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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
How Charlotte is responding to Trump administration's immigration crackdown in city
News Wrap: Acting FEMA head stepping down after 6 months
Trump prepares to welcome Saudi Arabia's controversial crown prince to White House
Epstein files vote expected in House on Tuesday after Trump's sudden shift
A look at the Trump administration's overhaul of national plan to end homelessness
Haitians displaced by violence face deportation after fleeing to Dominican Republic
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s Epstein files reversal
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