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PBS NewsHour (TV News)

  • Genres: TV News
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Language: Polish
  • Networks: PBS
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In Ann Arbor, Michigan Finds Its 'Life Preserver'

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
Michigan is home to few bright economic spots these days -- with the exception of the college town of Ann Arbor. Ray Suarez reports.

Obama Offers Job Plan, But Deficit Pressures Rise

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
President Obama outlined a series of initiatives Tuesday aimed at spurring job growth through aid for small businesses, despite mounting pressures to reduce a record federal budget deficit. Judy Woodruff speaks with Nobel laureate Paul Krugman and former presidential economic adviser Bruce Bartlett for their takes on the plan.

War Weary British Seek An End in Afghanistan

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
Margaret Warner travels to the tiny English village of Wootton Bassett and finds growing unease about British involvement in Afghanistan.

Afghan Timetable, Troop Levels Spark Skepticism

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
Two top U.S. officials in Afghanistan told lawmakers Tuesday they support President Obama's revamped war plan, despite skepticism from some lawmakers. Republican Mike Pence of Indiana and Democrat James McGovern of Massachusetts describe their views to Jim Lehrer.

News Wrap: 200 Arrested in Iran Protests Crackdown

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
In other news, more than 200 people in Iran have been arrested in a broad crackdown against opposition protesters, and a death row inmate in Ohio was executed using a method never before used on a human.

Iraq's Recent Calm Shattered by Multiple Blasts

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
A series of five bombs rocked Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 127 people, and raising new questions about the ability of Iraqi forces to secure their country.

At The Met, Staging a Revival for Grand Opera

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
With opera attendance down some 34 percent over the last six years, New York's storied Metropolitan Opera is asking how it can help keep a cherished art form not only alive, but thriving.

EPA: Greenhouse Gases Pose Danger to Humans

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
In an interview with Gwen Ifill, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson explains the decision to declare greenhouse gases a danger to human health.

Diplomats in Copenhagen Seek Pact on Emissions

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
As an international climate summit kicked off in Copenhagen on Monday, the EPA took a step toward regulating greenhouse gases by declaring them a risk to human health. Kwame Holman reports.

Philadelphia Adjusts as Manufacturing Fades

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
In part one of the Patchwork Nation series examining communities across the U.S., Ray Suarez looks at Philadelphia's shift from a city of skilled blue-collar workers to one where just 1 in 20 workers makes things for a living.

Other News: Fresh Protests Erupt in Iranian Cities

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
In other news, thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with security forces in Iran, and in Somalia, hundreds of students also marched on the capital against the influence there of Islamic militants.

Mullen on Afghanistan: 'We Have Not Set a Withdrawal Date'

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
In an interview with Jim Lehrer, Chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen discusses President Obama's plan to send an additional 30,000 soldiers to Afghanistan and a timetable for U.S. withdrawal.

With Afghan Plan Under Fire, Pentagon Issues First Deployments

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
More than half of the 30,000 additional soldiers President Obama will send to Afghanistan received their deployment orders Monday, despite lingering questions over a planned drawdown beginning in 2011.

Cautious Collectors Still Deliver Strong Sales at Art Basel Miami

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
In a year when art prices have been all over the map, the five-day trade fair Art Basel Miami was another closely-watched event, being analyzed now for the greater financial implications for artists and collectors.

Afghanistan Rebuilding: Challenges Ahead

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
The need to fix Afghanistan's roads, schools and other facilities is just one part of the massive rebuilding effort that lies ahead. Mark Schneider, senior vice president at the International Crisis Group, describes the governmental and rule of law challenges that loom just as large.

Weekly Poem: 'TV, Evening News'

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
Marie Ponsot has published several books of poems, including most recently, "Springing" (2002) and "The Bird Catcher" (1998), which won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the 1999 Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize.

Another Chapter Begins for NewsHour

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
On the final night of the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, the anchor looks back at the show's 34-year history and ahead to the new PBS NewsHour.

Shields, Brooks Take on Afghan Plan, 'Populist Uprising' Over Economy

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the implications of the latest unemployment figures and President Obama's decision to commit more troops to Afghanistan.

Clinton: Many Pakistanis Have 'Reflex of Skepticism' over U.S. Efforts

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to Margaret Warner about the surge in Afghanistan, NATO's help with the war and securing a withdrawal date for U.S. forces.

Other News: General Motors Announces Indian Venture

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
In other news, General Motors and its main Chinese partner have announced a new venture in India, and Indian rebels were dealt a major blow as the top insurgent commanders have been taken into custody by authorities.

Job Loss Slows in Nov., Signaling Some Recovery

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
Employers cut the fewest number of jobs in November since the recession started in 2007. Judy Woodruff talks to experts about the unexpected good news and what this could mean for the country's economic future.

States Seek Stimulus Funds Tied to Education Reform

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Special correspondent for education John Merrow looks at states that will apply for their share of federal stimulus money tied to education reform.

In Afghanistan Plan, Exit Strategy Remains a Sticking Point

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Jim Lehrer speaks with former Army and CIA officers with experience in Afghanistan to get their take on President Obama's new plan to increase and eventually decrease the number of U.S. troops there.

Other News: Bernanke Defends Tenure as Fed Chief

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
In other news, Ben Bernanke defended his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman before Congress on Thursday, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested using money left over from the Wall Street bailout to create more jobs.

Top Obama Advisers Face Questioning Over War Strategy

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Top White House advisers appeared before congressional committees Thursday to answer tough questions about President Obama's Afghanistan strategy. Ray Suarez reports.

Other News: Iraqi Election Postponed One Month

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
In other news, the United Nations reported that Iraq will delay its national elections by one more month, and China, India, Brazil and South Africa refused to cut carbon emissions by 2050.

Afghan War Timeline Remains Point of Contention for Many

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Editorial page writers from around the country throw in their opinions and reactions to President Obama's Afghanistan strategy unveiled Tuesday night.

Americans Speak Out on New Afghanistan Strategy

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Americans throughout the country expressed both approval and concerns regarding President Obama's new Afghanistan strategy. Spencer Michels reports.

Gates: Afghans Need to Accelerate Stabilization Efforts

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Defense Secretary Robert Gates talks to Jim Lehrer about President Obama's decision to deploy 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan after the new year.

Division on Capitol Hill Over Obama War Strategy

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Gwen Ifill gets reactions to President Obama's Afghanistan strategy from lawmakers on Capitol Hill who remain divided over the president's announcement.

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