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December 13, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2024 Episode 350 | 57m 46s

Friday on the News Hour, we report from Aleppo in Syria’s north as the city comes back to life and Syrians return to their homes. With TikTok facing a potential ban in the U.S., we look at one billionaire's effort to buy the social media app and keep it up and running. Plus, we examine the widespread anger and distrust of the health insurance industry after the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

Aired: 12/12/24 | Expires: 01/12/25
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