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If EU Countries Default, How Will the U.S. Be Affected?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:41:18 EST

Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

Michelle Obama: Team Effort Needed to Halt Childhood Obesity

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST

In an interview with Jim Lehrer, First Lady Michelle Obama said it's critically important for the future of the country to bring childhood obesity under control and encourage more physical fitness.

Iran Announces Plans to Increase Uranium Enrichment

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST

Iran told the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency Monday that it would begin enriching its stockpile of uranium to 20 percent purity for a medical reactor, renewing calls from U.S., Russian and French officials for a tougher approach and unified action against Tehran.

Opposition Candidate Appears to Eke Out Win in Ukraine

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST

With almost all of the votes tallied, opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych claimed a victory over Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko by a slim margin in Sunday's presidential runoff in Ukraine, although Tymoshenko refused to concede defeat by Monday evening local time.

Blueprint America: Motor City Faces Transportation Crossroads

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:49:00 EST

Once a hub of innovation, Detroit's now stands as the symbol of an industry's struggle for progress. As much of the world looks to faster, cleaner and more modern transportation, the Blueprint America series on infrastructure examines the future of the Motor City and transportation in America.

Hope, Healing for New Orleans After Super Bowl

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:40:00 EST

New Orleans is riding high on the momentum of Sunday's Super Bowl upset by the hometown Saints over the Indianapolis Colts. And for a city still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the championship signifies the spirit of survival in the Big Easy.

Saints Stun Colts for First Super Bowl Win

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:38:00 EST

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, offering hope for a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

'Checklist Manifesto' Author Pairs Simplicity With Lifesaving

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EST

Could the straightforward checklists used by airline pilots also help save lives in the operating room? Dr. Atul Gawande's book, "The Checklist Manifesto," examines how lists can reduce risk in the medical field and beyond.

In Haiti, Recovery Hinges on Fixing Government

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:22:00 EST

Nearly a month after the earthquake in Haiti, the government in Port-au-Prince remains tattered. Ray Suarez takes a closer look at the state of Haiti's government and what it means for rebuilding efforts.

Aid Groups in Haiti Launch Massive Vaccination Effort

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:19:00 EST

With conditions on the ground ripe for a disease outbreak, aid groups in Haiti have launched a campaign to vaccinate more than 100,000 people against measles, diphtheria and tetanus. Emma Murphy of ITN reports.

News Wrap: Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania Dies at 77

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:13:00 EST

In other news Monday, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., died at the age of 77, and the nation's capital and much of the Mid-Atlantic remained snowbound in the wake of a weekend blizzard.

Obama Looks to Bipartisan Summit to Revive Health Reform

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST

From left to right, the national political scene was buzzing on Monday. Developments included President Obama's latest appeal for bipartisanship and Sarah Palin's latest turn on the national stage. Gwen Ifill talks to the Hotline's Amy Walter for insight.

Dispatch from Haiti: Baby Jenny's Journey

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST

Kathie Klarreich, a freelance writer, sent us the story of one child's rescue from the earthquake rubble in Haiti, her transfer to the United States for medical treatment, and her family's eager anticipation of her return.

Friday's Art Notes

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:56 EST

A roundup of arts headlines.

Understanding Haiti's Catastrophe through a Poet's Eyes

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:47:00 EST

Michele Voltaire Marcelin, an artist, poet, spoken word performer and teacher, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Since the earthquake struck that country last month, she has been struggling to make sense of the destruction.

Shields and Brooks Assess Power Shift in Congress

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:33:00 EST

Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top stories of the past week, including a new power dynamic in the Senate, and efforts to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Reagan Budget Chief Offers a 'Gunslinger' Defense of Obama's Bank Reforms

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:25:00 EST

With President Obama pushing a bipartisan deal on reforming banking regulations, Paul Solman talks with David Stockman, former Reagan budget chief and Wall Street "gunslinger," about the proposal to tax banks on their size and amount of risk.

Health Care Spending Continued Climb in 2009

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:18:00 EST

Health care spending grew to 17 percent of the U.S. economy last year. Betty Ann Bowser examines the impact of the figures amid questions on the future of a legislative reform push.

News Wrap: Toyota President Apologizes for Recall

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:13:00 EST

In other news Friday, Toyota's president Akio Toyoda apologized for the brake problems that triggered a worldwide recall, and at least 40 people are dead in Iraq from two bomb blasts targeting Shi-ite pilgrims.

Jobless Rate Drops, but Fuller Recovery Still Appears Distant

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST

The economy shed 20,000 jobs in January, but there were new hopes of economic growth as the nation's unemployment rate ticked down to 9.7 percent. Jim Lehrer speaks with a pair of experts about the latest numbers, as well as prospects in the labor market.

What Is Needed to Spur Job Creation?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

With the unemployment level still hovering near double digits, the PBS NewsHour asked a handful of economists and small business owners for their thoughts on the one thing Washington should do to jumpstart job creation.

Bangkok Dispatch: Thailand's Political Transformation

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:30:00 EST

A NewsHour producer reports from Bangkok on the country's economic uncertainty, mainly due to Thailand's polarized and often chaotic politics.

Winter Forecast: Art to Blanket Region

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:44:30 EST

When it comes to photography, a Wilson Bentley image can be described much like his favorite subject, the snowflake: Each is one of a kind. After all, the Vermont farmer was the first to ever photograph one.

Karl Case's (Poetic) Reflections on the Housing Market

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:43:23 EST

Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

GlobalPost: Where Do Other Countries Stand on Gays in Military?

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST

Although the debate is a heated one in the United States, our partners at GlobalPost have found that gays serving in the military is not as big of an issue overseas.

Thursday's Art Notes

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:38:40 EST

A roundup of arts headlines.

Stand-up Economist Finds the Light Side of a 'Dismal Science'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:48:00 EST

Economics isn't exactly a side-splitting discipline, but at a recent economics convention in Atlanta, self-proclaimed "stand-up economist" Yoram Bauman showed it's possible to infuse the sober science with monetary mirth.

Haiti Looks to Rebuild Shattered Government

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:36:00 EST

Haiti's leaders are turning toward rebuilding its shattered government as earthquake recovery continues. Ray Suarez reports.

Toyota Faces Federal Probe Over Prius Brakes

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:25:00 EST

The bad news continues for Toyota, as brake problems surface in the company's popular Prius model this week. The Transportation Department is considering an investigation, after receiving 124 complaints about the possible brake-power issues.

News Wrap: Stocks Plunge Ahead of January Jobs Report

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:19:00 EST

In other news Thursday, stocks fell across the board on fears over the January unemployment report out Friday, and Senate Democrats announced plans to pass a jobs bill as early as next week.