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Pbs: The War: At Home
From the extensive PBS site accompanying Ken Burns' The War, read about America at home during World War II. Read about war mobilization, censorship, how families dealt with the war, and the abrogation of civil rights as Japanese...
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Pbs News Hour: New Measures May Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
View a video regarding the foreclosure and mortgage crisis and read further about other economic struggles facing the United States in 2008. October 27, 2008.
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Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction
In a February, 2006, report, NewsHour presents a discussion of George W. Bush's energy policy, rising gas prices, alternative energy sources, etc. Transcript, audio and video of report are available.
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Pbs News Hour: Alito Appearance Marks Shift in Court
An interesting discussion on Justice Samuel Alito's first day and what his presence on the Supreme Court will mean. Transcript, audio, video, and a link to analysis of the arguments he heard on his first day are included.
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Pbs News Hour: Assessing the Alito Nomination
Transcript, audio, and video of an October, 2005 report discussing previous rulings and stances taken by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
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Pbs News Hour: John Roberts' First Day
A very telling report of Chief Justice John Roberts' first day in the Supreme Court. Transcript, audio, and video are available of this interesting report.
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Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice
From September, 2005, audio, video, and a transcript of a report on the confirmation of John Roberts. This is also linked to NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation."
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Pbs News Hour: Transfer of Power in Iraq
PBS' take on the transfer of power in Iraq on June 28th, 2004. You will be able to watch the segment, listen to the segment, and read the transcript of this historic event and hear from many of the key figures.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Newsmaker: Fema's Mike Brown
The director of FEMA, Mike Brown, who is in charge of the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief effort, discusses the conditions of the areas hit, the evacuation effort, and the government's response. Audio, video, and a transcript of this...
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Pbs Online News Hour: Rebuilding Lives in Houston
Houston, Texas, was one of the places that thousands of evacuees from New Orleans fled to during Hurricane Katrina. This report delves into their lives, the search for missing family members, and the road to recovery. Audio, video, and a...
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Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Colleges Reopen
NewsHour documents the reopening of many of the colleges and universities of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina and many of the obstacles that they have, and will have to, overcome. Audio, video, and a transcript of the report is from...
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Pbs Online News Hour: Investigating Broken Levees
In this October, 2005, report, NewsHour focuses on the investigation into the levees of New Orleans that failed during Hurricane Katrina. Possible causes of failure are discussed. Audio, video, and a transcript of this report are available.
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Pbs: Archives of the West: Songs of the Plains a Selection of Cowboy Folk Songs
Explore the lyrics of five cowboy songs from 1860's and 1870's.
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Pbs News Hour: Interview With Tom Stoppard
This is a transcript of an interview with Stoppard that was done on "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." Stoppard talks about his writing process and creativity.
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Pbs News Hour: Sculptures of Ancient Cambodia
This is a transcipt of an exploration of "The Sculptures of Ancient Cambodia". The curator of the exhibit, Helen Ibbitson Jessup, is interviewed by, Helen Farnsworth (from PBS).
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Pbs Online News Hour: Rice on Iraq, War and Politics
Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.
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Nova Online: Secrets of Making Money
Read about the history of money, how a $100 bill is designed, and find out about the efforts of the Department of the Treasury and Secret Service strive to stay one step ahead of counterfeiters. Check out a counterfeit bill to see what...
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Pbs Online News Hour: Mr. Bush in Mexico (02/16/01)
A discussion on President George W. Bush's meeting with then Mexican President Vicente Fox, as they talked about drug issues, immigration, and other topics.
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Pbs News Hour: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Victory in Iran's Presidential Elections
Jim Lehrer provides a detailed account of the 2005 Presidential Elections in Iran, focusing on the rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - his campaign promises and his plans for the country. In addition, Lehrer examines how Ahmadinejad's win will...
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Pbs News Hour: Exit Interview: Janet Reno
Interview between Jim Lehrer and Janet Reno on her beliefs and thoughts on the Waco Branch Davidian incident of 1993.
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Pbs Wide Angle: A Woman Among Warloards
PBS provides a video of Joya Malaly, a woman running for the parliament in Afghanistan in the first parliamentary election in more than 30 years. It shows the tremendous struggle and danger she endures running for election as a woman but...
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Pbs Wide Angle: Turkey's Tigers
PBS presents a video documentary of Turkish businessmen maintaining a balance of democracy and Islam. Includes links to related videos and sites.
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Wide Angle: Interactive Map: Middle East
An interactive map that shows the countries of the Middle East in 2003. Gives information such as population, government, and history about each country.
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Wide Angle: Suicide Bombers
Interviews, essays, and timelines deaing with suicide bombers. Features an interactive map that provides information on terrorist attacks around the world between 1994 and 2004. Click on a country and it will give information about what...