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Romney Readies His Conservative Pitch

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Mitt Romney is taking a break from the campaign trail, no doubt preparing for his big moment Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington. Continue


How Germany Became Europe's Richest Country

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

As European debt crisis negotiations approach the 11th hour on yet another bailout for Greece, Margaret Warner reports on some of the people behind the economic success of Germany -- Europe's richest country. Continue


The Mailbag: Blowing off Steam; Reactive and Radioactive

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PBS Ombudsman

Wed Feb. 08, 2012

A lot of heat erupted in an unlikely place last Friday: the weekly Shields and Brooks analysis segment of the PBS NewsHour. The subject was the administration’s newly announced, but until recently under-reported, policy of covering contraceptive coverage, with some exceptions, in employer-provided health insurance. Continue


How Does Alabama's Immigration Law Impact Student Retention?

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Students from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Ala. interview their peers and teachers about the impacts of Alabama's controversial new immigration law. Continue


Is California the Next Secure Communities Battleground?

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FRONTLINE

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

How a new bill could pit the state against the feds when it comes to the Obama administration's most controversial immigration program. Continue


Interview: Christiane Amanpour

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American Experience

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

In the past year, the production team of "Clinton" interviewed over 60 politicians, journalists, and influential players of the Clinton years. On January 26, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Facebook fans voted whose interview they wanted to see on the website. The overwhelming favorite was Christiane Amanpour, anchor for ABC News, host of "Amanpour" and chief international correspondent for CNN International. Continue


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Tonight on the program, we examine former Senator Rick Santorum's momentum in the GOP presidential race after he swept Tuesday's caucuses, settling in behind Mitt Romney with delegates. Also: How Germany is the richest country in Europe despite the European debt crisis, former NSA Zbiniew Brzezinski, Congress spending money close to home, and a play on former San Francisco mayor George Moscone Continue


Legacy of S.F. Mayor Revived on Stage by Son

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

In his new play "Ghost Light," Jonathon Moscone explores feelings of guilt and grief as well as the legacy of his father, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, who was gunned down at City Hall 33 years ago, along with gay rights advocate Harvey Milk, whose assassination has been better-remembered. KQED's Dave Iverson reports. Continue


How Significant Were Santorum's 3 Victories?

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Rick Santorum was projected to move into second place in the GOP nomination delegate count after scoring wins in three states Tuesday. Gwen Ifill and Christina Bellantoni examine the new state of play in the Republican race, then Judy Woodruff and senior Santorum strategist John Brabender discuss his candidate's campaign. Continue


Members of Congress Steer Millions Close to Home

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PBS NewsHour

Wed Feb. 08, 2012

A Washington Post investigation found that 33 members of Congress earmarked more than $300 million total for public projects near properties they own while 16 members sent taxpayer money to companies with connections to their close family members. Gwen Ifill and Post reporter Kimberly Kindy discuss the findings and the laws. Continue


Axelrod on Pro-Obama Super PAC: 'We Simply Couldn't Sit by'

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PBS NewsHour

Wed Feb. 08, 2012

President Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders. Continue


Investigation: Members of Congress Steer Money Close to Home

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

A Washington Post investigation found that 33 members of Congress earmarked more than $300 million total for public projects near properties they own while 16 members sent taxpayer money to companies with connections to their close family members. Gwen Ifill and Post reporter Kimberly Kindy discuss the findings and the laws. Continue


Russians Drill Into Ancient Lake in Coldest Spot on Earth

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

After decades drilling through more than two miles of ice in the coldest spot on Earth, Russian scientists announced this week that they reached their goal: a subglacial lake the size of Lake Ontario, which has been sealed off from the world for as long as 20 million years. Continue


Court Denies Subpoena for Lucrative NCAA Contracts

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FRONTLINE

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

The move is a blow for plaintiffs in an ongoing antitrust suit against the league. These plaintiffs, including basketball stars Ed O'Bannon, Oscar Robinson and Bill Russell, are accusing the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company of violating antitrust laws by making money off their image and likeness years after their playing career. Continue


Students Learn a Trade in Afghanistan Hotspot

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Mercy Corps is working in southern Afghanistan to connect craftsmen with their countrymen and women so they can make a living and better their lives. Continue


Internet activist Wael Ghonim, Part 2

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Tavis Smiley

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Tavis concludes his two-part conversation with the Egyptian new media activist and former Google exec. Continue


Brzezinski: U.S. Should Work With Russia, Turkey

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Zbigniew Brzezinski says that as American power declines relative to other countries, and China's influence grows, the United States can no longer dictate to the world, or be "the determining player of everything that is important on the global scene." Jeffrey Brown speaks with the author and former National Security Adviser. Continue


News Wrap: Boehner Attacks Contraception Mandate

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

In other news Wednesday, Republicans increased pressure on President Obama over a mandate that requires religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with birth control. In Syria, military assault in Homs was unrelenting, despite President Bashar al-Assad's talk of peace. Continue


Assassinated S.F. Mayor's Legacy Revived on Stage

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PBS NewsHour

Wed Feb. 08, 2012

In his new play "Ghost Light," Jonathon Moscone explores feelings of guilt and grief as well as the legacy of his father, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, who was gunned down at City Hall 33 years ago, along with gay rights advocate Harvey Milk, whose assassination has been better-remembered. KQED's Dave Iverson reports. Continue


Brzezinski: U.S. Should Work With Russia, Turkey

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PBS NewsHour

Wed Feb. 08, 2012

Zbigniew Brzezinski says that as American power declines relative to other countries, and China's influence grows, the United States can no longer dictate to the world, or be "the determining player of everything that is important on the global scene." Jeffrey Brown speaks with the author and former national security adviser. Continue


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