Some might argue that the global financial crisis started in New York. But whether the heart of the problem is on Main Street or on Wall Street, it is clear …
A ’signature series’ on international perceptions of the US. From Kenya to Argentina, from Egypt to India, world citizens speak out about US foreign policy, culture and infrastructure. Watch segments now.
Charlie Rose sits down with The Onion’s Editor-In-Chief Joe Randazzo, Will Graham (Executive Producer/ Director) and Carol Kolb (Head Writer) of the Onion News Network, to talk about politics and comedy this election season.
Last week, NewsHour aired five special reports on the state of infrastructure in America. You can now watch them online:
* The Price of Decay: Bridges in PA
* Return to Sender: America’s Clogged Ports
* Nowhere to Grow: Buckeye, AZ stresses the system
* Flying Blind: America’s airports in need
* Solutions: Update on Boston’s Big Dig
* Bombing Spree Through Northeast India
* New hope in the fight against cancer
* Series: “How they see us” — Czech Republic
* Behind the wheel in Tehran, women taxi drivers
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* 20,000 soldiers needed in Afghanistan
* Congo refugees threatened by conflict
* How the world perceives the upcoming election
* Series: “How they see us” — Argentina
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R & E and the UN Foundation released a new survey about religion and America’s role in the world. They found that nearly 80 percent of Americans agree that sometimes US involvement in world affairs causes more harm than good. Watch. (Originally aired: 10/24/08).
PBS and Youtube are encouraging voters, especially if they’re in unusual circumstances or contested districts, to video their voting process on or before Election Day and submit it to Youtube. A few videos will be selected to air on NewsHour. See site for more details.
* U.S. considers talks with the Taliban
* More countries on the edge of financial collapse
* Series: “How they see us” — East Africa
* Australian Nobel Scientists plead for climate change
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