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PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 16, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 3510 | 53m 52s

Friday on the NewsHour, President Obama gives what is expected to be his final press conference. Also: President-elect Trump thanks his black voters, Aleppo evacuations halt amid violence, why black lung disease is becoming more common, the rise of Italy’s far-right party, the political analysis of Shields and Ponnuru, publishing poetry, how to listen better and TSA’s rock star Instagram.

Aired: 12/15/16 | Expires: 01/15/17
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
'He took my son's life for nothing,' says mother of man killed by immigration agent
News Wrap: California seeks to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse revelation
Pentagon poised to ask Congress for up to $200 billion to fund Iran war
Sen. Scott says U.S. should balance budget but also 'demolish' Iran's nuclear ability
How Iranians are navigating daily life as war drags on
White House's use of internet memes to promote Iran war sparks criticism
Iran war creates growing cracks within Trump's MAGA movement
Israeli and Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities rattle global markets
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