Does it even make economic sense . Because i dont know what you like and what you need, i could spend 50 on you and buy something that would be worth nothing to you. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill uninsured americans will get one more day to sign up for Health Coverage that kicks in new years day. The Obama Administration today pushed back the deadline to tomorrow. Officials said the move should help the healthcare. Gov website cope with a lastminute surge of users. Well get more on the delay right after the ne
Far to link to his victims. He led the recovery in new orleans, but now former mayor ray nagin goes on trial for corruption. We begin with progress made during the second day of talks to end syrias war. A victory for rebels allowing women and children out of a key city. Meanwhile, the fighting continues between the rebels and the government. More from nick schifrin. The violence in syria is continuing on unabated. We shouldnt diminish the fact that this is the First Agreement in three years of war. Its not clear how it will work on the ground or if it will alleviate the suffering. Theres nowhere where it needs to be alleviated more than homs, the Third Largest city. Most of the homs simply no longer exists. For two years its been pounded by bombs, mortars, artillery. The Bashar Alassad regime tried to crush the city. From the ground and from the air. Almost every day the terrifying sound of jets and the horrifying inevitable plume of smoke rising above a neighbourhood. The citys popula
How one grammy hopeful is making it big without the backing of a major label. Topping the news this hour day two of the geneva peace talks to end syrias war. A small victory for rebels and a deal to get women and children out of a key Battle Ground city. The government draws a hard line saying it is not giving up the keys to damascus. Meanwhile the fighting rages on amongst rebels, Government Forces and Al Qaedalinked militan militants. How are the talks affecting the fighting . Sadly, that fighting continues unabated. I suppose we shouldnt diminish the fact that this is the First Agreement the two sides have made in the three years of war. The fact is nobody knows how the deal with work on the ground. Nobody knows how the women and children will leave the children. It theres nowhere in syria that needs the suffering alleviate more than the thirdlargest city, homs. Most of the homs no longer exists. For two years its been pounded by bombs. Mortars. Artillery. The assad regime tried to
House on tuesday. The president said today he understands the skepticism over launching a military strike. I was elected to end wars, not start em. Ive spent the last four and a half years doing everything i can to reduce our reliance on military power. As a means of meeting our International Obligations and protecting the American People. But what i also know is that there are times where we have to make hard choices if were going to stabbed up for the things that we care about. And i believe this is one of those times. The president has his work cut out for him. Videos from town halls in arizona captured the mood. They show one senator who supports action in syria, john mccain, getting an earful from voters. How much is the life of american servicemen worth . To me its worth a whole lot more. There is no contemplation. Why are you not listening to the people and staying out of syria . Enough is enough. We do not want another engagement in the middle east. This is democracy in action.
The president said today he understands the skepticism over launching a military strike. Hey, i was elected to end wars, not start them. As a means of meeting our International Obligations and protecting the American People. But what i also know is there are times where we have to make hard choices if were going to stand up for the things we care about. And i believe this is one of those times. The president has his work cut out for him. Videos from town halls in arizona captured a move. They show one senator who supports action in syria, john mccain, getting an earful from voters. How much is a life of american servicemen worth . To me its worth a whole lot more. Sir, theres no contemplation. Enough is enough. We do not want another especially gaugement in the middle east. This is democracy in action. These are serious questions on a serious matter. Very soon the country will hear this president lay out his strongest case in its entirety. Joining me now is James Peterson is and e. J.