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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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