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The Thrill of Defeat, the Agony of Victory

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It's a well-recognized truth that playing sports brings out the best — and worst — in people. The same can be said about watching sports. Continue


The Life-Affirming Current in a Cross-River Swim

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An annual swim across the Hudson River proves a restorative ritual for swimmers, whether they view it as a race or an opportunity to go with the flow. Continue


'Functional Cure' is Buzzword of AIDS Conference

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The International AIDS Conference in Washington wrapped Friday with a new phrase on the lips of many: "functional cure." But just how close is the world to an AIDS-free generation? Ray Suarez discusses the gaps between aspirations and hard realities to cure AIDS with Science magazine's Jon Cohen and GlobalPost's John Donnelly. Continue


Is Your Loved One's Caregiver Qualified?

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A new report exposes shoddy hiring practices by home-care agencies, such as hiring caregivers through Craigslist Continue


Unemployment Worse for People With Disabilities

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Twenty-two years after George H.W. Bush signed the American Disability Act into law, questions remain on whether the law prevents hiring discrimination of disabled workers. Judy Woodruff talks to U.S. Business Leadership Network's Jill Houghton and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) about efforts to employ more disabled people. Continue


Worst Place to Receive HIV Treatment?

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Science magazine's Jon Cohen speaks with Jackie Judd of the Kaiser Family Foundation about preliminary science that may show why East Africans could be at a disadvantage when being treated for HIV. Continue


Elton John: Compassion Is Part of Cure for AIDS

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Elton John spoke to AIDS advocates from around the world as the keynote speaker for this year's International AIDS Conference. Gwen Ifill talks to Sir John about his new book, "Love is The Cure," and his approach in helping fight the AIDS epidemic, which focuses on compassion, dignity and love. Continue


Big AIDS News Coming This Week? Study May Suggest...

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Science magazine reporter Jon Cohen speaks with the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd about the willingness of scientists to discuss the possibility of a "cure" for HIV/AIDS. Here, Cohen highlights a report that will be released later this week that may fuel that conversation. Continue


Watch AIDS Conference Coverage Live

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Watch live throughout the week as world leaders discuss where the world stands in the fight against HIV and what needs to happen politically, socially and medically for this to become "the beginning of the end" of the epidemic. Continue


July 20, 2012

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To The Contrary



Marissa Mayer announced her new role as CEO of Yahoo this week, and then revealed she is six months pregnant; The State Department is teaming up with World Bank and Gallup to close the gender gap in data; The media darling talks about her new book, her road trip across the U.S. and the future for young women in the Republican party. Continue


How the XBox Kinect Will Revolutionize Caregiving

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The Xbox Kinect gaming system is just beginning to show its potential value as a tool for doctors and caregivers. Continue


How to Keep Your Teeth for Life

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One in four Americans over 65 has no teeth. If you want to hold on to your smile, follow these 11 tips. Continue


TTC Extra: Women and AIDS

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Women make up half the world's HIV infection, and adolescent girls are at particular risk. Experts at this week's International AIDS Conference experts call women an 'unfinished agenda' in the AIDS respose and urge action on education and treatment. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue


Finding An HIV Cure: A Glance at the Ranging Research...

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Science magazine's Jon Cohen speaks with Jackie Judd of the Kaiser Family Foundation about about the 'treatment cascade' and about research aimed at finding a cure for HIV. Continue


When Asthma Strikes Later in Life

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Forty percent of asthma victims don't have their first attack until after age 40. If you're not breathing easy, take action now. Continue


Should 'Poor Countries' Be Doing More to...

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Science Magazine reporter Jon Cohen speaks with the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd about a call today for a new approach to financing the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Continue


Tuesday on the NewsHour: Elton John

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Elton John faced a very different kind of crowd this week. Instead of thousands of screaming fans, he addressed U.S. senators, international health workers and advocates about an issue close to his heart: the AIDS epidemic. Continue


Synchronized Swimming: An Olympic Sport for Fiftysomethings

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It's harder than it looks, but "synchro" is a low-impact workout that keeps you fit. Continue


California Activists Want Smart Meters Banned

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Within the next three years, it is expected that nearly 65 million homes in the U.S. will have wireless smart meters. But some California environmentalists, liberals, Tea Party supporters and other activists are not enthused by this. At the heart of the debate is whether smart meters can cause illness. Spencer Michels reports. Continue


TTC Extra: Dancing Around Controversy

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The Democratic National Committee is criticized for ads accusing GOP presidenital candidate Mitt Romney of "dancing around" issues with footage of his wife's horse. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue


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