Shields and Brooks Look at Detention Policy, Election Race

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:10:00 EST
Lawmakers lashed out over secret memos on interrogation tactics, and presidential hopefuls reported fund raising figures this week. NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss these issues and other political news of the week.

Huckabee Gives His Take on Conservatism, Faith and Iraq

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:34:00 EST
As part of an ongoing series of in-depth interviews with presidential candidates, former Arkansas Republican Gov. Mike Huckabee explains his approach to Iraq, immigration, the importance of faith in his life, his conservatism and his personal struggle with weight loss.

Democratic and GOP Strategists Take Your Questions on Campaign Coffers

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:30:00 EST
While the race is on among presidential hopefuls for campaign cash, the intricacies of fund raising and how candidates seek out backers remain hot topics. Democratic and GOP strategists answer your questions on campaign funding and how the election is shaping up.

Investigators Seek More Facts on Blackwater Shootout in Iraq

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:07:00 EST
Investigations continue over the Sept. 16 Baghdad shootout involving private security firm Blackwater USA, with an Iraqi probe claiming that at least 13 civilians died in the incident. A New York Times reporter in Baghdad provides an update on the case.

Fifty Years Ago, Sputnik Launched Space Age

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:41:00 EST
Fifty years ago this week, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into space. On the anniversary of the turning point in space exploration, a NASA historian and a science reporter assess the impact and legacy of the world's first satellite.

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