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PBS NewsHour full episode April 21, 2015

Season 2015 Episode 1110 | 54m 27s

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the EU and UN face an escalating humanitarian crisis in the wake of the worst-ever migrant boat sinking in the Mediterranean. Also: Senate leaders end a standoff over the attorney general nominee, battling Islamic State forces in Iraq, Ohio schools try a test to raise reading rates and a conversation with the winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

Aired: 04/20/15 | Expires: 05/21/15
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Minnesota leaders and protesters push for accountability after ICE shooting
What federal guidelines say about agents using deadly force
In turnaround from earlier threats, Trump invites Colombia's leader to the White House
Trump focused on foreign affairs to distract from domestic challenges, Sen. Slotkin says
Zinke supports Trump action in Venezuela but sees no basis for action in Greenland
News Wrap: Internet and phone service shut off in Iran amid widening protests
Senate moves to restrict Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela
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