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News Wrap: Much of U.S. bracing for 'expansive' winter storm

Season 2026 Episode 21 | 6m 20s

In our news wrap Wednesday, much of the U.S. is bracing for what weather officials are calling an “expansive” winter storm, nearly 20 nations have now said they'll join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza and a court in Japan sentenced the man who killed former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life in prison.

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January 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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St. Paul mayor responds to unrest triggered by federal immigration raids
'Get in the Game' exhibition explores connections between art and sports
Trump backpedals on threats against Greenland, but allies say damage has been done
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Conservative legal scholar on constitutionality of Trump's first year