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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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Wyoming Gov. Gordon on tariffs, energy and environmental stewardship
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Why the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs
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What's next for consumers and the economy after the Supreme Court's tariff ruling
Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal