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PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 24, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 2370 | 54m 29s

Wednesday on the NewsHour, two major earthquakes strike in 24 hours: one in Italy and one in Myanmar, killing 159 and 4, respectively. Also, Turkey launches an offensive within Syria, a look at the Clinton Foundation and why it's under scrutiny, refugees in Iceland find a mostly welcoming environment, the spike in EpiPen pricing and a newly discovered planet that may be suitable for life.

Aired: 08/23/16 | Expires: 09/23/16
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