comes down to how the West is won, New Mexico's large Hispanic and Latino electorate could tip the vote this November.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Obama Camp Flexes Spending Power with 30-min. Primetime Ad Buy Sen. Barack Obama's campaign will air a half-hour special on CBS on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., the network reported, adding that the campaign is in talks with NBC and Fox for similar deals.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Gates Urges More Troop Action on Afghanistan's Drug Trade U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said Thursday that NATO troops should do more to combat Afghanistan's drug trade. His comments came as new reports emerged raising doubts about American strategy and the Afghan government's ability to cope.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Obama, McCain Burn Up Campaign Trail in Battleground Push Sen. John McCain made campaign stops in Wisconsin Thursday, while opponent Sen. Barack Obama spoke to supporters in Ohio as the campaigns continued to reach out to key battleground voters and hit the airwaves with new ads.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Obama Outspends McCain on Campaign Ads in Key States Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama is outspending his Republican opponent Sen. John McCain in fifteen critical states as Nov. 4's election approaches, new figures show.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Candidates Light Up the Airwaves With Strategic Ad Buys Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama is outspending his Republican opponent Sen. John McCain in fifteen critical states as Nov. 4's election approaches, new figures show.

	Oct. 8, 2008 Advocates Push for Washington Native Voter Data, Participation Native American voters in Washington State have played a major role in that state's elections, but increased political participation in Native communities is relatively new. Advocates, scholars and the campaigns are struggling to make sense of the new voting bloc.

	Oct. 8, 2008 Presidential Candidates Focus on Hotly Contested Swing States As the presidential race marches into its final weeks, the campaigns are employing a shifting set of strategies to appeal to voters in battleground states. Local political reporters discuss the campaign ground games in their states.

	Oct. 8, 2008 Candidates Spar Over Economy, Attempt to Calm Voters After the second presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn., the candidates rejoined the campaign trail where Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin assailed the platform of Sen. Barack Obama, while the Democrat and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden sought to calm anxious voters. Kwame Holman reports on the race's latest.

	Oct. 8, 2008 Cyprus Peace Talks Making Strides After decades of intermittent negotiations, the divided island Cyprus appears to be in its best position yet to reach an agreement on a reunification plan. Hugh Pope of the International Crisis Group explains.

	Oct. 8, 2008 Worlds Merge in Turkey, Raising Identity Issues While Turkey's strategic geographic location elevates it regionally and internationally, its position at the intersection point of so many worlds generates questions among some of its 70 million citizens about who they are.

	Oct. 7, 2008 Candidates Face-Off During Second Presidential Debate The presidential candidates met for their second debate, covering topics ranging from economics to foreign policy and environmental issues. Political analysts and historians discuss the senators' performances and possible reaction will be from voters.

	Oct. 7, 2008 Voters Expect to Hear Confidence at the Debate Amid the financial crisis, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama will likely use the platform of the second presidential debate to quell voters' anxiety. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks explain the strengths of appearing confident and the flaws of a negative campaign.

	Oct. 7, 2008 Candidates to Answer to Undecided Voters in Nashville Debate In a presidential race mired in recent sharpened attacks, Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama will answer to undecided voters in Tuesday night's town hall-style presidential debate, the second of three before Nov. 4th's election.

	Oct. 7, 2008 Anti-Government Protests Rattle Thailand Thousands of anti-government protesters barricaded Thailand's parliament Tuesday, leading to clashes with riot police and to the deployment of troops to curb political unrest on the streets of Bangkok.

	Oct. 6, 2008 Ahead of Second Debate, Presidential Candidates Sharpen Attacks Leading up to Tuesday night's presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama each released ads questioning the other's character. Political reporters discuss the state of the race in the midst of economic turmoil and what to watch for during the debate.

	Oct. 6, 2008 Campaigns Go on the Attack With New Ads and Old Controversies Sen. Barack Obama's campaign e-mailed a new video ad to supporters Monday reminding them of Sen. John McCain's mid-career scandal involving a corrupt savings and loan owner -- a quick retort after McCain's running mate Sarah Palin blasted Obama's ties to controversial '60s radical over the weekend.

	Oct. 6, 2008 General, Dozens More Killed in Sri Lankan Blast A suspected rebel suicide bomber killed at least 26 people, including a prominent retired army general, during an attack inside an opposition party office in northern Sri Lanka Monday.

	Oct. 3, 2008 VP Debate, Battleground Strategies Top Campaign Headlines This week, Congress pushed through a massive financial rescue plan and vice presidential hopefuls faced off in a key debate. Analysts Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh all things politics.

	Oct. 3, 2008 Candidates Spar on Economy in Wake of VP Debate Amid more gloomy economic data, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama offered their takes on job losses and the financial crisis, one day after Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden sparred over foreign policy and the economy in their one and only debate. Judy Woodruff recaps the latest on the race.

	Oct. 3, 2008 After Week of Debate, House Passes Bailout Plan Members of the House approved a modified federal rescue plan Friday, moved by the Senate's support and mounting concerns over the stability of the U.S. financial sector. Kwame Holman reports on the bill's passage.

	Oct. 3, 2008 House Passes $700 Billion Financial Bailout Bill The House of Representatives passed hotly-debated legislation Friday to bail out the troubled financial industry by a 263-171 vote, agreeing to the Senate bill that passed on Tuesday and sending it to the White House for President Bush's signature.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Biden, Palin Spar on Taxes, Economy, Iraq in Vice Presidential Debate Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin defended their running mates and sparred over tax policy, the war in Iraq and other issues during Thursday night's vice presidential debate. Political analysts and historians discuss the candidates' performances.

	Oct. 2, 2008 House Leaders Count Votes, Target GOP Holdouts in Attempt to Pass Rescue Package The Treasury Department's plan to buy bad mortgage-related securities returns to the House Friday, as lawmakers lobby their own party members and hope tax cuts and financial rule changes will convince holdout Republicans to vote yes.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Shields and Brooks Preview High-stakes VP Debate Vice presidential candidates Senator Biden and Governor Palin meet in St. Louis Thursday for a highly-anticipated campaign debate. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks preview the meeting and the stakes for the candidates.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Judge Rejects Call to End Stevens Corruption Trial Hours after angrily chiding federal prosecutors for an evidence-withholding mistake, a federal judge in Washington rejected a request on behalf of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens to dismiss corruption charges or declare a mistrial Thursday afternoon.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Questions Remain on Bailout Plan as House Prepares to Vote Anew The Senate on Wednesday approved a financial rescue package that could cost up to $700 billion -- the largest government intervention in U.S. history. Analysts discuss whether the plan will be enough to fix the ailing economy.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Biden, Palin Take Spotlight in Highly Anticipated VP Debate Vice presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin will face off Thursday in their only debate -- a meeting political-watchers say could earn record levels of viewership. Reporters who have been covering Biden and Palin offer insight.

	Oct. 2, 2008 McCain Ad Targets Biden Ahead of VP Debate In an ad released the day of the first - and only - vice presidential debate, Republican John McCain's campaign calls out Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden's tendency to slip up on the campaign trail.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Reports: High Unemployment, Low Manufacturing Stocks dropped early in trading Thursday after the government reported that the number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose to a seven-year high and that orders for manufactured goods dropped by 4 percent in August.

	Oct. 1, 2008 Senate Approves Massive Financial Rescue Plan; House May Vote Friday With bipartisan support, the Senate easily approved a massive federal rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the economy and freeing up the crippled credit market Wednesday night. The vote was 74-25.

	Oct. 1, 2008 Campaigns Rush to Court Clinton's Fla. Supporters Sen. Hillary Clinton held a strong foothold in the key state of Florida during the primaries -- and her supporters are not yet running to either presidential ticket. Judy Woodruff reports on efforts by the Obama and McCain campaigns to court former Clinton supporters.

	Oct. 1, 2008 Obama, McCain Depart Campaign Trail for Senate Vote New polls suggest the economic crisis has created momentum for Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, especially in battleground states. The Hotline's Amy Walter and Susan Page of USA Today break down the latest campaign news and how Thursday's vice presidential debate might impact the dynamics at play.

	Oct. 1, 2008 Modified Wall Street Rescue Plan Awaits Senate Vote As the Senate votes on a modified version of the $700 billion bailout package that the House rejected, political and economic experts assess the measure's likely path and how it will affect financial markets abroad.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 30, 2008 Campaigns Offer Two Very Different Visions for Health Care In Rx for Change, a MacNeil/Lehrer Productions special, health care experts and campaign officials debate the state of the American medical system and which presidential candidate may do more to improve care.

	Sept. 30, 2008 In Fla., Parties Push to Register Voters, Get Them to Polls In the second segment in a series about Florida's continued status as a political battleground, Judy Woodruff examines efforts to register new voters in the Sunshine State and what both parties' plans are to get out the vote come November.

	Sept. 30, 2008 Bailout Discord Persists as Congress Seeks to Fix Economy With Congress set to revisit reaching a compromise over the proposed $700 billion bailout that failed in the House on Monday, a panel of lawmakers debate the plan and future efforts to alleviate the economic meltdown.

	Sept. 30, 2008 President Urges Congress to Take 'Decisive Action' on Bailout Stocks opened higher Tuesday morning, but financial markets remained troubled a day after the House voted down a $700 billion rescue plan for the financial sector that the Bush administration and congressional leaders had agreed was necessary.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Report Prompts Inquiry Into U.S. Attorneys' Dismissal After the Justice Department issued a report to investigate the dismissal of nine U.S. attorneys, Attorney General Michael Mukasey appointed a criminal prosecutor. NPR's justice correspondent Ari Shapiro explains.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Florida's Economy Impacts Voters' Election Day Decisions With the housing market in turmoil and the markets reeling from the credit crisis, voters in the battleground state of Florida are scrutinizing what each of the candidates may be able to do to tackle the situation. Judy Woodruff reports on what voters are saying.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Rescue Bill Failure Shocks Wall Street The House defeated a $700 billion rescue package Monday, causing serious turmoil on Wall Street. A panel of reporters discuss the implications of the rescue rejection.

	Sept. 29, 2008 House Defeats Wall Street Rescue Plan A controversial $700 billion Wall Street rescue bill backed by Congressional leaders and the Bush administration failed to pass in the House of Representatives Monday. Kwame Holman reports on the dramatic day on Capitol Hill.

	Sept. 29, 2008 House Rejects $700 Billion Bailout; Stocks Plummet The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue package, ignoring pleas from President Bush and bipartisan congressional leaders to bail out the financial industry, while the Dow Jones industrial average lost more than 700 points.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Republican McCrory Takes Lead in N.C. as Democrats Remain Mired in Scandals In the race for governor of North Carolina, Republican candidate and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory pulled into a recent lead after working to link Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue to an array of scandals plaguing the state's Democrats.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Previews 'Battleground: Florida' Series Senior correspondent Judy Woodruff spoke with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom about her recent reporting trip through the battleground state of Florida. The first of her three reports focuses on the economy and airs Monday.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Special Prosecutor Named in Attorney Firings Case Attorney General Michael Mukasey appointed a special prosecutor Monday to pursue possible criminal charges against individuals involved in the controversial firings of nine U.S. attorneys.

	Sept. 26, 2008 McCain, Obama Clash on Foreign Policy, Economic Future in Tense First Debate Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama sharply attacked each other's judgment on Iraq, Iran and Pakistan during Friday's debate. Political analysts and historians react to the candidates' performances.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Political Upheaval in Thailand Reflects Tension Between Rich, Poor The politics of modern Thailand appear to be proof of Winston Churchill's adage that democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Shields, Brooks Weigh in on the Week's Dramatic Bailout Debate It was a devastating week on Wall Street and a contentious one in Congress as politicians battled over bailout proposals. With the presidential candidates heading to the first debate, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks reflect on the developments.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Candidates Convene to Debate, Finally For all the historic footers already added to this first presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, the debate itself almost didn't happen following Senator McCain's decision two days prior the event, to suspend his campaign.

	Sept. 26, 2008 House Lawmakers Divided Over Scope of Government Intervention Congressional leaders are showing signs of fatigue and frustration over continuing negotiations. Reps. Barney Frank and Mike Pence discuss the progress towards a workable plan.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Kwame Holman Reports on Financial Woes Preceding Debates Lawmakers have not been able to agree on a plan with the White House, nor with each other, choosing not to enact a bill for the near future. NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman discusses the dealings on Capitol Hill.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Bush Struggles to Unite Rebelling House Republicans on Bailout As Washington struggles to reach consensus on a proposed Wall Street bailout, GOP senators have blocked a proposed Democratic plan to pump $56 billion into public works projects, help for the jobless and to help states with high Medicaid bills.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Nations Agree to Draft Resolution on Iran Nuclear Program Six nations have agreed on a draft U.N. resolution on Iran's nuclear program, but it does not include new sanctions, per Russia's preference, European officials said Friday.

	Sept. 26, 2008 McCain Agrees to Debate Obama Amid Bailout Negotiations Despite his call earlier this week to postpone the first presidential debate, aides to GOP nominee John McCain announced the senator will participate.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Obama Meets Setbacks With Mix of Resilience, Caution In the final report in a series focusing on the presidential candidates' governing styles, advisers and colleagues of Sen. Barack Obama detail how he has managed to overcome adversity during his life and career.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Wash. Governor's Race Heading for Another Close Finish The rematch for the governor's office in Washington between Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican challenger Dino Rossi is turning out to be very, very close -- again. Just weeks before Election Day, polls show the candidates virtually tied.

	Sept. 25, 2008 S. Africa Elects Interim Leader as Mbeki Bows Out South Africa's Parliament Thursday elected Kgalema Motlanthe as interim president, replacing Thabo Mbeki who was ousted after a protracted power struggle within his own ruling party.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Congressional Leaders in Standoff Amid Financial Crisis Congressional leaders worked on a rescue plan for Wall Street as Sens. McCain and Obama came to Washington to participate in bailout talks. Two political reporters and a business reporter discuss the political impasse and how a rescue plan might work.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Congress, the White House Stall Over Market Rescue Plan Resistance to the government's $700 billion bailout plan from lawmakers continued Thursday, adding pressure to finish a compromise deal that could bring certainty to the crisis. Kwame Holman reports on the obstacles to passing a final agreement between Congress and the Bush administration.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Lawmakers Work to Hammer Out Deal on Financial Bailout Lawmakers reported making progress Thursday on reaching an agreement on a sweeping financial bailout plan, which has stirred days of debate over how to better safeguard taxpayers as Wall Street continues its tailspin.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Fragile Peacemaking Underway as Nepal Ushers in Democracy, Seeks Talks with U.S. After a decade-long civil war that left about 13,000 people dead ended in 2006, Nepal has reached a milestone in its peace process even though it is being guided by the same man who led the insurgency.

	Sept. 25, 2008 As Debate Uncertainty Lingers, Candidates Address Clinton Initative As uncertainty swirls around the fate of their first debate on Friday, presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama addressed former President Bill Clinton's Global Initiative Thursday, sounding similar themes on cooperating with international and environmental agencies and boosting the flailing economy.

	Sept. 25, 2008 After Months of Wrangling, Iraqi Government Approves Election Law After months of deadlock and negotiations, Iraq's Parliament overwhelmingly approved a provincial elections law on Wednesday, giving a much-needed boost to the country's U.S.-supported reconciliation efforts.

	Sept. 24, 2008 President Calls for Sweeping Government Intervention in U.S. Economy Warning "our entire economy is in danger", President Bush made a somber address to the nation Wednesday, outlining the need for a sweeping government intervention in the nation's financial system in order to prevent widespread collapse.

	Sept. 24, 2008 McCain Calls to Postpone Friday Debate to Focus on Financial Crisis Republican candidate Sen. John McCain has asked that Friday's first presidential debate be postponed to allow him and Democratic rival Barack Obama to return to Washington and work on the proposed $700 billion economic bailout.

	Sept. 24, 2008 Throughout Military and Political Careers, McCain Tested by Adversity During his years of military service and in Congress, Sen. John McCain has faced many personally challenging moments. The GOP presidential nominee's closest advisers detail how McCain has dealt with difficult situations during his life.

	Sept. 24, 2008 Obama Rebuffs McCain's Call to Delay Debate Amid Crisis Sen. John McCain called for Friday's debate to be delayed amid the financial crisis, a move quickly rebuffed by Sen. Barack Obama. Analysts Ruth Marcus and Byron York assess the developments.

	Sept. 24, 2008 Bailout Plan Dominates Campaign Trail and Capitol Hill Sens. John McCain suggested delaying Friday's presidential debate amid concerns over the nation's financial crisis as lawmakers sought to reach a compromise on a $700 billion government bailout plan. Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail and Capitol Hill.

	Sept. 24, 2008 Battle to Replace Domenici in New Mexico Senate Race Centers on Energy Policy The race for New Mexico's first open Senate seat in 26 years has brought the national renewable energy debate into local focus as Republican Rep. Steve Pearce battles Democratic Rep. Tom Udall for the job.

	Sept. 24, 2008 N. Korea Bars U.N. Inspectors From Nuclear Plant North Korea barred U.N. nuclear inspectors from accessing its main reactor and appears to be moving forward with plans to restart the plant despite a 2007 pact to end its atomic bomb program, officials said Wednesday.

	Sept. 23, 2008 Confidence, Openness Mark Obama's Decision Making Style In the second of a series of reports examining the presidential candidates' leadership styles, Margaret Warner talks to colleagues and advisers of Sen. Barack Obama about how his decision making style would translate to the White House.

	Sept. 23, 2008 Extended Interview: Judge Abner Mikva Examines Obama's Leadership Style In a series of in-depth reports on the management style of Sen. Barack Obama, Judge Abner Mikva, a former Congressman and former Clinton White House legal adviser, discusses his observations of the Illinois senator's campaign strategy

	Sept. 23, 2008 Massive Financial Rescue Faces Skepticism in Congress Fed chief Ben Bernanke and Treasury head Henry Paulson answered questions from skeptical members of Congress Tuesday as they pushed their $700 billion bailout plan. Analysts discuss the details of the proposal.

	Sept. 23, 2008 Lawmakers Pose Tough Questions on Bailout Proposal Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson faced tough questions from skeptical members of Congress Tuesday over a $700 billion financial bailout plan. Kwame Holman reports on the hearings and other developments in the financial crisis.

	Sept. 23, 2008 Extended Interview: David Axelrod Reflects on Obama's Campaign Path In a series of in-depth reports on the management style of Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, campaign manager David Axelrod outlines how the Illinois senator has handled the challenges of his historic run for the presidency.

	Sept. 22, 2008 McCain Blends Instinct With Political Calculation In the first of a series of reports on the leadership qualities of the presidential candidates, Judy Woodruff talks to colleagues of Sen. John McCain about how the GOP hopeful makes decisions and how his governing style would translate in the White House.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Candidates Voice Concerns for Taxpayers Amid Bailouts As the government seeks to shore up the stability of U.S. financial markets, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama expressed concern over the consequences of the massive bailouts for average taxpayers. Political reporters recap the latest news from the campaign trail.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Congress Struggles With Scope of Financial Rescue Plan The government's $700 billion financial bailout proposal now faces lawmaker approval. Senate finance committee members describe which parts of the plan are stirring debate.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Pakistan Hunts for Bombers of Landmark Hotel Pakistani officials are still trying to determine who is behind the weekend truck bombing at a landmark Islamabad hotel that killed at least 53 people.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Obama and McCain Talk Economy, Launch New Ads As Congress mulls a sweeping $700 billion bailout of soured U.S. mortgage investments, the presidential contenders continued to offer their views on the handling of the Wall Street crisis in campaign appearances and newly launched ads.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Extended Interview: Mark Buse Describes 17 Years of Working for McCain In a series of in-depth reports on the leadership style and experiences of Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, his Senate Chief of Staff Mark Buse talks to the NewsHour about what it's been like to work for the Arizona lawamerk since his start in the Congress.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Extended Interview: Sen. Lindsey Graham Describes McCain as Colleague In a series of in-depth reports on Sen. John McCain's leadership style and history, close friend and colleague Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., talks to the NewsHour about his years working with the Republican presidential hopeful.

	Sept. 19, 2008 Wall Street Upheaveal Puts McCain, Obama to the Test Wall Street's woes put the economy at the top of the campaign agendas of John McCain and Barack Obama this week as the two sought to shape their views on government regulation and other issues. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine reactions to the crisis.

	Sept. 19, 2008 Candidates Differ on Terms of Financial Sector Rescue Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain offered differing views Friday on proposals for a sweeping government bailout of the weakened financial sector. Judy Woodruff reports on their latest reactions to the Wall Street crisis.

	Sept. 19, 2008 Katrina May Claim Another Victim as Landrieu Struggles in Re-Election Bid Demographic changes and a steady march to the right by the post-Katrina electorate in Louisiana has helped make two-term Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu the GOP's top target in this year's election.

	Sept. 19, 2008 North Korea Says Reactor Could Be Restarted North Korea said Friday it has stopped disabling its nuclear reactor in Yongbyon and that it no longer wants to be taken off a U.S. list of states that sponsor terrorism.

	Sept. 18, 2008 Polls Show Obama Leads McCain on Message of 'Change' New polls published by the New York Times, CBS News, the Pew Center for People and the Press show while presidential contenders Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama are nearly even in popularity, Obama has a significant lead on his opponent when it comes to who voters feel he could do more to change D.C.

	Sept. 18, 2008 Central Banks Add Liquidity to Wobbly Markets President Bush addressed recent shifts in the financial sector, central banks flooded currency markets with cash in an attempt to spur banks to begin lending again and the presidential candidates offered fresh reactions to the crisis. Kwame Holman and Judy Woodruff recap the economic news of the day.

	Sept. 18, 2008 Rice Slams 'Aggressive' Russian Policies in Speech U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice offered sharp criticisms of Russia Thursday, saying that the West must stand up to its "bullying" and that Russia's policies have put it on a path to isolation and irrelevance.

	Sept. 17, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Palin, Campaign Ads, Wall Street Woes Senior correspondent Gwen Ifll spoke with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom about the media attention surrounding Sarah Palin and she compared Sens. Barack Obama's and John McCain's campaign ads on the troubled economy.

	Sept. 17, 2008 Livni Narrowly Wins Israeli Election, Eyes Coalition Government Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni edged out opponent Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz Wednesday night in a surprisingly tight race to replace Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as the head of the governing party.

	Sept. 17, 2008 Candidates React to AIG Bailout, Tout Reform Plans Troubles on Wall Street and concerns over the U.S. economy took center stage on the campaign trail again Wednesday. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest remarks from Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama on financial sector shifts.

	Sept. 17, 2008 McCain Pushes Regulation, Obama Blames Failed Economic Philosophy in AIG Statements Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama offered fresh reactions to the continuing Wall Street tumult Wednesday in statements addressing the $85 billion government bailout of troubled insurer AIG.

	Sept. 17, 2008 Israel's Top Party Voting on Olmert Replacement Israel's governing party, Kadima, is voting on a new leader Wednesday with polls indicating that the country's foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, will be the likely winner.

	Sept. 16, 2008 With Iraq Surge Behind Him, Petraeus Takes Larger Command Twenty months after taking charge of a new troop surge in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus passed on some hard-earned and still fragile security gains to his replacement, Gen. Ray Odierno, Tuesday. Specialists assess the challenges both generals now face in the region.

	Sept. 16, 2008 Presidential Contenders Call for Financial Industry Regulation Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama promised tighter government regulation of Wall Street Tuesday as they struggled to address the country's economic woes from the campaign trail. Campaign advisers debate the candidates' proposals to regulate the investment industry.

	Sept. 16, 2008 Mullen Visits Pakistan to Ease Tensions Over Raids Top U.S. military officer Adm. Mike Mullen went to Pakistan Tuesday to discuss concerns over Islamabad's efforts to combat militant fighters and to address rising tensions over reports that U.S. forces have engaged in unauthorized raids there.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Obama, McCain React to Wall Street's Turmoil Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama pushed their proposals to reform Wall Street Monday as the financial sector reeled from the demise of Lehman Brothers and the selling of Merrill Lynch. Political reporters discuss the latest campaign news.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Obama Camp Breaks Own Record, Brings in $66 Million in August Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama added $66 million to his campaign war chest in August and added 500,000 new donors, the Obama camp announced Sunday. The August haul broke Obama's previous record of a $55 million month and set a record for the amount raised by any presidential candidate in the same timeframe.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Candidates Urge Wall Street Reform After Weekend Shake-Ups Presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama both blamed Washington for irresponsible spending and urged Wall Street reform Monday after lending giant Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and Bank of America announced plans to buy out Merril Lynch.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Political Watchers Answered Your Questions on Battleground Virginia With the presidential election in full swing, the candidates are reaching out to voters in key battleground states -- including in Virginia, long considered a GOP stronghold. Two experts answered your questions on political changes in Virginia and its role in the election.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Mugabe Agrees to Share Power Under New Zimbabwe Deal Zimbabwe's political rivals signed a landmark power-sharing agreement Monday that shows President Robert Mugabe of the ZANU-PF party loosening his grip on the economically ravaged country for the first time in nearly three decades.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Jeffrey Brown Discusses 'Battleground: Va.' Reports Senior NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown recounted his recent reporting trip through the battleground state of Virginia. His segments focused on the state's northern and southern areas where both candidates have been campaigning heavily.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff Discusses Forum on Service with McCain, Obama NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff moderated a forum on service Thursday night at Columbia University in New York City with presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. The next day, Woodruff reflected on the experience in a Reporter's Notebook with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom.

	Sept. 12, 2008 In Republican Stronghold of Va., Democrats Make Inroads In the second in a series of reports on the election battleground of Virginia, Jeffrey Brown takes a look at the Hampton Roads area in the southeastern part of the commonwealth, a traditionally Republican stronghold.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Shields and Brooks Weigh Facts, Fiction in Campaign Ads Recent campaign ads have been criticized by political fact checkers for distorting facts and spreading falsities. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the debate over truthfulness on the campaign trail.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Candidates Sharpen Attacks as Campaigns Pick Up Speed As the presidential hopefuls race toward Election Day, the campaigns are taking an increasingly sharper tone both on the campaign trail and in television ads. Political reporters discuss the impact of the latest developments.

	Sept. 12, 2008 New Ads, Palin Interview Top Campaign Headlines The past week on the campaign trail featured new television ads released by Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain and the first network news interview of Republican vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin. Judy Woodruff recaps the developments.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Obama, McCain Unleash Attack Ads After Brief Respite from Partisan Rancor After taking a break from campaign squabbles Thursday to honor the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain released new campaign ads early Friday morning.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Virginia Convention Delegates Split on State's 'Battleground' Status Talking to Virginia's delegates at both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention, one would never think the state is considered the political battleground that most election maps consider it to be -- including on the NPR/NewsHour map.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Mugabe, Opposition Leader Said to Reach Power-sharing Deal South African President Thabo Mbeki announced late Thursday that weeks of negotiations had produced a power-sharing deal between Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and his bitter rival, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Unrest in Bolivia Leads to Ousting of U.S. Diplomats Violent clashes between government supporters and opposition protesters in Bolivia have left at least eight dead and tipped off a diplomatic dispute culminating in U.S. diplomats being expelled from both Bolivia and Venezuela.

	Sept. 11, 2008 Candidates Pause From Campaigning to Remember Sept. 11 Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain put aside campaign rivalries Thursday to honor of Sept. 11 victims on the seventh anniversary of the attacks.

	Sept. 11, 2008 Reports: President Bush Secretly OK'd Raids in Pakistan's Border Region The New York Times reported Thursday that President Bush authorized U.S. forces to conduct raids against Taliban and al-Qaida strongholds inside Pakistan's border region without the approval of Islamabad. Regional and security experts assess the reports.

	Sept. 11, 2008 Georgia Conflict Reveals Contrasts Between Candidates on Russia Among the foreign policy challenges facing the next president, U.S.-Russian relations loom large, and differences between how Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama might handle matters related to Moscow came to light during the recent Georgia conflict.

	Sept. 10, 2008 Va. Republicans Rally Around McCain-Palin Reform Pledge The role of Virginia as a battleground state in the 2008 race gained continued traction Wednesday as Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain and running mate Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska paid a visit to northern Virginia.

	Sept. 10, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on the Palin Game-changer As both Sen. Barack Obama and the newly minted Republican ticket of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin hit different parts of Virginia Wednesday, Gwen Ifill discussed the profound impact that Palin has had on the race.

	Sept. 10, 2008 McCain, Obama Advisers Spar on Education Reform Among the issues being debated among the campaigns of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama is education, with each candidate seeking to define positions on school spending and the No Child Left Behind initiative. Education advisers for McCain and Obama detail the candidates' plans.

	Sept. 10, 2008 Virginia's Fast Growth Brings Shifting Political Landscape Once a GOP stronghold, Virginia is a battleground state in the 2008 race. Jeffrey Brown examines changes in northern Virginia in the first of two reports on the tossup state.

	Sept. 10, 2008 South Korean Intelligence Reports Kim Jong Il Recovering from Surgery Hours after North Korea dismissed rumors questioning leader Kim Jong Il's health as a conspiracy Wednesday, South Korea's intelligence agency released new information claiming Kim is recovering from surgery.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Obama, McCain Offer Quick Reactions to Bush President Bush called for a slight reduction in the level of U.S. troops in Iraq Tuesday saying some 8,000 service members would return by early next year -- leaving the fate of future troop strategies in Iraq and Afghanistan squarely in the hands of the next president.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Polls: After Palin Push, McCain and Obama in Dead Heat The first round of news polls released since the end of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions last week show Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain nearly even in popularity as they head into the election's final months.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Senators React to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Rescue Plan After the U.S. Treasury's decision to take over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Senate Banking Committee members Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Richard Shelby, R.-Ala., provide Congressional perspective on the rescue plan and assess the road ahead.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Candidates Tout Views on Iraq, Afghan Troop Levels Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama campaigned Tuesday in the critical swing state of Ohio and addressed plans for troop levels in Iraq. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest developments from the campaign trail.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Questions Arise on Health of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Speculation that North Korea's Kim Jong Il may be seriously ill intensified Tuesday when the leader failed to appear at a parade marking the 60th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

	Sept. 8, 2008 'Debating Our Destiny' Takes Unique Look at Debates As the candidates prepare for this year's presidential debates, a PBS special called "Debating Our Destiny" looks back at the debates of the past and talks to most of those who participated in them. This excerpt focuses on the 2000 debates between Al Gore and George W. Bush.

	Sept. 8, 2008 Candidates Pitch Messages of Change in Battlegrounds The presidential candidates began their first full week of campaigning following their official nominations by visiting key battleground states Monday. Political reporters discuss the status of the campaigns and what lies ahead.

	Sept. 8, 2008 Russia Agrees to Georgia Troop Pullback; U.S. Cancels Nuclear Deal Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that Russian troops would pull out of Georgian territory after European Union monitors deploy to the separatist provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia next month.

	Sept. 8, 2008 Pakistan's New President Looks to Mend Reputation, Stabilize Country Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, was elected Sept. 6 as president of Pakistan, the next chapter in the political career of a man once labeled "Mr. 10 Percent" because of corruption charges levied against him.

	Sept. 5, 2008 Shields and Brooks Assess New Dynamics of '08 Race With both national party conventions now complete, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama hit the ground running as the race begins to Election Day. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the road ahead.

	Sept. 5, 2008 McCain, Palin Speeches Shift Tone of Election More than 42 million people tuned in Thursday to see John McCain's acceptance speech, matching the number who watched Barack Obama's speech last week. A panel of editors and columnists weigh how the GOP event was received across the country.

	Sept. 5, 2008 Presidential Tickets Offer Women Voters More Choices Although female voters had been leaning Democratic so far in this presidential campaign, Gov. Sarah Palin has brought new appeal to the Republican ticket for socially conservative women. Two analysts examine issues that concern women and how these will influence their vote, especially for Hillary Clinton's former supporters.

	Sept. 5, 2008 Candidates Spar Over Economy as Campaigns Resume After the close of both conventions, GOP Sen. John Mccain and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and their Democratic rivals, Sen. Barack Obama and Joe Biden, hit the ground running with campaign stops in key states while exchanging jabs on economic policy.

	Sept. 5, 2008 Judges Reinstated in Pakistan Ahead of Election Three Supreme Court judges ousted by outgoing Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf were sworn back into the court a day ahead of Saturday's presidential election.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Shields, Brooks and Historians Examine McCain's Message of 'Change' Buoyed by spirited speeches, the GOP convention came to a close Thursday night. Analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks and a panel of historians discuss the strengths and weaknesses of John McCain's acceptance speech and the GOP message of "change" in Washington.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Pa. Delegates Name Security, Economy as Top Issues With union voters, both urban and rural areas and large numbers of military living in Pennsylvania, the Keystone state is shaping up to be a key battleground the presidential election.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain RNC Speech Excerpts: 'Change is Coming' Sen. John McCain will accept the Republican nomination for the presidency later Thursday. Following are excerpts from his acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Before McCain's Speech, Shields and Brooks Weigh its Likely Impact Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer insight on the points Sen. John McCain will make and reflect on the Republican convention before the Arizona senator steps up to the podium.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Military Service, Political Ambitions Shaped McCain's Career Sen. John McCain's acceptance of the Republican nomination marks the culmination of a long political career -- one full of both successes and bitter disappointments. Jeffrey Brown profiles McCain's path to the GOP nod.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain's Running Mate Sarah Palin Makes GOP History Convention attendees and a panel of historians offer perspective on the significance of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's historic nomination and the challenges on the campaign trail.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Palin's Speech Dazzles GOP Faithful, Sets Stage for Campaign Trail After a look at reaction to vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech to the GOP convention Wednesday, a panel of analysts, lawmakers and columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks, offer insight on Palin's impact on the event.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Cindy McCain Stresses Service, Details Personal Story Cindy McCain sought to highlight Sen. John McCain's character and record of service as well as her family's personal story in a speech to the Republican National Convention on its closing night. Following is the text of her address.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Pawlenty: 'McCain Has Always Put Our Country First' Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty often says the GOP should be more economically populist, saying it should be the party of Sam's Club, not just the country club. He referred to the "Sam's Club Republicans" in his Thursday night address to the RNC in his home state. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain Details Captivity, Says He'll Bring Change in RNC Acceptance Speech Sen. John McCain reached out to independents and disaffected Democrats in his acceptance speech Thursday at the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. McCain also detailed his experience as a prisoner of war and criticized Russia for its role in the recent Georgian conflict. Following are his words as prepared for delivery.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Historians See Goldwater, Reagan as Top GOP Acceptance Speeches With Sen. John McCain set to deliver his acceptance speech in St. Paul, NewsHour historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph sat down to discuss the addresses that changed the party and the country.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain Economic Adviser Pledges to Reduce Federal Budget, Cut Taxes During an Insider Forum on the last day of the Republican National Convention, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, senior economic adviser to Sen. John McCain, answered visitors' questions about efforts to balance the budget, limit the growth of government and cut taxes.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Historians Look at Both Parties as RNC Wraps Up Historians Richard Norton-Smith and Peniel Joseph sat down with Ray Suarez as the RNC enters its last day to talk about the changes in the Democratic and Republican parties.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Reacts to Gov. Sarah Palin's Speech Senior correspondent Gwen Ifill recounts being on the floor Wednesday for the much anticipated speech of Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Cheney Reaffirms Commitment to Georgia Joining NATO Emphasizing Washington's support for Georgia in its showdown with Russia, Vice President Dick Cheney said the United States was "fully committed" to Georgia's efforts to join the NATO alliance.

	Sept. 3, 2008 GOP Women Blast Media Over Coverage of Palin Republican women accused the media and the Obama campaign Wednesday of sexism toward the party's vice presidential nominee, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Shields, Brooks and Historians Mull Strengths of Sarah Palin's Speech At the close of the Republican convention's third night, analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks and a panel of historians evaluate vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech and its effectiveness in shoring up support for the Republican ticket.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Huckabee Says McCain Offers Specific Goals for U.S. Speaking to the Republican delegation, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stressed the qualifications of Senator McCain, his longtime service to the country and his ability to reform Washington. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Palin Makes Case to Voters, Slams Democratic Rivals Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made her case to voters in a critical speech to the Republican convention Wednesday during which she fired back at critics and offered a strong critique of Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Following is the text of her address.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Forty Years Later, Nixon Convention Speech Remains Watershed Event Richard Nixon stepped up to deliver an acceptance speech at the GOP convention in Miami Beach, Fla. that continues to shape the party.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Rudy Giuliani Lauds McCain's Leadership, Criticizes Obama On the third night of the Republican convention, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani praised Sen. John McCain's ability to lead America, criticized his Democratic opponent and lauded the GOP running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Excerpts from Sarah Palin's RNC Acceptance Speech Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin delivers a highly anticipated acceptance speech Wednesday night at the party's convention in St. Paul.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff Considers McCain's 'Gamble' on Palin NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed the upcoming speech by Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Shields and Brooks Anticipate Calls for Unity at RNC Before the third night of the Republican convention, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss what's likely ahead from speakers trying to rally the party.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Alaska Delegates Defend Their Governor Alaska delegate Paul Verhagen woke up early Friday morning to a phone call from his brother in Texas.

	Sept. 3, 2008 GOP Faces Challenges on Economic Policy, Party Unity As the GOP gears up for general election, the party faces challenges on economic policy and uniting its base around John McCain's White House bid. Analysts Andy Kohut and Amy Walter examine the challenges ahead for the Republicans.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Cindy McCain Calls Palin a 'Perfect Fit' for McCain Ticket In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Cindy McCain reflects on her husband's run for the presidency and on questions over the vetting process for Sen. John McCain's newly named running mate, Alaska. Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 3, 2008 GOP Confronts Obstacles to Uniting Party for McCain During the GOP convention, the Republican party has worked to shore up its party unity and combat a fragmented image along conservative lines. Gary Bauer, a former Regan administration official and head of the "American Values" group, and former Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift measure the effectiveness of the party's efforts.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Alaska Delegation Voices Support for Palin As debates continue around Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's readiness to fulfill the vice presidential role, delegates from her state express their belief in Palin's capacity and their unity with the party. The NewsHour's Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on their stance.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Republicans Appeal to Voters Through Economic Agenda Struggles of the U.S. economy come under the spotlight on the third night of the Republican convention. A panel of analysts examines GOP proposals to aid the nation's economic downturn.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Mitt Romney Urges End to 'Liberal' Government in Washington Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a former GOP presidential hopeful, addressed the Republican Party in St. Paul, urging listeners to usher in 'change' in Washington by voting for Sen. John McCain. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 3, 2008 After a Night of the Personal, Republicans Go Political Republicans were still recasting and reorganizing their convention programs Wednesday morning, shaping a primetime convention that would formally introduce embattled vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and sharpening the attack on Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama.

	Sept. 3, 2008 CodePink Protests at GOP Convention The Online NewsHour talked to some CodePink members as they marched in St. Paul during the Republican National Convention.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Chairman of College Republicans Answered Your Questions on Youth Vote Charlie Smith is the national chairman of the College Republicans, a group which boasts over 250,000 members nationwide. He spoke with Ray Suarez about young conservatives.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Pakistani Prime Minister's Motorcade Target of Attack Shots were fired at Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's motorcade near Islamabad's airport Wednesday, though officials said he was not in it at the time, raising concerns of continuing political instability.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Joe Lieberman Says McCain Can Bridge Partisan Divide Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, a long-time backer of Sen. John McCain, made the case for McCain's ability to work across partisan lines as a potential president at the GOP convention. Following is text of his speech to the RNC.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Thompson Praises McCain's Judgment in RNC Speech Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson delivered a speech to the Republican convention Tuesday in which he sought to outline Sen. John McCain's case for the presidency while praising his character and judgment. Following is text of his speech.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Shields, Brooks and Historians Offer Insight on RNC's Day Two At the close of the Republican convention's second day, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith examine the strengths of the night's speeches and the rally for the GOP party in St. Paul.

	Sept. 2, 2008 President Bush Lauds McCain's Readiness for Office President Bush hailed GOP Sen. John McCain Tuesday night as a man "ready to lead this nation" in remarks to the Republican convention delivered from the White House. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 2, 2008 As President Bush's Term Closes, His Legacy Takes Shape Before President George W. Bush speaks at the Republican Convention, Christine Todd Whitman and Michael Gerson, former members of his administration, provide insight on the legacy President Bush will leave behind.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Fellow Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl and Campaign Manager Terry Nelson Discuss McCain Sen. John McCain's colleague from Arizona, Sen. Jon Kyl, and former campaign manager Terry Nelson provide insight on the candidate and the campaign.

	Sept. 2, 2008 McCain Spokesman Defends Palin Pick and her Privacy Amid growing controversy surrounding the personal and professional life of Sarah Palin, Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for the GOP campaign, asserts her strengths as a running mate, her appeal on the ticket and her family's right to privacy.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Economy Is Top Concern for Michigan GOP Delegation Michigan's faltering economy was a key topic of conversation Tuesday morning as members of the state's GOP delegation gathered for a breakfast meeting in St. Paul. More than half the voters in Michigan's January Republican primary ranked the economy as their most important issue.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Shields and Brooks on RNC Lineup and the Bush Factor As the Republican National Convention resumes with its first full night of prime-time speakers, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the Sen. John McCain's vice presidential pick, the speeches ahead and the issues at play within the Republican party.

	Sept. 2, 2008 GOP Delegates Bring Strong Convictions to Convention At the Republican convention in St. Paul, GOP delegates have been discussing the economic downturn and their support for Sen. John McCain's policies. The NewsHour speaks with delegates from Michigan about their viewpoints and with political experts about the delegates' differences, similarities to voters.

	Sept. 2, 2008 'McCain-onomics' Put to the Test in Northern Virginia With the Republican convention underway in St. Paul, the NewsHour's economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with Nancy Pfotenhauer, an adviser to Sen. John McCain's campaign, about the GOP presidential hopeful's economic policies and how they could impact everyday Americans.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Rep. Ron Paul Discusses 'Rally for the Republic' In an interview with the NewsHour, Rep. Ron Paul, a candidate in the Republican primary, describes his political philosophy.

	Sept. 2, 2008 GOP Women Defend Palin, Object to Questions About Her Family The choice of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate has sparked a flurry of debate over balancing career and family and whether even raising such questions is gender bias. GOP Congress Heather Wilson and Mary Fallin give their insights on parenting and politics.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Palin's Rise Offers New Insight on GOP Running Mate As new coverage surfaces on the little-known vice presidential candidate, the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff discusses her background, accomplishments and stance on critical issues with a delegate from Alaska.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Reporter Sen. John McCain looks to get his campaign back on track Tuesday when the convention gets underway in primetime. Senior correspondent Gwen Ifill discusses how Hurricane Gustav has affected the GOP efforts in St. Paul and discusses the media maelstrom surrounding McCain's news running mate, Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Convention Resumes With Personal Pitch for McCain Following a Gustav-inspired delay, the Republican convention announced it would go on the air Tuesday night with a prime-time series of speeches by former Sen. Fred Thompson and 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Lieberman.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Ron Paul Hosts His Own "Rally for the Republic" Two political conventions took place in the Twin Cities on Sept. 2. In St. Paul, there was the Republican National Convention. In Minneapolis, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, also a Republican, held "Rally for the Republic," a gathering of 10,000 supporters deeply disillusioned with the GOP.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Alaskan Reporter Answered Your Questions about Gov. Sarah Palin Anchorage Daily News columnist Michael Carey answered your questions on Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin's record in the state, her background and the controversy surrounding her pregnant teenage daughter.

	Sept. 2, 2008 State of Emergency Declared in Thailand as Premier Faces Fraud Charges Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in the capital Bangkok Tuesday, the same day the Election Commission ruled his party committed electoral fraud in December elections.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Shields and Brooks Weigh Impact of Subdued RNC on McCain Campaign Hurricane Gustav's brush with New Orleans on the first scheduled day of the GOP convention has changed the dynamic of the event. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the convention's abbreviated first day and what lies ahead in the coming week.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Experts Mull Historical Context of GOP's Convention Postponement The Republican Committee decided to delay convention events on Monday due to Hurricane Gustav -- a first in party convention history. Historians discuss the decision and its political significance in the context of past conventions.

	Sept. 1, 2008 La. Delegates React to Delay of GOP Convention Some Louisiana RNC delegates flew home on a chartered plane Sunday to help family with evacuation efforts. The NewsHour talks to Louisiana delegates about attending the convention as Gustav threatens.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Handling of Hurricane Katrina Still Lingers for GOP Political analysts examine how the Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is playing a role in the decision to alter the GOP convention as Hurricane Gustav threatens the Gulf Coast and how memories of the disaster could impact the general election.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Laura Bush, Cindy McCain Urge Hurricane Aid at RNC Amid a scaled-back opening day at the Republican convention, First Lady Laura Bush spoke to Texas delegates in St. Paul and Cindy McCain focused the party's attention on Hurricane Gustav relief efforts.

	Sept. 1, 2008 With Convention on Hold, Some Organizers Turn to Relief Work With the work of the Republican National Convention scaled back on Monday, much of the focus shifted toward helping those affected by Hurricane Gustav.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Laura Bush Makes Suprise Visit to Texas Delegates' Breakfast Laura Bush made a surprise appearance this morning at the Texas delegation breakfast meeting, lifting spirits.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Louisiana Delegates Attempt to Rally as Gustav Batters Home State As their fellow Louisianans struggled through Hurricane Gustav, the Bayou State delegation at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul received a surprise visit from First Lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Second Japanese Prime Minister in a Year Resigns Japan's unpopular Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda abruptly resigned Monday after a year of struggle with a deadlocked parliament as the Asian nation grapples with a troubled economy.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Senior McCain Adviser Outlines Plan For RNC As Hurricane Gustav Hits Gulf Coast Adam Mendelsohn, senior adviser to Senator John McCain's campaign, talked with Ray Suarez about the abbreviated script for the RNC as news breaks that Governor Palin's 17-year old daughter is pregnant.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2008 Convention Decision Highlights GOP's Post-Katrina Sensitivity As Hurricane Gustav approached the Gulf Coast, the Republicans decided to radically scale-back the first day of the convention in Minnesota. NewsHour historians and analysts discussed the situation.

	Aug. 31, 2008 McCain Suspends Bulk of Day One of Convention With Hurricane Gustav bearing down on the Gulf Coast, GOP nominee Sen. John McCain announced late Sunday that he was suspending the bulk of the first day of the Republican National Convention.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Republican Convention by the Numbers 150-160: In millions of dollars, the expected economic boost that the Republican National Convention will give to Minneapolis and St. Paul.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Shields and Brooks Reflect on Democrats' Big Week With the Democratic convention now complete, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer insight on the strengths and weaknesses of Sen. Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Invesco Field and on the roles Hillary and Bill Clinton played at the DNC.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Obama's Speech Attracts 38 Million Viewers, Earns Mixed Reviews Sen. Barack Obama's speech to some 80,000 people at a Denver stadium capped off a week of unity and surprise appearances at the Democratic National Convention. A panel of journalists assesses how the event was received across the country.