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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
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Iranian Americans express hope and fear about what comes next
Trump fires Noem amid controversies over her leadership at DHS
Israelis take shelter as Iran and Hezbollah launch attacks: 'Here, the wars don't end'
News Wrap: More than 20 states sue Trump over planned 15% global tariff
As U.S.-Israeli strikes intensify, Iran says it's no longer looking to negotiate
John Kirby on concerns about Iran's future after the war
Sen. Katie Britt says Trump has the authority to 'finish the job' in Iran