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War Crimes Prosecutors Prepare to Try Former Serb Leader Karadzic
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 22, 2008
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The ex-leader of Bosnian Serbs, responsible for some of the worst atrocities of the region's war, has been transferred to U.N. custody. Former ambassador Richard Holbrooke and author Laura Silber discuss Radovan Karadzic's arrest.

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Adm. Mullen Details How Iraq War Affects Deployment in Afghanistan
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 22, 2008
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen discusses the success of the troop surge in Iraq and his opinion that troops would have to be withdrawn from Iraq before added to the conflict in Afghanistan in a significant way.

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Gitmo Trial Begins, but Questions Loom Over Detainee Legal Process
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 21, 2008
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After years of legal delays, the trial for Osama Bin Laden's former driver began Monday at Guantanamo, marking the first full-scale military tribunal at the base since it opened in 2001. Two legal experts examine the future of the detainee program.

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Obama's Trip Puts Focus on Candidates' Iraq, Afghan Plans
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 21, 2008
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Sen. Barack Obama is working on his foreign policy credentials by meeting with leaders in Iraq and Afghanistan this week. Policy advisers discuss how Obama and GOP Sen. John McCain are approaching the conflicts.

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Government Bailout of Mortgage Firms Could Set Risky Precedent
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 18, 2008
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As the nation's housing woes continue, the government announced a plan this week to shore up mortgage-giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Paul Solman weighs the role of government intervention and the possible ramifications of rewarding risky financial behaviors.

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Analysts Tackle U.S. Economy Woes, Obama's Overseas Trip
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 18, 2008
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Analysts David Brooks and Ruth Marcus take up the U.S. economy's shaky health and Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East and Europe, which has drawn both vast media coverage and controversy.

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Fannie Mae CEO Defends Mortgage Giant's Financial Stability
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 17, 2008
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Fannie Mae CEO Daniel Mudd discusses the stability of the mortgage-lending giant and government proposals to back Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to maintain confidence in U.S. markets.

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U.S. Doctors Create Network to Help Treat Pediatric AIDS in Malawi
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 17, 2008
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In Malawi, where some 83,000 children are infected with HIV, a new program brings U.S. doctors to the East African country and encourages African doctors to set up practices in their hometowns, instead of leaving for more prosperous countries.

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Hezbollah Trades Israeli Soldiers' Remains for Prisoners
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 16, 2008
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Two black coffins containing the remains of soldiers abducted by Hezbollah were returned to Israel in exchange for the release of five Lebanese prisoners. Analysts discuss the U.N. brokered deal.

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Obama Calls for U.S. Military to Renew Focus on Afghanistan
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 15, 2008
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In an interview with the NewsHour's Gwen Ifill, Sen. Barack Obama calls for the U.S. to dramatically scale down in military effort in Iraq and, instead, focus more forces on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.

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Government Bailouts, Poor Growth Fuel Concerns Over Banking Sector
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 15, 2008
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Troubling economic reports and bleak forecasts from the nation's economic policymakers have fueled new concerns over the health of the economy and the stability of the nation's banks. Banking experts offer insight.

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Newspaper Giant Fraught with Debt, Loss of Leadership
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 15, 2008
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As the Tribune Co. searches for ways to sustain readership, two of its newspapers, the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times, suffered heavy losses in leadership. A columnist and a professor discuss the latest blows to the company and changes in the media landscape.

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In Afghanistan, Spike in Troop Deaths Highlights Increasing Instability
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 14, 2008
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On Sunday, Taliban militants waged the deadliest assault on U.S. and NATO troops in three years, highlighting the challenge of the ongoing armed conflict. A New York Times Magazine reporter and a counter-insurgency expert measure the complexity of the conflict.

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Treasury, Fed Propose Larger Safety Net for Mortgage Giants
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 14, 2008
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Congress must soon decide on a U.S. Treasury-Federal Reserve measure to save mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from further crisis. An economics editor and House Financial Committee members weigh the options.

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Shields, Brooks Assess Struggles in the Economy, Campaign News
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 11, 2008
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With continued financial troubles in the headlines, the presidential hopefuls have made their plans to improve the economy central to their case to voters. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac panic and campaign trail developments.

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Worries of a Bailout of Mortgage Giants Hit Markets Hard
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 11, 2008
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The market value of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae slumped again Friday, but rebounded after officials downplayed the likelihood of government action. A reporter and analysts discuss the developments.

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Alaskan Village Copes With Real-life Impacts of Global Climate Change
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 10, 2008
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In Shishmaref, Alaska -- a 600-person village 20 miles south of the Arctic Circle -- residents are feeling the effects of climate change: earlier sea ice melts and increasing storm surges. Tom Bearden reports on how the villagers are coping.

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Zimbabwe's Election Turmoil Marked by Campaign of Violence
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 10, 2008
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Zimbabwe has been embroiled in a high-profile political crisis, which saw leader Robert Mugabe return to power amid reports of a violent crackdown. The Washington Post's Craig Timberg details his reporting on the story.

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Issue of Online Privacy Grows as Companies Track 'Digital Footprints'
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 09, 2008
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A Senate panel held a hearing Wednesday to investigate the growing issue of online privacy and what rights individuals should have to decide how their Web surfing history can be used by advertisers. Public policy advocates weigh the debate over online privacy.

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Iran's Missile Launch Provides Policy Test for Obama, McCain
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 09, 2008
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A day after Iran vowed to retaliate against Israel and U.S. interests if Tehran were attacked, the country test-fired nine missiles -- posing a policy test for the presidential hopefuls. Campaign advisers mull the issue.

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Obama, McCain Look West as Political Battlegrounds Shift
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 07, 2008
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Sen. Barack Obama hopes to win four Western states -- Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Montana -- in November, but Sen. John McCain is campaigning hard to hold on to the GOP strongholds. Pollsters offer insight.

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Doctors Recommend Cholesterol Tests, Drugs for Young Children
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 07, 2008
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended Monday that children with risk factors such as obesity and a family history of cardiac disease be screened for high cholesterol -- and said some should be treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs.

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Facing Potential Shortages, California Struggles With Water Rights
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 04, 2008
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For the first time since the early 1990s, California is facing a summer of potential water shortages amid low rainfall and water allocation rules. Spencer Michels reports on how the problem has unfolded and the struggles over water rights in the state.

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Ahead of G8 Summit, Leaders Urged to Turn Attention to Food Crisis
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 02, 2008
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Ahead of the Group of Eight summit in Japan next week, World Bank President Robert Zoellick is calling on world leaders to renew their focus on the global food crisis what efforts to address food shortages as commodities' values escalate.

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Colombia Stages Surprise Rescue of Betancourt, U.S. Hostages
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 02, 2008
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On Wednesday, Colombian troops rescued politician Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors held hostage for years by leftist rebels. Regional experts explain the circumstances of their release.

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New G.I. Bill Aims to Provide Expanded Educational Benefits to Military
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 01, 2008
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A new G.I. bill signed into law Monday doubles funding for education benefits available to military personnel who have served since Sept. 11, 2001, and allows transfer of benefits to a spouse or children. Analysts discuss the law and its meaning for veterans.

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African Union Leaders Urge Political Dialogue in Zimbabwe
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on July 01, 2008
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The African Union called on Zimbabwe Tuesday to create a government of national unity following last week's disputed runoff election that saw Robert Mugabe enter a sixth presidential term. Analysts examine the crisis.

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Candidates Fight to Disprove Smears, Set Record Straight to Voters
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on June 30, 2008
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This presidential campaign is different than previous years - it's the first in which campaigns are forced to confront nearly constant Web attacks and rumors from both amateurs and organized partisans. Media experts discuss the trend.

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U.S. Lacked Clear Plan for Postwar Iraq, Army Report Says
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on June 30, 2008
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The U.S. Army released a report Monday outlining the problems that kept it from being able to stabilize Iraq after the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003. Military experts discuss the report's findings.

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Court Rulings, Energy Policy Top the Week's Campaign News
from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS on June 27, 2008
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Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain sought to further shape their policy positions and the Supreme Court issued a week of weighty decisions. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the week's news.


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