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All Rights Reserved.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:55:37 ESTFri, 10 Feb 2012 21:55:37 ESThttp://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/world/jan-june12/omg_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:44:00 ESTCombining the powers of social media and fluent Mandarin, Jessica Beinecke teaches American slang to eager Chinese minds half a world away. Hari Sreenivasan reports on Beinecke's success with Voice of America's online video program "OMG! Meiyu" and her role as an ambassador of American culture and language to China.Combining the powers of social media and fluent Mandarin, Jessica Beinecke teaches American slang to eager Chinese minds half a world away. Hari Sreenivasan reports on Beinecke's success with Voice of America's online video program "OMG! Meiyu" and her role as an ambassador of American culture and language to China.07:40 http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_omg.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/shieldsbrooks_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:33:00 ESTSyndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama backtracking on the administration's earlier contraception mandate, the GOP field at the Conservative Political Action Conference and Rick Santorum's latest surge in the delegate race.Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama backtracking on the administration's earlier contraception mandate, the GOP field at the Conservative Political Action Conference and Rick Santorum's latest surge in the delegate race.06:15http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_shieldsbrooks.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/italy_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:22:00 ESTLanguishing amid the eurozone crisis, all of Italy is hurting and under pressure from international creditors to bring down its massive national debt. Margaret Warner reports from Milan on an economy so big that a default could bring about the collapse of the entire euro system.Languishing amid the eurozone crisis, all of Italy is hurting and under pressure from international creditors to bring down its massive national debt. Margaret Warner reports from Milan on an economy so big that a default could bring about the collapse of the entire euro system.05:32http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_italy.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/greece_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:20:00 ESTAs Greece signed off on a new round of austerity measures in exchange for another bailout, European finance ministers said the cuts may not be enough. James Mates of Independent Television News reports on the start of a two-day strike over the cuts.As Greece signed off on a new round of austerity measures in exchange for another bailout, European finance ministers said the cuts may not be enough. James Mates of Independent Television News reports on the start of a two-day strike over the cuts.02:12http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_greece.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/othernews_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:14:00 ESTIn other news Friday, presidential hopefuls Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney touted their conservative credentials to activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. In Syria, at least 28 people were killed in a pair of suicide car bombings.In other news Friday, presidential hopefuls Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney touted their conservative credentials to activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. In Syria, at least 28 people were killed in a pair of suicide car bombings.04:22http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_othernews.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/contraception_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:03:00 ESTIn an abrupt shift in policy Friday, President Obama backtracked some, announcing that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to employees after all. Instead the burden would be on insurers. Ray Suarez and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discuss the president's new plan.In an abrupt shift in policy Friday, President Obama backtracked some, announcing that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to employees after all. Instead the burden would be on insurers. Ray Suarez and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discuss the president's new plan.12:17http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_contraception.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june12/rachelsimon_02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:46:00 ESTA New York Times bestseller, Rachel Simon's "The Story of Beautiful Girl" explores empathy and tolerance in the form of a love story where characters with disabilities overcome heavyweight obstacles. Judy Woodruff and Simon discuss how society deals with disabilities and how they are portrayed in literary works.A New York Times bestseller, Rachel Simon's "The Story of Beautiful Girl" explores empathy and tolerance in the form of a love story where characters with disabilities overcome heavyweight obstacles. Judy Woodruff and Simon discuss how society deals with disabilities and how they are portrayed in literary works.06:29http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/09/20120209_rachelsimon.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/germany_02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:38:00 ESTEuropean Union finance ministers said Thursday Greece would have to make even more austerity cuts to receive bailout money, even if there is a new government. Margaret Warner reports from Germany on how citizens of the continent's richest country feel about the EU's latest debt relief package for Greece.European Union finance ministers said Thursday Greece would have to make even more austerity cuts to receive bailout money, even if there is a new government. Margaret Warner reports from Germany on how citizens of the continent's richest country feel about the EU's latest debt relief package for Greece.08:40http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/09/20120209_germany.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/eurodebt2_02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:33:00 ESTGreek political leaders reached a much-anticipated agreement Thursday on yet another round of austerity cuts. Jeffrey Brown and John Psaropolous of the blog The New Athenian discuss implications for Greeks, the country's economy and its relationship with the continent.Greek political leaders reached a much-anticipated agreement Thursday on yet another round of austerity cuts. Jeffrey Brown and John Psaropolous of the blog The New Athenian discuss implications for Greeks, the country's economy and its relationship with the continent.06:15http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/09/20120209_eurodebt2.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/eurodebt1_02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:00 ESTAfter weeks of negotiations, Greece's political leaders wrapped up a controversial agreement Thursday on yet another round of austerity measures. Though the deal received some praise, Germany said it fell short while workers in Greece took to the streets to protest more spending cuts. Jeffrey Brown reports.After weeks of negotiations, Greece's political leaders wrapped up a controversial agreement Thursday on yet another round of austerity measures. Though the deal received some praise, Germany said it fell short while workers in Greece took to the streets to protest more spending cuts. Jeffrey Brown reports.02:24http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/09/20120209_eurodebt1.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/contraception_02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:20:00 ESTA new birth control mandate was under duress this week as Roman Catholic officials said it violated Church teachings and Republicans said it threatened religious freedom. Ray Suarez discusses the rule with Anthony Picarello of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Methodist Federation for Social Action's Jill Warren.A new birth control mandate was under duress this week as Roman Catholic officials said it violated Church teachings and Republicans said it threatened religious freedom. Ray Suarez discusses the rule with Anthony Picarello of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Methodist Federation for Social Action's Jill Warren.11:23http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/09/20120209_contraception.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/othernews_02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:14:00 ESTIn other news Thursday, President Obama excused 10 states from No Child Left Behind requirements. The law requires all public school students be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Republicans said the president was overreaching in granting waivers. Also, at least 100 people were killed in Syria by government forces.In other news Thursday, President Obama excused 10 states from No Child Left Behind requirements. The law requires all public school students be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Republicans said the president was overreaching in granting waivers. Also, at least 100 people were killed in Syria by government forces.05:22http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/09/20120209_othernews.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/housing_02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:03:00 ESTEven as foreclosed homes -- casualties of the housing bubble -- still litter the American landscape, federal and state officials announced Thursday a $25 billion deal between 49 states and five mortgage giants designed to give relief to homeowners and hold banks accountable for abusive practices.Even as foreclosed homes -- casualties of the housing bubble -- still litter the American landscape, federal and state officials announced Thursday a $25 billion deal between 49 states and five mortgage giants designed to give relief to homeowners and hold banks accountable for abusive practices.12:24http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/09/20120209_housing.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june12/moscone_02-08.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:45:00 ESTIn his new play "Ghost Light," Jonathon Moscone explores feelings of guilt and grief as well as the legacy of his father, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, who was gunned down at City Hall 33 years ago, along with gay rights advocate Harvey Milk, whose assassination has been better-remembered. KQED's Dave Iverson reports.In his new play "Ghost Light," Jonathon Moscone explores feelings of guilt and grief as well as the legacy of his father, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, who was gunned down at City Hall 33 years ago, along with gay rights advocate Harvey Milk, whose assassination has been better-remembered. KQED's Dave Iverson reports.08:22http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/08/20120208_moscone.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/congress_02-08.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:39:00 ESTA Washington Post investigation found that 33 members of Congress earmarked more than $300 million total for public projects near properties they own while 16 members sent taxpayer money to companies with connections to their close family members. Gwen Ifill and Post reporter Kimberly Kindy discuss the findings and the laws.A Washington Post investigation found that 33 members of Congress earmarked more than $300 million total for public projects near properties they own while 16 members sent taxpayer money to companies with connections to their close family members. Gwen Ifill and Post reporter Kimberly Kindy discuss the findings and the laws.06:06http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/08/20120208_congress.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/brzezinski_02-08.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:32:00 ESTZbigniew Brzezinski says that as American power declines relative to other countries, and China's influence grows, the United States can no longer dictate to the world, or be "the determining player of everything that is important on the global scene." Jeffrey Brown speaks with the author and former national security adviser.Zbigniew Brzezinski says that as American power declines relative to other countries, and China's influence grows, the United States can no longer dictate to the world, or be "the determining player of everything that is important on the global scene." Jeffrey Brown speaks with the author and former national security adviser.07:40http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/08/20120208_zbig.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/germany_02-08.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:22:00 ESTAs European debt crisis negotiations approach the 11th hour on yet another bailout for Greece, Margaret Warner reports on some of the people behind the economic success of Germany -- Europe's richest country.As European debt crisis negotiations approach the 11th hour on yet another bailout for Greece, Margaret Warner reports on some of the people behind the economic success of Germany -- Europe's richest country.09:52http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/08/20120208_germany.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/othernews_02-08.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:16:00 ESTIn other news Wednesday, Republicans increased pressure on President Obama over a mandate that requires religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with birth control. In Syria, military assault in Homs was unrelenting, despite President Bashar al-Assad's talk of peace.In other news Wednesday, Republicans increased pressure on President Obama over a mandate that requires religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with birth control. In Syria, military assault in Homs was unrelenting, despite President Bashar al-Assad's talk of peace.05:19http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/08/20120208_othernews.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/campaign_02-08.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:03:00 ESTRick Santorum was projected to move into second place in the GOP nomination delegate count after scoring wins in three states Tuesday. Gwen Ifill and Christina Bellantoni examine the new state of play in the Republican race, then Judy Woodruff and senior Santorum strategist John Brabender discuss his candidate's campaign.Rick Santorum was projected to move into second place in the GOP nomination delegate count after scoring wins in three states Tuesday. Gwen Ifill and Christina Bellantoni examine the new state of play in the Republican race, then Judy Woodruff and senior Santorum strategist John Brabender discuss his candidate's campaign.13:49http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/08/20120208_campaign.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june12/leibovitz_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:48:00 ESTKnown for portraits of celebrities and musicians, Annie Leibovitz has given herself a new assignment: capture striking landscapes and visit the homes of iconic figures to document significant items from their past. Jeffrey Brown and Leibovitz discuss her "Pilgrimage" book and exhibition at the Smithsonian's American Art Museum.Known for portraits of celebrities and musicians, Annie Leibovitz has given herself a new assignment: capture striking landscapes and visit the homes of iconic figures to document significant items from their past. Jeffrey Brown and Leibovitz discuss her "Pilgrimage" book and exhibition at the Smithsonian's American Art Museum.06:53http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_leibovitz.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/monti2intervie_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:35:00 ESTIn an interview with Margaret Warner in Rome, Italy's Premier Mario Monti said now is the time to start focusing on "how collectively we can achieve more growth in Europe." Monti also said "old phantoms" of resentment between the North and South of Europe had reemerged in light of the euro zone crisis.In an interview with Margaret Warner in Rome, Italy's Premier Mario Monti said now is the time to start focusing on "how collectively we can achieve more growth in Europe." Monti also said "old phantoms" of resentment between the North and South of Europe had reemerged in light of the euro zone crisis.09:56http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_monti.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/monti1setup_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:33:00 ESTProtesters in Greece took to the streets again Tuesday, expressing anger over Europe's demands for more spending cuts and tax increases. James Mates of Independent Television News reports on the unpopular new round of austerity measures then Margaret Warner sets up her interview with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.Protesters in Greece took to the streets again Tuesday, expressing anger over Europe's demands for more spending cuts and tax increases. James Mates of Independent Television News reports on the unpopular new round of austerity measures then Margaret Warner sets up her interview with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.04:11http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_monti1.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/syria2_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:27:00 ESTAs violence continued Tuesday in Homs, Syria, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov visited with top Syrian leaders in Damascus. Ray Suarez discusses Syria's ongoing bloodshed and President Assad's remaining allies with Rania Abouzeid of Time Magazine.As violence continued Tuesday in Homs, Syria, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov visited with top Syrian leaders in Damascus. Ray Suarez discusses Syria's ongoing bloodshed and President Assad's remaining allies with Rania Abouzeid of Time Magazine.05:26http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_syria2.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/syria1_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:25:00 ESTRussia's Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov visited Tuesday with top Syrian leaders in Damascus as the Assad regime's crackdown on opposition intensified. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports.Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov visited Tuesday with top Syrian leaders in Damascus as the Assad regime's crackdown on opposition intensified. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports.02:33http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_syria1.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/axelrod_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:16:00 ESTPresident Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.President Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.09:42http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_axelrod.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/othernews_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:13:00 ESTIn other news Tuesday, Iran dismissed U.S. sanctions against the country's central bank. A spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry equated the move to "psychological war," and said Iran would not give up its nuclear program. In Iraq, ministers from a Sunni-backed bloc ended their boycott of the Cabinet and returned to work.In other news Tuesday, Iran dismissed U.S. sanctions against the country's central bank. A spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry equated the move to "psychological war," and said Iran would not give up its nuclear program. In Iraq, ministers from a Sunni-backed bloc ended their boycott of the Cabinet and returned to work.02:35http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_othernews.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june12/prop8_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:03:00 ESTA federal appeals court ruled 2-1 Tuesday against banning same-sex marriage in California, upholding a lower court's ruling. Spencer Michels reports and Gwen Ifill discusses the decision and the next steps with David Boies of the American Foundation for Equal Rights and John Eastman of the National Organization for Marriage.A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 Tuesday against banning same-sex marriage in California, upholding a lower court's ruling. Spencer Michels reports and Gwen Ifill discusses the decision and the next steps with David Boies of the American Foundation for Equal Rights and John Eastman of the National Organization for Marriage.11:17http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_prop8.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2012/02/italian-prime-minister.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 12:03:00 ESTItalian Prime Minister Mario Monti said Tuesday that the eurozone crisis has brought up "old phantoms about prejudices between" North and South Europe.Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said Tuesday that the eurozone crisis has brought up "old phantoms about prejudices between" North and South Europe.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/rundown_blog/20120207_monti_audio.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/egypt_02-06.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 18:46:00 ESTNineteen Americans working for non-governmental organizations in Egypt could face prosecution by the country's military rulers. Hari Sreenivasan discusses how a trial could potentially jeopardize U.S. aid to Egypt with The Wall Street Journal's Matt Bradley, reporting from Cairo.Nineteen Americans working for non-governmental organizations in Egypt could face prosecution by the country's military rulers. Hari Sreenivasan discusses how a trial could potentially jeopardize U.S. aid to Egypt with The Wall Street Journal's Matt Bradley, reporting from Cairo.05:56http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/06/20120206_egypt.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/campaign_02-06.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 18:37:00 ESTAs Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich campaigned Monday in Colorado, Gingrich targeted Romney, but the former Massachusetts governor focused his attention on President Obama. Gwen Ifill discusses the state of the Republican presidential race with USA Today's Susan Page and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.As Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich campaigned Monday in Colorado, Gingrich targeted Romney, but the former Massachusetts governor focused his attention on President Obama. Gwen Ifill discusses the state of the Republican presidential race with USA Today's Susan Page and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.08:35http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/06/20120206_campaign.mp3