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The GOP victory in the Massachusetts special election is the lead story tonight, followed by the latest from Haiti, The New York Times' attempt to charge for news online, and a report on the latest in body-scanning technology. MASSACHUSETTS…

U.S. Black Hawk helicopters touched down on the grounds of Haiti's wrecked presidential palace Tuesday to deploy troops and supplies as the international aid efforts continue to gain momentum. Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, tasked with helping speed…

Tonight on the PBS NewsHour, the latest from Haiti, Afghanistan and Massachusetts, plus a Martin Luther King Day conversation about black power. HAITI: Our comprehensive coverage of the tragic situation in Haiti continues tonight. We'll begin the broadcast with…

Taliban militants launched a brazen series of attacks in the Afghan capital Monday, including an assault just 50 feet from the gates of the presidential palace. Hundreds of Afghan commandos descended on the scene, attempting to protect Pashtunistan Square, which…