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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 1070

Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the diplomatic negotiations toward an end to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Also: Detroit works on a deal protecting city workers from deeper pension cuts, Seattle-Tacoma airport employees fight for inclusion in a minimum wage hike, NASA discovers a new earth-like planet and understanding the roots of homegrown terrorism.

Aired: 04/16/14
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Extras
Minnesota confrontations mirror simulation of how civil war begins, law professor says
How the White House tone on Minnesota shootings has evolved
News Wrap: At least 42 deaths connected to massive winter storm
Minneapolis residents remain skeptical after immigration enforcement leadership change
'Kings and Pawns' explores Jackie Robinson's reluctant testimony against Paul Robeson
TikTok users say they are being censored after change to U.S. ownership
A Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love
Taiwan fears U.S. ouster of Maduro may embolden China to mimic the move
Whistleblower responds after DOJ confirms DOGE mishandled Social Security data
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