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Friday, April 18, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 1080 | 54m 55s

Tonight on the program, we examine pro-Russian protesters in Eastern Ukraine who are holding their ground despite a tentative deal. Also: a cattle rancher's standoff with the U.S. government, political unrest in Venezuela creating political divisions, Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week's top stories and remembering author Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Aired: 04/17/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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