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PBS News Hour

Friday, October 18, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 2910

On our program tonight, a look at President Obama's new nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security. What qualities and experience might Jeh Johnson bring to the post? Also: continuing glitches for the online insurance exchanges, a discovery that changes our understanding of human evolution, remembering former House Speaker Tom Foley and the political analysis of Shields and Brooks.

Aired: 10/17/13
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