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States Grapple With Unique Difficulties in Economic Downturn

As the impact of the economic downturn ripples across the U.S., four public broadcasting reporters describe how the recession has impacted their states and local communities.

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Congress Moves on Stimulus Package, Kennedy Withdraws From N.Y. Senate Race

Caroline Kennedy withdrew her name from consideration for New York's Senate seat and the House made plans to vote on a proposed stimulus package next week. Jim Lehrer reports on these developments and other news of the day.

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US Airways Plane Crashes Into Hudson River

By PBS News Hour

A US Airways passenger plane bound from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C., crashed into the frigid waters of the Hudson River shortly after takeoff Thursday afternoon, but all passengers appeared to survive.

Elizabeth Peyton: Live Forever at New Museum

In our era of non-stop celebrity gossip and reality-TV shows, painter Elizabeth Peyton makes high art out of high-profile lives. The first full survey exhibit of her work at an American museum contains more than 100 paintings and drawings.

Famed Singer Eartha Kitt Dies of Cancer at Age 81

Entertainer Eartha Kitt gained international celebrity for her sultry and elegant style before dying of colon cancer at age 81 on Christmas Day. Kitt recently spoke with Gwen Ifill for a PBS special.

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Singer, Performer Eartha Kitt Dies at 81

Eartha Kitt's first album, "RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt," was released in 1954, featuring "Santa Baby." The song has since remained a radio staple every holiday season, and there's no doubt countless heard it on Christmas Day, the day she…

Obama's Former Rival Clinton Chosen as Secretary of State

By PBS News Hour

President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, his fierce competitor for the Democratic presidential nomination, as his pick for the high-profile Cabinet post of secretary of state in his new administration.

Aren't production jobs the foundation of a healthy economy?

Question/Comment: Having grown up around workers and plant managers in western New York, and knowing the vibrant history there, one factor stands out as fundamental to our current economic problems today: the massive loss of production jobs…

N.Y. Gov. Spitzer Resigns Amid Sex Scandal

By PBS News Hour

New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer announced his resignation Wednesday, two days after being publicly linked to an international prostitution ring.

N.Y. Gov. Spitzer Linked to Prostitution Ring

By PBS News Hour

First-term New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer apologized Monday after reports emerged that he had been caught on a federal wire tap arranging a meeting with a high-priced prostitute in a Washington D.C. hotel.