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All Rights Reserved.Thu, 23 May 2013 18:54:56 EDTThu, 23 May 2013 18:54:56 EDThttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_rss.jpgNoNews, NewsHour, Daily, Politics, Congress, President, Capitol, Senate, Election, Campaign, War, Middle East, Analysis, Law, Supreme Court, Federal, Government, Defense, Business, Economy, Current Events, Television, Radio, Media PBS NewsHouronlineda@newshour.orgPBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/houston_05-22.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 18:45:00 EDTWhere can you take in the first Mariachi opera in addition to the "classics"? Jeffrey Brown reports on the Houston Grand Opera's unique mission: to engage audiences from the city's diverse, multicultural community by staging productions originating from the experiences of its neighbors.Where can you take in the first Mariachi opera in addition to the "classics"? Jeffrey Brown reports on the Houston Grand Opera's unique mission: to engage audiences from the city's diverse, multicultural community by staging productions originating from the experiences of its neighbors.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/22/20130522_houston.mp307:37PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june13/immigration_05-22.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 18:37:00 EDTThe Senate Judiciary Committee approved the advance of the immigration reform bill. One provision that didn't make the cut would have extended protection to same-sex immigrant couples. For more on the plan and the debate, Gwen Ifill talks with USA Today's Alan Gomez.The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the advance of the immigration reform bill. One provision that didn't make the cut would have extended protection to same-sex immigrant couples. For more on the plan and the debate, Gwen Ifill talks with USA Today's Alan Gomez.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/22/20130522_immigration.mp306:36PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/jan-june13/bangladesh_05-22.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 18:31:00 EDTThe collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh claimed more than a thousand lives and put industry working conditions into sharp focus. Laura Kuenssberg of Independent Television News examines the low wages of workers, whether retailers have begun deliver any support and the larger economic questions.The collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh claimed more than a thousand lives and put industry working conditions into sharp focus. Laura Kuenssberg of Independent Television News examines the low wages of workers, whether retailers have begun deliver any support and the larger economic questions.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/22/20130522_bangladesh.mp306:06PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/government_programs/jan-june13/irs_05-22.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 18:19:00 EDTControversy over the additional scrutiny the IRS paid to conservative organizations has raised attention about the regulations governing tax-exemption criteria. Jeffrey Brown explores who qualifies and how that status is determined with Richard Schmalbeck of Duke University Law School and Kim Barker of ProPublica.Controversy over the additional scrutiny the IRS paid to conservative organizations has raised attention about the regulations governing tax-exemption criteria. Jeffrey Brown explores who qualifies and how that status is determined with Richard Schmalbeck of Duke University Law School and Kim Barker of ProPublica.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/22/20130522_irs.mp313:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/nation/jan-june13/othernews_05-22.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 18:15:00 EDTIn other news Wednesday, the Obama administration announced for the first time that four American citizens have been killed by drone strikes since 2009. Also, a man being questioned in the Boston bombing investigation was shot and killed during a confrontation at his home.In other news Wednesday, the Obama administration announced for the first time that four American citizens have been killed by drone strikes since 2009. Also, a man being questioned in the Boston bombing investigation was shot and killed during a confrontation at his home.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/22/20130522_othernews.mp304:13PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/weather/jan-june13/okla2_05-22.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 18:09:00 EDTAs Oklahomans affected by the monster tornado begin cleanup efforts, Judy Woodruff talks with Gov. Mary Fallin about the most essential needs of survivors who have lost homes or loved ones, how federal agencies are assisting in the recovery and what should be done in the future to ensure that residents have safe shelter.As Oklahomans affected by the monster tornado begin cleanup efforts, Judy Woodruff talks with Gov. Mary Fallin about the most essential needs of survivors who have lost homes or loved ones, how federal agencies are assisting in the recovery and what should be done in the future to ensure that residents have safe shelter.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/22/20130522_okla2.mp306:51PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/weather/jan-june13/okla1_05-22.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 18:02:00 EDTThe monster tornado that ripped through Oklahoma is believed to have affected 33,000 people and destroyed or damaged 12,000 to 13,000 homes, according to official estimates. Gwen Ifill reports on residents returning home to to see what remains of the lives they knew before the storm.The monster tornado that ripped through Oklahoma is believed to have affected 33,000 people and destroyed or damaged 12,000 to 13,000 homes, according to official estimates. Gwen Ifill reports on residents returning home to to see what remains of the lives they knew before the storm.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/22/20130522_okla1.mp306:18PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june13/sallyride_05-21.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 18:43:00 EDTPresident Barack Obama announced he would posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sally Ride, the first woman in space. NewsHour's science correspondent Miles O'Brien reflects on Ride's legacy and her impact as an educator who encouraged young women to study science, technology, engineering and math.President Barack Obama announced he would posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sally Ride, the first woman in space. NewsHour's science correspondent Miles O'Brien reflects on Ride's legacy and her impact as an educator who encouraged young women to study science, technology, engineering and math.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/21/20130521_sallyride.mp306:54PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/apple_05-21.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 18:37:00 EDTTech giant Apple has avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes to the U.S. or any country by using a complex web of Irish subsidiaries. But Apple is not alone, and none of the practices are illegal. Margaret Warner talks to Charles Duhigg of The New York Times for more on corporate tax loopholes.Tech giant Apple has avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes to the U.S. or any country by using a complex web of Irish subsidiaries. But Apple is not alone, and none of the practices are illegal. Margaret Warner talks to Charles Duhigg of The New York Times for more on corporate tax loopholes.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/21/20130521_apple.mp308:35PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june13/ap_05-21.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 18:27:00 EDTThree former Justice Department officials wrote a New York Times op-ed defending the subpoena of Associated Press reporters' phone records. Gwen Ifill talks with First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams and Michael Mukasey, former U.S. attorney general, about whether the department overreached its authority in its investigations.Three former Justice Department officials wrote a New York Times op-ed defending the subpoena of Associated Press reporters' phone records. Gwen Ifill talks with First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams and Michael Mukasey, former U.S. attorney general, about whether the department overreached its authority in its investigations.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/21/20130521_ap.mp309:33PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june13/irs_05-21.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 18:22:00 EDTA Senate Finance Committee hearing on the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service turned its focus to former IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman, who led the agency until last fall. Judy Woodruff has more, including testimony from his successor Steven Miller and the Treasury Department inspector general.A Senate Finance Committee hearing on the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service turned its focus to former IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman, who led the agency until last fall. Judy Woodruff has more, including testimony from his successor Steven Miller and the Treasury Department inspector general.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/21/20130521_irs.mp305:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june13/othernews_05-21.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 18:19:00 EDTIn other news Tuesday, a federal appeals court ruled it will not require photos and videos of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. The Obama administration argued the images could reveal intelligence methods and put Americans at risk. Also, fighting continued for a third day in the key Syria-Lebanon border town of Qusair.In other news Tuesday, a federal appeals court ruled it will not require photos and videos of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. The Obama administration argued the images could reveal intelligence methods and put Americans at risk. Also, fighting continued for a third day in the key Syria-Lebanon border town of Qusair.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/21/20130521_othernews.mp302:33PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/weather/jan-june13/tornado2_05-21.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 18:06:00 EDTA monster tornado nearly flattened the town of Moore, Okla. Jeffrey Brown gets reaction from Time magazine's Jay Newton-Small, Sgt. Jeremy Lewis of the Moore Police Department and Bob Henson from the National Center for Atmospheric Research about the devastation, the latest rescue efforts and the science behind the mighty storm.A monster tornado nearly flattened the town of Moore, Okla. Jeffrey Brown gets reaction from Time magazine's Jay Newton-Small, Sgt. Jeremy Lewis of the Moore Police Department and Bob Henson from the National Center for Atmospheric Research about the devastation, the latest rescue efforts and the science behind the mighty storm.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/21/20130521_tornado2.mp311:51PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/weather/jan-june13/tornado1_05-21.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 18:02:00 EDTIn Moore, Okla., residents of the town devastated by a powerful tornado began surveying damage and assessing losses. Rescue crews combed through rubble through the night, searching for survivors in a disaster that has so far claimed 24 lives. Gwen Ifill reports on the grueling efforts to recover after the storm.In Moore, Okla., residents of the town devastated by a powerful tornado began surveying damage and assessing losses. Rescue crews combed through rubble through the night, searching for survivors in a disaster that has so far claimed 24 lives. Gwen Ifill reports on the grueling efforts to recover after the storm.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/21/20130521_tornado1.mp304:53PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june13/diagnosis_05-20.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 18:35:00 EDTThe American Psychiatric Association released a new edition of the DSM, which doctors use to diagnose and treat mental disorders. Judy Woodruff discusses the changes and implications for both patients and professionals with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University and Dr. Steven Hyman of the Broad Institute.The American Psychiatric Association released a new edition of the DSM, which doctors use to diagnose and treat mental disorders. Judy Woodruff discusses the changes and implications for both patients and professionals with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University and Dr. Steven Hyman of the Broad Institute.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/20/20130520_diagnosis.mp308:30PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june13/code_05-20.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 18:32:00 EDTCode for America, a San Francisco nonprofit, enlists high tech professionals to work with local governments to create tools to help average citizens tackle hunger, blight and other civic problems. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports.Code for America, a San Francisco nonprofit, enlists high tech professionals to work with local governments to create tools to help average citizens tackle hunger, blight and other civic problems. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/20/20130520_code.mp309:25PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june13/myanmar_05-20.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 18:22:00 EDTAt the White House, President Barack Obama welcomed Myanmar President Thein Sein, the first Burmese leader to visit Washington in nearly five decades. Ray Suarez talks to Jennifer Quigley of the U.S. Campaign for Burma and Priscilla Clap, former chief of the U.S. mission in Myanmar, about reforms in that country.At the White House, President Barack Obama welcomed Myanmar President Thein Sein, the first Burmese leader to visit Washington in nearly five decades. Ray Suarez talks to Jennifer Quigley of the U.S. Campaign for Burma and Priscilla Clap, former chief of the U.S. mission in Myanmar, about reforms in that country.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/20/20130520_myanmar.mp310:11PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/yahoo_05-20.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 18:15:00 EDTTech company Yahoo bought Tumblr for a reported $1.1 billion, adding the fast-growing social media site with more than 100 million blogs to its roster of assets. Jeffrey Brown talks with Rebecca Lieb, a research analyst for the Altimeter Group, about the appeal of the image-centric and mobile-friendly blogging platform.Tech company Yahoo bought Tumblr for a reported $1.1 billion, adding the fast-growing social media site with more than 100 million blogs to its roster of assets. Jeffrey Brown talks with Rebecca Lieb, a research analyst for the Altimeter Group, about the appeal of the image-centric and mobile-friendly blogging platform.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/20/20130520_yahoo.mp305:47PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june13/syria_05-20.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 18:12:00 EDTIn Syria, Assad government troops pushed to retake a strategic town close to the Lebanese border. Hezbollah fighters joined the Syrian regime army in laying siege to Qusayr, home to 40,000 civilians. Judy Woodruff reports on the growing involvement of Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict.In Syria, Assad government troops pushed to retake a strategic town close to the Lebanese border. Hezbollah fighters joined the Syrian regime army in laying siege to Qusayr, home to 40,000 civilians. Judy Woodruff reports on the growing involvement of Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/20/20130520_syria.mp302:53PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june13/othernews_05-20.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 18:07:00 EDTIn other news Monday, a wave of sectarian killings across Iraq left at least 95 people dead. It was the single-worst day of violence in Iraq in more than a year and a half. Also The New York Times reports that computer hackers in the Chinese military have resumed attacks on U.S. companies and government agencies.In other news Monday, a wave of sectarian killings across Iraq left at least 95 people dead. It was the single-worst day of violence in Iraq in more than a year and a half. Also The New York Times reports that computer hackers in the Chinese military have resumed attacks on U.S. companies and government agencies.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/20/20130520_othernews.mp303:02PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/weather/jan-june13/tornado_05-20.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 18:02:00 EDTTwo tornadoes struck the Oklahoma City area within 24 hours, leaving behind miles of devastation and leveling scores of homes. Kwame Holman reports on the extreme weather in Oklahoma. Jeffrey Brown talks to Gary Knight of the Oklahoma City Police Department and Bill Bunting of the National Severe Storm Prediction Center.Two tornadoes struck the Oklahoma City area within 24 hours, leaving behind miles of devastation and leveling scores of homes. Kwame Holman reports on the extreme weather in Oklahoma. Jeffrey Brown talks to Gary Knight of the Oklahoma City Police Department and Bill Bunting of the National Severe Storm Prediction Center.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/20/20130520_tornado.mp309:00PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june13/watergate_05-17.htmlFri, 17 May 2013 18:35:00 EDTOn May 17, 1973, Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer launched public broadcasting's gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Senate Watergate hearings. Forty years later, the two recount their memories after some of the more gripping moments and how their partnership changed not only the face of television journalism, but also their lives.On May 17, 1973, Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer launched public broadcasting's gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Senate Watergate hearings. Forty years later, the two recount their memories after some of the more gripping moments and how their partnership changed not only the face of television journalism, but also their lives.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/17/20130517_watergate.mp317:06PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june13/shieldsbrooks_05-17.htmlFri, 17 May 2013 18:23:00 EDTSyndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Judy Woodruff about the recent scandals rocking Washington and the Obama administration, what we can observe about how the government operates and how it affects the trust of the American people, plus the legacy of Watergate 40 years on.Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Judy Woodruff about the recent scandals rocking Washington and the Obama administration, what we can observe about how the government operates and how it affects the trust of the American people, plus the legacy of Watergate 40 years on.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/17/20130517_shieldsbrooks.mp312:56PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/jan-june13/sexualassaults_05-17.htmlFri, 17 May 2013 18:13:00 EDTDefense Secretary Hagel said he'll do everything necessary to fix the military's sexual assault crisis, but offered no new solutions during a briefing at the Pentagon. Some members of Congress are advocating a solution that lies partly outside the command ranks. Margaret Warner talks with The Wall Street Journal's Julian Barnes.Defense Secretary Hagel said he'll do everything necessary to fix the military's sexual assault crisis, but offered no new solutions during a briefing at the Pentagon. Some members of Congress are advocating a solution that lies partly outside the command ranks. Margaret Warner talks with The Wall Street Journal's Julian Barnes.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/17/20130517_sexualassaults.mp309:33PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june13/othernews_05-17.htmlFri, 17 May 2013 18:11:00 EDTIn other news Friday, it was the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months. A series of explosions struck Sunni Muslim areas, killing 76 people. Also, Wall Street finished with its fourth straight week of gains, encouraging hopes about the economy.In other news Friday, it was the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months. A series of explosions struck Sunni Muslim areas, killing 76 people. Also, Wall Street finished with its fourth straight week of gains, encouraging hopes about the economy.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/17/20130517_othernews.mp302:42PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/government_programs/jan-june13/irs_05-17.htmlFri, 17 May 2013 18:03:00 EDTOutgoing IRS chief Steven Miller admitted failures and faced tough questions at a Congressional hearing, but he also asserted that the IRS did not act out of political motivation in scrutinizing conservative groups. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports.Outgoing IRS chief Steven Miller admitted failures and faced tough questions at a Congressional hearing, but he also asserted that the IRS did not act out of political motivation in scrutinizing conservative groups. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/17/20130517_irs.mp307:28PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june13/stemcells_05-16.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 18:46:00 EDTResearchers at Oregon Health and Science University have achieved a longtime goal. They cloned a human embryo to derive embryonic stem cells able to transform into tissues and organs genetically identical to patients who need them. Jeffrey Brown talks to NPR's Rob Stein about the science as well as the ethical concerns.Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have achieved a longtime goal. They cloned a human embryo to derive embryonic stem cells able to transform into tissues and organs genetically identical to patients who need them. Jeffrey Brown talks to NPR's Rob Stein about the science as well as the ethical concerns.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/16/20130516_stemcell.mp306:40PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/religion/jan-june13/immigration_05-16.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 18:38:00 EDTWhile lawmakers in Washington continue work on overhauling American immigration policy, Ray Suarez reports from Colorado, where members of the Evangelical Christian community are advocating passage of immigration reform to respond to demographic shifts in membership.While lawmakers in Washington continue work on overhauling American immigration policy, Ray Suarez reports from Colorado, where members of the Evangelical Christian community are advocating passage of immigration reform to respond to demographic shifts in membership.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/16/20130516_immigration.mp307:28PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june13/syria_05-16.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 18:27:00 EDTPresident Barack Obama hosted Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan at the White House where talk centered on Syria. Margaret Warner talks with Henri Barkey of Lehigh University and Steve Heydemann of the U.S. Institute for Peace about how the international community could collaborate on ending the Syrian civil war and the violence.President Barack Obama hosted Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan at the White House where talk centered on Syria. Margaret Warner talks with Henri Barkey of Lehigh University and Steve Heydemann of the U.S. Institute for Peace about how the international community could collaborate on ending the Syrian civil war and the violence.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/16/20130516_syria.mp310:53PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/white_house/jan-june13/management_05-16.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 18:19:00 EDTThe Obama administration has been hit with a wave of crises and scandals lately. Jeffrey Brown talks with Tom Perriello from Center for American Progress Action Fund and strategist Ron Christie, who worked on Capitol Hill in the George W. Bush administration, about handling drama without losing sight of presidential priorities.The Obama administration has been hit with a wave of crises and scandals lately. Jeffrey Brown talks with Tom Perriello from Center for American Progress Action Fund and strategist Ron Christie, who worked on Capitol Hill in the George W. Bush administration, about handling drama without losing sight of presidential priorities.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/16/20130516_management.mp307:31