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PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 17, 2017

Season 2017 Episode 1136 | 55m 02s

Thursday on the NewsHour, a van plows through a busy tourist area of Barcelona, killing more than a dozen. Also: City officials grapple with what to do about Confederate monuments, Steve Bannon speaks out, what online shopping means for the millions of workers, what’s behind maternal mortality rates in the U.S., Calvin Trillin's take on writing and more.

Aired: 08/16/17 | Expires: 09/16/17
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Trump sets new tariffs, covering nearly all U.S. imports
Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports
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Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela after earthquakes
Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela, one month after devastating earthquakes
Clip: S2026 E152 | 6:46
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Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks
Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks
Clip: S2026 E152 | 3:27
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Brooks and Marcus on Iran becoming a 'forever war'
Brooks and Marcus on the Iran conflict becoming a 'forever war'
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News Wrap: CDC reports more measles cases so far this year
News Wrap: CDC reports more measles cases so far this year than in all of 2025
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How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine
How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine
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Ben Wikler and Geoff Bennett discuss the Democrats’ plan on 'Settle In'
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Trump reluctant to pressure China after claiming election interference
Clip: S2026 E151 | 6:08