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'Austin City Limits' Style Still Evolving After 35 Years

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:46:00 EST

Jeffrey Brown reports on the 35th anniversary of "Austin City Limits," the longest-running music series in television history.

Hard Knocks: Does Playing in NFL Cause Brain Trauma?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:24:00 EST

A House committee heard testimony from medical experts in October, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to determine whether professional football contributes to brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Ray Suarez reports.

Election Violence Hits New Heights in Philippines

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

This week, authorities in Maguindanao, in the southern Philippines, made the grizzly discovery of 57 bodies of those who were attacked while traveling in a convoy to file candidacy papers for provincial governor.

Conversation: Colum McCann, National Book Award Winner for Fiction

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:57:05 EST

On an August morning in 1974, a man named Philippe Petit steps off of the roof of the World Trade Center's South Tower and onto a tightrope. The act is the backdrop to Colum McCann's National Book Award-winning novel, "Let the Great World Spin."

Shields, Brooks Analyze Obama's Upcoming Afghanistan Announcement

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:34:00 EST

Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks go over the week's headlines, including President Obama's upcoming Afghanistan announcement and his promise to curb carbon emissions.

How Will Dubai's Shaky Economy Affect the World?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:06:00 EST

Margaret Warner talks to economic expert Simon Johnson about how Dubai's weak economy will affect the rest of the world.

Dubai's Plan to Postpone Paying Debt Shakes World Economy

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

The Middle East is roiling with news that Dubai will postpone repaying $60 billion in loans to international banks. Faisal Islam of Independent Television News has the story.

Barbara Kingsolver Discusses Eating Locally

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:18:57 EST

As many of us sit down today for a Thanksgiving meal with friends and family, we thought you might enjoy the short clip below. In it, Jeffrey Brown talks to writer Barbara Kingsolver about the sustainable food movement.

The Onion Turns 21

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:04 EST

Now celebrating its 21st year, the Onion has fine published consistently funny -- sometimes caustic -- satire of political figures, the media and social convention.

How Will Proposed Health Care Overhaul Affect Patients?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:21:00 EST

Ray Suarez sits down with medical experts to talk about possible changes to the U.S. health care system as Congress prepares to vote on a major overhaul.

In Mumbai, Tensions Remain One Year After Deadly Attack

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:18:00 EST

One year after terrorist attacks rocked the Indian capital of Mumbai, Simon Israel of Independent Television News updates the political situation there.

Other News: U.S. Planned Iraq War Just Hours After 9/11

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:12:00 EST

In other news, a U.K. inquiry revealed that the U.S. focused on Iraq just hours after the Sept. 11 attacks, and the United Nations expressed frustration with Iran over its refusal to export its uranium for enrichment.

On Thanksgiving, Afghanistan Strategy Announcement Looms

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:06:00 EST

Judy Woodruff speaks to a Washington Post reporter about developments in Afghanistan just days before President Obama makes a decision about U.S. strategy there.

Celebrating Thanksgiving From Thousands of Miles Away

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

While millions of Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at home, thousands of U.S. troops are spending it in Afghanistan and beyond. Kwame Holman reports.

Reporter's Podcast: Britain Launches Iraq War Inquiry

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A British inquiry opened this week looking into the country's participation in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Paul Davies of Independent Television News describes testimony that the Bush Administration mentioned Iraq on the day of the 9/11 attacks.

India Envoy: Obama's Emissions Pledge 'Welcome,' Had Hoped for More

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:15:00 EST

Judy Woodruff spoke Wednesday with Shyam Saran, the Indian prime minister's special envoy on climate change, about President Obama's trip to the Copenhagen climate change summit and the U.S. emissions reduction goal. Here are Web-only excerpts:

Experts Sound Off on Expectations for Copenhagen, U.S. Role

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:17:00 EST

President Obama announced Wednesday he will make an appearance Dec. 9 at the Copenhagen climate summit on on his way to pick up the Nobel Peace Prize. The NewsHour spoke with a panel of experts about expectations for the summit.

Conversation: T.J. Stiles, National Book Award Winner for Nonfiction

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:24:52 EST

The winner of this year's National Book Award for nonfiction tells the story of Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, who rose from humble means to amass a vast fortune, build the country's largest fleet of steamships and control a railroad empire.

Toyota Recalls 4 Million Gas Pedals Over Concerns of Uncontrolled Acceleration

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:44:00 EST

Toyota recalled four million cars to fix or replace acceleration pedals that could get jammed. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Dollar's Weakness Inspires Modern-day Gold Rush

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:35:00 EST

As part of his series Making Sense of the financial crisis, Paul Solman looks at how the dollar's weakness has spurred a new gold rush.

How Would Obama's Troops Decision Impact Afghan War?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:00 EST

Margaret Warner sits down with two reporters who cover the Pentagon to sort through the various options President Obama is likely weighing as he prepares to make an announcement on the war in Afghanistan.

Other News: Recession Complicates Holiday Travel for Many

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:18:00 EST

In other news, airlines are experiencing a 25 percent decrease in holiday travel this year as more people are opting for trains and buses. Also, weekly jobless claims dipped below 500,000 for the first time since January.

Bound for Copenhagen, Obama Faces Climate Change Obstacles

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:08:00 EST

Ray Suarez speaks with climate experts about what to expect from President Obama's trip to the Copenhagen climate change summit next month.

Obama to Offer 17% U.S. Emissions Cut at Copenhagen Summit

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

The White House said President Obama will travel to Copenhagen with a promise to reduce carbon emissions 17 percent by 2020. Judy Woodruff reports.

Jobs Claims Down, Hopeful Economic News on America's Heaviest Travel Day

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The number of people seeking unemployment insurance for the first time fell to its lowest point since September 2008, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

Report: 23% of Mortgaged Homes 'Underwater'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:09:00 EST

The number of U.S. homes worth less than the mortgages owed on them reached 10.7 million, or 23 percent of all mortgaged homes, in the third quarter, according to a new report.

Extended Interview: Dancer and Choreographer Bill T. Jones

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:56:58 EST

Jeffrey Brown talks to dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones.

Phillip Hoose, National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:52:04 EST

Art Beat talks to Phillip Hoose, who last week won the National Book Award for young people's literature for "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice."

Afghan Strategy Decision Expected 'Within Days'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:41:00 EST

A White House spokesman said Tuesday that President Barack Obama plans to reveal his decision on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan "within days" after holding a late-evening meeting with his top foreign policy and military advisers.

Experts Answer Your Questions on Mammograms

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

Last week, a government panel issued a hotly-debated recommendation that most women wait until age 50 to begin getting regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Two experts answered your questions on the new guidelines.