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It is my task to report the state of the union. To improve it is the task of us all. Tonight, thanks to the grit and determination of the American People, there is much progress to report. After decade of grinding war our brave men and women in uniform are coming home. [ cheers and applause ] after years of grueling recession, our businesses have created over 6 million new jobs. We buy more american cars than we have in five years and less foreign oil than we have in 20. [ applause ] our Housing...

Have we been so interconnected with the rest of the world. Foreign policy is actually not foreign. America has faced great hardship before and each time we have risen to the challenge. The ultimate test is to move our society from where it is to where it has never been. Narrator join us as we discuss todays most critical global issues. Join us for great decisions. Great decisions is produced by the Foreign Policy association, inspiring americans to learn more about the world. Sponsorship of grea...

Of the president s cabinet walk in, theres panetta, the defense secretary and, of course eric holdier, the attorney general norah, youve been talking with the white house and you have some of the high points from the president s speech that were about to here. Odonnell i spoke with a senior white house advisor who said this will be more like a Campaign Speech than an inaugural address. The president is emboldened by his victory. They know chef a short window of time to get things done so tonight...

The city once called rangoon is often said to be frozen in time. Thats changing and quickly. The key question is how to preserve something of the past while moving into a 21s 21st century future. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by at bae systems, our pride and dedication show in everything we do; from Electronics Systems to intelligence analysis and cyber operations; from combat vehicles and wea...

Little amethysts, and some white seed pearls very delicate in that respect. And its a great reflection of how the arts and Crafts Movement was working at the time, from about 1890 into the early part of the 20th century, using very basic materials to bring a handcrafted look back to jewelry, which is excellent and very much led by makers such as Arthur Gaskin and influenced by burnejones. But theres another necklace which i think is absolutely exquisite. And do you wear this at all . Yes, i wear...

Finally what you reported tonight that he will call for withdrawing 34,000 troops out of afghanistan by the end of the year and, of course, were still scheduled to be in afghanistan until the end of 2014 to have some troops there. Pelley were waiting for president to enter the chamber here. We expect that in another minute or two. Nancy cordes is our capitol hill correspondent and nancy, after the president makes his remarks tonight, well be hearing the republican response from senator marco rub...

The city once called rangoon is often said to be frozen in time. Thats changing and quickly. The key question is how to preserve something of the past while moving into a 21s 21st century future. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by at bae systems, our pride and dedication show in everything we do; from Electronics Systems to intelligence analysis and cyber operations; from combat vehicles and wea...

Cabin, there has been no other gunfire. And what can you tell all the residents of big bear and the surrounding area at the moment as the sun is about to set. This guy still on the loose . I cant answer that for you. But its a possibility . Cindy, thank you. Thank you for talking to us. So you just heard an update from syndrome Cindy Bachman with the Sheriffs Department. Theyre not exactly sure through all the shooting that anned earlier today there you saw the most interesting question of the n...

Under attack this morning. Earlier reports from the rebels said their fire had hit Bashar Alassads motorcade as he was inhis way to a mosque damascus. Syrian state tv was quick to broadcast images of the of was shot of assad at the mosque. They did say mortar shells did hit an area of damascus near to where Bashar Alassad was attending prayers. For more on the situation, lets bring in our serious specialist. How a syria specialist. How unusual is it for the government to come out and comment on ...

As both sides digging in, is there any end in sight . Pensions are rising between president morsi and the egyptian judiciary. Some protests over him giving himself extensive new powers. The Spokesman Says the president has joined in the campaign against the court. The Egyptian Supreme Constitutional Court will not be terrorized by any threat or blackmail, and it will not be subjected to any pressure from anyone come on a matter how forcible the pressure. We are ready to face this, whatever the c...