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June 19, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Season 2024 Episode 172 | 57m 46s

Wednesday on the News Hour, millions face record-breaking temperatures as a dangerous heat wave scorches the Midwest and East Coast. Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a defense agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un which could increase weapons supplies for Russia's war in Ukraine. Plus, an investigation reveals America's broken promise to formerly enslaved people after the Civil War.

Aired: 06/18/24 | Expires: 07/19/24
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