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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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Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the limits of Trump's power
Authorities struggle to stop AI tools generating nude images without consent
A Brief But Spectacular take on cooking with pride
New report shows misinformation is a threat to election security
Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund hits setback amid political pressure from Republicans
U.S. and Iran send mixed signals as Israel's invasion extends deeper into Lebanon
News Wrap: More people arrested for breaking curfew at New Jersey ICE detention facility
Promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer doubles survival rates
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