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Last updated: Saturday, February 09 2013 10:25 AM
What is Your State of the Union in 2013?
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:12 AM
PBS NewsHour follows up with some of our favorite stories from the past yearand we ask them what they see in the year to come.
Shields and Brooks on Bush Family Email Hacking, Super Bowl Results
Friday, February 08 2013 10:41 PM
For our regular examination of the politics of sport and the sport of politics with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks, we tackle the revelation that members of the Bush Family had their email hacked.
White House Report: Maneuvers Ahead of Sequester Deadline
Friday, February 08 2013 10:39 PM
The next set of automatic budget cuts in the ongoing fiscal tug-of-war between the White House and Congressional Republicans -- the so-called sequester -- will take effect March 1 unless another deal to avert the sudden, steep reductions in government spending is reached.
Dave Barry's Mix of Over the Top Humor, Seriousness Reflects 'Insanity' of Miami
Friday, February 08 2013 09:46 PM
Humorist and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dave Barry joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss his new novel, "Insane City," where pre-wedding antics meets sober topics like immigration. Barry describes his writing process, his affinity for P.G. Wodehouse and why his home city of Miami is a target-rich environment.
Shields and Brooks on DOJ Drone Memo, Brennan Hearing, Syria Strategy
Friday, February 08 2013 09:34 PM
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about the week's political news, including CIA director nominee John Brennan's confirmation hearing, the leaking of a Justice Department memo justifying targeted killing and the Syria strategy split within the Obama administration.
New Discoveries From NASA's 'Curiosity' Rover's Mission to Mars
Friday, February 08 2013 09:24 PM
Spencer Michels has the story of NASA's newest rover vehicle, aptly named "Curiosity," and its mission to Mars. Curiosity has made some new discoveries, begging the age-old question, does life exist on the red planet?
White House, Cabinet Split on What to Do About Civil War in Syria
Friday, February 08 2013 09:14 PM
Should the U.S. arm Syrian rebels? Ray Suarez examines a growing rift between the White House and members of the president's Cabinet over what should be done about the Syrian conflict with Andrew Tabler of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Vali Nasr of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
News Wrap: British Food Safety Office Orders Testing After Horse Meat Revelation
Friday, February 08 2013 09:09 PM
In other news Friday, the British government has ordered that products be tested after a major European food supplier found horse meat had been marketed as a beef ingredient. Also, police in California and Nevada continued their manhunt for Christopher Dorner, an ex-Los Angeles cop who has been on a deadly killing spree.
Record-Breaking Blizzard Set to Blanket Northeastern States
Friday, February 08 2013 09:02 PM
Parts of the Northeast and New England prepared to be blanketed by a potentially record-breaking blizzard. The storm, commonly referred to as "Nemo," may cover some areas with three feet of snow. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Bernie Rayno of AccuWeather about how the storm formed and if it will hit areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Nor'easter Blizzard Hits New England
Friday, February 08 2013 07:14 PM
The February nor'easter storm hits New England Friday and will pelt the region with heeps of snow, from to more than two feet in some areas. As Northeast residents clear on the shelves of grocery stores for supplies before public transit closes down and roads become unsafe for driving.
Earliest Placental Mammal Described in Breathtaking Detail
Friday, February 08 2013 06:45 PM
A new study seems to resolve the mystery of whether placental mammals evolved before or after a massive asteroid plowed into the Earth 65 million years ago, wiping about 70 percent of all species. Emerging after the dinosaurs died out, a tiny, scrambling, chipmunk-like creature is the common ancestor to all placental mammals.
Defense Secretary Panetta's Tenure Spanned Social Changes, World Strife
Friday, February 08 2013 04:40 PM
Leon Panetta, who became defense secretary in 2011, implemented major policy shifts on gays serving in the military and women in combat roles, in addition to dealing with Afghanistan, China and Israel.
Panetta's Tenure as Secretary of Defense
Friday, February 08 2013 04:30 PM
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta oversaw changes in policy on women in combat and gays in the military. He traveled to Europe, Asia and the battlefield of Afghanistan, among other places. See some highlights of his tenure here.
With Unfinished Business, NASA Plans More Missions to Mars
Friday, February 08 2013 04:26 PM
The Mars "Curiosity" rover's mission to the red planet has been hailed as a success, so why does NASA want to keep going back to the same place again and again? Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory explain.
Winter Storm 'Nemo' to Bring Record Levels of Snow (and Disney References)
Friday, February 08 2013 03:49 PM
The latest storm to hit the Northeast has been dubbed "Nemo." News of the blizzard has set off another sort of "storm" on social media mixing references to snow and the Disney movie "Finding Nemo."
On the PBS NewsHour Tonight
Friday, February 08 2013 03:24 PM
On Friday's NewsHour: the major developments of the day, plus context and analysis. Listen here for your preview.
We Shouldn't Give a Cent About the American Penny
Friday, February 08 2013 02:38 PM
Paul Solman answers questions from Next Avenue readers about what the U.S. Mint can learn from Canada about the penny and why Germany is pulling their gold from the New York Fed.
Conversation: Dave Barry, Author 'Insane City'
Friday, February 08 2013 02:32 PM
A bachelor party that doesn't quite go as planned, followed by a wedding that's interrupted by the arrival of a boat of Haitian refugees. Throw in a large python snake, some Russian gangsters and the city of Miami -- or at least Dave Barry's version of it -- and you get his new novel, "Insane City."
The Daily Frame
Friday, February 08 2013 12:25 PM
Christie's auction house employees hold Francis Bacon's "Man in Blue VI" ahead of an art sale next week in London.
Brennan Welcomes 'Discussion' About Drones, Defends Policy on Strikes
Friday, February 08 2013 12:02 PM
As President Obama's choice to be the next director of the CIA, John Brennan faced tough questions Thursday at his confirmation hearing from members of the Senate Intelligence Committee frustrated with the administration's approach to fighting terrorism.
Known for Single Act of Defiance, Rosa Parks Trained for Life Full of Activism
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:44 PM
What do you really know about the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks? Gwen Ifill talks with biographer Jeanne Theoharis, whose book "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks" offers a complex portrait of the woman best known for refusing to give up her seat on an Alabama bus in 1955.
New Documents Show Catholic Leaders in Los Angeles Protected Abusive Priests
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:34 PM
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles was forced to release 12,000 pages of documents showing that dozens of priests were accused of molesting children over several decades. Ray Suarez examines this new revelation about the church's handling of abuse claims with Ray Boucher, lead attorney representing the victims.
A Look at Senate Appointees as Cowan Joins Their Ranks
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:29 PM
Appointments to the Senate only began after 1913, when the 17th Amendment gave U.S. citizens the power to elect senators, giving governors the ability to appoint a replacement for a senator if they were to die, resign or be expelled from office. And several senate appointees of the 20th century rose to the highest ranks.
To Lower Dropout Rates, Finding Potential Where Support Systems Are Lacking
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:27 PM
Nonprofit educational organization OneGoal has partnered with Chicago public schools to push kids at risk of dropping out of high school to persist and attend college. Ash-har Quraishi of WTTW Chicago reports for our American Graduate project on a special curriculum that hones leadership skills these kids often already have.
No Signs of 'Existential Angst' From Khamenei Despite Unprecedented Sanctions
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:22 PM
The current U.S. national security Cabinet may be the most pro-Iran engagement of any since the 1979 revolution. Meanwhile, Iran faces unprecedented sanctions on oil revenue. Jeffrey Brown gets analysis from Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the diplomatic standstill.
Despite Signs of Interest, Iran Rules Out U.S. Nuclear Talks After New Sanctions
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:20 PM
Relations with Iran continue to be strained as that country shows no signs of halting its nuclear program. Vice President Biden and the Iranian foreign minister both said publicly they favored direct talks -- a possibility firmly dismissed after a new set of sanctions. Jeffrey Brown explores the implications for both countries.
California Shooter May Have Named Victims in Online List
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:15 PM
Ray Suarez talks with Frank Stoltze of Southern California Public Radio about the manhunt for Christopher Dorner, a former police officer believed to be on a deadly shooting spree. Dorner is thought to have killed the daughter of a police officer and her boyfriend and may be stalking people he named in an online manifesto.
Former Police Officer on Deadly Shooting Rampage Prompts Multistate Manhunt
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:14 PM
Police are conducting statewide manhunts in California, Arizona and Nevada in search of former police officer Christopher Dorner. Dorner, who has been on a deadly shooting rampage targeting cops, was fired from the Los Angeles Police Department in 2009. Ray Suarez reports.
News Wrap: Leon Panetta Testifies on U.S. Military's Response to Benghazi Attack
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:09 PM
In other news Thursday, outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta defended the military's response to the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Beghanzi. Also, a Bangladeshi man pled guilty to plotting to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City.
Brennan Defends Drone, Intelligence Policies at CIA Confirmation Hearing
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:02 PM
John Brennan, President Obama's nominee to head the CIA, faced tough questioning during his first confirmation hearing, defending his positions on intelligence policy and drone warfare. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman recaps the hearing and explores why Brennan withdrew his nomination for the same post in 2008.