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NewsHour with Jim Lehrer onlineda@newshour.org http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/pakistan/2007/ Journalists, artists and judicial activists have found new freedoms in Pakistan, but clashes have also arisen between social activists and the government. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on cultural tensions there. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:32:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/05/20070905_pakistan28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Journalists, artists and judicial activists have found new freedoms in Pakistan, but clashes have also arisen between social activists and the government. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on cultural tensions there. 11:08 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/white_house/july-dec07/bolten_09-05.html President Bush's chief of staff Joshua Bolten talks about the impact of high-level vacancies in the administration as well as the president's view on recent developments in the Iraq war. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:17:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/05/20070905_staff28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer President Bush's chief of staff Joshua Bolten talks about the impact of high-level vacancies in the administration as well as the president's view on recent developments in the Iraq war. 16:14 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/terrorism/july-dec07/germany_09-05.html German officials on Wednesday arrested three men accused of plotting to bomb American facilities in Germany. A reporter in Berlin provides further details on the incident. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:10:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/05/20070905_plot28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer German officials on Wednesday arrested three men accused of plotting to bomb American facilities in Germany. A reporter in Berlin provides further details on the incident. 06:48 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/ In the first of the Online NewsHour's Insider Forums, Jeffrey Brown uses viewer questions to interview Robert MacNeil, former co-anchor and executive editor of the NewsHour and now chairman of the MacDowell Colony, about the inner workings of the artist colony. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:14:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/31/20070831_macneil_forum28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer In the first of the Online NewsHour's Insider Forums, Jeffrey Brown uses viewer questions to interview Robert MacNeil, former co-anchor and executive editor of the NewsHour and now chairman of the MacDowell Colony, about the inner workings of the artist colony. 29:11 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec07/dna_09-04.html Researchers have made new discoveries about genetic complexity by decoding one man's DNA. Geneticist Craig Venter, whose DNA was decoded, talks about the significance of the findings. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:41:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/04/20070904_venter28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Researchers have made new discoveries about genetic complexity by decoding one man's DNA. Geneticist Craig Venter, whose DNA was decoded, talks about the significance of the findings. 09:17 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/july-dec07/pakistan_09-04.html Two suicide bombers killed at least 25 people in Pakistan Tuesday. Margaret Warner reports from Islamabad on the suspected extremist element in the country in the midst of its political uncertainty. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:26:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/04/20070904_pakistan28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Two suicide bombers killed at least 25 people in Pakistan Tuesday. Margaret Warner reports from Islamabad on the suspected extremist element in the country in the midst of its political uncertainty. 15:02 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/middle_east/iraq/ Congress returned from its August recess to a series of reports assessing progress in Iraq, including one that found the Iraqi government is having trouble meeting most U.S.-set benchmarks. Four House members who spent time in Iraq discuss the situation. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:05:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/04/20070904_iraq28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Congress returned from its August recess to a series of reports assessing progress in Iraq, including one that found the Iraqi government is having trouble meeting most U.S.-set benchmarks. Four House members who spent time in Iraq discuss the situation. 22:48 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/generation-next/index.html As a follow-up to January's documentary on the challenges facing young Americans, Judy Woodruff and the team have put together another hour of reporting, set to air on most PBS stations Wednesday night. "Generation Next 2.0" profiles seven young adults. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:55:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/05/20070905_gennext28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer As a follow-up to January's documentary on the challenges facing young Americans, Judy Woodruff and the team have put together another hour of reporting, set to air on most PBS stations Wednesday night. "Generation Next 2.0" profiles seven young adults. 02:27 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/pakistan/2007/ Pakistani officials said government power-sharing talks would resume between President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto once opponents within the ruling party got on board. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the political turmoil. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:23:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/03/20070903_pakistan28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Pakistani officials said government power-sharing talks would resume between President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto once opponents within the ruling party got on board. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the political turmoil. 18:29 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/middle_east/iraq/ The last British troops left the Iraqi city of Basra over the weekend, putting the southern city in Iraqi hands. Independent Television News reports on Britain's withdrawal and what it may mean for fighting in the region. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:18:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/03/20070903_basra28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer The last British troops left the Iraqi city of Basra over the weekend, putting the southern city in Iraqi hands. Independent Television News reports on Britain's withdrawal and what it may mean for fighting in the region. 05:09 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/july-dec07/iraq_09-03.html In an unannounced trip to Iraq, President Bush said U.S. troops could start to leave the country if security continues to improve as it has in the Anbar Province. A military correspondent talks about the president's meetings with Iraqi leaders and an upcoming report to Congress. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:06:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/09/03/20070903_iraq28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer In an unannounced trip to Iraq, President Bush said U.S. troops could start to leave the country if security continues to improve as it has in the Anbar Province. A military correspondent talks about the president's meetings with Iraqi leaders and an upcoming report to Congress. 12:36 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/july-dec07/stress_08-31.html Soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan often face daily attacks and are under constant alert. Two counselors who work with traumatized soldiers talk about their coping mechanisms. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:36:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/31/20070831_stress28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan often face daily attacks and are under constant alert. Two counselors who work with traumatized soldiers talk about their coping mechanisms. 14:54 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec07/credit_08-31.html President Bush announced a series of measures Friday intended to help ease the credit crunch caused by mortgage defaults, while Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he would monitor the situation. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:09:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/31/20070831_lending28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer President Bush announced a series of measures Friday intended to help ease the credit crunch caused by mortgage defaults, while Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he would monitor the situation. 15:48 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/july-dec07/pakistan_note_08-31.html As Margaret Warner and producer Simon Marks sat in a traffic jam on their way from Lahore to Islamabad, they discuss the challenges rural Pakistanis face, from unreliable roadways to "ghost teachers." Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:20:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/31/20070831_pakistan_31note28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer As Margaret Warner and producer Simon Marks sat in a traffic jam on their way from Lahore to Islamabad, they discuss the challenges rural Pakistanis face, from unreliable roadways to "ghost teachers." 06:31 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/local/gulfcoast/ Doctors, business owners and other young professionals have moved into New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, attracted by the concept of starting anew. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden presents the final report in a series on Katrina's two-year anniversary. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:46:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/30/20070830_no28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Doctors, business owners and other young professionals have moved into New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, attracted by the concept of starting anew. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden presents the final report in a series on Katrina's two-year anniversary. 06:22 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec07/subprime_08-30.html The volatility of the financial markets this summer has stemmed from weaknesses within the mortgage industry and other risky loan operations. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains what is behind the subprime market and how it has impacted the financial world. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:36:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/30/20070830_rates28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer The volatility of the financial markets this summer has stemmed from weaknesses within the mortgage industry and other risky loan operations. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains what is behind the subprime market and how it has impacted the financial world. 10:59 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/pakistan/2007/index.html The government of Pakistan said Thursday that President Pervez Musharraf has not decided to step down as army chief, contradicting former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the developments. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:30:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/30/20070830_pakistan28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer The government of Pakistan said Thursday that President Pervez Musharraf has not decided to step down as army chief, contradicting former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the developments. 06:01 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec07/vatech_08-30.html An investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings criticized the university for failing to respond to the behavior of Seung-Hui Cho and for communication problems. Panel member Tom Ridge discusses the findings. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:07:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/30/20070830_vt128.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer An investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings criticized the university for failing to respond to the behavior of Seung-Hui Cho and for communication problems. Panel member Tom Ridge discusses the findings. 14:31 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/july-dec07/taliban_08-29.html The Taliban released 12 South Korean hostages in Afghanistan on Wednesday, and another seven are to be freed Thursday. A political scientist and a former CIA official discuss the challenges of negotiating with the Taliban. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:39:00 GMT http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/08/29/20070829_afghan28.mp3 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer The Taliban released 12 South Korean hostages in Afghanistan on Wednesday, and another seven are to be freed Thursday. A political scientist and a former CIA official discuss the challenges of negotiating with the Taliban. 12:39