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PBS NewsHour full episode August 5, 2015

Season 2015 Episode 2170 | 54m 29s

Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Obama stepped up his full court press against critics of the Iran nuclear deal. Also: GOP candidates prepare to take the debate stage in Cleveland, violent backlash against foreigners living in South Africa, providing generous parental leave to employees and making a new opera inspired by the bestselling novel, “Cold Mountain.”

Aired: 08/04/15 | Expires: 09/04/15
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Extras
'The Pitt’ actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself and earning an Emmy nomination
What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization
Brooks and Capehart on what's next for Democrats in the Maine Senate race
Dry winter leaves farmers along Colorado River facing greater water shortages
Metro rider recounts encounter with Patriot Front members in D.C.
Trump fires election commission members in latest attempt to control voting process
Where trans advocates are focusing efforts after recent court defeats
A look at the new regulations and incentives in the housing bill set to become law
News Wrap: DHS says man killed by ICE was not target of immigration operation
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