Democracy Now!

Season 2012, Episode 35

Episode Title: February 17, 2012

Air Date: 2012-02-17

Overview:

2012/02/17 Headlines: U.N. Assembly Condemns Syria Crackdown; Syria: 63 Killed, Activists Arrested in Raids; Top U.S. Intel Official: al-Qaeda Infiltrating Syrian Opposition; Iran Intel Ministry Added to U.S. Terrorism List; U.S.: Iran Unlikely to Start Military Conflict; "Underwear Bomber" Gets Life Sentence for Failed Attack; Payroll Deal Shortens Jobless Aid, Allows Drug Tests; Consumer Agency to Monitor Debt Collectors, Credit Reporters; NJ Same-Sex Marriage Bill Faces Veto Threat; Chinese VP Faces Tibet Protests in California Visit; GOP Candidates Slam China on Campaign Trail; Willie Nelson Joins Suit Against Agro Giant Monsanto; Middle East Reporter Anthony Shadid Dies in Syria;$