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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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Israel arrests military lawyer accused of leaking video showing alleged abuse of detainee
How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks
How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party
What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems
SNAP benefits will be partially funded as shutdown stretches on, White House says
News Wrap: Famine spreads to 2 regions of war-torn Sudan
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to watch in Tuesday's elections
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