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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
News Wrap: Funeral service for Dick Cheney held at Washington National Cathedral
Delayed jobs report 'definitely complicates' rate cut decision, Chicago Fed president says
Trump family’s cryptocurrency ties raise concerns as administration loosens regulations
With ACA subsidies set to expire, experts offer views on cost, coverage and alternatives
Trump considers order to override state regulations on artificial intelligence
How Americans covered through ACA exchanges are navigating the spike in premiums
Trump says Democrats should be arrested for urging military to refuse unlawful orders
White House pushes new 28-point peace plan with concessions Ukraine previously rejected
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