PBS Newshour - Stories of the Week
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Shields and Brooks on Early Voting, Preparing for the...
NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the start of early voting, the challenge Mitt Romney faces in trying to recoup in the polls, and how the candidates should prepare for the first 2012 presidential debate.
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In N.D., Oil Boom Brings Student Boom and Schools...
As people flock to Williston, N.D., for jobs in the booming oil industry, the public systems struggle to keep up, converting one-room school houses to accommodate the rapid rise in student enrollment. Like much of Williston's infrastructure, there are financial hurdles to meet needs of teachers and students. Ray Suarez reports.
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Benghazi Attack Conclusively Linked to Terrorism, But...
With the Benghazi attacks attributed to terrorism, concerns arise over the weakness of government and police in the region to prevent attacks like these to spread. Jeff Brown talks to the New York Times' Steven Lee Myers and Georgetown University's Dan Byman for more on who is responsible and the ties to al-Qaida.
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Israel's Flirtation with Military Action Against Iran...
Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu's comments about drawing a "red line" on Iran's nuclear aspirations added pressure to the U.S. mediation role. Judy Woodruff talks to Georgetown University's Paul Pillar and the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Robert Satloff about whether Iran is a threat to Israel and the region.
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2012 Teacher of the Year on What Helps Teachers and...
Ray Suarez talks to Council of Chief State School Officers 2012 Teacher of the Year Rebecca Mieliwocki, about the learning curve for teachers in helping students succeed and graduate from middle school and high school. Mieliwocki believes that teachers are 'seekers' who uplift the natural talents of each individual student.
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Turkish Minister Says Violence in Syria is Threat for...
Turkey's prime minister Tayyip Erdogan voiced his outrage over violence in Syria, accusing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of "state terrorism." Margaret Warner talks to Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu for more on Turkish concerns over the Syria's civil war and why this is also a matter of internal security for Turkey.
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In Swing States, Elusive Youth Voters are Politically...
As Mitt Romney and President Obama hit the campaign trail, the candidates know that a high young voter turnout may be the key to winning or losing swing states. But with polls saying 40 percent of young people are disappointed with the political system, the candidates have their work cut out for them. Judy Woodruff reports.
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Spanish and Greek Responses to Debt Crisis Unleash...
Protesters expressed their discontent with government austerity measures on the streets of Madrid and Athens this week. Gwen Ifill talks to Jacob Kirkegaard of the Peterson Institute for International Economics for the latest on the unrest in Greece and Spain as Europe comes to grips with its debt crisis.
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Is Applying for Jobs Online Not an Effective Way to Find...
With a bad economy and nearly everyone on the internet, one job opening promoted online can receive thousands of applications. So with competition fierce and many firms using software rather than human beings to hire, Paul Solman explores whether it is worth it to apply online or if there are better strategies to get employed.
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Shields and Brooks on Romney's Tax Returns and '47...
NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including the release of Mitt Romney's 2011 tax returns, Romney's remarks on the '47 percent,' and President Obama's handling of the unrest and deadly protests over the American anti-Islam video.
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Mitt Romney Releases 2011 Returns But Taxes Still a Hot...
President Obama has badgered Mitt Romney to release more than two years of income tax returns. Romney addressed criticism by releasing his 2011 returns, showing he paid an effective tax rate of 14.1 percent. But that didn't take taxes off the campaign trail as the candidates set out to woo older voters. Judy Woodruff reports.
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Anti-Government Syrians Defend Themselves With Suicide...
As tactics to win Syria become vicious between opposition forces and the Syrian regime's military, war crimes are commonplace. But United Nations investigators report Islamist militants may be pushing anti-government fighters to radical extremes. French photojournalist Mani and Independent Television News' Jon Snow report.
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For Perpetrators and Victims, Suppressing Temptation of...
Florida A&M University suspended its entire marching band when a student drum major was severely beaten and died in a hazing ritual. Ray Suarez talks to psychologist Susan Lipkins and Cornell University's Travis Apgar about what university officials can do to stop hazing and keep students safe.
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French Cartoons, Anti-Islam Film are 'Agitprop Designed...
Muslims have reacted violently to French cartoons and a film from the U.S. that crudely portray the Prophet Muhammad. Jeff Brown talks to University of Maryland's Shibley Telhami and Washington State University's Lawrence Pintak who say these statements from the West are being seized by Muslims for their own goals.
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Anger Over Drone Strikes, Anti-Islam Film, Provokes...
The Pakistani government declared a national holiday to honor the Prophet Muhammad and encourage peaceful protest. But violence quickly escalated, the brunt fueled by anti-American sentiment over continued U.S. drone strikes and an anti-Islam film that defamed the Muslim prophet. So far at least 17 have died. Jeff Brown reports.
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Synthetic Street Drug Camouflaged as Bath Salts Has...
It's a trendy street drug which is cheap, readily available and lethal. And it has dangerous and bizarre side effects including paranoia, agitation, violence and hallucinations. Judy Woodruff talk to Virginia Commonwealth University's Louis de Felice about the uptick in abuse of bath salts as a recreational drug.
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Thai Shrimp Industry Exploits Workers to Whet Global...
The world, especially the U.S., wants cheap shrimp. For the $1 billion plus shrimping industry in Thailand, fulfilling this desire comes at the expense of workers. Special correspondent Steve Sapienza reports on the abusive working conditions in the Thai shrimping industry, including corruption, human trafficking and violence.
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Earth Loses Its 'Air Conditioner': Arctic Ice Cap...
This September, the arctic ice cap melted the most ever recorded, with only 24 percent of the Arctic Ocean covered by ice. Ray Suarez talks to Walt Meier, a scientist at the U.S. National Ice and Snow Data Center about the new evidence and how a lack of arctic sea ice affects ocean currents and changes weather patterns.
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GOP Scrambles to Contain Damage from Secretly Recorded...
A video released this week caught Mitt Romney calling 47 percent of voters unswayable Obama supporters who are 'victims' who don't pay any taxes. Gwen Ifill talks to Tax Policy Center's Roberton Williams and National Journal's Nancy Cook about backlash over Romney's remarks and whether his rhetoric paints an accurate picture.
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Microlending Makes Jump to Developed World, Funding...
When Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize for microlending in Bangladesh, he wanted to prove that the concept could work in the developed world. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on efforts to give microloans to Americans attempting to become new entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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After Libyan Embassy Attacks, Witnessing a Battle of...
As a fledgling democracy, Libya faces many challenges, including maintaining sensitivity to religious factions who find themselves at odds with the ruling elite. Jeff Brown talks to Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Marwan Muasher, Philadelphia Inquirer's Trudy Rubin and Al-Arabiya News' Hisham Melhem for more.
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Federal Reserve Launches Aggressive Stimulus Program to...
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke announced the Fed's third attempt to stimulate the economy by buying up mortgage-backed securities and bonds and keep borrowing rates low. Judy Woodruff talks to David Wessel, economics editor for The Wall Street Journal, to understand why the Fed chose this course of action.
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News Wrap: Romney Criticizes President Obama's Foreign...
In other news Thursday, Mitt Romney broadened his critique of the White House's response to attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi and took aim at President Obama's foreign affairs record. President Obama responded by vowing to always defend American citizens and interests.
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Details on Embassy Attacks, How an Anti-Muslim Video Has...
Judy Woodruff talks to McClatchy Newspapers' Nancy Youssef for a detailed account of the attacks in Libya and to freelance journalist Bel Trew who reports on the protests in Cairo. Then, Jeff Brown talks to the Los Angeles Times' Rebecca Keegan for more on the anti-Muslim film that has sparked violence in the Middle East.
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Anti-Muslim Video Sparks More Violent Demonstrations...
Protests, some violent, broke out in Yemen, Iraq, Iran and Egypt, in continued response to an incendiary anti-Islamic U.S. video. Overnight, President Obama talked to Egypt's President Morsi about the events and Secretary of State Clinton rebuked the filmmaker, who is reportedly a California resident. Judy Woodruff reports.
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Majestic Forests in Oregon at Risk from Timber Industry...
With 30 million acres of forestland, Oregon has a lucrative timber industry that makes $13 billion each year. But some residents are worried about health and environmental risks posed by a common practice to increase tree growth: chemical spraying. Correspondent Ingrid Lobet reports for the Center for Investigative Reporting.
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Apple Unveils iPhone5 Amid Fiercely Competitive...
Though Apple remains a giant in the smartphone and tablet industry, the company unveils the new iPhone5 in a fiercely competitive market. Jeffrey Brown talks to the Washington Post's Cecilia Kahng and Forrester Research's Charles Golvin about the challenges Apple faces to stay at the top of the pyramid in the tech world.
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The Politics of Foreign Policy: Campaigns Get Combative...
The two major presidential candidates responded to news of attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Libya, emphasizing their foreign policy differences in the process. Judy Woodruff talks to former Minnesota senator Norm Coleman and former ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns about the campaigns' responses.
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Libyan Salafists Assert Power with Embassy Attacks,...
Since Libya established a secular democracy, conservative Muslims in Libya known as Salafists have felt disenfranchised. Gwen Ifil speaks to Frederic Wehrey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and journalist Robin Wright about the link between Salafi Muslims and the latest attacks in the Middle East.
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Attacks Linked to Web Video Leave Four Americans Dead at...
U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three others were killed after gunmen launched a rocket attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, setting it on fire. The attacks in Libya and protests in Cairo, Egypt, are reportedly in response to an Internet film defaming the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Margaret Warner reports.
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Barack Obama: 'Freedom Without Commitment to Others is...
President Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination for president and addressed the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Drawing on a top theme from his 2008 campaign, Mr. Obama said, "The election four years ago wasn't about me. It was about you. My fellow citizens -- you were the change."
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Shields, Brooks on Obama's Need to Set Realistic Goals,...
NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks join Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill to look at excerpts of President Obama's nomination acceptance speech and discuss what he must accomplish: a specific plan for America's advancement that is both realistic and aspirational.
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At DNC, Biographer David Maraniss Compares Presidents...
David Maraniss, author of "Barack Obama: The Story," compares Bill Clinton, "the great explainer," with President Obama the day after the former president delivered a rousing address on behalf of his Democratic successor. While Clinton enjoyed the politics of his term, posits Maraniss, Obama is more of a reflective learner.
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Shields and Brooks Anticipate President Obama 'At Bat'
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff about the "two exceptional nights" at the Democratic National Convention, and the very high bar set by Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton going into President Obama's nomination acceptance speech.
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Shields, Brooks Review Bill Clinton's Speech to the DNC
Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill talk to NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks about their impressions of Bill Clinton's speech at the 2012 Democratic convention. David Brooks says it was "infectious." Mark Shields says the speech, "makes the strongest case for Barack Obama" he has heard since the campaign began.
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Bill Clinton to DNC: Barack Obama's Economic Plan Passes...
Former President Clinton nominated President Obama as the the Democratic Party's 2012 presidential candidate at the close of the DNC Wednesday. In his speech, he countered the Republican Party's main criticisms of Mr. Obama, heavily emphasizing the president's economic successes and plan for the next four years.
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Shields and Brooks Discuss Democratic Party Unity
NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss why neither party is trying to appeal to voters outside their base, how united the Democrats seem at this convention and the rhetorical emphasis on "protection."
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Are U.S. Mayors the New Leaders of the Democratic Party?
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Antonio Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles and chair of the Convention, talk to Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill about the boom of city migration in the last few decades, how major metropolitan centers drive the U.S. economy and how local governments resolve major conflicts.
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'Trust Is Absolutely Essential:' Combatting Afghan...
Margaret Warner talks to Ret. Army Lt. Col. John Nagl, who commanded training of Afghan soldiers, about the challenge of enforcing the 2014 deadline to get combat troops out of Afghanistan, "basic human infrastructure" and educational hurdles, and how the Iraq war diverted resources from training Afghan forces for years.
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Shields, Brooks on Michelle Obama's 'Home Run,' Bill...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill about the critical consensus on the success of Michelle Obama's speech, and how Bill Clinton, a "brilliant advocate," knows how to crystalize an argument.
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Michelle Obama Says the Presidency Has Revealed Barack...
In the closing speech of the first night of the Democratic National Convention, first lady Michelle Obama spoke of her husband's working class roots and first-hand knowledge of the struggles that many Americans face. His motivations for re-election come from personal conviction and values, not politics, she said.
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Shields and Brooks on the DNC, Platform Agenda and...
NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention, including what Democrats will need to do to fire up the base, the Democratic platform, and whether Bill Clinton, a scheduled speaker at the convention, can influence the election.
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Democrats Play Offense in the South in Hopes of Turning...
Charlotte, N.C., will play host to the 2012 Democratic Convention. Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., and University of North Carolina's Kareem Crayton about the changing political landscape of North Carolina and how that will affect both the Democratic and Republican parties come Election Day.
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Union Leaders Discuss State of U.S. Labor as Attacks...
As state governments attempt to restrict union rights in states like New Jersey, Ohio and Wisconsin, Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill talk to three major union presidents -- Mary Kay Henry, Jim Hoffa and Lee Saunders -- about the health of the organized labor movement, the rhetoric of the RNC and the importance of the 2012 election.
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As Convention Ramps Up, Democrats Pay Special Attention...
As organizers prepare for the 2012 Democratic National Convention and thousands flock to Charlotte, N.C., special attention is paid to organized labor, which was a big part of President Obama's win four years ago. Meanwhile, members of the Occupy movement went to the streets to protest. Ray Suarez reports.
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Shields and Brooks Wrap on 2012 Republican National...
Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks digest the top political news of the week, namely the 2012 Republican National Convention. They discuss the tone of RNC political rhetoric and how it targeted small business, the lack of any mention of the military in Romney's speech and Clint Eastwood's appearance.
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Shields and Brooks on Roll Call Nostalgia, Convention...
Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill talk with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about the opening day of the Republican National Convention. They also discuss their nostalgia for the convention roll call and what the nation can expect to hear in speeches from Gov. Chris Christie and Ann Romney.
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Neil Armstrong: Reluctant, Modest Hero Who Inspired...
Though known for making a "giant leap for mankind," when Neil Armstrong stepped on the surface of the moon, he later said that he "didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small." Science correspondent Miles O'Brien remembers the life of one of the most inspiring astronauts in U.S. history.
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Shields and Brooks on Mitt Romney's Faith, Ann Romney's...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss 'Day Zero' of the Republican National Convention, how Mitt Romney's Mormon faith may factor into this election, and what David calls "the most important speech of the convention," the upcoming remarks by Ann Romney.
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Pew Polls Americans on What They Want to Hear from the...
Are political conventions just for policy wonks, journalists and politicos, or do they engage average Americans, as well? That is the question at the heart of a recent poll. Jeffrey Brown talks to Pew Research Center's Andy Kohut from the convention floor about the results of that poll.
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News Wrap: Apple Asks Judge to Ban Sale of Some Samsung...
In other news Monday, after a federal jury awarded Apple over $1 billion for patent infringement, Apple has asked the court to ban the U.S. sale of eight Samsung smartphone models. Also, Margaret Warner reports on how the Syrian conflict between rebel opposition and the Assad regime has triggered violence in neighboring Lebanon.
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Talking Official GOP Agenda with Rep. Cathy McMorris,...
Gwen Ifill interviews official RNC host and Washington state Rep. Cathy McMorris about her message of "we can do better," targeting women voters. And Judy Woodruff talks to Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, the chairman of the Republican Governors Association, about the findings of a report by the Republican Platform Committee.
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2012 Republican Convention Convenes but Shuffles...
Though it looks like Tampa, Fla., will miss the strongest parts of Tropical Storm Isaac, Republican leadership felt as though they had no choice but to delay the events of the Republican convention by one day. Despite the change, breakfasts, rallies, protests and more have continued. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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Tropical Storm Isaac Moves Towards New Orleans Exactly...
Though storm warnings have been lifted for Tampa, Fla., the site for this week's Republican National Convention, four Gulf states, including Florida, have declared states of emergencies. With memories of Hurricane Katrina, those in Louisiana are not taking any chances as they brace for Isaac's arrival. Gwen Ifill reports.
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Shields, Brooks Discuss Convention 'Bounce,' Mitt...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about tight election poll numbers and the convention "bounce," what effect Paul Ryan will have on the campaign versus the negative publicity around Todd Akin, plus Mitt Romney's comment about President Obama's birth certificate.
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Islamic Militants Destroy Malian Cultural Heritage,...
Many Malians harmoniously practice Islam alongside cultural traditions such as animism. But these Malians fear that they will be the first targeted as infidels by Islamic militants, who have already destroyed traditional Malian shrines. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports.
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Have Democrats Lost Sight of Their Founding Principle?
In his book "Spoiled Rotten" Jay Cost lays out historical context for why he says the Democratic Party has strayed from its founding principle: that all people were created equal, and the government's job is to ensure that equality. Cost explains to Judy Woodruff how Democrats have fallen off course, and what to do about it.
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U.S. and U.K. Entangled in Legal Battle to Release...
Boston College acted as a safeguard for the oral histories of former Northern Irish militants. Participants were promised their stories would remain private until their deaths. But new clues in an unsolved murder in Ireland triggered the U.S. Department of Justice to subpoena the tapes. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports.
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Presidential Candidates' Medicare Platforms Could Affect...
Under Rep. Paul Ryan's 2013 budget proposal, Medicare recipients eventually could choose to opt for a private insurance plan. Judy Woodruff talks to American Enterprise Institute's Joe Antos and Urban Institute's Judy Feder to understand the presidential candidates' plans for Medicare and how this is affecting the campaigns.
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Richard Ford's Latest Novel 'Canada' Is Actually an...
When writing his new book 'Canada' about a boy whose parents rob a bank, Richard Ford blended the persuasive voice of a teenager with his own, that of a 65-year-old man with a lifetime of experiences. Jeffrey Brown talks to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author about his novel about morality, murder and coming of age.
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As Whooping Cough Rebounds in U.S., Infants at Greatest...
As the worst whooping cough outbreak in more than half a century grips the U.S., health officials are saying that most adults and teens are woefully under-vaccinated. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowers explores what's behind the resurgence and its potential consequence for those who can't be vaccinated: newborns.
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Swing States Weigh in on Presidential Race
Judy Woodruff talks to four journalists from swing states who are covering the election. Radio Iowa's O. Kay Henderson, Face to Face's Jon Ralston, Tampa Bay Times' Adam Smith and Ohio Public Radio and Television's Karen Kasler discuss reaction to Paul Ryan, Akin's remarks on rape and polls that show President Obama in the lead.
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Congress Will Decide to 'Punt Again' or Go 'Off Cliff'...
Should Congress fail to pass a balanced budget by the end of 2012, America could face serious repercussions. Gwen Ifill talks to the Congressional Budget Office's former director Alice Rivlin and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget's Maya MacGuineas about why budget reform talks need to shift to policy, not politics.
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Mickey Edwards Urges Congress, Before Party Affiliation...
Mickey Edwards, former Republican congressman, rails against political division in Washington in his new book, "The Parties Versus the People." Edwards talks to Judy Woodruff about his suggestions to reform party hostility and create "one congress serving one country."
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Year-Round School Commits to Students from Middle School...
Rainier Scholars, a Seattle non-profit, is trying to curb high school drop out rates. Taking the long-term approach, they identify students with high barriers to higher education and ask them -- some as young as 10 -- to commit not just to finishing high school, but to graduating from college. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
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Russian Dissidents Hope Pussy Riot Trial Builds Momentum...
The political context of the Pussy Riot trial extends far beyond the walls of the courthouse, where three members of a Russian punk band were each sentenced to two years in prison. Margaret Warner talks to Columbia University's Stephen Sestanovich about the broader implications for opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Shields and Lowry on GOP Veep Choice Paul Ryan, Medicare...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry discuss the week's top political news, including how having Rep. Paul Ryan as the GOP vice presidential candidate has energized the Republican base, the debate of Medicare on the campaign trail and continuing calls to release Romney's tax returns.
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With High Youth Unemployment, Making Sense of Summer...
Since the 1960s, the State Department has sponsored young foreigners for temporary, low-wage summer jobs in the U.S. But with high youth unemployment, some believe the program takes summer jobs away from American youth. So is the program's motivation truly 'good will' or a source of cheap labor? Paul Solman reports.
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Jailhouse Rock: Russian Court Gives Punk Band Pussy Riot...
The three members of Pussy Riot were smiling today as a Russian judge announced a guilty verdict on charges of hooliganism for an anti-Putin performance in a Moscow cathedral. Each member was sentenced to two years in prison. Jonathan Rugman of Independent Television News reports.
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Number of U.S. Soldier Suicides Spike Even as Deployment...
There were two more "green on blue" attacks by Afghan troops on U.S. and coalition forces. And the U.S. military saw active-duty and veteran soldier suicides in July double since June. Jeffrey Brown talks to Time magazine's Mark Thompson about the situation in Afghanistan, and the increase in suicides.
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Voters Communicate Campaign Messages for 2012 Election...
Pew Research Center's Project For Excellence in Journalism released a report that found the Obama campaign posts on social media platforms four times more than the Romney campaign. Judy Woodruff talks to the Daily Download's Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz, who say more engagement doesn't guarantee a two-way conversation.
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Young Undocumented Immigrants Line Up for Waivers to...
A policy change by the Obama administration opened the doors for certain young, undocumented immigrants to come forward in order to avoid or defer deportation, and thousands of people have flocked in response. WTTW's Paris Shutz reports from Chicago, and Judy Woodruff talks to Brian Bennett of the Los Angeles Times.
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Shifting Seasons Lead to Sour Year for Michigan Cherry...
An early spring followed by 19 frost events killed Michigan's cherry crop and farmers' livelihoods this year. Climatologists say that these shifting seasons could mean more hard years for cherry farmers in the future. Hari Sreenevasan reports as part of our Coping with Climate Change series.
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U.K. Threatens Ecuador's Diplomatic Status for...
For the more than 50 days, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has taken refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. But British officials are determined to extradite Assange to Sweden, where he faces charges of rape and sexual assault. Independent Television News' Jonathan Miller reports.
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Texas Employs Aerial Spraying to Combat West Nile Virus...
A current epidemic of West Nile virus has claimed the lives of 26 people in the U.S., 10 in Texas alone. In Dallas and the surrounding county, authorities have declared a state of emergency. Jeffrey Brown talks to Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Kristy Murray about the outbreak and how the state targets infected mosquitoes.
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Bon Appetit! Celebrating Julia Child's 100th Birthday
On what would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday, the country celebrates the fun-loving pioneer who brought traditional French cooking techniques to the kitchens of American families. Jeffrey Brown talks about Child's passion for food and life with her great nephew Alex Prud'homme, who co-wrote her book, "My Life in France."
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Success, Sorrow and Song: Gregg Allman's Hard-Lived Life...
Jeffrey Brown talks to Allman Brothers Band co-founder and still-member Gregg Allman about his new memoir, "My Cross to Bear," which tells of his southern roots, his childhood dreams to be a doctor, the negative effects of drugs on his relationships, and the profound effects the death of his brother Duane had on his own life.
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Jim Lehrer Will Moderate First of Four 2012 Election...
The Commission on Presidential Debates has announced the line-up for the 2012 presidential debates, naming the PBS NewsHour's Jim Lehrer as the moderator of the first debate on Oct. 3, as well as Martha Raddatz, Candy Crowley and Bob Schieffer. Jim sits down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss his decision to take on another debate.
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Soccer Finals Is Latest Gold for U.S. Women Dominating...
Forty years ago, when Title IX was first enacted, only one in 27 girls played sports. Fast-forward to 2012 and the numbers have increased to 2 out of every 5 girls. Kathryn Olson of Women's Sports Foundation talks to Jeffrey Brown about the amazing performance of American women at the London Olympics.
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Female Athletes Have Broken Records, Flexed Winning...
Beginning with the women's U.S. gymnastics team win, gold medals for American women have also piled up in volleyball, swimming, soccer and track and field. Throughout these Olympic games, female athletes from every part of the world have been in the spotlight, providing daily thrills for spectators. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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Justice Scalia Writes How-to Read Guide for Interpreting...
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says the key factor for a judge's ruling is finding where the balance resides in a case. Margaret Warner interviews Justice Scalia about his new book, "Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts," and asks about his opinions on the Second Amendment and the Affordable Care Act.
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Utah Makes Deal For Private Gas Drilling on Pristine...
White River, Utah, attracts adventurers for its gorgeous vistas and rare solitude. But proposals to drill for natural gas on the public land worry environmentalists and Native American tribes. Ray Suarez tells of efforts by energy companies and the federal government to strike a deal to drill and protect the environment.
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Candidates Spar Over Welfare Reform on the Campaign Trail
In a new ad, the Romney campaign targets 'welfare-to-work' programs and inflexibility for state changes to federal programs. Judy Woodruff talks to Georgetown University's Peter Edelman and Heritage Foundation's Robert Rector about welfare reform and the criticisms and proposals coming out of the campaign trail.
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Finding Poetry in the Athleticism and Lingo of the...
Writer and professor Priscila Uppal is serving as "Poet in Residence" for Canadian Athletes Now, a non-profit group supporting Canada's athletes at the 2012 London Olympics. Uppal talks to Jeffrey Brown about her residency and where she's found inspiration, as well as sharing some of her poetry.
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Critical U.S. Infrastructure Vulnerable to Cyber Attack,...
Since the internet has become so critical to daily life, systems like the electrical grid and water supply have become vulnerable to cyber attacks. Margaret Warner looks at Congress failed attempt to pass legislation that would beef up cyber security and talks with Joel Brenner, former senior counsel at National Security Agency.
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Coal-Powered Colorado Undergoing a Natural Gas...
In Colorado, coal and natural gas producers are fighting for energy dominance. Ray Suarez reports on the battle in a state that's also weighing what will be the most sustainable energy solution for the future.
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Understanding the Scope and Profile of White Supremacy...
The ongoing FBI investigation of this week's shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisc. is examining gunman Michael Wade Page's ties to neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups. Judy Woodruff talks to Mark Pitcavage of the Anti-Defamation League and Pete Simi of University of Nebraska, Omaha about the rise of extremist groups.
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North Dakota Boomtown Suffers Growing Pains Trying to...
As domestic oil production increases, towns like Williston, N.D., struggle to meet demand for workers, housing and improved infrastructure. For some communities experiencing the benefits of an energy boom, rapid expansion comes with serious trade-offs. Ray Suarez reports.
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Shields and Brooks on the Job Report, Sequestration, and...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the latest report on jobs, what sequestration means for the presidential campaigns and recent Tea Party wins in election primaries.
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California Water Wars: Will Thirsty Interests Divert...
The San Joaquin delta is a merging spot of rivers, sloughs, and canals, where water and snow from the Sierra Nevada Mountains flows to the Pacific Ocean. But there are some residents, especially farmers, who worry that thirsty interests will divert more of their water and ruin their livelihoods. Spencer Michels reports.
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Study Says Romney's Tax Plan Would Most Benefit Wealthy...
Romney's campaign is trying to win over middle class voters by promoting Mitt Romney's tax plan, which would lower individual tax rates. Judy Woodruff talks to Tax Policy Center's Bill Gale and Tax Foundation's Scott Hodge about a new study that states the rich, not the middle class, stand to benefit most from Romney's plan.
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Remembering Gore Vidal, the 'Last American Man of...
First and foremost a writer, Gore Vidal never shied away from expressing his thoughts to the public, from appearances on the Johnny Carson Show to his essays in The Nation. Jeffrey Brown talks to Middlebury College's Jay Parini, who says Gore never stopped writing, reading and thinking in his lifetime.
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Affordable Care Act Benefits Begin Roll Out, Including...
Some benefits outlined in the Affordable Care Act begin this week, including preventative services for women. Covered benefits include OB-GYN visits, HIV and other STD testing and birth control. Margaret Warner talks to NPR's Julie Rovner about the latest updates regarding health care reform.
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More Americans Live in Economically Segregated...
Racial segregation in U.S. neighborhoods is on the decline, but income level is increasingly an indicator of where people live. Gwen Ifill talks to Pew Research Center's Paul Taylor about a recently released study on the connections between income inequality and neighborhood segregation.
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News Wrap: U.S. House Votes to Renew Tax Cuts, Including...
In other news Wednesday, the U.S. House voted to extend all Bush-era tax cuts, in contrast with the Senate bill which would extend tax cuts for all but the highest income brackets. Also, eight Olympic badminton players were disqualified for intentionally trying to lose matches in order to play weaker opponents in later rounds.
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Author Walter Dean Myers Says 'Reading Is Not Optional'...
Walter Dean Myers is the award-winning author of over 100 books, written especially for young adults and children. His goal: to get more children reading. Jeffrey Brown reports on how reading and writing saved helped Myers as a child and his current role as Library Of Congress' National Ambassador For Young People's Literature.
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The Man Behind Brazil's Booming Economy: Former...
After the military dictatorship fell in the 1980s, Fernando Henrique Cardoso led efforts to combat high inflation and build Brazil's economy into one of the fastest growing in the world. Jeffrey Brown talks to former Brazilian president Cardoso about his presidency and scholarship.
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Will Mitt Romney's Israel Trip Help Win Over Jewish...
The majority of Jewish Americans consistently vote for the Democratic Party. So will Mitt Romney's endorsement of key Israeli policies woo Jewish voters at home? Judy Woodruff talks to J Street's Jeremy Ben-Ami and Emergency Committee for Israel's Noah Pollak about which way the Jewish vote is likely to swing this November.
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James Holmes Arraigned on 142 Charges; Profiling Young...
James Holmes faces up to 142 charges for the theater shootings in Aurora, Colo. Gwen Ifill talks to Peter Banda of The Associated Press about Holmes' arraignment hearing. Plus, James Alan Fox of Northeastern University and reporter Dave Cullen discuss whether the suspect is different from other mass shooters.
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Chinese Politician's Wife Charged for Murder of British...
Gu Kulai, a lawyer, businesswoman and wife of a fallen Chinese politico, has been officially charged for murdering Neil Heywood last November. Investigation reports released this week state that conflicts over economic interests were the motive for the crime. Margaret Warner reports.
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Shields and Brooks on Economic Forecast, Mitt Romney...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the effect of decelerating economic growth on campaign politics, Mitt Romney's overseas trip to London, Israel and Poland and recent Republican and Democrat campaign ad strategies.
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An Old Fashioned Strategy to Keep Asian Carp at Bay in...
To keep Asian carp, an invasive species, from taking over in the Great Lakes, scientists and fishermen are employing an simple strategy: Catch them and eat them. But they have found that there are some pragmatic issues -- as well as marketing issues -- to overcome. Ash-har Quraishi of WTTW Chicago reports.
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Social Media Users React to Romney's Comments on Olympics
Mitt Romney traveled to the U.K. this week on a tour to bolster his foreign policy credentials. But Romney stumbled when he made comments doubting London's capability to host the Games. Daily Download's Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz talk to Margaret Warner about what social media users think about Mitt Romney's trip so far.
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Olympics Preview: Reporting Results in Record Time; A...
Olympics-watchers have more options than ever for following the Games as they happen. Ray Suarez talks to sports writer Christine Brennan from London about security, how to watch and what to watch, including high-profile swimming, track and field and gymnastics match-ups, plus the story of a South African double-amputee runner.
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Where Detroit Industry Has Floundered, World-Class Art...
In Detroit, where the population has dropped by 2 million, abandoned and neglected buildings are a normal sight. But look more closely, and beautiful murals and graffiti appear everywhere. Correspondent Spencer Michels reports on how artists, flocking to the city, are helping to spark the ailing economy.
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Greenland Goes Green: Ice Sheet Melted in Four Days
On July 8, NASA satellite imagery showed about 40 percent of Greenland's top ice layer intact. By July 12, only four days later, 97 percent of the ice had melted. Margaret Warner asks NASA's Thomas Wagner for scientific explanation of the massive thaw.
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Citing Corruption and Abuse, Feds Mandate Major Reform...
The Department of Justice announced sweeping reforms for the New Orleans Police Department. The mandates are meant to resolve issues such as unlawful arrests and the use of deadly force without cause. Gwen Ifill discusses the future of the NOPD with Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez and NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas.
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Without a Photo ID, Some PA Voters Won't Count in...
The Pennsylvania Transportation Department estimates that approximately 9 percent of registered voters do not have state-issued photo IDs. Under that state's voter ID law, those 758,000 voters will not be able to cast their ballot, come November. Ray Suarez reports on the implications of this law for the 2012 elections.
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Obama Campaign Faces Multiple Challenges in Efforts to...
President Obama spent part of the week in Florida, a key battleground for the upcoming election. Judy Woodruff reports on which important issues in the swing state may pose challenges for the Obama campaign.
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As Colorado Shooter Appears in Court, More Details on...
At a preliminary hearing, Colo. shooting suspect James Holmes remained silent and stoic. Gwen Ifill speaks with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), University of Denver's Dave Kopel and the Pew Research Center's Mike Dimock on whether shootings influence public opinion on issues such as gun control and gun safety.
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California Activists Want Smart Meters Banned, Claim...
Within the next three years, it is expected that nearly 65 million homes in the U.S. will have wireless smart meters. But some California environmentalists, liberals, Tea Party supporters and other activists are not enthused by this. At the heart of the debate is whether smart meters can cause illness. Spencer Michels reports.
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Brooks, Dionne, Woodruff on Campaign Strategy,...
New York Times columnist David Brooks, Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, Judy Woodruff and Jeffrey Brown discuss positive-versus-negative campaign strategy, the future of American capitalism and whether gun control will become a campaign issue in light of the mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater.
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A 'Horrific Scene' at the Theater, a Command Center at...
Ray Suarez speaks with Associated Press reporter Peter Banda, who gathered witness accounts of the shooting scene. Then, the Denver Post's Kurtis Lee describes the searches and reunions of victims, friends and loved ones at nearby Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo.
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Native American Communities Affected by Climate Change...
Native Americans from Maine to Washington state convened for a conference this week at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Their goal: To discuss the effects of climate change on tribal communities. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
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New Documentary Explores Challenge to Public Hospitals...
Jeffrey Brown previews "The Waiting Room," a documentary that goes behind the scenes of an Oakland hospital's fight to survive in the recession and juggle patient needs that range from basic to life-threatening. Director Peter Nicks set out to profile a community but ended up with a larger story about health care in the U.S.
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Legendary Bob Dylan Guitar Inspires Movement and Mystery
A New Jersey woman thinks she's found the famous Fender Stratocaster that drew boos when Bob Dylan plugged in at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. The singer disputes that claim. Jeffrey Brown interviews the host of PBS' History Detectives, which featured the story on its season premiere.
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In Panama, Locals Protest Canadian Copper Mines
In Panama, local groups have teamed up with environmental activists to halt the development of huge Canadian copper mines. In collaboration with CBC News in Canada and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Mellissa Fung reports on the project and the money and land at stake.
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What's Driving the Country's Most Coveted Voters?
The presidential campaign is targeting swing states, including Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, New Hampshire, Virginia and Florida. Gwen Ifill interviews Anna Sale of WNYC's "It's a Free Country," who is traveling through the battleground states. They discuss who these voters are and the issues that drive them.
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How to Be a Modern-Day Dictator
What techniques do modern-day dictators use to control protestors? Hari Sreenivasan and Slate editor William Dobson discuss Dobson's new book, "The Dictator's Learning Curve," a portrait of how today's dictators are confronting and controlling democracy activists.
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Did GOP Money Man Sheldon Adelson Violate Bribery Law?
One of the largest Republican donors in the 2012 election, gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson, is now under investigation for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, an anti-bribery law. Ray Suarez discusses the charges against Adelson with ProPublica managing editor Stephen Engelberg.
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Obama's Shift on Gay Marriage Lucrative for Campaign
From California, correspondent Spencer Michels reports on how President Obama's public endorsement of same-sex marriage triggered a flood of support from the gay community -- which is now providing campaign support both in votes and in fundraising.
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Pew Study: More Viewers Choose YouTube for Breaking News
The Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism released a study Monday showing that news consumers are increasingly trading traditional media for YouTube. Jeffrey Brown discusses the challenges and opportunities traditional media sources now face with Pew's Tom Rosenstiel and The New York Times' Brian Stelter.
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Shields, Gerson on NAACP Speech, Olympics Uniforms and...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff. They analyze outsourcing, Mitt Romney's speech at the NAACP convention, tax loopholes and U.S. Olympic uniforms made in China.
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Peace in Northern Ireland, But Religious Divide Remains
Protesters have been out on the streets of Belfast in recent days in advance of Thursday's annual parade honoring Protestant King William's victory over his Catholic rival in 1690. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports on the ongoing religious tension -- 14 years after Ireland's sectarian conflict formally ended.
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Russian Blackouts, Neutrality and Trusting Wikipedia
Hari interviews Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on today's blackouts in Russia, trusting crowd-sourced information and attracting more women to the Wikipedia community.
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As Humans and Computers Merge ... Immortality?
Paul Solman interviews inventor Ray Kurzweil, who predicts that advancing technology will result in augmented brains, memories recorded on "mind files" and a greatly increased life span.
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Extreme Weather Records 'Like a Baseball Player on...
As temperatures soared past 110 degrees in some states and thunderstorms pummeled the deep South, raising fears of flooding, a new report says climate change has likely influenced the odds of extreme weather. Judy interviews Thomas Karl, director of NOAA's National Climatic Data Center.
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Obama's Search for Himself: 'A Classic Odyssey'
Judy Woodruff speaks with author and journalist David Maraniss about his new book, "Barack Obama: The Story", which describes President Obama's earlier years and how he tried to find his own way.
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Deadly Black Lung Disease Rises Among Coal Miners
Despite legislation meant to enact safety practices to prevent coal miners from getting black lung disease, workers are still being exposed to high levels of dust. Hari Sreenivasan talks to NPR reporter Howard Berkes about his investigation into the increased cases of the disease.
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Concierge Medicine: Greater Access for a Fee
Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser looks at a new health care trend called concierge medicine that involves offering specialized care for those who can afford the price tag.
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Nuclear-Armed Iran Would Bring 'Stability' But Risks
John Mearsheimer, political science professor at the University of Chicago, says a nuclear-armed Iran would bring stability to the region, but Dov Zakheim, former Pentagon official now with the Center for Naval Analyses, says it would trigger an arms race.
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Brooks, Dionne on Dismal Jobs Report, Romney's Health...
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discuss the week's top political news, including the dismal June jobs report, why the stimulus recovery plan hasn't had a greater effect, and Mitt Romney's health care message and evolving relationship with the conservative base.
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Weak Job Numbers Put Recovery in Doubt
Employers added just 80,000 jobs in June, well below the numbers some economists had predicted and a clear sign the economic recovery is still faltering. Ray Suarez speaks with supporters of both presidential campaigns to hear why they believe the disappointing numbers mean their man is the best choice to fix the problem.
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Why Obama Thinks You Would Care About a Dinner With...
As part of an ongoing series on social media and politics, Ray Suarez and journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of Daily-Download.com discuss how campaigns send targeted emails, and what happens to politicians' deleted tweets.
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Our Founding Fathers: Who Were They and What Happened to...
On this Fourth of July, the most American of holidays, Ray Suarez speaks with Denise Kiernan and Josephe D'Agnese, authors of the book, "Signing Their Lives Away: The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence," about what happened to the men who affixed their names to the historic document.
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In South Texas, Luring Dropouts Back By Sending Them to...
Hoping to stem a high school dropout crisis, one Texas superintendent is luring many students back to school by giving them a taste of college coursework. Special correspondent John Merrow reports as part of our American Graduate series.
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What the 'Rock Star' Discovery of the Higgs Boson Means...
What exactly is the Higgs boson, and why is its discovery so fundamental to understanding particle physics? Author and Guardian science correspondent Ian Sample has the details.
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How Will the Health Care Law Work? Americans Ask, We...
Susan Dentzer of the journal Health Affairs answers specific questions about the health care law from Americans visiting the National Mall. Among the questions, what will the law mean for small businesses, how soon can someone with pre-existing conditions buy coverage and how will the law get funded?
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Alan Alda's 'Flame Challenge' Illuminates Importance of...
Clarity, specificity and humor are among the best tools for making kids grasp even simple questions like "What is a flame?" Science correspondent Miles O'Brien talks to actor Alan Alda and scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the need to explain science concepts to the public.
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Chief Justice Roberts' Key Role in Health Care Ruling
Jeffrey Brown talks to Laurence Tribe, a professor at Harvard Law School who had Chief Justice John Roberts and President Obama as students, and David Rivkin, who represented the states that challenged the health care law, about what the Supreme Court's landmark health care ruling means and its broader impacts.
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What's Causing Unusually Hot Temperatures in U.S.?
Lack of water, "the great air conditioner", is causing unusually high temperatures and extreme weather events in the United States, Kevin Trenberth with the National Center for Atmospheric Research tells Judy Woodruff.
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From 'Hallelujah' to 'Sadness,' Health Care Stakeholders...
Ray Suarez gets some reaction on the Supreme Court's ruling from Ron Pollack, founding executive director of Families USA; Karen Ignagni, president of America's Health Insurance Plans; Dr. Donald Palmisano, a physician and an attorney; and Bill McCollum, a former congressman and Florida attorney general.
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In Real Health Care Terms, What Does the Court Decision...
Susan Dentzer, editor in chief of the journal Health Affairs and an analyst for the NewsHour gives an overview of the possible implications of the high court's ruling.
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Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law: Mandate Is...
The Supreme Court upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul Thursday. Betty Ann Bowser reports from the Supreme Court, while Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal parses the ruling with Jeffrey Brown.
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Remembering the Life and Work of Writer, Director Nora...
Author, director and screenwriter Nora Ephron, known for her wistful romantic comedies including "When Harry Met Sally," died Tuesday at age 71. Gwen Ifill and Charles McGrath of the New York Times discuss the life and legacy of a woman whose movies, books and essays captured the spirit of changing times.
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Public Universities Grapple with Money, Technology and...
A recent battle involving University of Virginia's president is highlighting the increasing pressures facing public universities. Jeffrey Brown discusses the national context with Gordon Gee of Ohio State University, George Cohen of University of Virginia Law School and Anne Neal of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.
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In Mexico, War Against Drug Cartels Inflicts High Cost
With elections around the corner, a top concern for Mexican voters is the war on drug cartels. Margaret Warner continues her reporting from Mexico with a look at the devastating impact of the widespread drug violence.
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Thousands Flee After Colorado Fire Doubles in Size
A fire near Colorado Springs has consumed more than 24 square miles as record heat and drought continue. Gwen Ifill gets an update from Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on the challenge of containing the blaze.
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'Little America' Delves Into U.S. Presence in Afghanistan
In 2008, President Obama promised to make Afghanistan a top priority. Soon after, he agreed to a troop surge. Ray Suarez talks with author Rajiv Chandrasekaran about the U.S. strategy, the administration's role in Afghanistan and what he calls "the war within the war" in his new book, "Little America."
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Women, Work and Having it All: Article Reignites Old...
An article on balancing career and motherhood has drawn nearly a million views online and sparked a bigger debate about the role of women in the work force. Judy Woodruff discusses the subject with Anne-Marie Slaughter, Monica Olivera of MommyMaestra and Naomi Decter, vice president of the public relations firm, Beckerman.
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Supreme Court Upholds 'Most Controversial Part' of...
According to the Supreme Court, Arizona police may still stop people they believe to be illegal immigrants, but cannot arrest them without a warrant. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and law professor Steven Gonzales weigh in on the ruling.
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Shields, Brooks on Health Care, Immigration Fallout and...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Jeffrey Brown, including the fallout over the president's new immigration policy and the implications of upcoming Supreme Court decisions.
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At Euro 2012, Germany and Greece Face Off in Battle of...
When mighty Germany meets debt-ridden Greece in soccer's European championship quarterfinal on Friday, it will be hard to ignore the symbolism through which many will view the match. Jeffrey Brown speaks with longtime soccer analyst Tommy Smyth about the mood ahead of the clash.
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Community Colleges Struggling With Spreading the...
Special correspondent John Tulenko reports on the struggle inside community colleges trying to help students at all learning levels.
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Americans with a Front Row Seat to the Rise of Hitler
Never before has the story been told of a group of Americans who lived in Berlin as Hitler and his Nazi party clawed their way to ultimate power. Margaret Warner speaks with former Newsweek journalist and author Andrew Nagorski about his new book, "Hitlerland: American Eyewitnesses to the Nazi Rise to Power."
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Why Rise in Motorcycle Deaths Hasn't Meant Tougher...
More and more states are repealing and relaxing helmet laws, even as the death toll continues to rise from motorcycle accidents. Judy Woodruff interviews Rick Schmitt, a reporter for Fair Warning.org on the subject.
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One Family's Effort to Buy Black for a Year
Paul Solman reports on one African-American family's year-long mission to shop only at black-owned businesses. Part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series, Solman speaks with the family about their "Empowerment Experiment," and looks at some of the challenges African American entrepreneurs face.
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Immigration Fallout: A White House Win?
President Obama's decision last week to help undocumented youths obtain work visas has rippled through the presidential campaigns. Gwen Ifill and Lisa Lerer of Bloomberg News discuss the political fallout, who the new policy affects and what it means for the Latino vote.
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Pension Shortfalls Force States to Consider Cutting...
As more and mores states struggle to keep their pension promises, a new Pew study released Tuesday painted a stark picture of just how big the budget hole has become in some states. Jeffrey Brown discusses the pension gap with the Pew Center's Kil Huh and Northwestern University's Joshua Rauh.
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Paul Krugman on Europe 'Doing the Unthinkable'
This week we're profiling one of the more prolific and notorious economists -- Paul Krugman. Tuesday features the economist's view on Spain's euro-woes and what he thinks Germany should do about it. Our critical response comes from Terence Burnham, my microeconomics teacher at Harvard's Kennedy School in the '90s.
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Paul Krugman's Solution to Getting Fiscal Stimulus? It...
Amid a tough economy, economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has probably captured as much attention -- and notoriety -- as anyone else in his field. Part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series, Paul Solman speaks with Krugman whose new book "End This Depression Now" suggests some radical policy-making.
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Shields, Gerson on the Politics of Immigration, Campaign...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including "the worst day of Mitt Romney's life," President Obama's new immigration policy, Super PACs and the 40th anniversary of Watergate.
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How Greece's Election Could Shape Global Economy
Leaders around the world are closely watching this weekend's elections in Greece, where the outcome could have serious repercussions for the global economy. Judy Woodruff and journalist John Psaropoulos, reporting from Athens, discuss the atmosphere in Greece and what election results might mean for the rest of the world.
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What Obama's Immigration Move Means for Undocumented...
President Obama announced plans to shift the administration's immigration policy Friday to allow some undocumented young people to remain in the U.S. For two sides of the issue, Jeffrey Brown talks with Cecilia Munoz, the president's director of domestic policy, and Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., who opposes the move.
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A New Genetic Map That Could Make Your Skin Crawl
Very little has been known about the trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms in our bodies. But now, scientists with the Human Microbiome Project have completed the first microbial map of healthy humans. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Dr. Eric Green, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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Michael Lewis on Princeton Speech: I Aimed To Give...
After providing some thought-provoking words to the graduates of Princeton's Class of 2012, author Michael Lewis speaks with Jeffrey Brown on the merits of success, the relationship between luck and good fortune, and the responsibility luck warrants.
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As Farmers Age, Japan Rethinks Relationship With Food,...
As its farmers get too old to work the land, Japan is grappling with a question now facing many industrialized nations: Who will grow our food in the future? Reporter Sam Eaton presents the latest in the Food for 9 Billion series.
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Families' Plummeting Wealth Reflects 'Deep Mess'...
The net worth of the median American family fell nearly 40 percent from 2007 to 2010, the Federal Reserve reported this week. Gwen Ifill discusses the effects of and the reasons behind the precipitous decline in wealth with Paul Taylor of the Pew Research Center and Robert Shapiro of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm.
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'What Money Can't Buy' and What it Shouldn't Buy
While most of our everyday transactions are driven by the marketplace, are there some things money shouldn't be able to buy -- a spot in line, maybe a human life? As part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series, Paul Solman speaks with Harvard professor Michael Sandel about his new book, "What Money Can't Buy."
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Shields and Brooks on Eurozone Jitters, Lessons of...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff including Europe's growing debt crisis, President Obama's comments on the economic health of the American private sector and the takeaways from the Wisconsin recall election.
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In El Salvador, Tooth Decay Epidemic Blamed on Junk...
From El Salvador, graduates of the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism -- producer Roberto Daza and correspondent Carl Nasman -- report on an epidemic of tooth decay across the countryside, blamed largely on junk food, soda and a lack of education about dental care.
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Congress Eyes Crackdown Over Leaks About Secret Programs
Beginning with comments from Sen. John McCain Tuesday citing accounts of what appear to be high-level government leaks, Congress is engaged in an investigation about war tactics. Jeffrey Brown discusses the varied secret programs, from cyber attacks to drone strikes, with The New York Times' David Sanger.
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Remembering Ray Bradbury and His 'Cautionary Tales'
Ray Bradbury, author of classic books such as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Martian Chronicles," died Tuesday night at the age of 91. Jeffrey Brown and bestselling novelist Lev Grossman, who is also a book critic for Time magazine, discuss Bradbury's life, work and literary legacy.
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With Political Polarization at All-Time High, Americans...
Partisan divisions in U.S. politics have grown more intense, according to a new Pew Research Center survey tracking attitudes on government, business social issues and more. Judy Woodruff speaks with Linda Killian of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Also, we introduce the NewsHour's "Listen to Me" project.
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Are Teachers Too Easily Caught in Crossfire Over Student...
Part of the American Graduate project addressing the country's high school dropout crisis, Ray Suarez and former Deputy Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch discuss education reform and her approach to teacher accountability.
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Clinton on Romney: 'Business Experience Does Not...
Former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday discussed whether it was fair for President Obama's campaign to criticize Mitt Romney over his role at Bain Capital. He also spoke about the Clinton Global Initiative's efforts to spur job creation. Read the full transcript, or watch the shorter version that aired on the NewsHour.
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Shields, Brooks on Economic Picture, Cyber Attacks,...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff including May's lackluster jobs report, the White House decision to rev up cyber attacks against Iran plus Bill Clinton's and Donald Trump's roles as surrogates for the Obama and Romney campaigns.
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Student Loan Debt: To Pay or Not to Pay?
In his second report this week on student lending, economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the challenges that indebted college graduates face and the debate over whether to forgive some or all of their loan burden.
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John Edwards 'Seemed Buoyant' After a Not Guilty,...
Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards was acquitted Thursday on a count of accepting illegal campaign contributions to hide his mistress. A federal jury in North Carolina deadlocked on five other counts, and the judge declared a mistrial on those. Ray Suarez talks to the AP's Michael Biesecker about the case.
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Remembering Doc Watson, Who Moved Guitar Pickin' to...
Music legend Doc Watson died Tuesday at age 89. While he didn't record an album until his 40s, his guitar-playing and singing helped define and influence the sound of folk and bluegrass music for several generations. Jeffrey Brown and Katy Daley, host of WAMU's "Bluegrass Country" discuss the blind guitar legend's legacy.
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The State Of Student Loans: More Debt, More Defaults,...
Americans owe $1 trillion in student loan debt. How did that happen, and what's the impact on the nation's economy? Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports as part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series.
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Flame: Trying to Unravel the Mystery of 'Sophisticated'...
Reportedly capable of taking computer screenshots, logging keystrokes and even listening in on office conversations, malware known as "Flame" is grabbing international attention after appearances in Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East. Jeffrey Brown and guests discuss the potential risks of a "Flame" outbreak.
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How Obama Maintains His Secret 'Kill List'
Drone strikes on militant targets in Yemen are on the rise, as are targeted killings of insurgents there and elsewhere. But who has the final say on the so-called kill list of terrorists slated to be killed or captured? Ray Suarez introduces an excerpt from a new "Frontline" then speaks with New York Times reporter Scott Shane.
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From 'Boots to Suits,' Transitioning From Military...
Called Boots to Suits, a new University of Colorado, Denver mentoring program hopes to tackle a handful of stumbling blocks for veterans returning to civilian life, such as finishing college and entering the work force. Ray Suarez reports.
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Pope's Butler to Cooperate in Vatican Scandal Inquiry
The Vatican scandal deepened Monday when the pope's butler, arrested for allegedly releasing confidential documents last week, said he will cooperate with a Vatican criminal investigation. Margaret Warner and the National Catholic Reporter's John Allen discuss suggestions that a cardinal may be responsible for disclosures.
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Were War Crimes Committed in Syria's Houla?
United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan arrived in Syria's capital Damascus Monday, condemning a weekend massacre that killed at least 108 people in the village of Houla. Ray Suarez and Alex Thomson of Independent Television News, reporting from Homs, discuss the attacks amid a languishing U.N. cease-fire agreement.
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'The Swerve': When an Ancient Text Reaches Out and...
In his new book, "The Swerve: How the World Became Modern," author Stephen Greenblatt unearths the tale of a book collector whose discovery of poet Lucretius' "On the Nature of Things" helped change the direction of human thought. Jeffrey Brown and Greenblatt discuss the book and its many cross-generational messages.
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Brooks, Marcus on Coming Economic 'Chaos,' New Recession...
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus, sitting in for Mark Shields, discuss the week's top news including Europe's ongoing debt crisis, debate over Mitt Romney's role at Bain Capital and a Congressional Budget Office warning about political decisions that could trigger another recession.
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U.S.-Pakistani Relations Roiled Again With Punishment of...
A year after a U.S. raid killed Osama Bin Laden at his compound in Abbottabad, a Pakistani court sentenced Dr. Shakil Afridi to 33 years in prison this week for helping the CIA locate the al-Qaida leader. Margaret Warner reports on the latest strain in an already tense relationship between the two countries.
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Man vs. Machine: Will Human Workers Become Obsolete?
Part of his series on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman has been showcasing the future of technology from a recent conference run by a California think tank -- things such as 3-D printing of prosthetic legs and iPhone heart tests. But the conference also resurfaced an age-old question about the future of human workers.
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Fate of Eurozone: Back on the Brink?
Economic divisions between France and Germany were reinforced Wednesday at a summit on Europe's debt crisis with austerity, promises of economic growth and a potential euro exit by Greece among the topics of open and vocal debate. Jeffrey Brown and The Economist's Zanny Minton discuss what's ahead for the eurozone.
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As Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75, History Revised to Honor...
The Golden Gate Bridge opened to traffic on May 27, 1937. This weekend, 75 years later, San Francisco plans to celebrate while honoring the engineer whose contributions to the design were purposefully obliterated: Charles Ellis. Spencer Michels delves into Ellis' story, and into the man who did get the credit -- Joseph Strauss.
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Facebook's 'Botched' IPO: What Went Wrong and Why?
Just four days after it went public on the stock market, Facebook became the center of intense attention Wednesday -- both on Wall Street and in Washington -- as shares hit $32, well below the initial offering price. Jeffrey Brown, Dartmouth's Anant Sundaram and Rob Cox of Reuters Breakingviews discuss what went wrong.
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College: 'The Best Rehearsal Spaces We Have for...
In "College: What it Was, Is, and Should Be," Columbia University professor Andrew Delbanco presents a biting defense of a traditional four-year college experience with a liberal arts education -- as opposed to a pre-professional training experience increasingly popular in a tough economy. Jeffrey Brown hosts the conversation.
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SpaceX Blasts Into 'Uncharted Territory,' Hoping to Make...
After several delays -- including a last-second abort on Saturday when computers spotted a bad engine valve, Space Explorations Technologies Corporation on Tuesday became the first private company to send a vessel to the International Space Station. Jeffrey Brown and Miles O'Brien discuss the significance of the SpaceX launch.
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'The Information Diet': Should Americans Exercise More...
Clay Johnson, author of "The Information Diet: A Case for Conscious Consumption", discusses with Hari Sreenivasan how abundant technology affects our health -- producing pulsing side effects such as "email apnea" or "reality dysmorphia."
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Shields, Brooks on Campaign Ads, JPMorgan Losses, Debt...
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including a recent Obama campaign video that tries to debunk Mitt Romney's job creation claims, JPMorgan Chase losses and the expected renewal of the debt ceiling debate.
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8th-Grade Journalist Spotlights Violence in School,...
How does violence affect students' ability to learn? That's what eighth-grader De'Qonton Davis and his classmates set out to investigate as part of the NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs project in partnership with PBS station WEDU in Tampa. The students produced a unique video report that they hope President Obama will see.
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Showdown Ahead? Analyzing the Politics Behind Renewed...
Battle lines were being drawn again Wednesday for a new fight over raising the U.S. borrowing limit, foreshadowing a replay of last year's stalemate. Judy Woodruff, Todd Zwillich of "The Takeaway" and Roll Call's Steve Dennis discuss the renewed war of words and how a new debt battle might shape the presidential campaign.
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What Ron Paul Wants If His Supporters Back Romney
Ron Paul announced Monday that his campaign would not spend any more money in the presidential primaries. But he's not suspending his campaign. Judy Woodruff looks at Paul's chances of continuing to impact the GOP -- and its upcoming convention -- with Jon Ralson of the Las Vegas Sun and Brian Doherty of Reason magazine.
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