Reaching the Victims

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Friday, January 15, 2010

World leaders are pledging hundreds of millions of dollars to help the relief effort in the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti, but the aid is only trickling in. We hear from aid workers on the challenges and progress they've seen.

Plus: A 20-year-old Tibet student who found herself in the middle of the digital clash between Google and China.

Relief Efforts in Haiti: Progress and Obstacles

Yesterday, The Haitian Red Cross released its first estimate of the death toll after Tuesday's earthquake. It said between 45,000 and 50,000 people might have died. As the body count rises, relief efforts are intensifying. President Obama promised $100 million and more than 5,000 soldiers and marines, but the aid workers are facing many obstacles reaching the victims.

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Takeouts: Money, Sports, Comedy

  • MONEY TAKEOUT: The Red Cross has collected more than $5 million for its earthquake relief fund from text message donations. We talks to New York Times finance reporter Louise Story.
  • SPORTS TAKEOUT: Sports Contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin talks about this weekend's NFL faceoffs: Indianapolis vs. Baltimore, Arizona vs. New Orleans, The Jets vs. The Chargers, and Dallas vs. Minnesota.
  • COMEDY TAKEOUT:  It's musical chairs at NBC as Leno moves back to late night and Conan O'Brien refuses to move the tonight show past midnight.

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What Would Happen if Google Pulled out of China?

This week, Google threatened to pull out of China after several Gmail accounts of human rights activists were hacked into by cyber attackers in China. What would it mean for U.S.-China relations if Google really pulls out of the country altogether?

 

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Haiti Aftermath: The Situation on the Ground

Four days after the Haiti earthquake, most people are still not seeing the relief they need. Ansel Hertz, a freelance journalist in Port-au-Prince, gives us a sense of the situation on the ground this morning. He tells us about the weakened infrastructure, the fears residents have about buildings collapsing and the tension on the streets.

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Golden Globes: Predicting the Winners, Losers, and Envelope Pushers

Sunday is the night of the happiest awards show in Hollywood -- the Golden Globes -- during which champagne glasses overflow and stars hear their names being called while they're in the bathroom. Who will win this year? Who will be drunk? Will the television and movie stars get along with each other? And what will host Ricky Gervais say that will push the envelope? 

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Grim Scene on the Ground in Haiti

The first U.S. Navy ship arrived in Haiti yesterday morning. A large aircraft carrier is set to arrive off the coast today, with 14 helicopters and relief supplies. But right now, the situationon the ground is grim. We hear from Christina Boyle a reporter for The Daily News who landed in Port-au-Prince last night.

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US Navy Brings Relief to Haiti

The first U.S. Navy ship arrived in Haiti yesterday morning. A large aircraft carrier is set to arrive off the coast today, with 19 helicopters and relief supplies. We speak to Rear Adm. Victor Guillory, who is responsible for the U.S. naval operations in Haiti.

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Banks: The Regulation Debate Continues

As the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission continues hearings on Capitol Hill this week, so does the debate over regulation. The head of the Congressional Oversight Panel for the Bank Bailout, Elizabeth Warren, called for sweeping regulation on the show yesterday. Today, we a get a response from the industry.

 

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Doctors Without Borders: Inflatable Field Hospital on the way

Yesterday we talked about some technological innovations that can help in emergency situations. Doctors Without Borders is bringing its own innovations to Haiti right now: Like the inflatable field hospital that is expected to arrive in the country today. We hear how the organization is treating the survivors of the Haiti earthquake with Sophie Delauney, executive director of Doctors Without Borders in the United States.

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Prohibition: 90 Years Since Bootlegging Became Cool

Bootlegging was written into the U.S. constitution 90 years ago today. On January 16, 1920, the prohibitionists finally got what they had been fighting for decades: the federal government had banned the manufacture and sale of alcohol. The prohibition movement had be active since 1810 and its legacy is still visible today.

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Takeouts: The Week, Congress, Haitian Community

  • GOOD WEEK/BAD WEEK: Our regulary segment with The Week Magazine. We reflect on the past seven days to see who had a good week and who didn’t. We’ll take your nominees anytime.
  • CONGRESS TAKEOUT: Lawmakers, labor leaders, and President Obama were on Capitol Hill last night saying significant progress has been made towards a final health care bill. Takeaway correspondent Todd Zwillich was there.
  • COMMUNITY TAKEOUT: The crisis in Haiti has affected many American Hatians living in New York. Takeaway Correspondent Femi Oke reports from a community center in Brooklyn that has become a hub for sending aid to the country. 

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The Takeaway for Friday, January 15, 2010 (Final Edition)

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The Takeaway for Friday, January 15, 2010 (Early Edition)

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