© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
DONATE
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

PBS News Hour

Friday, March 16, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 760 | 55m 13s

Tonight on the program, we examine Afghan president Hamid Karzai's latest actions in response to the 16 civilians deaths allegedly caused by a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan. We talk to U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Kyle Crocker for more insight. Also: a town in bankruptcy, Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week's political news, and examining the trial involving a Rutgers student's suicide.

Aired: 03/15/12 | Expires: 04/15/12
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
Watch • 5:29
PBS News Hour
Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings
Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings
Clip: S2026 E185 | 5:29
Watch • 5:27
PBS News Hour
What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention
What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention
Clip: S2026 E185 | 5:27
Watch • 7:11
PBS News Hour
AI researcher says companies are ignoring catastrophic risks
AI researcher warns companies are ignoring catastrophic risks
Clip: S2026 E185 | 7:11
Watch • 10:08
PBS News Hour
The lasting psychological impact of 9/11 on America
The lasting psychological impact of 9/11 on America
Clip: S2026 E185 | 10:08
Watch • 5:32
PBS News Hour
'Total chaos.' PBS News crews filmed the Pentagon on 9/11
'Total chaos.' How PBS News crews filmed the Pentagon on 9/11
Clip: S2026 E185 | 5:32
Watch • 6:39
PBS News Hour
Cohn's influence on politics traced in 'American Scoundrel'
Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'
Clip: S2026 E185 | 6:39
Watch • 4:43
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts
News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides
Clip: S2026 E185 | 4:43
Watch • 6:59
PBS News Hour
Netanyahu under pressure after report on pre-Oct. 7 warnings
Netanyahu faces pressure after report alleges he brushed off warnings ahead of Oct. 7
Clip: S2026 E185 | 6:59
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
September 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
September 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E185 | 57:46
Watch • 5:41
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: NYC officials aware of toxic air after 9/11
News Wrap: NYC officials release documents showing city was aware of toxic air after 9/11
Clip: S2026 E184 | 5:41