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Iran Announces Plans to Increase Uranium EnrichmentMon, 08 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST - Iran told the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency Monday that it would begin enriching its stockpile of uranium to 20 percent purity for a medical reactor, renewing calls from U.S., Russian and French officials for a tougher approach and unified action against Tehran.
Opposition Candidate Appears to Eke Out Win in UkraineMon, 08 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST - With almost all of the votes tallied, opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych claimed a victory over Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko by a slim margin in Sunday\'s presidential runoff in Ukraine, although Tymoshenko refused to concede defeat by Monday evening local time.
Blueprint America: Motor City Faces Transportation CrossroadsMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:49:00 EST - Once a hub of innovation, Detroit\'s now stands as the symbol of an industry\'s struggle for progress. As much of the world looks to faster, cleaner and more modern transportation, the Blueprint America series on infrastructure examines the future of the Motor City and transportation in America.
Hope, Healing for New Orleans After Super BowlMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:40:00 EST - New Orleans is riding high on the momentum of Sunday\'s Super Bowl upset by the hometown Saints over the Indianapolis Colts. And for a city still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the championship signifies the spirit of survival in the Big Easy.
Saints Stun Colts for First Super Bowl WinMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:38:00 EST - The New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, offering hope for a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
\'Checklist Manifesto\' Author Pairs Simplicity With LifesavingMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EST - Could the straightforward checklists used by airline pilots also help save lives in the operating room? Dr. Atul Gawande\'s book, \"The Checklist Manifesto,\" examines how lists can reduce risk in the medical field and beyond.
In Haiti, Recovery Hinges on Fixing GovernmentMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:22:00 EST - Nearly a month after the earthquake in Haiti, the government in Port-au-Prince remains tattered. Ray Suarez takes a closer look at the state of Haiti\'s government and what it means for rebuilding efforts.
Aid Groups in Haiti Launch Massive Vaccination EffortMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:19:00 EST - With conditions on the ground ripe for a disease outbreak, aid groups in Haiti have launched a campaign to vaccinate more than 100,000 people against measles, diphtheria and tetanus. Emma Murphy of ITN reports.
News Wrap: Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania Dies at 77Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:13:00 EST - In other news Monday, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., died at the age of 77, and the nation\'s capital and much of the Mid-Atlantic remained snowbound in the wake of a weekend blizzard.
Obama Looks to Bipartisan Summit to Revive Health ReformMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST - From left to right, the national political scene was buzzing on Monday. Developments included President Obama\'s latest appeal for bipartisanship and Sarah Palin\'s latest turn on the national stage. Gwen Ifill talks to the Hotline\'s Amy Walter for insight.
Dispatch from Haiti: Baby Jenny\'s JourneyFri, 05 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST - Kathie Klarreich, a freelance writer, sent us the story of one child\'s rescue from the earthquake rubble in Haiti, her transfer to the United States for medical treatment, and her family\'s eager anticipation of her return.
Friday\'s Art NotesFri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:56 EST - A roundup of arts headlines.
Understanding Haiti\'s Catastrophe through a Poet\'s EyesFri, 05 Feb 2010 18:47:00 EST - Michele Voltaire Marcelin, an artist, poet, spoken word performer and teacher, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Since the earthquake struck that country last month, she has been struggling to make sense of the destruction.
Shields and Brooks Assess Power Shift in CongressFri, 05 Feb 2010 18:33:00 EST - Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top stories of the past week, including a new power dynamic in the Senate, and efforts to repeal the \"don\'t ask, don\'t tell\" policy.
Reagan Budget Chief Offers a \'Gunslinger\' Defense of Obama\'s Bank ReformsFri, 05 Feb 2010 18:25:00 EST - With President Obama pushing a bipartisan deal on reforming banking regulations, Paul Solman talks with David Stockman, former Reagan budget chief and Wall Street \"gunslinger,\" about the proposal to tax banks on their size and amount of risk.
Health Care Spending Continued Climb in 2009Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:18:00 EST - Health care spending grew to 17 percent of the U.S. economy last year. Betty Ann Bowser examines the impact of the figures amid questions on the future of a legislative reform push.
News Wrap: Toyota President Apologizes for RecallFri, 05 Feb 2010 18:13:00 EST - In other news Friday, Toyota\'s president Akio Toyoda apologized for the brake problems that triggered a worldwide recall, and at least 40 people are dead in Iraq from two bomb blasts targeting Shi-ite pilgrims.
Jobless Rate Drops, but Fuller Recovery Still Appears DistantFri, 05 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST - The economy shed 20,000 jobs in January, but there were new hopes of economic growth as the nation\'s unemployment rate ticked down to 9.7 percent. Jim Lehrer speaks with a pair of experts about the latest numbers, as well as prospects in the labor market.
What Is Needed to Spur Job Creation?Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST - With the unemployment level still hovering near double digits, the PBS NewsHour asked a handful of economists and small business owners for their thoughts on the one thing Washington should do to jumpstart job creation.
Bangkok Dispatch: Thailand\'s Political TransformationThu, 04 Feb 2010 17:30:00 EST - A NewsHour producer reports from Bangkok on the country\'s economic uncertainty, mainly due to Thailand\'s polarized and often chaotic politics.
Winter Forecast: Art to Blanket RegionThu, 04 Feb 2010 16:44:30 EST - When it comes to photography, a Wilson Bentley image can be described much like his favorite subject, the snowflake: Each is one of a kind. After all, the Vermont farmer was the first to ever photograph one.
Karl Case\'s (Poetic) Reflections on the Housing MarketThu, 04 Feb 2010 14:43:23 EST - Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on \"The Business Desk.\"
GlobalPost: Where Do Other Countries Stand on Gays in Military?Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST - Although the debate is a heated one in the United States, our partners at GlobalPost have found that gays serving in the military is not as big of an issue overseas.
Thursday\'s Art NotesThu, 04 Feb 2010 11:38:40 EST - A roundup of arts headlines.
Stand-up Economist Finds the Light Side of a \'Dismal Science\'Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:48:00 EST - Economics isn\'t exactly a side-splitting discipline, but at a recent economics convention in Atlanta, self-proclaimed \"stand-up economist\" Yoram Bauman showed it\'s possible to infuse the sober science with monetary mirth.
Haiti Looks to Rebuild Shattered GovernmentThu, 04 Feb 2010 18:36:00 EST - Haiti\'s leaders are turning toward rebuilding its shattered government as earthquake recovery continues. Ray Suarez reports.
Toyota Faces Federal Probe Over Prius Brakes Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:25:00 EST - The bad news continues for Toyota, as brake problems surface in the company\'s popular Prius model this week. The Transportation Department is considering an investigation, after receiving 124 complaints about the possible brake-power issues.
News Wrap: Stocks Plunge Ahead of January Jobs ReportThu, 04 Feb 2010 18:19:00 EST - In other news Thursday, stocks fell across the board on fears over the January unemployment report out Friday, and Senate Democrats announced plans to pass a jobs bill as early as next week.
As Senate Dynamic Shifts, a Test for Both PartiesThu, 04 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST - Senate Democrats are looking to newly-seated Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., to reach across the aisle now that their 60-vote majority is gone. Brown\'s upset election has cast a new light on legislative tactics like the filibuster, and what they mean for the agenda on Capitol Hill.
Reflections on the Housing MarketThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST - Economist Karl Case co-developed the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, today the most widely watched source of housing market prices in the U.S. Here, in a PBS NewsHour online exclusive, is his summation of the housing crisis -- in verse form.
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