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Apple and Samsung Square Off in Federal Court

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Jury selection began for a lawsuit Apple, Inc. filed against Samsung Electronics, in which Apple claims Samsung copied Apple's smartphone and tablet designs. Ray Suarez reports on a showdown over dominance in a $200 billion market. Continue

The Man Behind Brazil's Economic Boom: Fmr President Cardoso

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After the military dictatorship fell in the 1980s, Fernando Henrique Cardoso led efforts to combat high inflation and build Brazil's economy into one of the fastest growing in the world. Jeffrey Brown talks to former Brazilian president Cardoso about his presidency and scholarship. Continue

Behind the Scenes with the NewsHour in Nevada

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A behind the scenes look at the NewsHour's work in Nevada to profile the Asian American population and their impact on the 2012 election. Continue

Viewers Express Disappointment with NBC's Olympics Coverage

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Using hashtags like #NBCFail, Olympics fans have tweeted complaints of delayed and incomplete programming and streaming restrictions for the London Games. Gwen Ifill talks to USA Today's Christine Brennan and The New York Times' Richard Sandomir about how online viewers are experiencing NBC's coverage of the 2012 Olympics. Continue

News Wrap: Congress Passes Measure to Fund Gov't Until March

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In other news Tuesday, Congress passed a stop-gap measure with bipartisan support, which will avoid a government shutdown in September. Also, imprisoned Russian protester Alexei Navalny claims he has been framed as part of Russian president Vladimir Putin's efforts to silence dissidents and opposition. Continue

Demand for Power in India Outstrips Energy Infrastructure

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Before the major power failures, the Indian government had scaled back plans to spend $1 trillion to rebuild energy infrastructure over the next five years. Author Stephen Cohen and The Peterson Institute's Arvind Subramanian talk to Judy Woodruff about the future challenges for matching supply with demand for energy in India. Continue

Syrian Conflict Sparks Humanitarian Crisis

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Eleven days of shelling have forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes for safer areas in Lebanon and Jordan, where many struggle to find food and shelter. Ray Suarez talks to Michael Boyce of Refugees International about the humanitarian crisis as violence persists in Syria's largest cities. Continue

Overlooked Asian-American Vote Is Pivotal in Nevada

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As the fastest-growing minority in the country, Asian-American voters will be courted by political candidates like never before. In key battleground states like Nevada, where Asian-Americans are nearly 10 percent of the population, these votes will be critical in determining the 2012 elections. Hari Sreenivasan reports. Continue

Writer Walter Dean Myers Wants More Kids Reading

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Walter Dean Myers is the award-winning author of over 100 books, written especially for young adults and children. His goal: to get more children reading. Jeffrey Brown reports on how reading and writing saved helped Myers as a child and his current role as Library Of Congress' National Ambassador For Young People's Literature. Continue

Refugee Crisis Deepens in Syria

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Eleven days of shelling have forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes for safer areas in Lebanon and Jordan, where many struggle to find food and shelter. Ray Suarez talks to Michael Boyce of Refugees International about the humanitarian crisis as violence persists in Syria's largest cities. Continue

Romney's Comments in Israel Overshadow Visit to Poland

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Remarks Mitt Romney made over the weekend in Israel have overshadowed his visit to Poland, where on Tuesday he delivered a major foreign policy speech in Warsaw praising the friendship between the United States and the Eastern European nation. Continue

Bridging the Gap Between Old Government and New Technology

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More than 600 government leaders, entrepreneurs and technologists came together at this year's Next Generation of Government Summit from July 26-27, to hear speakers, attend presentations and participate in workshops about how to improve government. Continue

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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Tonight on the program, we examine the Summer Olympic Games, with U.S. athletes achieving records and medals, while many viewers take issue with NBC's airing of the games. Also: the massive power blackout in India, Asian-Americans being targeted as a key voter demographic, humanitarian crisis amidst fighting in Syria, and author Walter Dean Myers says that 'reading is not optional' for children. Continue

Medals and Milestones for Athletes at the London Olympics

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On Day 5 of the 2012 Games, Gwen Ifill reports on the performance of U.S. Olympians so far, including the triumphs for the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team and swimmers Michael Phelps, Allison Schmitt and Missy Franklin. Continue

World's Biggest Power Blackout in Human History Hits India

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The second day of India's power grid failures were worse than the first. Nearly 1900 miles of India went dark, an area that is home to nearly half of India's 1.2 billion citizens. Judy Woodruff reports how the blackout is affecting business and transportation. Continue

Syrian Troops Fight to Recapture Rebel-Held Aleppo District

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As fighting continues in the commercial capital of Aleppo, Syrian troops concentrate attacks on opposition strongholds in the southwestern part of the city. Inigo Gilmore of Independent Television News reports. Continue

Author Walter Dean Myers: 'Reading Is Not Optional' for Kids

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Walter Dean Myers is the award-winning author of over 100 books, written especially for young adults and children. His goal: to get more children reading. Jeffrey Brown reports on how reading and writing saved helped Myers as a child and his current role as Library Of Congress' National Ambassador For Young People's Literature. Continue

Some Filipino Vets Still Awaiting Recognition

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World War II ended almost 70 years ago but some Filipino veterans are still waiting for recognition of their services. "We are just asking for fair treatment," Celestino Almeda said. Almeda is one of approximately 4,000 applicants for compensation who were not granted veteran status and are contesting that decision. Continue

In Nevada, Asian American Voters Say 'Listen to...

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Asian Americans are the fastest-growing minority group in the country, according to the U.S. Census. Last year, they surpassed Latinos as the largest group of new immigrants. Continue

Rebel Strongholds Attacked in Southwestern Aleppo

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As fighting continues in the commercial capital of Aleppo, Syrian troops concentrate attacks on opposition strongholds in the southwestern part of the city. Inigo Gilmore of Independent Television News reports. Continue

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