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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: U.S. forces shoot down Iranian drone near aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea
Jeffries outlines Democrats’ demands for changes at DHS and ICE amid funding battle
House narrowly passes bill to end shutdown, but divisive DHS funding fight remains
‘No excuse’ for immigration agents’ excess use of force, says former DHS head Napolitano
Colombian President Petro’s White House visit defuses months of tensions with Trump
New book ‘Meat’ explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption
Gabbard says Trump asked her to be at FBI election center raid as scrutiny intensifies
Haitians in Ohio city live in fear and uncertainty amid court fight over protected status
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