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PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 28, 2015

Season 2016 Episode 280 | 54m 27s

Thursday on the NewsHour, the World Health Organization considers issuing an emergency over the fast-spreading Zika virus. Also: An American freed from Iranian prison describes his ordeal, a Republican debate without Trump, how ethanol may fuel Iowa voters, why the U.S. economy’s best days may be over, remembering the Challenger disaster, why radio will never die and two girls who love to build.

Aired: 01/27/16 | Expires: 02/27/16
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
A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing curiosity and asking questions
Lucinda Williams channels earlier protest music era on new album
Ex-Prince Andrew arrested in widening fallout related to Jeffrey Epstein ties
Trump says U.S. will give $10 billion to Board of Peace promising to rebuild Gaza
How the UK is reacting to the arrest of former Prince Andrew
News Wrap: Palestinian-American killed by settlers in occupied West Bank, officials say
Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law
GOP Rep. Mackenzie on Trump's economic and immigration policies
Trump shifts focus to affordability ahead of State of the Union
Why prediction markets are thriving – and facing scrutiny