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NewsHour Weekend full episode May 8, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 1291 | 24m 50s

On this edition for Sunday, May 8, a Canadian wildfire that has displaced at least 80,000 people continues to grow and now covers 800 square miles. Later, in our signature segment, how the Broadway blockbuster “Hamilton” is transforming the way American history is taught to some inner-city students. Megan Thompson anchors from New York.

Aired: 05/06/16 | Expires: 06/07/16
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Vance says U.S. and Iran make progress, but Trump’s backing unclear
Trump stock trades fuel accusations of corruption and profiting off presidency
How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women
News Wrap: Treasury taking steps for $250 bill featuring Trump's image
An up-close look at the Strait of Hormuz from both land and water
Ukraine’s foreign minister says drone attacks in Russia could pressure Putin to end war
What to expect from the U.S. team as the World Cup approaches
Palestinian woman detained for a year after protesting war in Gaza describes experience
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