Author: Jim Lehrer
Publisher: PBS
Running Time: 8 Min.
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Stories of the Week: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer - PBS Podcast
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Highlights from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer offers the most interesting interviews, reports and discussions from the past week. Updated each Friday.
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Cancer Screening Debate Reveals Risks, Benefits of Testing
Author: Online NewsHour
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
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.
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Senate Gears Up for Showdown Over Health Reform Bill
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
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.
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Obama Asia Trip Yields Mixed Results
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
President Obama wrapped up a 10-day tour of Asia on Thursday, producing little by way of short-term gains, but establishing relationships with Asian leaders for dealings down the road, observers say.
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Holder: 9/11 Trials Will Weigh 'Crime of the Century'
Author: Online NewsHour
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
In an interview with Jim Lehrer, Attorney General Eric Holder discusses the decision to prosecute the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees in civilian federal court in New York, calling the stakes "enormous."
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Competing Philosophies Emerge in Review of Afghan Strategy
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
President Obama has ordered his top advisers to revise the Afghan war options they presented him. That word came after the top U.S. diplomat in Afghanistan warned against sending large new numbers of troops. Judy Woodruff talks to a reporter for more.
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Fed's Regulatory Powers Challenged Under Senate Plan
Author: Online NewsHour
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
More than a year after the economic crisis hit, legislators continue to work on how to reform financial regulation and stave off a future crisis. The latest proposal comes from Sen. Chris Dodd of the Senate finance committee. Financial experts review the plan.
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Suspect's 'Radical' Views Examined in Fort Hood Investigation
Author: Online NewsHour
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Gwen Ifill speaks with two reporters about the ongoing investigation into last week's attack at Fort Hood, including new revelations that the alleged shooter had ties to a radical cleric in Yemen known for his anti-American teachings.
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Fort Hood Army Base Reeling From Attack
Author: Online NewsHour
Fri, Nov 06, 2009
Kwame Holman reports from Fort Hood Army Base in Texas, which is reeling in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that killed 13 people.
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A Search for Answers Following Fort Hood Attack
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
At least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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GOP Touts Different Sort of 'Change' in Va., N.J. Wins
Author: Online NewsHour
Wed, Nov 04, 2009
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.
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Afghanistan's Next Steps Unclear After Runoff Cancelation
Author: Online NewsHour
Mon, Nov 02, 2009
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won another term in office after his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, unexpectedly dropped out of the runoff election. Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan.
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Clinton: Pakistan 'Making Progress' Against Extremists
Author: Online NewsHour
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
In a Friday interview with Margaret Warner in Islamabad, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed the goals of her Pakistan trip, how she is encouraged by the country's battle against extremists and the administration's upcoming decision on an Afghan strategy.
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Ex-State Department Official Explains Exit Over Afghan War Strategy
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Matthew Hoh, the first U.S. official known to resign in protest to America's presence in Afghanistan, discusses his objections to the war.
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Deadly Car Bombing Clouds Clinton's Visit to Pakistan
Author: Online NewsHour
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Pakistan for meetings with top diplomats, a car bombing in Peshawar struck a crowded market, killing at least 101 people and injuring scores more. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the attack and its impact on Clinton's visit.
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Renewed Public Option Push in Senate Tests Democratic Unity
Author: Online NewsHour
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
The push by the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include a public option into a health care reform bill drew sharply different reactions on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, with liberals voicing support, moderates airing concerns, and Republicans promising a filibuster.
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Kerry: Afghan Troop Push Goes 'Too Far, Too Fast'
Author: Online NewsHour
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Margaret Warner speaks with Sen. John Kerry about his recent trip to Afghanistan to persuade President Hamid Karzai to accept a runoff election.
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CDC: H1N1 Vaccine Efforts Not Meeting Goals
Author: Online NewsHour
Fri, Oct 23, 2009
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that the H1N1 flu's effects have already matched those of the seasonal flu. Ray Suarez reports.
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Feinberg Hopes More Companies Adopt Executive Pay Rules
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
The Federal Reserve curbed pay packages for executives of companies that received bailout money in an effort to discourage risky business practices. Jeffrey Brown speaks with executive pay czar Kenneth Feinberg.
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Barofsky: TARP Program Fueled Public Distrust
Author: Online NewsHour
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
The biggest cost of the TARP program might be the public's distrust of the government, according to inspector general Neil Barofsky. Ray Suarez reports.
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In Afghanistan, Runoff Election Could Strengthen Democracy
Author: Online NewsHour
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Afghan President Hamid Karzai bowed to pressure Tuesday and agreed to a runoff election on Nov. 7. The move came as the Obama administration debates the future of U.S. strategy. Gwen Ifill talks to experts for insight.
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In Afghanistan, Disputed Ballots Point Toward Runoff
Author: Online NewsHour
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
After months of speculation, investigators confirmed on Monday that the Afghan election was rife with fraud. Margaret Warner reports.
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Shields and Gerson Survey Health Care Outlook, Economy
Author: Online NewsHour
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Columnists Mark Shields and Michael Gerson sort through the top news of the past week, including a key vote on health care in the Senate Finance Committee, bank earning reports and conflicting data about the health of the economy.
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Obama Visits New Orleans to Gauge Recovery
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Oct 15, 2009
President Obama flew to New Orleans on Thursday to assess the city's recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Margaret Warner reports.
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Dow Closes Above 10,000 for First Time in a Year
Author: Online NewsHour
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
The Dow Jones industrial average closed Wednesday above 10,000 for the first time since Oct. 3, 2008. Ray Suarez speaks with a Washington Post reporter about the significance.
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Emanuel: Cost, Competition Central to Health Reform
Author: Online NewsHour
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
In an interview, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel discusses the Senate Finance Committee's passage of a health reform bill, the future for the public option and more.
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Militant Attacks Renew Questions on Pakistan's Security
Author: Online NewsHour
Mon, Oct 12, 2009
Violence continued in Pakistan on Monday as militants detonated a car bomb in a crowded market in the northwest of the country. Gwen Ifill talks to a reporter in Islamabad about the renewed attacks.
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Brooks, Marcus Discuss Potential Peace Prize Backfire, Rangel Controversy
Author: Online NewsHour
Fri, Oct 09, 2009
Columnists David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discuss the week's news, including the potential pitfalls in President Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Health Reform Vote Set for Senate Finance Committee
Author: Online NewsHour
Thu, Oct 08, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee will vote next week on revamping the nation's health care system. Kwame Holman reports.
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Pakistan's Role in Fighting Terror Under Review
Author: Online NewsHour
Wed, Oct 07, 2009
Pakistan affirmed its resolve to continue fighting al-Qaida and also providing enforcements for U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Judy Woodruff reports.
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Obama Brings Congress Into Afghan Strategy Review
Author: Online NewsHour
Tue, Oct 06, 2009
Reporters offer insight into President Obama's meeting with lawmakers Tuesday to discuss a strategy shift in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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