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  Newshour: Asian Carp

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  PBS Newshour segment about Silver and Bighead Carp invading American rivers. Looks at effects and prevention strategies, as well as those who have used the invasive species to their advantage.

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  [Hurricane Rita evacuation]

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  Two PBS Newshour segments concerning Hurricane Rita. The first covers the evacuation plans and their issues around Houston, TX. The second looks at the rebuilding of Bridge City, TX.

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  [Report: First trip home after Hurricane Katrina]

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  Two news hour segments concerning the effects of Hurricane Katrina. The first is a look at the experience of returning to the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina through the Chapoton family. The second illustrates the struggles faced by Baton Rouge, LA and its residents.

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  [Hurricane Katrina refugees]

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  Brief news segment about the struggles of Hurricane Katrina refugees in Jefferson Parish. Highlights the lack of food and medical care.

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  Newshour: Chicago Crime Drop

  Chicago

  Brief news segment about the various ways Chicago has been successfully battling crime rates. Profiles of CPD Target Response Units, police cameras, Cease Fire, and Project Safe Neighborhoods.

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  Newshour: Illinois National Guard Deaths

  War and Peace

  A look at the 1544th Army National Guard unit out of Paris, IL. Community members talk about the losses suffered and their support for the troops.

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  [Barack Obama profile]

  Black, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Politics

  A brief look at Barack Obama’s life and political career up until his campaign for US Senate.

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  Newshour: Alsammarae profile

  War and Peace

  Aiham Alsammarae discusses his job as the Minister of Electricity in Iraq and what it means for the country. He also shares the numerous difficulties and safety issues he faces while working in Iraq.