Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12/12/2012 | 54m 26s
PBS NewsHour for Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tonight on the NewsHour, we examine the international community's recognition of the Syrian National Council as fighting continues in Syria. Also: Grover Norquist talks the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, North Korea launches a test missile amid international rebuke, new faces on Twitter, Paul Salopek plans a 7-year hike around the world, and remembering music icon Ravi Shankar.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12/12/2012 | 54m 26s
Tonight on the NewsHour, we examine the international community's recognition of the Syrian National Council as fighting continues in Syria. Also: Grover Norquist talks the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, North Korea launches a test missile amid international rebuke, new faces on Twitter, Paul Salopek plans a 7-year hike around the world, and remembering music icon Ravi Shankar.
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Alan Simpson's Social Media Appeal for Budget Discussion
Clip: 12/12/2012 | 5m 9s | Alan Simpson's Social Media Appeal for Budget Discussion; Pope Joins Twitter (5m 9s)
Grover Norquist on Balanced Approach to 'Pink Unicorns'
Clip: 12/12/2012 | 10m 32s | Anti-Tax Crusader Grover Norquist Compares Balanced Approach to 'Pink Unicorns' (10m 32s)
In 'Pullman Porter Blues,' a Family's Trip Through Time
Clip: 12/12/2012 | 3m 27s | Conversation with playwright Cheryl L. West and actor Cleavant Derricks. (3m 27s)
Miles O'Brien Raises a Glass for Science
Clip: 12/12/2012 | 6m 15s | Video of Miles O'Brien participating in alcohol study at University California San Diego (6m 15s)
Science and Politics of North Korea's Long-Range Missile
Clip: 12/12/2012 | 6m 37s | Science and Politics Behind North Korea's Long-Range Missile Test (6m 37s)
Shankar, 92, Popularized Indian Music for Western Audiences
Clip: 12/12/2012 | 3m 1s | Sitar Virtuoso Ravi Shankar, 92, Popularized Indian Music for Western Audiences (3m 1s)
Will Syrian Rebels Also Receive Military Assistance?
Clip: 12/12/2012 | 8m 26s | As Syrian Rebels Receive Endorsement, Will They Also Get Military Assistance? (8m 26s)
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