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Weekly Poem: 'Mount Kearsarge'
Donald Hall is considered one of the major American poets of his generation. He has published 15 books of poetry, beginning with "Exiles ... tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
2 days ago from PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
Taliban 'Protection Money': Supply Line Strategy or Stability Underminer?
When President Obama announced he was sending more troops to Afghanistan, he said he wanted them there as quickly as possible. The ... tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
1 week ago from Stories of the Week | PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
Keynes vs. Hayek: Late Economists' Hip-Hop Legacy
As part of his continuing series Making Sense of financial news, Paul Solman has a unique look at the legacy of economist John Maynard ... tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
7 days ago from Stories of the Week | PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
Leaders Reach Climate Accord, but Skepticism Remains
Leaders from the U.S., China, India and South Africa have reached a "meaningful agreement" on combating global warming at the international ... tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
5 days ago from Stories of the Week | PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
Reversal of Amnesty Law Roils Pakistani Politics
A day after Pakistan's Supreme Court overturned an amnesty law for thousands of politicians, including President Asif Ali Zardari, ... tags: Analysis Bush Business Campaign Capitol Congress Current_Events
6 days ago from PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
U.S. Looks to Revive Climate Talks With $100B Yearly Pledge
The U.S. took an aggressive stance on climate change Thursday at the Copenhagen summit, promising to help raise $100 billion a year for ... tags: Analysis Bush Business Campaign Capitol Congress Current_Events
6 days ago from PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
Other News: Mullen Visits Front Lines in Afghanistan
In other news, Adm. Mike Mullen traveled to the front lines in Afghanistan on Thursday to urge tribal leaders to clean up corruption within ... tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
6 days ago from PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
Axelrod 'Confident' on Health Reform Prospects in Senate
President Obama is facing major challenges in the next 48 hours, including opposition to climate change and health care reform legislation. ... tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
6 days ago from PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
In India, Battling Global Warming One Stove at a Time
Special correspondent Fred De Sam Lazaro looks at reducing black carbon emissions in North India, where the simple act of cooking can be ... tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
6 days ago from PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
In Arizona, Schools Fighting Back Against Recession
In Arizona, public schools are buckling under the weight of a weak economy. John Merrow examines how two schools are handling the crisis. tags: News NewsHour Daily Iraq Politics Congress President
6 days ago from PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS