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Germany's First Concentration Camp

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EST

Sachsenhausen Memorial, located about an hour's drive north of Berlin, holds the remnants of Germany's first large concentration camp. Sascha Klepzig, a German student, takes groups through the tree-lined site.

Unemployment Hits 26-Year High Despite Economic Growth

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:12:00 EST

The U.S. Labor Department announced that unemployment jumped to over 10 percent on Friday, the highest it's been since 1983. Jeffrey Brown talks to an economist for more.

Conversation: Jonathan Lethem

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:17:14 EST

In Jonathan Lethem's new novel, "Chronic City," two friends travel through a Manhattan that is both very recognizable -- from the billionaire mayor to the burgers at a local diner -- while also surreal, looking for truth.

Shields, Brooks Examine GOP's 'Morale Boost'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:41:00 EST

Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the week's news, including impending health care legislation and a worsening job market.

Conflicting Portrait Emerges of Accused Fort Hood Gunman

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:08:00 EST

Ray Suarez digs into the life of suspected Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan and possible motives for the attack on the Army base.

Fort Hood Army Base Reeling From Attack

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

Kwame Holman reports from Fort Hood Army Base in Texas, which is reeling in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that killed 13 people.

Obama Expected to Sign Extended Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyer Credit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:16:00 EST

The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to extend aid to jobless workers and offer tax breaks to homebuyers. President Obama was expected to sign the measure on Friday. Ray Suarez reports.

Other News: Stocks Rally on Falling Jobless Claims

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

In other news, falling weekly jobless claims contributed to a Wall Street rally, and there are new warning signs that the U.S. might be facing a shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine.

U.N. Exits Afghanistan Following Deadly Suicide Bombing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:31:00 EST

In Afghanistan, the U.N. announced that it is pulling back 600 employees after a deadly attack on staff. Margaret Warner has more from Kabul.

Endorsements, Protests Mark Health Care Debate

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:00 EST

House Democrats' health reform plan received AARP's backing Thursday, but thousands of protesters rallied against the plan on Capitol Hill. Kwame Holman reports.

A Search for Answers Following Fort Hood Attack

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

At least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Teen's Rape Leaves California Community Stunned

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:46:00 EST

Spencer Michels reports from Richmond, Calif., where a teen girl was gang raped while dozens of people looked on without offering help.

Hedge Fund World Rocked by Insider-trading Charges

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:38:00 EST

Judy Woodruff speaks with a Financial Times reporter about 14 people facing insider-trading charges for allegedly netting $20 million in illegal profits.

In Italy, Judge Convicts 23 Americans in CIA Kidnapping Case

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:43:00 EST

An Italian judge on Wednesday convicted 23 Americans in the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Milan. Ray Suarez speaks with a Los Angeles Times reporter for more on the landmark case.

TV, Radio Talkers Shaping Political Discourse in U.S.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:33:00 EST

Jeffrey Brown examines the impact of television and radio talk show hosts and how they affect the way Americans think about politics.

Abdullah Calls for Legitimacy in Afghan Government

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah spoke with Margaret Warner in Kabul Wednesday to discuss his decision to drop out of the runoff election and allegations of electoral fraud shrouding President Hamid Karzai's new term.

Taliban Link Explored in British Troop Deaths

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:24:00 EST

Nick Paton Walsh of Independent Television News reports on a fatal attack in Afghanistan against British soldiers patrolling Helmand Province.

Other News: Iranian Protesters Clash With Police

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:17:00 EST

In other news, thousands of Iranian protesters clashed with police in the streets of Tehran on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover, and the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether prosecutors can be sued for damages.

GOP Touts Different Sort of 'Change' in Va., N.J. Wins

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

Judy Woodruff speaks with Amy Walter, editor of The Hotline, and Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Report, about the political implications of Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

Stimulus Money Trickling Into the Classroom

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:46:00 EST

John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television explores how stimulus money is making its way into classrooms in upstate New York.

Madoff Accountant Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:00 EST

The consequences of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme continue to trickle down as his accountant pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Judy Woodruff reports.

How the Climate Changed Human Evolution

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:34:00 EST

NOVA explores the issue of climate change as it relates to human origins in part one of a three part series on evolution.

Democrats Push New Climate Change Legislation

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

Democrats started pushing climate change legislation a month before the U.S. participates in climate talks in Copenhagen. Kwame Holman reports.

Auto Industry on the Road to Recovery?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:21:00 EST

The auto industry signaled recovery after GM reported a sales gain and Ford announced an unexpected profit. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Other News: Gubernatorial Contests Held in Key States

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:17:00 EST

In other news, the Taliban denied that the Pakistani army has made gains against militants, and ballots starting rolling in as the key states of Virginia and New Jersey voted for governors.

U.S. Policymakers See Potential Shift in Afghanistan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:08:00 EST

Gwen Ifill speaks with policymakers about the American response to President Karzai's victory this week.

Karzai Calls for Afghan Unity After Election

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EST

Margaret Warner updates the situation in Afghanistan, where she has been reporting on President Hamid Karzai's victory after a disputed election.

Taxpayers' $2.3 Billion 'Gone' in CIT Bankruptcy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:35:00 EST

The recession claimed another major financial institution, as lending giant CIT filed for bankruptcy after months of struggling to keep the company, which funds about 1 million small- to medium-sized businesses, afloat.

Arrogance, Ignorance Recurring in Economic History

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:26:00 EST

Paul Solman speaks with economists Carmen Reinhart and Ken Rogoff about the financial crisis and how it compares to previous economic meltdowns.

Other News: Bomb Kills 35 as Pakistan Violence Continues

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:18:00 EST

In other news, a suicide bombing in Pakistan killed 35 people, and Secretary of State Clinton was criticized by Arab states for her talks with Israel.