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PBS NewsHour | Full Episode | August 7, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 2190 | 53m 51s

Thursday on the NewsHour, the Obama administration considered military options to support refugees fleeing Islamic militants in Iraq. Also: Russia bans Western food imports for at least a year, reconsidering the effect of crime and punishment on America’s jails and prisons and reflecting on the legacy of the Watergate scandals 40 years after President Nixon’s resignation.

Aired: 08/06/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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Extras
News Wrap: Bill Gates says he made 'grave error' by meeting with Epstein
Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms
Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries and what they mean for November
As Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices send inflation to 3-year high
Pulte unqualified for DNI role, but FISA must be extended, Rep. McCaul says
U.S. launches new strikes in Iran after missiles target American bases
How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola
America's 250th anniversary revives questions about religion and the founders
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