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PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 15, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 3490 | 50m 51s

Monday on the NewsHour, we examine the bloody aftermath of the Australian hostage showdown. Also: what the political divides in Congress mean for the next term, how an activist stunt may have damaged an ancient treasure in Peru, shifting American views on guns and violence, tech trends to watch in 2015 and a look back at the excruciating final hours of President George Washington’s life.

Aired: 12/14/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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Extras
News Wrap: Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago for now
Inside the Ukrainian drone unit responsible for high-profile strikes
How recall of career diplomats fits into Trump's foreign policy shift
What the latest Epstein files release reveals, and where Trump is mentioned
Kennedy Center renaming highlights Trump's reshaping of Washington in his image
How 'Trump accounts' for children work, and who will benefit most
How a small town in Rhode Island is connected to 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Reiner deaths renew conversations for families struggling with mental illness, addiction
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