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	2010 DECEMBER Dec. 29, 2010 Female Boxer Aims to Punch Ticket to Olympics The NewsHour takes a two-part look at women's boxing, which is set to become an Olympic event for the first time at the 2012 summer games in London.

	Dec. 28, 2010 A 'Wedding Day' Looms for Woman Boxer The NewsHour takes a two-part look at women's boxing, which is set to become an Olympic event for the first time at the 2012 summer games in London.

	Dec. 22, 2010 UConn Women Win Place in College Basketball History The University of Connecticut women's team broke the record Tuesday for the longest NCAA Division I basketball winning streak, surpassing the John Wooden led-UCLA men's teams of 1971-74 .

	Dec. 22, 2010 UConn Women Win Place in College Basketball History The University of Connecticut women's team broke the record Tuesday for the longest NCAA Division I basketball winning streak, surpassing the John Wooden led-UCLA men's teams of 1971-74.

	Dec. 17, 2010 The Doubleheader: Shields and Brooks on Tax Cuts, UConn Basketball Streak This edition of The Doubleheader, is about the grand compromise struck during the lame-duck session of Congress to extend tax cuts enacted under President Bush plus unemployment benefits, how transparency and the tea party may have killed the omnibus spending bill and the University of Connecticut women's basketball team.

	Dec. 16, 2010 High-Kicking Pitching Legend 'Bullet Bob' Feller Remembered Ray Suarez speaks with Cleveland Plain Dealer sports columnist Bill Livingston for more on the life of Baseball Hall of Famer "Bullet Bob" Feller, a legendary pitcher whose pro career, which began at age 17, was interrupted by World World II service. He died Wednesday at age 92.

	Dec. 2, 2010 2018 World Cup Bid Goes to Russia, 2022 to Qatar While 2018 and 2022 may be eight and twelve years away, respectively, but they were very much on the mind of 11 countries Thursday morning.

	Dec. 1, 2010 World Cup Wishes: How U.S., Other Countries Pitch Hosting in 2022 Representatives of five countries made their final presentations to FIFA -- the international soccer governing body -- on Wednesday, all vying to host the 2022 World Cup. Here's a look at how each of the contenders marketed itself.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 12, 2010 The Doubleheader: Shields and Brooks on Taxes, Palin and Cowboys Coaching In this week's Doubleheader with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks, both predicted that the Bush-era cuts will be extended, but it remains to be seen for how long. They also touched on Sarah Palin's exchange with a reporter over grocery prices and the Dallas Cowboys' dismal season.

	Nov. 5, 2010 Shields and Brooks on Obama Overseas, Olbermann, October Classics In this week's Doubleheader, Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss President Obama's trip to Asia, Keith Olbermann's suspension from MSNBC and a Giant win in the World Series.

	Nov. 2, 2010 Scores of Iraqis Killed in Bombing Blitz At least 13 car bombs and roadside blasts exploded in Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad, killing 76 people.

	Nov. 2, 2010 Tuesday: Republicans Poised for Gains; Bombers May Have Planned Test-Runs As voters cast their ballots Tuesday, Republicans appear poised to take control of the House of Representatives, riding a wave of anti-incumbent sentiment and frustration over the economy.



	OCTOBER Oct. 28, 2010 In San Francisco, a Whole New Ballgame The San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers, 11-7, in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday night. PBS NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels has been keeping an eye on his hometown Giants this season and has a few observations.

	Oct. 22, 2010 The Doubleheader: Shields, Brooks on Anita Hill's Voicemail and NFL Tackling Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the sport of politics and the politics of sport, namely Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife leaving Anita Hill a request for an apology for testimony at her husband's confirmation hearings plus the new NFL rules aimed at eliminating tackles where helmets turn into weapons.

	Oct. 19, 2010 News Wrap: Saudi Officials Issue Terror Warning Over al-Qaida Offshoot In other news Tuesday, Saudi Arabia issued a new terror warning about what it calls an al-Qaida offshoot group in Yemen. Saudi officials would not disclose which countries they believe to be potential targets, but France says it was among those warned. This comes after a series of alerts in major European cities.

	Oct. 8, 2010 The Doubleheader: Bewitching Ads, Perfect Games, Political Hoop Dreams The sport of politics and the politics of sport is what we are all about in our check-ins with Mark Shields and David Brooks. On this webisode, we look at this political season's new ads, and political and basketball superstars going head-to-head in the newest edition of the classic arcade game "NBA JAM."



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 30, 2010 Thursday: AIG to Repay Government; Pakistan Blocks NATO Supply Route AIG said Thursday it has reached a deal to repay the Federal Reserve Bank of New York billions of dollars it received during the credit crisis.

	Sept. 24, 2010 India's Games Go On, Despite Questions of Readiness The Commonwealth Games -- former British colonies' version of the Olympics -- begin Oct. 3 in India, where preparations have been muddled by a collapsed pedestrian bridge, filthy athletes' village and the shooting of two tourists in New Delhi.

	Sept. 17, 2010 Shields and Brooks on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Michael Vick, the Shotgun Offense I might have finally figured out after nine or so months what makes this little segment of ours so unique: It is the only program I know of that tackles both what is at times the "sport of politics" and the "politics of sport."

	Sept. 10, 2010 Shields and Brooks: Obama, Boehner, Qurans and College Football Not wanting to tread too heavily on what syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times Columnist David Brooks will discuss on the PBS NewsHour broadcast Friday, we focused in on the president's recent attacks on House Minority leader John Boehner during our Rundown chat.



	AUGUST Aug. 27, 2010 Shields and Brooks on Ken Mehlman's Revelation, Strasburg's Unifying Effect Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on whether holding a public leadership position as an openly gay man is really possible and pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg's season-ending arm injury.

	Aug. 20, 2010 Roger Clemens Latest Sports Star to Face Steroid Charges Seven-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Rodger Clemens has been indicted on six counts for allegedly lying to Congress about steroid use. David Epstein of Sports Illustrated gives some perspective on the charges Clemens is facing and the issue of steroid use in sports.

	Aug. 19, 2010 News Wrap: Weekly Jobless Claims Highest Since November In other news Thursday, the Labor Department announced jobless claims rose to 500,000 last week. On Wall Street, there were disappointing numbers as well.

	Aug. 17, 2010 Bobby Thomson's Famous Home Run: 'Scripted Like a Movie' For generations of baseball fans, Bobby Thomson's dramatic 9th-inning home run off pitcher Ralph Branca in the deciding game of the 1951 National League playoffs remains one of the sport's most iconic moments.

	Aug. 9, 2010 The Morning Line: Deep in the Heart of Texas President Obama heads to the heart of Bush country for two Texas fundraisers Monday. First up is an afternoon fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee in Austin. Monday evening, the president heads to Dallas to help fill the coffers of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.



	JULY July 19, 2010 Special Olympics Enlisting Able-Bodied Youth to Reduce Bias Judy Woodruff reports on the scene at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games in Nebraska.

	July 13, 2010 Tuesday: BP Tests New Cap; Cuba Frees 7 Political Prisoners; Steinbrenner Dies BP on Tuesday will begin testing the new, tight-fitting cap on top of the leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico to see if it will hold and stop oil from spilling for the first time in nearly three months.

	July 12, 2010 Somali Group Claims Responsibility for Suicide Blasts in Uganda For more on the Somali terror group that claimed responsibility for the Uganda bombing, Gwen Ifill talks to an expert on the region.

	July 12, 2010 Bombs Kill 74 During World Cup Viewing in Uganda Bombs killed at least 74 people Sunday during a viewing of the World Cup final match in Uganda. Gwen Ifill reports.

	July 9, 2010 Shields and Brooks Assess Obama's Appeal to the Party Faithful Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks stopped by the Rundown Friday to talk about the future of the Defense of Marriage Act, the impact of different interest groups on the political future of President Obama and their predictions on which team will win the World Cup this weekend.

	July 9, 2010 Amid Media Hype and Cleveland Hopes, LeBron James Moves to Miami NBA star LeBron James announced Thursday that he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat. Judy Woodruff reports on the media frenzy surrounding his decision and examines the reactions of fans in both Cleveland and Miami with two sports analysts.

	July 9, 2010 Shields and Brooks Assess Spy Swap, Midterm Political Maneuvering Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the top political stories, including the handling of the U.S.-Russia spy swap and the role of issues like the economy and immigration in the midterm elections.

	July 9, 2010 World Cup Statistics: Fastest, Farthest and Foulest FIFA has been tracking and analyzing player data during this year's World Cup in South Africa. The resulting statistics offer a glimpse at which players are making their mark. Learn more here.

	July 9, 2010 Essay: In Cleveland, 'The Decision' Adds LeBron to a List of Sports Heartaches ESPN's hourlong special on LeBron James' free agency choice was called "The Decision." To Cleveland fans, it will go down as "The Betrayal." With one sentence, James rejected his hometown team, and forever secured his place on the Mount Rushmore of Cleveland sports.

	July 8, 2010 It's Official: LeBron James Picks Miami It finally happened Thurdy night. LeBron James announced on ESPN a short time ago he is joining the Miami Heat next season in the hopes of creating an All-Star team to alter the balance of power in the NBA.

	July 8, 2010 LeBron's Big Choice: The Dollars and Cents of His Next Host City For the sake of argument, and to play along with this summer's current distraction, Patchwork Nation decided to take a look at NBA star LeBron James and answer one question: of the four primary suitors left in the Lebron-stakes -- New York, Miami, Chicago and Cleveland -- who could benefit economically from James most?

	July 7, 2010 Is a Penalty Kick's Direction Predictable? World Cup Goalies Take Note What happens in that split second between when the penalty kick taker approaches the ball, and when the ball hits the back of the net? Researchers have found a few signals that can help a goalkeeper become smarter at figuring out which direction to lunge when a kick comes flying their way.

	July 5, 2010 Bridging the Technical Divide in Johannesburg As the World Cup enters the semi-finals in South Africa, the country's poorer sections are left in the shadows of the soccer stadiums. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how one man has been attempting to bridge the digital divide in one of Johannesburg's poorest neighborhoods.



	JUNE June 25, 2010 In Brazil, Hope Grows for More Success in World Cup, Global Markets As Brazil hopes for yet another World Cup victory, the country is undergoing a major economic shift -- one that includes bold plans for very deep offshore drilling. Speaking with Jeffrey Brown from Rio de Janeiro, Margaret Warner previews her upcoming reports.

	June 25, 2010 News Wrap: June Deadliest Month for NATO Troops in Afghanistan In other news Friday, three more American troops were killed in Afghanistan, bringing the U.S. death toll for June to 48. Also, oil continues to wash onto beaches in Florida and Mississippi as Thad Allen warned that a potential storm could halt oil collection in the Gulf.

	June 24, 2010 Economic, Hoops Hopes for Many in Cleveland Pinned on Star LeBron Staying Put As part of his ongoing coverage making sense of economic news, Paul Solman explores the massive economic impact an upcoming decision by NBA superstar LeBron James will have on Cleveland.

	June 24, 2010 In Tennis's Longest Match, Victory Served in the 11th Hour Judy Woodruff speaks with Peter Bodo of Tennis Magazine for some perspective on the historically long Wimbledon showdown between American John Isner and Frenchman Nicolas Mahut.

	June 24, 2010 In Brazil, Oil Rigs in Sight, but World Cup on Minds As we flew into Rio de Janeiro Wednesday, the city's jagged emerald mountains, sapphire blue waters and ribbon of white beaches seemed as pristine and beautiful as advertised, a natural paradise for residents and vacationers alike.

	June 23, 2010 News Wrap: Oil Containment Cap Removal a Setback for Gulf Effort In other news Wednesday, BP ran into new troubles in the Gulf when an accident at the damaged wellhead forced crews to remove the cap collecting the oil. Also, the Federal Reserve said it will hold interest rates at record lows due to ongoing concerns about European debt.

	June 23, 2010 U.S. Defeats Algeria in Closing Minutes to Advance at World Cup The U.S. men's national soccer team beat Algeria, 1-0, in dramatic fashion to advance to the next round of the World Cup in South Africa. The winning goal by captain Landon Donovan came in the first minute of stoppage time as the United States was on the brink of elimination.

	June 21, 2010 World Cup Fans Abuzz Over Noisy Vuvuzela Horns The distinctive buzz of traditional South African vuvuzela stadium horns has sparked controversy at the matches and fascination on the Internet. A reporter with Independent Television News examines the noisy controversy from the World Cup.

	June 21, 2010 Feuding Soccer Team Roiling French Fans' Hopes for World Cup French leaders and fans condemned their national soccer team, following players' refusal to practice on Sunday after a teammate's dismissal. Jeffrey Brown talks to Roger Bennett of ESPN.com for an update on the controversy from the World Cup in South Africa.

	June 21, 2010 At the World Cup, French Drama and the U.S. Prepares to Face Algeria Four years after reaching the 2006 World Cup final in Germany, the French national team is in turmoil. The team and its deeply unpopular manager are on the verge of elimination.

	June 18, 2010 Shields and Brooks on BP CEO Hearing, Immigration Debate, Lakers, World Cup Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks swung by the newsroom after the Friday broadcast to ponder a litany of subjects, including the Thursday's hearing with BP CEO Tony Hayward and comments by Rep. Joe Barton, plus the new NBA champions and an agonizing day for the U.S. World Cup team and its fans.

	June 18, 2010 Soccer Fans and Non-fans Alike Rally for World Cup Every four years when the World Cup soccer tournament rolls around, people wonder why soccer hasn't taken off as a professional sport in the United States, despite its broad appeal as a recreational sport. Some World Cup watchers give their takes.

	June 14, 2010 As North Korea Returns to World Cup, Filmmaker Recounts 'Underdog' 1966 Team North Korea's national soccer team is something British filmmaker Daniel Gordon knows a lot about -- it took him four years to be granted access to make his first film, "The Game of Their Lives," a profile of North Korea's 1966 World Cup team.

	June 11, 2010 World Cup Kick-off: Writers Spotlight Matches, Teams to Watch As soccer's biggest tournament gets underway in South Africa, Ray Suarez gets the rundown of day one at the World Cup -- and a look at the coming month of matches -- from sports writers Christine Brennan and David Hirshey.

	June 11, 2010 Shields and Brooks: Is California's Election Reform a Good Idea? New York Times columnist David Brooks and, eventually, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, joined us on the Rundown Friday to discuss the effects of President Obama's stimulus plan, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Proposition 14 election reform and the NBA Finals.

	June 11, 2010 Ray Suarez: South Africa, Sports and the World Stage To fully appreciate why South Africa is so excited about hosting the World Cup, you have to remember how recently the sports-crazy country was isolated on the international scene.

	June 10, 2010 South Africa Looks For Economic Boost From Hosting World Cup As Johannesburg prepares for the first match of the World Cup, Ray Suarez talks to Fred de Sam Lazaro about how hosting the world's biggest sporting event is playing out in South Africa.

	June 10, 2010 Soccer's World Cup Fever Highlights South Africa's Pride, Problems Ahead of Friday's World Cup kick-off in South Africa, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Johannesburg about what hosting the matches for the first time mean for national unity in the post-apartheid country.

	June 9, 2010 World Cup Song by Shakira Stirs Controversy This year's World Cup song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," has stirred sentiment among South Africans, many of whom were outraged because FIFA selected a non-African, Colombian pop star Shakira, to write the song and perform lead vocals.

	June 8, 2010 As World Cup Begins, Social Turmoil in Cape Town As Cape Town, South Africa, prepares to host eight World Cup soccer matches, Jonathon Miller of Independent Television News reports on the drugs, poverty and gangs that lie in the shadows of the city's soccer stadium.

	June 8, 2010 Slide Show: South Africa's Diverse Soccer Stadiums The distinctive traits of South Africa's World Cup stadiums -- such as zebra-striped seats and a calabash pot shape -- are meant to represent their country's complex culture. But some have criticized the money spent amid more pressing needs at home.

	June 7, 2010 World Cup 2010: Places to Track the Action Online The 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament officially kicks off Friday when Mexico plays host country South Africa. We've compiled some of our favorite World Cup-related blogs, Web sites and resources -- and we welcome your suggestions.

	June 2, 2010 Artists Team Up to Create World Cup 'Posters' Capturing the frenzy, anticipation and pride behind the first World Cup in Africa required the work of contemporary artists, inspiration from six continents and 17 posters.



	MAY May 26, 2010 The Beautiful Game, Rendered in Art 2010 Fine Art, a Cape Town, South Africa-based company has commissioned more than 100 artists from around the globe to paint, whittle and sculpt works inspired by the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

	May 26, 2010 '2010 Fine Art' 2010 Fine Art, a Cape Town-based company, commissioned more than 100 artists from around the globe to create works inspired by the 2010 FIFA World Cup. General Manager Rob Spaull describes the project. All images courtesy of 2010 Fine Art.

	May 24, 2010 Supreme Court Rules Against NFL in Merchandise Antitrust Case The Supreme Court has ruled that a sportswear company may proceed with its lawsuit against the National Football League. Ray Suarez talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal for more on what the case will mean for competition in the world of sports merchandise.

	May 24, 2010 Supreme Court Rules NFL May Face Antitrust Lawsuit The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that the National Football League could face an antitrust lawsuit over its exclusive apparel contract with Reebok.

	May 21, 2010 Shields and Brooks on Kentucky's Rand Paul and Baseball Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks stopped by The Rundown again on Friday to discuss Kentucky's new -- and newly controversial -- Republican Party Senate nominee Rand Paul, the strength of the tea party movement, how libertarians view the world and the potential challenges facing the GOP.

	May 19, 2010 Soccer Cinema's Goal: Bring Game to Rural South Africans Distance and money will prevent millions of South Africans from getting to see the FIFA World Cup while it takes place in their own country next month. That's why filmmaker Don Edkins created Soccer Cinema, a traveling theater that has been screening soccer-themed films in small communities all over the country since April.

	May 12, 2010 Genetics and Athletics: Is It in You? Great athletes are often referred to as "naturals" in their respective sports, but how much of their talent can be traced back to DNA is still uncertain to scientists.

	May 12, 2010 Going to the World Cup? Do the Diski As if soccer fans need help getting excited about the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the nation's tourism office has created the Diski -- a dance to commemorate the tournament, the first ever on the continent.



	APRIL April 30, 2010 A Downbeat Derby Weekend: Writer Trots Out Horse Racing's Money Woes This annual running of the Kentucky Derby -- this weekend marks the 136th running -- is meant to mark a joyous time of the year, with its frilly hats, mint juleps, betting slips, and of course, the horses.

	April 30, 2010 Conversation: Peter Berg, Creator of 'Friday Night Lights' NBC's television drama "Friday Night Lights," shows football as the raison d'etre for the small, fictional community of Dillon, Texas, but its residents also learn that life is about much more than touchdowns.

	April 22, 2010 NBA's Shaq Sizes Up Art World, With Works Large and Small The NBA's larger-than-life Shaquille O'Neal is making his mark on the art world with a new exhibit of art both large and small. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at the "Size Does Matter" exhibit that the basketball star helped curate.

	April 8, 2010 Media Frenzy Follows Tiger Woods' Return to Golf Tiger Woods teed off in round one of the Masters Tournament, following his absence because from play following revelations of marital infidelity. Jim Lehrer reports on the game and the reaction of fans in Augusta, Ga.

	April 7, 2010 News Wrap: Obama Administration May Cancel Karzai Visit In other news Wednesday, the White House said it may rescind an invitation to the Afghan president due to strained relations and questions over his commitment to fighting terrorism. Also, the Thai government declared a state of emergency after protesters broke into Parliament, forcing lawmakers to flee by helicopter.

	April 6, 2010 News Wrap: Afghan Troops Launch New Offensive In other news Tuesday, a new military offensive by troops in Afghanistan has killed 27 Taliban insurgents, but NATO and Afghan officials are investigating a NATO airstrike that killed four civilians.



	MARCH March 25, 2010 NewsHour Plus Wired Check 4G, 'Flutter Tests' and March Madness We recently talked to Mark McClusky, a senior editor at Wired in San Francisco. He tells us about Sprint's new devices and plans to roll out their 4G network. We also discuss the "flutter-test flight" of the new Boeing Dreamliner.

	March 23, 2010 Spotz Rows Into History, Raises Thousands for Clean Water Projects Seventy days, five hours and 22 minutes. That's how long it took 22-year-old Katie Spotz to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean in a high-tech rowboat -- part of a fund-raising effort that also set a new record. Fresh off her 2,817-mile trek, Spotz recently talked to the Rundown about her history-making voyage.

	March 22, 2010 Weekly Poem: 'Achilles' British Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy wrote "Achilles" after English soccer player David Beckham suffered a season-ending injury last week. Beckham, 34, was headed for what would have likely been his last World Cup this summer.

	March 19, 2010 Shields and Brooks on Immigration Reform and NCAA Upsets While most of the political attention in Washington in focused squarely on the fate of the health reform bill, demonstrators are planning rallies in Washington this weekend to bring more attention to the seventh anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and immigration reform.

	March 18, 2010 March Madness Fervor Hides Low Graduation Rates As the annual college basketball tournament known as March Madness begins, there is a proposal to block men's college basketball teams that don't graduate at least 40 percent of their players. Judy Woodruff talks to a sports journalism professor for more on athletics and academics.

	March 18, 2010 Duncan Wants NCAA to Stress Academics with Athletics As basketball fans hail the arrival of the March Madness tournament season, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said he wants the NCAA to exclude teams from post-season play unless 40 percent of their players finish degrees. Judy Woodruff reports.

	March 18, 2010 NCAA Bracketology: The Science Behind March Madness It's a beautiful, sunny day here in Washington. But there are more than a few people turned away from their office windows, preoccupied with a much smaller orange orb. In case you hadn't heard, it's March Madness time.

	March 16, 2010 News Wrap: Fed Keeps Interest Rate Low In other news Tuesday, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates low and gave an optimistic view of the economy and Honda launched a recall on several vehicle models because of brake problems.

	March 12, 2010 Shields and Brooks Tackle Biden's Trip, Unifying Power of College Basketball Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks stopped by The Rundown again to talk about the implications of Vice President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East and what it meant for hopes of restarting peace talks.

	March 11, 2010 Shaq Attacks Art World in 'Size DOES Matter' NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal curates an art exhibition called "Size DOES Matter."

	March 9, 2010 UConn Women Tally Record-Breaking Streak of 71 Wins The University of Connecticut made women's basketball history on Monday, clinching its 71st consecutive win in a game against Notre Dame. Judy Woodruff talks to Christine Brennan of ABC Sports and USA Today about the win and upcoming championship tournament.

	March 1, 2010 Vancouver Games End on High Note for Canada: a Hockey Gold Canada celebrated the close of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver with its most-prized victory: a gold medal in men's hockey, thanks to Sidney Crosby's overtime goal to defeat the U.S. Gwen Ifill speaks with Canadian journalist Ian Hanomansing about the significance of the games for the host country.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 26, 2010 U.S. Leads Medal Count in Waning Days of Olympics As the Winter Olympics in Vancouver wind down this weekend, USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan takes a look back at the highs and lows of the games.

	Feb. 26, 2010 U.S. Leads Olympic Medal Count as Games Come to Close The Vancouver Olympics wrap up on Sunday after 16 days of winter sports.

	Feb. 24, 2010 News Wrap: Bernanke Says Interest Rates Should Stay Low In other news, Wall Street posted gains Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers that interest rates should remain low. Also, demonstrators clashed with police in Athens after another strike by workers aimed at government plans to freeze wages to solve the budget crisis.

	Feb. 19, 2010 Brennan Assesses Tiger Woods' Apology, U.S. Olympic Domination So Far Tiger Woods made a public apology for marital infidelity in Florida on Friday. Also, U.S. athletes lead the overall medal count going into the second week of the Winter Olympics with big wins for Evan Lysacek and Lindsey Vonn this week. Jeffrey Brown speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan in Vancouver.

	Feb. 18, 2010 News Wrap: Texas Plane Crash Being Investigated In other news, a small plane that crashed into a building in Austin, Texas, is being investigated as a possible suicide attack. Also, NATO forces continued their fight against the Taliban resistance in southern Afghanistan with growing concern over sniper fire and in Pakistan, at least 29 people were killed in a mosque bombing.

	Feb. 16, 2010 News Wrap: Iran Threatens Reprisal for Nuclear Sanctions In other news Tuesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned that Tehran would swiftly counter any new sanctions placed against it and Russia joined the U.S. and France to urge Iran to stop enriching uranium.

	Feb. 15, 2010 Death and Injuries Raise Safety Concerns at Winter Games Friday's fatal luge crash before the opening of the Vancouver Winter Olympics highlighted the dangers of high speeds and slick surfaces in winter sports. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Olympic historian and author David Wallechinsky from Vancouver about the safety risks athletes face.

	Feb. 15, 2010 News Wrap: Clinton Warns of Iran's Mounting Military Power Secretary of State Hillary Clinton charged that Iran is headed toward becoming a military dictatorship because of the growing power of the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard. Also, at least 18 people were killed in a commuter rail crash in Belgium.

	Feb. 12, 2010 Snowboarder Overcomes the Odds to Return to Olympic Games Chris Klug is back in pursuit of Olympic gold in Vancouver after receiving a life-saving liver transplant and winning the battle for qualification that kept him out of the 2006 games. The 37-year-old snowboarder took home the bronze in the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002.

	Feb. 12, 2010 Winter Olympics' Opening Day Marred by Luger's Death The 21st Olympic Winter Games kick off Friday in Vancouver with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron and the parade of nations, but hours before the opening ceremonies, Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed during a training run. Jeffrey Brown speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan in Vancouver.

	Feb. 12, 2010 Olympic Snowboarding Coach on Training Challenges, Technology He bears little resemblance to Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy and the cocktail isn't named after him. This Rob Roy's day job is building affordable housing projects for senior citizens in Oregon. But that's not all.

	Feb. 12, 2010 Georgian Luger Dies in Practice Run in Vancouver Just hours ahead of the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, a Georgian luger has died after flying off the track and crashing into a steel pole during a practice run.

	Feb. 12, 2010 Olympics Open with 'Going Green' Debate and Medal Predictions The 2010 Winter Olympics kick off Friday night in Vancouver, British Columbia, where representatives from around the world set aside differences for a battle of athletics.

	Feb. 8, 2010 Hope, Healing for New Orleans After Super Bowl New Orleans is riding high on the momentum of Sunday's Super Bowl upset by the hometown Saints over the Indianapolis Colts. And for a city still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the championship signifies the spirit of survival in the Big Easy.

	Feb. 8, 2010 Saints Stun Colts for First Super Bowl Win The New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, offering hope for a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

	Feb. 8, 2010 After First Super Bowl Win, Good Times Roll in New Orleans Residents of the Big Easy seemed to be celebrating their team's Super Bowl win even before the game. With Mardi Gras just over a week away, Carnival parades ran all morning and afternoon, and just about everyone sported a "Who Dat" T-shirt in honor of the Saints.

	Feb. 7, 2010 In Saints-Crazed New Orleans, 'We've Already Won. The Healing's Begun' Driving out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, it's impossible to miss the giant billboard dedicated to the city's No. 1 religion these days: the Saints.



	JANUARY Jan. 12, 2010 Former 'Home Run King' Admits Steroid Use, Reignites Scandal in Pro Sports Mark McGwire admitted Monday to using steroids when he broke Major League Baseball's home run record in 1998. Kwame Holman updates the story on drug use among athletes.

	Jan. 11, 2010 Listen to McGwire Confess Steroid Use Sports fans are abuzz over former baseball superstar Mark McGwire's admission that he used performance-enhancing steroids.

	Jan. 11, 2010 McGwire Admits to Steroid Use During Record-Setting Season Baseball slugger Mark McGwire admitted Monday that he was on steroids when he broke the major league single-season home run recordus in 1998.

	Jan. 7, 2010 Foul Play: New Questions Arise on Violence Among Athletes A day after star basketball player Gilbert Arenas was suspended by the NBA for bringing hand guns into a team locker room, Jeffrey Brown examines violence and professional athletics.