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What we're watching Monday

Good Monday morning. Shutdown The possible federal government shutdown is the biggest story on our radar today. We'll be watching activity in the Senate where we're hearing a vote will happen shortly after the chamber convenes at 2 p.m.

What some of the funniest minds in comedy are saying about "Breaking Bad"

If you've been reading "The Rundown" over the past couple of months, then you'll know that some of us here at NewsHour are kind of fanatics when it comes to AMC's "Breaking Bad". Credit: AMC's Breaking Bad…

Reid spokesman responds to GOP move on shutdown

Adam Jentleson, spokesman for Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, released the following statement tonight:…

Elephants in the Room on NewsHour Weekend Sunday

Hope you're enjoying your Sunday afternoon! Along with some of the day's headlines -- our signature piece on tonight's program is about one of the elephants in the room: immigration. Credit: N. A. Naseer via Wikimedia Commons Join…

Happy National Coffee Day!

David Lynch once said: "Even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all." Whether or not you agree is another matter. But in the spirit of this day of national appreciation, we've mined our archives for…

The fascist roots of Spain's siesta

Dining after 9 p.m. is the norm in Spain -- and many have come to expect that stores and businesses are shuttered in the late afternoon in towns from Barcelona to Bilbao. Indeed, the siesta might seem like a…

Boehner urges Senate to act on House measure

House Speaker John Boehner has issued the following statement to Senate Democratic leaders:…

What we're watching Sunday

The Shanghai skyline from above. Credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria China opens new trade zone China established a new free trade zone in Shanghai on Sunday, in a significant step hailed as potentially the county's "boldest reform move in decades."…

#SHUTDOWN

Ignoring veto threat, House votes to avert government shutdown and delay Obamacare a year: http://t.co/qyTfsrbBPZ -BW— The Associated Press (@AP) September 29, 2013 2 D's voted "yes" on #Obamacare delay: Matheson (Utah) and McIntyre…

Full program: Budget showdown looms

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