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NEED TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week’s online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program will feature documentary-style reports, short features, studio-based interviews and more. NEED TO KNOW will cover five primary news beats: the economy; the environment and energy; health; national security; and culture.

PBS NewsHour on KENW-TV

For 35 years, millions of Americans and citizens of the world have turned to MacNeil/Lehrer Productions for the solid, reliable reporting that has made the PBS NewsHour one of the most trusted news programs in television.

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Environment

12:32 pm

Thu January 12, 2012

Scientists Turn Focus To Ozone, Soot, To Fix Climate

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An Indian street dweller prepares food on the streets of Kolkata. A growing number of scientists say that reducing black carbon — mostly soot from burning wood, charcoal and dung — would have an immediate and powerful impact on climate.

By Christopher Joyce

Originally published on Thu January 12, 2012 8:12 pm

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Politically, climate change is off this year's campaign agenda. Jobs, the economy and social issues are front and center.

But scientists are working as hard as ever to figure out how much the Earth is warming and what to do about it. Some now say it's time for a new strategy, one that gets faster results.

Talk to Durwood Zaelke, for example. Zaelke is a grizzled veteran of the climate wars: He was in Kyoto in 1997 when the world's nations drafted a treaty promising to curb warming, and he has watched that promise fizzle while the planet's temperature continues to rise.

This Old House

America's favorite home improvement series, the Emmy Award-winning THIS OLD HOUSE, airs in the first half of the hour. In the second half-hour, ASK THIS OLD HOUSE, host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook address specific, viewer-driven home maintenance and repair questions.

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The Two-Way

12:08 pm

Thu January 12, 2012

Bill Janklow, Former U.S. Rep and S.D. Gov., Is Dead

By Eyder Peralta

Bill Janklow, an institution in South Dakota politics who was known for his brashness and pushing things to completion, has died at age 72.

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Market to Market on KENW-TV

Hosted by Mark Pearson, Market to Market covers the 100 plus billion dollar business of food, and those issues affecting the 56 million citizens of rural America. Market to Market continues to provide expert analysis of major commodity markets. Market to Market's experienced analysts provide thoughtful insight to price trends, and strategies to help producers and processors cope with changing times.

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Frontline on KENW-TV

As PBS’ premier public affairs series, FRONTLINE’s stature is reaffirmed each week through incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human, social and political experience.

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Austin City Limits on KENW-TV

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music. Musical styles range from contemporary and traditional pop to rock, country, blues, bluegrass, Latin, folk, roots and more. All find a home on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage. Visit pbs.org/video to watch full AUSTIN CITY LIMITS episodes. New episodes are available the day after their broadcast premiere.

The Two-Way

11:05 am

Thu January 12, 2012

After Monitor Quits, Arab League Defends Its Syrian Peace-Keeping Mission

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In this frame grab from an amatuer video posted on YouTube, members of the Arab League monitor the recent violence in Syria.

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Originally published on Thu January 12, 2012 11:09 am

11:00 am

Thu January 12, 2012

U.S. Chamber President Criticizes GOP's 'Intramural' Battle Over Bain

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue at a press conference Thursday in Washington.

By Marilyn Geewax

Originally published on Thu January 12, 2012 12:57 pm

The "Battle Over Bain" has become a hot topic at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a key player in politics.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue says he is "disappointed" that some GOP presidential candidates are attacking front-runner and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for his work at Bain Capital in the 1990s.

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