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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
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Extras
Some Minnesotans skeptical as feds say immigration operation winding down
News Wrap: Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Kelly
Strained U.S. ties loom over NATO leaders ahead of Munich Security Conference
Trump rolls back landmark policy regulating greenhouse emissions
Despite setback, researchers uncover new findings at Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier
Homeland Security barreling to shutdown after lawmakers fail to reach funding agreement
'Are we still on the same team?' Ischinger asks as Trump fuels NATO tensions
Ukrainian theater provides joy for children facing Russia's bombardment
After deaths, protests and political backlash, ICE surge set to end in Minnesota
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