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Weekly Poems: Keith Waldrop, 2009 National Book Award Winner

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:13:50 EST

Keith Waldrop won the 2009 National Book Award for "Transcendental Studies," a trilogy of collage poems. The two poems below are from "Transcendental Studies."

In Dorothea Lange's Photos, Wisps of 'Great Recession'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:46:00 EST

America's understanding of the Great Depression has, in large part, been shaped by the photography of Dorothea Lange. With the nation once again steeped in financial turmoil, Lange's images have taken on new relevance. Jeffrey Brown reports.

India's Economy Remains Robust Despite Global Downturn

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:38:00 EST

Amid a global economic crisis, India's economy has managed to remain robust, fueling the growth of a large middle class. As Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, however, about 800 million residents in India still try to survive on less than $2 a day.

Senate Debate on Health Care Will Put Lawmakers to the Test

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:21:00 EST

While health care reform passed a key Senate hurdle over the weekend, the legislation still faces a full-scale floor debate. Judy Woodruff asks former secretaries of health to preview the road ahead for President Obama's top domestic priority.

U.S. Charges 8 With Aiding Somali War Recruiting

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:14:00 EST

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday announced charges against eight more people in an ongoing investigation into young Somali-Americans leaving the United States to fight with a terror group in Somalia. Margaret Warner reports.

Other News: 4 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:11:00 EST

In other news, four more American soldiers were killed in Afghanistan over the last 24 hours, and prospects for January elections in Iraq dimmed.

Across the U.S., Shaky Signs of Economic Recovery Emerge

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

A flurry of economic reports lately paint a mixed picture of a U.S. economy showing new growth, despite mounting job losses. Ray Suarez speaks to experts for a snapshot of just how well the recovery is faring.

Conversation: Frederick Wiseman, Director of 'La Danse'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:02 EST

Director Frederick Wiseman has documented a wide range of people's everyday routines and the goings-on inside institutions. A "big ballet fan," and a sometimes-resident of Paris, Wiseman recently turned his camera to one of France's most important cultural institutions: the Paris Opera Ballet.

'NOW' Looks at Helping the Families that Care for Vets

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:55:00 EST

In an excerpt from the PBS program "NOW," Maria Hinojosa examines the support system in place for family members providing the around-the-clock care many returning war veterans often require.

Oprah's New Venture: Can She Still Mobilize Fan Base?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:00 EST

After decades as a popular talk show host, Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime program to concentrate on a new cable channel. Jeffrey Brown examines Winfrey's mark on the media landscape.

Oprah Looks Ahead to a Future in Cable

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 EST

After 23 years as a daytime talk show legend, Oprah Winfrey has announced she will be ending her program to concentrate on a new cable channel that will bear her name. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Shields and Gerson Review Road Ahead for Health Reform

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:00 EST

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson, who is also a senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Engagement, break down the biggest stories of the week, including health care reform moves in Congress and President Obama's pondering of a new Afghan strategy.

College Tuition Hike in California Sparks Protests

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:00 EST

Students in California got a firsthand lesson Thursday in the cost of their state's budget crisis, as University of California leaders approved a 32 percent tuition hike for undergraduates to make up for lost financing. Spencer Michels reports.

Cancer Screening Debate Reveals Risks, Benefits of Testing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:00 EST

Newly-released guidelines on when, and how often, women should be screened for breast and cervical cancer stirred questions -- and confusion -- this week. Margaret Warner talks to health experts for insight.

News Wrap: Democrats Win Key Moderate's Support for Health Bill

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:00 EST

In other news, Senate Democrats won over a key moderate as they move to bring health care reform to the floor, and a congressional ethics committee has formally admonished Illinois Sen. Roland Burris.

Women May Wait on Pap Smears Until 21, Group Says

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

Women can delay their first screening for cervical cancer until age 21, and be screened less often than recommended in the past, according to new guidelines issued Friday by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Betty Ann Bowser reports.

Conversation: Robert Kimball, Author of 'Complete Lyrics of Johnny Mercer'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

On Wednesday, prolific songwriter and singer Johnny Mercer would have turned 100. In his lifetime, he worked with more than 200 collaborators and churned out lyrics for more than 1,500 songs for both Broadway and the silver screen, which were made famous by stars like Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Louis Armstrong.

Wu Man's Music Aims to Bridge East and West

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST

Whether playing folk music with villagers in China, or performing scores written just for her by top classical composers, musician Wu Man has emerged as one of the world's foremost musical ambassadors. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Gates: Fort Hood Probe Raises 'Troubling Questions' on Warning Signs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:00 EST

As a Senate Committee began the first hearing into the shooting attack at Fort Hood, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the launch of a Pentagon review of the circumstances around the shootings. Judy Woodruff speaks with two reporters for an update.

Complex U.S.-China Ties Took Center Stage on Obama's Asia Trip

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21:00 EST

President Obama concluded a four-nation Asian tour Thursday that marked a potential turning point in relations between the U.S. and an increasingly influential China. A panel of Asia experts discusses the trip's high points and low points with Jeffrey Brown.

News Wrap: House Rejects Cuts to Medicare Payments

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:14:00 EST

In other news, the House voted to spare doctors from a 20 percent cut in their Medicare payments, and Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a second term as president of Afghanistan.

Senate Gears Up for Showdown Over Health Reform Bill

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

The Senate on Thursday inched closer to debating Majority Leader Harry Reid's $848 billion health care reform bill, despite stiff GOP resistance. After a report from Betty Ann Bowser, Susan Dentzer explains the details.

In Bosnia, Tension Reigns Years After War's End

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:42:00 EST

Although Bosnia and Herzegovina has repaired physically from its bloody civil war, its citizens are experiencing political and social challenges. The report is part of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting's Fragile States project, a partnership with the Bureau of International Reporting.

Author Auletta Dissects Global Impact of Google

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:33:00 EST

Jeffrey Brown speaks with author Ken Auletta about his new book on Internet powerhouse Google called 'Googled: The End of the World as We Know It.'

Holder: 'We Need Not Cower' Facing 9/11 Suspect

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

U.S. Attorney General appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday to defend trying 9/11 suspects in New York. Kwame Holman has the story.

Palin Takes 'Going Rogue' on U.S. Book Tour

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:19:00 EST

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is taking her new book, "Going Rogue," across the country. Judy Woodruff gets reactions.

Afghan Corruption Complicates U.S. War Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

Gwen Ifill speaks with Afghanistan experts about the government's corruption and what that could mean for U.S. war strategy there.

Other News: Senate Health Bill Estimated at $849B

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:07:00 EST

In other news, Senate Democrats learned that the Congressional Budget Office estimated that their health reform bill would cost $849 billion over a decade and insure another 31 million Americans.

Karzai Vows to Stamp out Corruption in Afghanistan

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the eve of his inauguration to discuss corruption. Gwen Ifill reports.

U.S. Presidents in China

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

From the first U.S. presidential visit to China by Richard Nixon to President Barack Obama's current trip, each president has weighed foreign policy priorities when dealing with the communist nation. Historian Richard Norton Smith describes the balancing act U.S. presidents have played over the years.