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May 8, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

Season 2021 Episode 128 | 27m 32s

On this edition for Saturday, May 8, India’s COVID-19 surge continues as it hits southern states, local elections in Scotland and Wales could mean first steps towards independence from Britain, and in our signature segment, Serbia has been highly successful in its vaccination efforts, lowering COVID-19 rates, but raising questions about ‘vaccine diplomacy.’ Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Aired: 05/07/21 | Expires: 06/07/21
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Extras
Khanna says 'stop protecting predators' as DOJ gives reasoning for redacting Epstein files
Democrats pushing to 'get ICE under control' with DHS shutdown, Jeffries says
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the public's response to the Epstein files
Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career
Gold and heartbreak: How Team USA is faring at the Winter Olympics
Matthew Pinsker and Geoff Bennett explore 'What would Lincoln do?' on 'Settle In'
Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe
Where the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation stands as it enters its 3rd week
News Wrap: Winter storm piling up snow in Sierra Nevada range
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